Used BR119 Flashcards

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  1. Ronald Wayne is famous for having done what?

A. He formed the Beatles into a group and walked away before they recorded their first song
B. He co-founded Apple computers with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold his interest a few weeks later for $800
C. He invented the first cellular phone system but sold his rights to the patent for $1000 to pay off a gambling debt

A

B. He co-founded Apple computers with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold his interest a few weeks later for $800

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  1. Paul Newman was famous for many great acting roles. He also had a line of great food products. Newman was also an avid race car driver. His favorite car to race was a …….

A. Ford Mustang
B. Datsun Z car
C. Chevy Corvette

A

B. Datsun z car

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  1. Lorne Green, star of the MeTV series Bonanza started his working career as…..

A. A newsreader for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
B. An opera singer for the Metropolitan Opera
C. A ski instructor at Killington Vermont

A

A. Newsreader

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  1. In the MeTV series Combat, who played Lieutenant Gil Hanley?

A. Vic Morrow
B. Rick Jason
C. Robert Horton

A

B. Rick Jason

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  1. In the TV series Doctor Who, what recurrent enemy is known for stealing brains of victims?

A. Cyber men
B. Daleks
C. Zygons

A

A. Cyber Men

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  1. Who played Dr Brackett on the MeTV series Emergency?

A. Robert Horton
B. Robert Fuller
C. Edward Anderson

A

B. Robert Fuller

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  1. Julie London who played Dixie on the MeTV series Emergency was an accomplished actress but she was also well known as a ……

A. dancer
B. Singer
C. Athlete

A

B. Singer

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  1. Shakespeare in the Park in Delaware Park was first performed in what year?

A. 1976
B. 1979
C. 1982

A

A. 1976

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  1. The first New York World’s Fair was held in what year?

A. 1934
B. 1939
C. 1964

A

B. 1939

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  1. According to the latest statistics, which pet is owned by the highest percentage of households in America ?

A. Dogs
B. Cats
C. Goldfish

A

A. Dogs are in 36.5% while cats are in 30.4%

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  1. How many members of congress are there between the house and the senate?

A. 435
B. 535
C. 635

A

B. 535. 435 representatives and 100 senators

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  1. How many Senators are there in the New York State Senate?

A. 26
B. 43
C. 63

A

C. 63

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  1. By latest count, approximately what is the population of the City proper of Buffalo?

A. 241,000
B. 261,000
C.278,000

A

B. 261,310

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  1. Follow up. By latest count, approximately what is the population of Erie county?

A. 898,000
B. 919,000
C. 962,000

A

B. 919,040

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