Trivia Bits: Riddle me this, you villain

0 Comments | Oakland Tribune, Apr 10, 2009 | by Paul Paquet

1. What villain began life as Tom Riddle?

A. Darth Vader

B. Lord Voldemort

C. The Joker

D. Sauron

2. What is the nickname for the mile and a half of boulevard filled with clubs that extends from West Hollywood to Beverly Hills?

A. Magnificent Mile

B. Times Square

C. South Beach

D. Sunset Strip

3. Ever since he debuted in a 1934 cartoon, what Disney character has usually worn a sailor shirt and a sailor cap, but no pants?

A. Daffy Duck

B. Donald Duck

C. Mickey Mouse

D. Mighty Mouse

4. Immediately below "captain," what rank has been shared by James Bond and Mr. Spock?

A. Commander

B. Commodore

C. Ensign

D. Lieutenant

5. What Bohemian folk dance in 2/4 time barreled its way into formal ballrooms in the 1800s?

A. Fox trot

B. Polka

C. Tango

D. Waltz

6. William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett were the first husband and wife to win Emmys for playing a husband and wife on the same TV show. Which one?

A. "Hill Street Blues"

B. "L.A. Law"

C. "St. Elsewhere"

D. "Thirtysomething"

Answers

1. B. Tom Riddle became Lord Voldemort.

2. D. The Los Angeles boulevard known for its clubs is the Sunset Strip.

3. A. Donald Duck is the Disney character who wears no pants.

4. A. Bond and Spock were commanders.

5. B. The polka is actually a Bohemian folk dance.

6. C. William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett won Emmy Awards for "St. Elsewhere."

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