Americana "T"

Isaac Asimov's Super Quiz

Published Friday, June 26, 2009

Subject: AMERICANA "T"
Each answer begins with "T." (e.g., Curly, Larry and Moe. Answer: "Three Stooges.")

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. A dance craze of the 1960s inspired by Chubby Checker.
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2. A science-fiction TV program hosted by Rod Serling.
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3. "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas."
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GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Samuel Langhorne Clemens.
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5. Collective term for the three biggest U.S. horse races.
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6. Joyce Kilmer's famous poem.
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PH.D. LEVEL

7. A narrative by Richard Henry Dana about his experience as a sailor.
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8. Robert E. Lee's horse.
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9. Site of the O.K. Corral and Boothill.
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ANSWERS:
1. The twist.
2. "The Twilight Zone."
3. Tucker, Sophie.
4. Twain, Mark.
5. Triple Crown.
6. "Trees."
7. "Two Years Before the Mast."
8. Traveler.
9. Tombstone, Ariz.