Immortality Thrust Upon Them

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1. In the 'Winnie-the-Pooh' stories, who was the character of Christopher Robin based on? A friend of the family A neighbor's child The author's brother The author's son

2. There is a lot of controversy as to who or what the 'Baby Ruth' candy bar is named for. Can you pick out at least one who is NOT in the running? The daughter of a U.S. President the granddaughter of the candy company president A big league baseball player A race horse

3. Who turned his rambunctious son into a cartoon 'menace' in thousands of newspapers for over 50 years? Johnny Hart Bill Watterson Winsor McKay Hank Ketcham

4. What famous restaurant chain was named for 8-year-old Melinda Lou Thomas? McDonald's Hooters Jack-In-The-Box Wendy's

5. Not all child-inspired names have a cute connotation. Meteorologist John Hope of the U.S. Hurricane Forecast Center used his own daughter's name in a list of storms for an upcoming hurricane season. What was her name? Rita Katrina Camille Carla

6. Back in 1963, a 22-year-old Arizona man was arrested, charged and convicted of rape and robbery, but his case was thrown out by the U.S. Supreme Court, ruling he was not aware of his rights as a citizen. Since then, all U.S. police have to give what to all arrested persons? A 'Seilbert Warning' A 'Conally Code' The 'Quarels Quarrel' The 'Miranda Rights'

7. On a July day in 1862, Charles Dodgson regaled three young girls with a story of an amazing adventure. One of the girls asked him if he could put the whole story in writing. Not only did he do that, but made the girl the heroine of the story. What was her name? Alice Julia Sarah Pippi

8. Despite being linked with one of the most popular childrens' books, movies and plays of the English language, the person for whom this character was named eventually killed himself over the notoriety. Who was the character? Pippi Longstocking Peter Pan Pollyanna Puss in Boots

9. In the 14th century, he was hailed as one of the most learned men in Europe. By the 16th Century, though, his followers were ridiculed by the use of his own name. Who was he? Haymo of Faversham The Venerable Bede William of Ockham John Duns Scotus

10. Okay, maybe this person did work to make himself famous, but one of the most enduring legacies of the U.S. 26th President is something he would have soon have us forget. What is it? The Franklin Stove The Teddy Bear The Hoover Vacuum Lincoln Logs