Bullymom's Fifth Common Bond Trivia Quiz

Answer: June

Along with being a poet and editor, American James Russell Lowell was also a diplomat; he served as minister to Spain and ambassador to Britain. One of his most famous works is "The Vision of Sir Launfal", a lengthy poem published in 1848.

Answer: Baker

221B Baker Street, to be exact, was the fictional London address of this famous sleuth and his sidekick, Dr. John H. Watson.

Answer: Niagara

This river's high flow makes it one of the best sources of hydroelectric power in North America. The majestic Niagara Falls lie about halfway along the river.

Answer: Robert F. Kennedy

The Democratic candidate was ambushed in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles by Sirhan Sirhan, an Arab who was supposedly protesting the US's policy on Israel. In 1969 Sirhan was sentenced to death in California, a sentence which was later commuted to life in prison.

Answer: Arthur Miller

This famous play tells the story of the drama surrounding the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, in which 19 people in New England were hanged as witches. The play, published in 1953, was actually a commentary on the climate of suspicion and hysteria that was occurring in America during the height of the McCarthy era.

Answer: Playboy

Fleming's partnership with Playboy magazine began when "The Hildebrand Rarity" was printed in the March 1960 issue as part of the collection of short stories titled "For Your Eyes Only". Other novels which were serialized in the popular magazine were "The Property of a Lady", "You Only Live Twice", and "The Man with the Golden Gun".

Answer: Diamond

The diamond, which represents steadfast love, is the hardest naturally occurring substance.

Answer: Mafia

The Mafia, or Cosa Nostra, has the distinction of being the largest crime syndication in the US. Most of its members are Sicilian and participate in such activities such as prostitution, gambling, and narcotics.

Answer: Jane Russell

This Western, directed by Howard Hughes, was given the tagline "Sensation too startling to describe!" It is said that Howard Hughes designed a special bra to hold Ms. Russell's -er- endowments.

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

It's the one and only Marilyn! 1) Marilyn was born on JUNE 1, 1926 2) Her maiden name was BAKER 3) She starred in the film "NIAGARA" in 1953 4) She was romantically involved with ROBERT KENNEDY 5) She was married to ARTHUR MILLER from 1956-61 6) She was on the first cover of PLAYBOY, in 1953 7) She sang "DIAMONDS are a Girl's Best Friend" 8) She had a poodle named MAFIA 9) She co-starred with JANE RUSSELL in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" in 1953.