Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells, Bells! Quiz

Answer: True

Bell's Palsy is named for Charles Bell who first described the condition. Anti-viral drugs have been ineffective but steroids have shown promise. In advanced cases an individual may be unable to close their eyes. Most-about 85%-get recovery in under three weeks.

Answer: Philadelphia

Liberty Hall in Philadelphia is the site of the Liberty Bell, although from time to time it has been on tour. It first rang in 1774 for the organization of the Continental Congress, in 1775 to celebrate the Battle of Concord and Lexington, and in 1776 for the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In the 19th century its image was the symbol of the abolitionist movement.

Answer: Alexander Graham Bell

Inventing the telephone was not a clean venture. Several inventors and scientists were working on the concept. Bell was the first to gain a patent, although his machine had not yet worked. There was controversy as others laid claim to the device and there were some alleged inconsistencies in the Patent Office itself. Bell probably used technologies developed by others. Don Ameche played the lead in the filmed version of Bell's life which led some children--and some adults--to believe that Ameche invented the telephone.

Answer: Bell Aircraft Corporation

Bell Aircraft produced fighter planes during World War II. Its various laboratories have either made or contributed to the science of aircraft. The Bell X-1 was a rocket powered aircraft. In 1941 Bell developed the prototype of the modern helicopter and in 1943 began production. Sold to Textron in 1960 it has continued as a producer of helicopters, leading to a name change Bell Helicopters.

Answer: Glockenspiel

A glockenspiel is a percussion instrument. The medieval glockenspiel was a sort of miniature carillon, a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow metal vessel, cup-shaped with a flaring rim, and played with a clapper or hammer. In the 16th century it was given a keyboard. The 18th-century glockenspiel had metal bars instead of bells, and in the 19th century, the keyboard disappeared and the bars were struck by hammers. It has been used in the orchestra since the 18th century. The glockenspiel is the forerunner of the modern xylophone.

Answer: Taco Bell

Glen Bell established the first Taco Bell in 1946. After getting out of the army he thought that there was a need for a fast food Mexican-style restaurant. In 1964 he sold the franchise to Kermit Becky, a retired police officer. Later it was made part of YuM!Brands. Taco Bell has several thousand stores of which 80% are locally owned as franchises.

It has had mixed results in expansion into other countries.

Answer: Bell Harbour, North Dakota

Bell Buckle is in Central Tennessee with a population of 391. It is known for its preserved Victorian homes and its trees.

Bell, Florida is located just below the Florida panhandle. It has a population of 349.

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania is located northwest of Philadelphia. It is a suburban community of about 6000.

Answer: Memphis Belle

The Memphis Belle has become a symbol of the relentless air war over Europe during World War II. If a crew completed 25 missions, they were rotated home to the United States. The Memphis Belle did 29. The Hollywood movie that came out in 1990 had a number of young and talented actors such as Mathew Modine, Sean Astin, D.B. Sweeny and Eric Stolz.

Answer: The Beautiful Woman Without Mercy

John Keats lived from 1795 to 1821. He was an active poet during the last six years of his life. Most of his poetry is in ode form. Crippled by tuberculosis, he went to Italy where he died. Shelly's "Adonais" is dedicated to Keats.

Answer: Notre Dame Cathedral

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is a novel published by Victor Hugo in 1831. It has been filmed at least ten times, five silent versions and at least five from the sound era. Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Quinn, Lon Chaney Sr., and Mandy Patinkin have tried the grotesque role of Quasimodo, but Charles Laughton in the 1939 film is the quintessential Quasimodo.