From Mona Lisa to Mr. Modjeski – it’s QUIZ DAY

1. In the famous painting of Mona Lisa, what is Mona Lisa holding?

A) A bouquet of flowers B) Nothing C) A small book D) A glass of wine

Most people remember her smile, but hardly anyone notices she’s casually gripping nothing, as if she just heard the waiter say, “Sorry, we’re out of breadsticks.”

2. When Major League Baseball banned the spitball in 1920, 17 pitchers were still allowed to keep throwing it legally for the rest of their careers. True

Seventeen pitchers were grandfathered in and allowed to continue using the spitball after the ban. Imagine trying to explain to hitters: “Nobody ELSE can throw this illegal pitch… but that guy still can.”

3. How many years after the Braves left Milwaukee did the Brewers arrive?

A) 2 years B) 5 years C) 10 years D) 15 years

4. New Diggins had a high school until it closed in 1952, in 1953, its students were included with Southwestern. What was the Mascot of New Diggins?

A) Miners B) Midgets C) The Anvil D) Bobcats

5. Around the world, many people believe getting pooped on by a bird is actually a sign of good luck, prosperity, and incoming fortune. TRUE

Apparently the universe sometimes delivers blessings like a flying taco truck with terrible aim

6. Abraham Lincoln invented the pancake spatula. FALSE

7. Which was a real product? A) Diet Water B) Chicken-flavored gum C) Microwave socks with gravy pockets D) Ranch-flavored toothpaste

Tastes exactly like regular water, but emotionally judgmental.

8. In baseball, a runner can legally steal first base. False- This is not backyard baseball with cousins arguing after Thanksgiving dinner.

9. What is a group of jellyfish called?

A) A blob B) A smack C) A wiggle D) A drift

10. In 1983, how many seniors wore glasses for their picture on display near the commons? A) 2 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8

*There were actually SEVEN pictures of people with glasses. But only 6 students. Principal Mr. Modjeski (moe-jess-ski) wore specs as well but wasn’t a student.