2. #1 "I've had eighteen straight whiskies, I think that's the
record." What hard-drinking poet said this?
a. James Joyce
b. Robert Browning
c. Dylan Thomas
d. Dr. Suess
3. #2 On his last day ,”White Christmas” Singer Bing Crosby enjoyed
one of his favorite pastimes, and he spoke of it with his final words.
What were they?
a. Darling, singing with you is like a dream.
b. Make some more popcorn and we'll watch another.
c. That was a great game of golf, fellas.
d. Hey, it this thing loaded?
4. #3 The final question of this author, famous for her children's books
was "Is it not meningitis?"
a. Louisa May Alcott
b. Laura Ingalls Wilder
c. Beatrix Potter
d. J K Rowling
5. #4 Two of the founding fathers of the United States died on July 4, 1826, the
50th anniversary of the official adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
One of them said, as his last words, "Is it the Fourth?" Who spoke those
words?
a. Benjamin Franklin
b. John Adams
c. Thomas Jefferson
d. Justin Beiber
6. #5 "Die? I should say not, dear fellow. No ____ would allow such a
conventional thing to happen to him." These were the last words of
what proud man? (The blank is the last name of the correct person.)
a. Andrew Carnegie
b. John Barrymore
c. John D. Rockefeller
d. Kobe Bryant
7. #6 General John Sedgwick, a Union Commander who was killed in
the American Civil War, uttered what ironic final words?
a. Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes.
b. I will soon attend your funeral.
c. We have not yet begun to fight.
d. They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist...
8. #7. When Charles II, King of England and Scotland, died in 1685, his
last words were reported to be "Don't let poor Nelly starve." Who
was Nelly?
a. His favorite horse
b. His favorite dog
c. His Girlfriend
d. His wife
9. #8 Legend says that the final words of this author were "Either that
wallpaper goes, or I do."
a. Oscar Wilde
b. George Bernard Shaw
c. John Keats
d. Captain Underpants
10. #9 When asked if he had a final request, convicted murderer James
Rodges had this response:
a. I'd like to spit in his face
b. Why yes -- a bulletproof vest.
c. Forgiveness. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
d. I would like a Big Mac, extra onion…
11. #10 Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotel chain and grandfather to
Paris was known for his comments on business practices, philanthropy, and
God. But his final words were somewhat more pedestrian. What were they?
a. Leave the shower curtain on the inside of the tub.
b. Discount the rate after 11, but only if they ask.
c. Wipe your shoes! Wipe your shoes!
d. Does my butt lock big in these jeans?
12.
13. #1 "I've had eighteen straight whiskies, I think that's the
record." What hard-drinking poet said this?
a. James Joyce
b. Robert Browning
c. Dylan Thomas
d. Dr. Suess
14. #2 On his last day ,”White Christmas” Singer Bing Crosby enjoyed
one of his favorite pastimes, and he spoke of it with his final words.
What were they?
a. Darling, singing with you is like a dream.
b. Make some more popcorn and we'll watch another.
c. That was a great game of golf, fellas.
d. Hey, it this thing loaded?
15. #3 The final question of this author, famous for her children's books
was "Is it not meningitis?"
a. Louisa May Alcott
b. Laura Ingalls Wilder
c. Beatrix Potter
d. J K Rowling
16. #4 Two of the founding fathers of the United States died on July 4, 1826, the
50th anniversary of the official adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
One of them said, as his last words, "Is it the Fourth?" Who spoke those
words?
a. Benjamin Franklin
b. John Adams
c. Thomas Jefferson
d. Justin Beiber
17. #5 "Die? I should say not, dear fellow. No ____ would allow such a
conventional thing to happen to him." These were the last words of
what proud man? (The blank is the last name of the correct person.)
a. Andrew Carnegie
b. John Barrymore (Drew Barrymore’s Grandpa)
c. John D. Rockefeller
d. Kobe Bryant
18. #6 General John Sedgwick, a Union Commander who was killed in
the American Civil War, uttered what ironic final words?
a. Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes.
b. I will soon attend your funeral.
c. We have not yet begun to fight.
d. They couldn't hit an elephant at this dist...
19. #7. When Charles II, King of England and Scotland, died in 1685, his
last words were reported to be "Don't let poor Nelly starve." Who
was Nelly?
a. His favorite horse
b. His favorite dog
c. His Girlfriend
d. His wife
20. #8 Legend says that the final words of this author were "Either that
wallpaper goes, or I do."
a. Oscar Wilde
b. George Bernard Shaw
c. John Keats
d. Captain Underpants
21. #9 When asked if he had a final request, convicted murderer James
Rodges had this response:
a. I'd like to spit in his face
b. Why yes -- a bulletproof vest.
c. Forgiveness. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
d. I would like a Big Mac, extra onion…
22. #10 Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton Hotel chain and grandfather to
Paris was known for his comments on business practices, philanthropy, and
God. But his final words were somewhat more pedestrian. What were they?
a. Leave the shower curtain on the inside of the tub.
b. Discount the rate after 11, but only if they ask.
c. Wipe your shoes! Wipe your shoes!
d. Does my butt look big in these jeans?
