Our June book club selection is Gods in Alabama by Jocelyn Jackson. She is a VERY funny author-go check out her blog Faster Than Kudzu. Please suggest books for July and August-I would like to vote on both at the same time. Joelma has suggested the Uptown Cafe in Lawrenceville for our restaurant next month. Leave a comment!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
June Book Selection
Our June book club selection is Gods in Alabama by Jocelyn Jackson. She is a VERY funny author-go check out her blog Faster Than Kudzu. Please suggest books for July and August-I would like to vote on both at the same time. Joelma has suggested the Uptown Cafe in Lawrenceville for our restaurant next month. Leave a comment!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
May Quiz-Philadelphia
1. The _______________ is the oldest operational theater in the English speaking world and is in Philadelphia.
The Arden Theater
Olde City Theater
Walnut Street Theater
2. There is a museum in Philadelphia dedicated to the works of a single great French artist. The collection of this artist's work in Philadelphia is the largest outside Paris. Who is the artist?
Henri Matisse
Auguste Rodin
Claude Monet
3. True or False? Philadelphia City Hall is the tallest municipal building in the world.
4. What is the name of Philadelphia's primary river?
5. What is the name of the football stadium that serves as the home of the Eagles (as of 2003)?
Wachovia Center
Lincoln Financial Field
Veterans Stadium
6. What is the name of the first Philadelphia suspension bridge over the Delaware River?
The Betsy Ross Bridge
The Walt Whitman Bridge
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge
7. The first brick home in North America was constructed in 1682 in Philadelphia. Who was its first occupant?
John Bartram
William Penn
Benjamin Franklin
8. The first World's Fair held in the United States was held in Philadelphia and was the focus of the city's Centennial Celebration. This was not the centennial of the city's founding, rather of another important Philadelphia historical event. What year was it held?
9. True or False? Philadelphia has the largest municipal park system in the world.
10. Which of the following treats would NOT be considered a claim to fame for Philadelphia?
Soft Pretzels
Cream Cheese
Cheesesteaks
Campbell's Soup
11. True or False? Philadelphia was captured by the Confederates during the Civil War.
12. What famous figure and master of sarcasm made famous the phrase, "I'd rather be dead than be in Philadelphia."?
Jackie Gleason
P. T. Barnum
W. C. Fields
13. Who was Pennsylvania named after?
Thomas Jefferson
William Penn
George Washington
14. Where in Philly was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Independence Hall
Market Street
Fairmount Park
15. What did Penn call the plan for Philadelphia?
Penn’s Woods
Quakerville
The Holy Experiment
16. What year did the Second Continental Congress met in Philly?
1776
1999
1775
1763
17. Where did George Washington and his troops stay during the cold winter of 1777?
Independence MallThe Gallery
Valley Forge
18. What other historical documents were developed in Philadelphia?
Bill of rights
Stamp Act
The Articles of Confederation
19. In what year did Philadelphia become the capital of the United States?
1850
1790
1776
1845
20. Which famous music group contained four guys from North Philly?
Tim McGraw
Boys 2 Men
Kobe Bryant
The Arden Theater
Olde City Theater
Walnut Street Theater
2. There is a museum in Philadelphia dedicated to the works of a single great French artist. The collection of this artist's work in Philadelphia is the largest outside Paris. Who is the artist?
Henri Matisse
Auguste Rodin
Claude Monet
3. True or False? Philadelphia City Hall is the tallest municipal building in the world.
4. What is the name of Philadelphia's primary river?
5. What is the name of the football stadium that serves as the home of the Eagles (as of 2003)?
Wachovia Center
Lincoln Financial Field
Veterans Stadium
6. What is the name of the first Philadelphia suspension bridge over the Delaware River?
The Betsy Ross Bridge
The Walt Whitman Bridge
The Benjamin Franklin Bridge
7. The first brick home in North America was constructed in 1682 in Philadelphia. Who was its first occupant?
John Bartram
William Penn
Benjamin Franklin
8. The first World's Fair held in the United States was held in Philadelphia and was the focus of the city's Centennial Celebration. This was not the centennial of the city's founding, rather of another important Philadelphia historical event. What year was it held?
9. True or False? Philadelphia has the largest municipal park system in the world.
10. Which of the following treats would NOT be considered a claim to fame for Philadelphia?
Soft Pretzels
Cream Cheese
Cheesesteaks
Campbell's Soup
11. True or False? Philadelphia was captured by the Confederates during the Civil War.
12. What famous figure and master of sarcasm made famous the phrase, "I'd rather be dead than be in Philadelphia."?
Jackie Gleason
P. T. Barnum
W. C. Fields
13. Who was Pennsylvania named after?
Thomas Jefferson
William Penn
George Washington
14. Where in Philly was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Independence Hall
Market Street
Fairmount Park
15. What did Penn call the plan for Philadelphia?
Penn’s Woods
Quakerville
The Holy Experiment
16. What year did the Second Continental Congress met in Philly?
1776
1999
1775
1763
17. Where did George Washington and his troops stay during the cold winter of 1777?
Independence MallThe Gallery
Valley Forge
18. What other historical documents were developed in Philadelphia?
Bill of rights
Stamp Act
The Articles of Confederation
19. In what year did Philadelphia become the capital of the United States?
1850
1790
1776
1845
20. Which famous music group contained four guys from North Philly?
Tim McGraw
Boys 2 Men
Kobe Bryant
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