THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 10, 2025 Page 29 1. October 10 is World Mental Health Day; which Roman emperor was described as crazy: Caligula, Hadrian or Valerian? 2. What kind of animal is the title character of the 1995 fi lm “Babe”? 3. On Oct. 11, 1884, what First Lady was born who was called “First Lady of the World”? 4. Which South East Asia country has the world’s most skyscrapers? 5. What song that Frank Sinatra recorded was also in the 1993 movie “Hocus Pocus”? 6. How are “The Skeleton in the Closet,” “The Candy Country” and “Little Women” alike? 7. On Oct. 12, 1901, what president changed the name of the Executive Mansion to the White House? 8. How are Candy Land, Uncle Wiggily and Go similar? 9. The 1953 play “The Crucible” is based on what historical events? 10. On Oct. 13, 1903, what team that became the Red Sox won the fi rst World Series? 11. What group originated the 1970 song “I Me Mine”? 12. How are Bumble, Ed and Peabody similar? 13. On Oct. 14, 1644, what advocate of religious freedom founded a current Commonwealth in the USA? 14. What is a mummer? 15. In the novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” what is the “perfect candy bar”? 16. October 15 is Global Handwashing Day; what soap ingredient is almost identical to a cartoon character’s name? 17. What Salem author wrote, “There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an eff ect on the feelings, as now in October”? 18. What 1962 single of Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers was a “monster” hit? 19. Reportedly, Pliny the Younger invented homework: practicing math, oratory or writing? 20. On Oct. 16, 1847, what Brontë sister wrote a novel with a woman’s name as the title? ANSWERS Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER FACEBOOK.COM/ ADVOCATE.NEWS.MA Licensed & Insured Free Estimates We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! 1. Caligula 2. Pig 3. Eleanor Roosevelt 4. Hong Kong (550+) 5. “Witchcraft” 6. They are works by Louisa May Alcott. 7. Theodore Roosevelt 8. They are board games. 9. Salem Witch Trials 10. The Boston Americans 11. The Beatles 12. People known as Mr. (workhouse boss in “Oliver Twist,” talking horse on TV series and dog genius in “Peabody’s Improbable History” cartoons, respectively) 13. Quaker William Penn (Pennsylvania) 14. An actor or person going “merrymaking in disguise during festivals” (Merriam-Webster) 15. Wonka Bar 16. Olive oil (Olive Oyle of “Popeye” [originally called “Thimble Theatre”]) 17. Nathaniel Hawthorne 18. “Monster Mash” 19. Oratory 20. Charlotte (“Jane Eyre”)
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