THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, NOVEmbER 4, 2022 Page 25 8. What is a palindrome? (Example: “Was it a rat I saw?”) 9. On Nov. 7, 1959, what state officially joined the Union? 1. On Nov. 4, 1904, in New England, what became the first stadium built just for football? 2. What 18th century violin maker’s first name was Antonio? 3. On Nov. 5, 1872, who voted in the presidential election and was later arrested and convicted for voting illegally? 4. In 1909 “Miss Columbia” became the first airplane purchased by the U.S. government; who sold it? 5. November 6 is National Saxophone Day (Inventor Adolphe Sax was born on Nov. 6, 1814); is a saxophone a woodwind or a brass? 6. How are “High Rollers,” “To Tell the Truth” and “Jeopardy!” similar? 7. What TV series title with the number 12 also has the name of a person in the Bible? 10. Reportedly, Monopoly’s Community Chest was inspired by what resort city’s “forerunner of the United Way”? 11. Since when has the NFL played football on Thanksgiving Day: 1899, 1920 or 1936? 12. November 8 is Election Day; what TV series coined the expression “voted off the island”? 13. What song title includes in parentheses That’s What I Want? 14. Whose picture is on the world’s first adhesive postage stamp: Abraham LinBEACON | FROM PAGE 20 “We are proud to work with excellent local partners at community action agencies to provide relief to families across the state. We encourage anyone who may need assistance paying their winter heating bills to explore their eligibility, and we ask Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. We also do demolition. Best Prices Call: 781-593-5308 781-321-2499 coln, George Washington or Queen Victoria? 15. How are tiger stripe, Japanese black and Turk’s turban similar? 16. On Nov. 9, 1965, there was a blackout over what part of the USA? 17. In the movie “Gone With the Wind,” what line precedes “I can’t let him go. I can’t. There must be some way to bring him back!”? 18. Whose presi - dential library is in Northampton, Mass.? 19. Iron Butterfly’s song “In-A-GaddaDa-Vida” is approximately how many minutes long: 10, 13 or 17? 20. On Nov. 10, 1969, what children’s TV show debuted? others who know loved ones or neighbors who could benefit from this free resource to apply, as well. No one should have to worry about their ability to access adequate heating.” ---Jennifer Maddox, Undersecretary, Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK’S SESSION? Beacon Hill Roll Call tracks the length of time that the House and Senate were in session each week. Many legislators say that legislative sessions are only one aspect of the Legislature’s job and that a lot of important work is done outside of the House and Senate chambers. They note that their jobs also involve committee work, research, constituent work and other matters that are important to their districts. Critics say that the Legislature does not meet regularly or long enough to debate and vote in public view on the thousands of pieces of legislation that have been filed. They note that the infrequency and brieflength of sessions are misguided and lead to irresponsible late-night sessions and a mad rush to act on dozens of bills in the days immediately preceding the end of an annual session. During the week of October 24-28, the House met for a total of three hours and 21 minutes and the Senate met BEACON | SEE PAGE 26 Re-Elect Representative Joe McGonagle RIDE TO THE POLLS 617-605-3079 617-240-0767 ANSWERS 1. Harvard Stadium 2. Stradivarius 3. Susan B. Anthony 4. The Wright Brothers 5. A woodwind (It is made of brass but has a single reed.) 6. They are TV shows hosted by Alex Trebek. 7. “Adam 12” 8. Words that can be read the same backwards and forwards 9. Hawaii 10. Atlantic City 11. 1920 12. “Survivor” 13. “Money” 14. Queen Victoria 15. They are types of pumpkin. 16. The Northeast 17. “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” 18. Calvin Coolidge’s 19. 17 20. “Sesame Street”
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