Page 18 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 21, 2022 1. On Jan. 21, 1789, the novel “The Power of Sympathy: or, The Triumph of Nature” by William Hill Brown – thought to be the first American novel – was first published in what city? 2. Can yodeling trigger an avalanche? 3. To make sugar on snow, to what stage is maple syrup boiled: thread, soft ball or hard crack? 4. On Jan. 22, 2021, what pro baseball player died who had ended his career with 755 home runs? 5. Years ago, where in Massachusetts would you have found the wooden roller coaster called the Cyclone, which was once the tallest roller coaster ever built? 6. What mythical winged horse was Mobil’s trademark? 7. January 23 is National Pie Day; what two flavors predominate in grasshopper pie? 8. Why was the Baltimore NFL team named the Ravens? 9. Historically, what ingredient separated Boston baked beans from other baked beans? 10. On Jan. 24, 1848, gold was discovered in El Dorado County in what state? 11. What novel set in Salem, Mass., has a first chapter titled “The Old Pyncheon Family”? 12. Why are the Olympics held every four years? 13. What is the largest National Park in the continental United States? 14. On Jan. 25, 1961, what dog-centric film was released in the USA? 15. When did the first commercial rice cooker for home use debut: 1933, 1945 or 1962? 16. On Jan. 26, 1802, what group created one room for all government books and established the oldest U.S. Joint Committee, the Joint Committee on the Library? 17. How do frogs hibernate in winter? 18. How are Auric Goldfinger, Baby Jane Hudson and Cruella De Vil similar? 19. How many children did Paul Revere have: four, eight or 16? 20. On Jan. 27, 1813, what book by Jane Austen with the characters Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy was published? ANSWERS By Bob Katzen GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $100 per paper in-town per year or $120 per paper out-of-town per year. Name_________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City_______________ State_______ Zip ____________ CC# _______________________________ Exp. _____ Sec. code____ Advocate (City):___________________ Clip & Mail Coupon with Credit Card, Check or Money Order to: Advocate Newspapers Inc. PO Box 490407, Everett, MA 02149 TO MASSTERLIST – Join more than 22,000 people, from movers and shakers to political junkies and interested citizens, who start their weekday morning with MASSterList—the popular newsletter that chronicles news and informed analysis about what’s going on up on Beacon Hill, in Massachusetts politics, policy, media and influence. The stories are drawn from major news organizations as well as specialized publications selected by widely acclaimed and highly experienced writers Chris Van Buskirk and Keith Regan who introduce each article in their own clever and inimitable way. MASSterlist will be e-mailed to you FREE every Monday through Friday morning and will give you a leg up on what’s happening in the blood sport of Bay State politics. For more information and to get your free subscription go to: www.massterlist.com/subscribe. THE HOUSE AND SENATE. Beacon Hill Roll Call records loBHRC| SEE PAGE 20 VENDING MACHINE MOVER $500.00 Signing Bonus for All New Hires Driver with clean driving record for the greater Boston area to move and service vending equipment. Any Electronics experience is helpful but not necessary. Salary commensurate with job experience. Our company was established in 1961. We offer competitive wages, a 401k and profit-sharing plan, health & dental benefits, paid holidays and paid vacations and many other benefits. Full time, plus OT available. Random drug testing and background checks are performed. Must be able to speak English fluently. Apply in person Monday thru Friday, 9am to 4pm @ 83 Broadway, Malden, MA – Or send your resume to david@actionjacksonusa.com. No phone calls please. Beacon Hill Roll Call 1. Boston 2. No 3. Soft ball 4. Hank Aaron 5. Revere Beach 6. Pegasus 7. Mint and chocolate 8. “The Raven” is the name of a poem by Boston native Edgar Allan Poe, who died in Baltimore. 9. Molasses 10. California (the first California gold claim to be endorsed by the President, James Polk) 11. “The House of the Seven Gables” by Nathaniel Hawthorne 12. Because the ancient games at Olympia, Greece, were held every four years. 13. Death Valley 14. “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” 15. 1945 16. The U.S. Congress 17. Many go below water in ponds and obtain oxygen through the skin 18. They are film villains. 19. 16 20. “Pride and Prejudice”
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