THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, April 5, 2019 Page 21 1. On April 6, 1528, what German artist/ printmaker died? (Hint: initials AD.) 2. What is Boston named after? 3. What is Texas’s state flower? (Hint: a butter substitute.) 4. On April 6, 1930, Jimmy Dewar invented what Hostess product after realizing he could use strawberry shortcake pans yearround? 5. Who composed “Appalachian Spring”? 6. What mythological animal is celebrated on April 9? 7. On April 7, 1906, what Italian volcano’s eruption reached a climax? 8. What silent film actor was known as “The Man of a Thousand Faces”? 9. What does a bibliophile collect? 10. On April 8, 1766, an English patent was granted for a wicker basket with a pulley and chain; what was it used for? 11. During what holiday is pineapple the cheapest? 12. What is a male witch called? 13. Does asparagus have leaves? 14. What U.S. state did Ponce de Leon name to honor Easter? 15. On April 9, 1865, who surrendered at Appomattox Court House? 16. What sport uses the term “hot corner”? 17. From what plant does saffron come? 18. On April 10, 1955, who successfully tested polio vaccine? 19. On which album is the Beatles song “Good Day Sunshine”? 20. On April 11, 1814, at Fontainebleau, France, who abdicated the throne? Answers below, please no cheating! FROM PAGE 12 SOUNDS | from page 19 Federal Building in Boston, at 15 New Sudbury St. Feel free to contact Jay at his Town Hall office for more information. Please call (781-2314010) or email him at jpinette@ saugus-ma.gov. Let’s hear it! Got an idea, passing thought or gripe you would like to share with The Saugus Advocate? I’m always interested in your feedback. It’s been more than three years since I began work at The Saugus Advocate. I’m always interested in hearing readers’ suggestions for possible stories or good candidates for The Advocate Asks interview of the week. Feel free to email me at mvoge@ comcast.net. Do you have some interesting views on an issue that you want express to the community? Submit your idea. If I like it, we can meet for a 15to 20-minute interview at a local coffee shop. And I’ll buy the coffee. TOWN MEETING | from page 11 Article 3 seeks $30,000 to replace a failed HVAC chiller compressor unit at the Veterans Memorial Elementary School. This project includes removal, replacement and installation of equipment related to the school’s air-conditioning system. Free cash would be used to pay for the material and work. KITCHEN CABINETSStrip & Refinish STRIP & FINISH To Look Like New 508-840-0501 FURNITURE Obituary Richard P. Oxley, Sr. “Dick” O f Saugus, formerly of Malden, age 89, March 26. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Keohan) Oxley. Loving father of Darlene Perrone of Saugus & her partner Michael Solano of Plymouth, Deborah Doble & Lawrence Doble of Derry, NH, Richard P. Oxley, Jr. & his wife Mary of Saugus, Dwayne Oxley & his fiancée Kelley Shea of Saugus. 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