Wide-ranging quiz

1. History: The Battle of Hastings was fought for control of which country?

2. U.S. States: How much did the United States pay Russia for the Alaskan territory in 1867?

3. Music: Who wrote and sang “The Theme from Shaft”?

4. Literature: What was the London address of Sirius Black’s ancestral home in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”?

5. Geography: Where is Mount Vesuvius?

6. Television: Who played Morticia on “The Addams Family” television series?

7. Invention: Which scientist played a major role in the invention of peanut butter?

8. Entertainers: Which entertainer also is known as “The Divine Miss M”?

9. Ad Slogans: Which company featured the ad slogan: “Because I’m worth it”?

Answers

1. England

2. $7 million

3. Isaac Hayes

4. Number 12, Grimmauld Place

5. Italy

6. Carolyn Jones

7. George Washington Carver

8. Bette Midler

9. L’Oreal