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By The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

LITTLE ROCK — 1. Who plays the role of Mitch Albom in the 1999 movie Tuesdays With Morrie, a film adapted from the book of the same name written by Albom?

2.What was Charles Lindbergh’s nickname after his record flight across the Atlantic in 1927?

3. Who was president of the United States when the 18th (Prohibition) Amendment to the Constitution became effective?

4. Arthur Jefferson was one of the top movie comedians, but he had another name in movies. What was it?

5. What is the rank just above private first-class in the U.S.

Marines?

6. Does Portugal have a president or king?

7. What did Elmo Tanner do with the Ted Weems orchestra?

8. Is it true or false that Nero played the fiddle while Rome burned?

Answers 1. Hank Azaria. Morrie is portrayed by Jack Lemmon.

2. “Lucky Lindy” 3. Woodrow Wilson, in 1920 4. Stan Laurel 5. Lance corporal 6. President, who is head of state. The head of government is the prime minister.

7. Whistled. He is featured on the group’s popular recording of “Heartaches.” 8. False. Supposedly, Nero played the lyre, a small stringed instrument of the harp family, and there is no evidence that he was playing during the fire.

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