Question 1: Where did Spider-Man get his superpowers from?
Question 2: If a movie is rated PG-13, how old must you be to see the movie in theaters without an adult?
PG-13 stands for "Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13". This rating was introduced by the MPAA in 1984 as a middle ground between the PG and R ratings.
Question 3: When observing a cell through a microscope, which organelle is responsible for storing water, nutrients and waste?
Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles found in plant and fungal cells. They play important roles in storing water, nutrients, waste products, and maintaining cell structure and rigidity through turgor pressure. Animal cells also contain smaller vacuoles.
Question 4: If F. Scott Fitzgerald is considered part of the "Lost Generation" of American writers, which group of writers immediately preceded them?
The Muckrakers were a group of American journalists and novelists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries known for their investigative pieces and social criticism, laying the groundwork for the Lost Generation writers like Fitzgerald who came after World War I.
Question 5: Who wrote the novel "The Catcher in the Rye"?
"The Catcher in the Rye" was first published in 1951 and has sold over 65 million copies worldwide. The novel's protagonist Holden Caulfield has become an icon for teenage rebellion and angst.
Question 6: In what year was the first Star Wars movie released?
Star Wars (later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope) premiered in theaters on May 25, 1977. It was an instant hit and launched one of the most successful movie franchises in history.
Question 7: When did English become an official language of India?
Although widely spoken and used in government, business and education, English has never been formally declared an official language of India at the national level. Hindi and English are used for official purposes by the central government.
Question 8: Why do cars have an alternator?
The alternator is a crucial component in a car's electrical system. It converts mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy, which is used to power the car's electrical components and keep the battery charged.
Question 9: Where did the little black dress originate?
The little black dress was created by Coco Chanel in the 1920s. It was published in Vogue magazine and described as "Chanel's Ford," meaning it was simple and accessible for women of all social classes.
Question 10: Where was the sitcom "Cheers" primarily set?
The iconic TV show Cheers ran for 11 seasons from 1982 to 1993. It was set in a bar called "Cheers" in Boston, Massachusetts. The exterior shots of the bar were actually of the Bull & Finch Pub, located at 84 Beacon Street.
In the original comic book story, Peter Parker gains his spider-like abilities after being bitten by a spider that had been irradiated during a science experiment. The spider bite imbues him with proportional strength, speed, and agility of a spider, as well as a precognitive "spider-sense".