The Best Quiz on Earth -- Curtis Earth Trivia Challenge for Sept. 11, 2009

1. With eight in a row, the longest consecutive championship winning streak of any North American professional sports team is held by what team?

• A. Boston Celtics

• B. Montreal Canadiens

• C. New York Yankees

2. In the 'Land of the Lost,' the family named a Tyrannosaurus after which one of the Seven Dwarves?

• A. Grumpy

• B. Dopey

• C. Sneezy

3. In American dollars, how much did the most expensive ticket cost to ride the Titanic in 1912?

• A. $1,350

• B. $4,350

• C. $7,350

4. Microsoft's first international office was located in what country?

• A. Japan

• B. England

• C. Germany

5. Beagles were originally bred to hunt what animal?

• A. Foxes

• B. Boars

• C. Hares

6. What library service for students and adult learners is open until 1 a.m.?

• A. Ask a librarian chat

• B. Live homework help

• C. Questline call center

7. Who was the only character on Gilligan's Island without a roommate?

• A. Gilligan

• B. Ginger

• C. The Professor

8. Jazz legend Charlie Parker was known by what nickname?

• A. Bird

• B. Tuna

• C. Boomer

9. Real Creatures of This Earth -- one is a real creature, pick it

• A. Window pane fish

• B. Front door fish

• C. Cellar door fish

10. What reproduction device did Alexander Bain invent in 1842?

• A. Fax machine

• B. Mimeograph machine

• C. Photocopier