Plenty of fish in the sea
The zodiac sign for people born between February 19 and March 20 is Pisces. The dreamers and healers of the zodiac, Pisces energy awakens compassion, imagination and artistry. Pisceans are empathic and intuitive, absorbing and reflecting the feelings of everyone they meet. The essence of Pisces energy is romantic, helpful, wise and comforting, as well as creative through channels such as music, dance, film and the visual arts. More flexible and comfortable with change than other signs, they can adapt themselves to fit into a variety of situations. They are generous, compassionate and extremely faithful and caring. Pisces make charming friends, especially because they view life through rose-colored glasses. At their best, they are attentive and inspiring. Known to be most tolerant of all the zodiac signs, Pisceans are never judgmental and are always forgiving.
The following are some of the well-known personalities born under the sign of Pisces: Ansel Adams; Harry Belafonte; Alexander Graham Bell; Justin Bieber; Marlon Brando; Michael Caine; Johnny Cash; Chopin; Nat King Cole; Daniel Craig; Billy Crystal; Albert Einstein; George Harrison; Steve Jobs; Michelangelo; Liza Minnelli; Ralph Nader; Shaquille O’Neal; Sidney Poitier; Renoir; Gloria Steinem; Elizabeth Taylor; George Washington; Andrew Lloyd Weber; Bruce Willis.
In keeping with the sign of Pisces, the theme of this quiz is creatures of the sea, as well as questions relating to some of the above-mentioned celebrities. Go on in, the water’s fine.
1. What actress starred in the 1988 film A Fish Called Wanda?
2. What is the setting of the 1963 novel/1968 film The Shoes of the Fisherman? (a) The Trojan War (b) The Cold War (c) WW I (d) The Peloponnesian War
3. True or false? A barnacle is a living creature.
4. What is the term for the study of various species of fish? (a) entomology (b) ichthyology (c) etymology (d) iridology
5. What US city has a baseball team called the Marlins and a football team called the Dolphins?
6. Who was the voice of Dory in the animated films Finding Nemo (2003) and Finding Dory (2016)?
7. On the TV sitcom Gilligan’s Island (1964-67), what was the name of the charter boat that left its passengers stranded on a deserted island?
8. What magazine was co-founded by Gloria Steinem in 1971?
9. What is a baby whale called? (a) calf (b) foal (c) kid (d) guppy
10. What song features the lyrics ”Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high…”?
11. What actress played Princess Leia in the Star Wars films?
12. Who co-founded Apple Inc. with Steve Jobs?
13. What product brand has Charlie the Tuna as its cartoon mascot and “spokes-tuna”?
14. In 1952, who politely declined David Ben-Gurion’s offer to be the president of Israel?
15. What is the title of Ralph Nader’s 1965 book that is subtitled The Designed-In Dangers of the American Automobile?
16. What actress starred in the 1992 film Passion Fish? (a) Mary McDonnell (b) Shirley MacLaine (c) Frances McDormand (d) Andie MacDowell
17. What is the full title of the 2011 film starring Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt? Salmon Fishing in the -----? (a) Nile (b) Atlantic (c) Yemen (d) Ukraine
18. What automaker manufactured the two-door car the Barracuda?
19. The likenesses of which three other US presidents join George Washington on South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore?
20. In Herman Melville’s novel Moby Dick, what is the name of the sea captain who pursues the great white whale? (a) Ahab (b) Bligh (c) Cook (d) Queeg
21. What musical production has its setting on Catfish Row in Charleston, South Carolina?
22. In which film did Daniel Craig first appear as James Bond?
23. Sidney Poitier was the first African-American to win a Best Actor Oscar and a Golden Globe for his performance – in which film?
24. What radio show and subsequent TV sitcom featured the character George “Kingfish” Stevens?
25. Who had a hit in 1954 with the song “Oh, My Papa”?