A Quizlover's Diary

  Quiz-Time   Topic : ‘Literary Inspirations’   In 1995, UNESCO decided that the World Book and Copyright Day would be celebrated on 23 April, as the date is also the anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, as well as that of the birth or death of several other prominent authors. In a historical coincidence, Shakespeare and Cervantes died on the same date — 23 April 1616 — but not on the same day! Actually during that period, Spain used to follow the Gregorian calendar and England used the Julian calendar. So, in reality, Shakespeare actually died 10 days after Cervantes died. On the occasion of the World Book Day, this week’s quiz is on Literary Inspirations.     1.          Known for his quirky resemblance to Richard III, John Nettleship (vis) started teaching Chemistry at Caldicot School in Monmouthshire, Wales, moving to become the Head of Science at Wyedean School in Sedbury, Gloucestershire in...

Quiz-Time Topic : ‘Aviation Pioneers’ On 16 th April, 1867, a son was born to Milton Wright and his wife Susan. They named him after a prominent American Methodist minister, educator and theologian - Wilbur Fisk. Wilbur Wright and his brother, Orville, are credited with inventing, building, and flying the world’s first successful airplane. To celebrate Wilbur’s birthday, here is a small quiz on Aviation Pioneers.   1 .         B orn in Atlanta, Texas, in 1892, she created history at the age of 30 when soared across the sky as the first African American woman pilot. One of 13 children of Susan, a maid, and George, a sharecropper, her life story was an inspiring one. Known as ‘The Only Race Aviatrix in the World’, her life ended with a tragic plane crash.   *  Who was this mercurial lady? Ans. – Bessie Coleman (In 1931, the Challenger Pilots’ Association of Chicago started ...