Hello, I’m Linda Reilly (www.lindasreilly.com). I’d like to thank Shelley for inviting me to join her today on her wonderful blog! I’ll be challenging you with some Valentine’s Day (or related) trivia questions. Prizes will be awarded to three winners. The first prize is a signed copy of Fillet of Murder. The second is a signed copy of Out of the Dying Pan (after its March 1, 2016 release), and the third is a $10 Amazon gift card to be sent electronically.
Have fun . . . I can’t wait to read your answers!
1. The famous pastel candy hearts we see each Valentine’s Day are produced by NECCO, which stands for which of the following?
a. New England Confectionary Company
b. New England Coffee & Candy Operations
c. New England Candy and Chocolate Organization
2. Around the middle of the nineteenth century, “vinegar valentines” became popular. The name arose from which of these?
a. The use of vinegar to preserve the card stock on which the valentine was printed
b. The stench given off by the voluminous amounts of red ink on each card
c. The derogatory or insulting message contained in the valentine
3. A tour of the White House first aired on television on Valentine’s Day in 1962. The tour was hosted by which of these famous persons?
a. Elvis Presley
b. Jacqueline Kennedy
c. Bob Hope
4. In my first cozy mystery, Some Enchanted Murder, lovesick banker Frederic Dwardene pens a valentine poem to the woman he loves. In which year was the valentine written? (Hint: it was the year after I was born; I became eligible for Medicare on 12/1/15!)
a. 1945
b. 1951
c. 1958
5. Not exactly trivia, but . . . can you spot the mistake in this antique postcard showing two lovers embracing?
a. The man has only one ear
b. The woman has a beard
c. A word is misspelled
Leave answers and email for a chance to win. Winners will be chosen on Saturday February 20th. Good Luck.
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ReplyDelete1. a. New England Confectionary Company
ReplyDelete2. c. The derogatory or insulting message contained in the valentine
3. b. Jacqueline Kennedy
4. b. 1951
5. c. A word is misspelled
Thank you for the fun trivia!
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1. a. New England Confectionary Company
ReplyDelete2. c. The derogatory or insulting message contained in the valentine
3. b. Jacqueline Kennedy
4. b. 1951
5. c. A word is misspelled
Loved this Valentine's Day Trivia!
peggyhyndman(at)att(dot)net
1. a. New England Confectionary Company
ReplyDelete2. c. The derogatory or insulting message contained in the valentine.
3. b. Jacqueline Kennedy
4. b. 1951
5. A word is misspelled
Thanks. Very enjoyable. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
1.a, 2.c, 3.b, 4.b, 5.a word is spelled incorrectly
ReplyDeleteThanks for the game!
10C 2) C 3)B 4)B 5)all of above.
ReplyDeletePat Marinelli
1.A, 2.C, 3.B, 4.B, 5.A.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun! And fun learning new facts! Thanks for the chance!
angelhwak68@yahoo.com
1.A, 2.C, 3.B, 4.B, 5.A.
ReplyDeleteSo much fun! And fun learning new facts! Thanks for the chance!
angelhwak68@yahoo.com
1. New England Confectionary Company
ReplyDelete2. Derogatory or insulting messages left in the Valentine
3. Jacqueline Kennedy.
4. 1951
5. the lady looks like she has a beard.
thanks
txmlhl@yahoo.com
1. A
ReplyDelete2. C
3. B
4. B
5. C
Thanks for a fun contest and great giveaway.
diannekc8@gmail.com
1. A
ReplyDelete2. C
3. B
4. B
5. A
Thanks. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
Fun trivia! I didn't know that about Necco!
ReplyDelete1. A
2. C
3. B--always the consummate hostess!
4. B
5. C
Thanks!
JHolden955(at)gmail(dot)com
1. A
ReplyDelete2. C - some of those are really fun to read!
3. B
4. B - you are the about the same age as my husband.
5. C
Thanks for the fun contest!
ElaineE246(at)msn(dot)com
1. a. New England Confectionary Company
ReplyDelete2. c. The derogatory or insulting message contained in the valentine
3. b. Jacqueline Kennedy
4. b. 1951
5. c. A word is misspelled
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