Tag: general knowledge

Robert De Niro portrayed the infamous mob boss Al Capone in Brian De Palma's 1987 film. Jake La Motta was his role in 'Raging Bull', and Donnie Brasco (not Johnny) was a Johnny Depp role.

St. Francis Xavier is the patron saint of Goa, where his relics are enshrined at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier on December 3rd commemorates his death and is one of Goa's most important Christian festivals. Xavier was a Jesuit missionary who spent years in Asia and died in China in 1552.

Harry Potter does marry Ginny Weasley in the series - they marry after the events of the Battle of Hogwarts and have three children together. Ginny is a witch and was Harry's love interest throughout the later books.

Daniel Day-Lewis played the lead role of Daniel Plainview in 'There Will Be Blood' (2007). Option A lists the character name, not the actor. Daniel Radcliffe is famous for playing Harry Potter, and Daniel Lockwell is not a known actor.

Lily Potter (nee Evans) was Muggle-born, born to two Muggle parents. James Potter was pure-blood, Petunia was Muggle (not magical), and Dudley was Muggle. This made Harry 'half-blood' as his mother was Muggle-born.

In 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows', the Order created 7 Potters (Harry + 6 volunteers taking Polyjuice Potion) to escort Harry safely to the Burrow. This event became known as the 'Battle of the Seven Potters'.

The common phrase is 'baby mama', referring to a mother of one's child. The blank fits 'mama' perfectly. Father, game, and man don't create a recognized phrase in this context.

Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister for approximately 16 years total (first term 1966-1977: 11 years; second term 1980-1984: 4 years). 16 years is the closest correct option among the choices.

Romário of Brazil won the Golden Ball (best player) award at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Roberto Baggio was Italian, Hristo Stoichkov was Bulgarian (won Golden Boot), and Gabriel Batistuta was Argentine.

In 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' (Heath Ledger's last film), the character Tony was played by Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell. Russell Crowe did NOT play this role - he is the correct answer.