Trivia Test
by FifiRodriguez

1. Language: What does the Greek prefix "ornitho" refer to?

2. Measurements: If the outside temperature were 10 degrees on the Celsius scale, what temperature would it be on the Fahrenheit scale? 3. General Knowledge: The Julian calendar was named for whom? 4. Astronomy: What is perihelion? 5. Chemistry: What is the symbol for the element magnesium?

6. Law: Legally speaking, what does a testament do? 7. Geography: What modern-day country is in the area known in ancient times as Lusitania? 8. Medicine: What disease is caused by deficiency of vitamin A? 9. Literature: Who wrote the novel "The Swiss Family Robinson?" 10. Math: What does the symbol "r" stand for in geometry? (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc. Answers: 1. Birds

2. 50 degrees F

3. Julius Caesar, who favored the solar calendar

4. Point in orbit where an object is closest to the Sun 5. Mg

6. After a person dies, a testament indicates how that person's personal property should be distributed. 7. Portugal 8. Night blindness 9. Johann Wyss 10. Radius (c) 2006 King Features Synd., Inc.