This 1862 epic French work of literature was portrayed on stage and on film, as early as 1909 and as recently as 1988, starring Geoffrey Rush and Liam Neeson. What is the title of this work and who wrote it?

The custom of fooling friends and relatives on the first of April began in the late 1500's in which country? Holland, France, or Italy?

Besides Christmas, what two holidays generate the most money in this country?

The person who is fourth in line to be U.S. President is technically not permitted to assume that office. Who and why?

In March 30, 1981, which person said to his wife, "Honey, I forgot to duck"?

Louis Farrakhan, head of the Nation of Islam, borrowed a phrase from the Iranians, when he referred to the United States as what?

According to recently published figures about the SAT test for high school seniors, students from which state had the highest combined verbal and math scores?