Q 01/05

Which Apple device did Steve Jobs unveil at the Macworld expo in January 2007, almost six months before its release?

A) iPhone

B) iPod Touch

C) MacBook Air

D) iPad Mini

Answer · why

A) iPhone

The iPhone went on sale in the United States on June 29, 2007, at $499 for the 4 GB model with a two-year contract. Its development had run in secret ...

Q 02/05

Which final Harry Potter novel sold 8.3 million copies in the United States within 24 hours of its July 2007 release?

A) Goblet of Fire

B) Order of the Phoenix

C) Deathly Hallows

D) Chamber of Secrets

Answer · why

C) Deathly Hallows

Deathly Hallows holds the Guinness World Record for most novels sold within 24 hours of release. A further 2.65 million copies went in the United King...

Q 03/05

Which HBO mob drama ended in June 2007 with a diner scene that cut abruptly to a silent black screen?

A) The Wire

B) The Sopranos

C) Six Feet Under

D) Boardwalk Empire

Answer · why

B) The Sopranos

The Sopranos finale was written and directed by creator David Chase, who wanted the black screen to run with no credits at all. The scene was shot at ...

Q 04/05

Which English singer became a 2007 internet prank when disguised links led to his video Never Gonna Give You Up?

A) George Michael

B) Phil Collins

C) Billy Idol

D) Rick Astley

Answer · why

D) Rick Astley

Rick Astley's 1987 hit was first swapped in for a Grand Theft Auto IV trailer by a 4chan user on 15 May 2007. The trick grew out of an earlier bait-an...

Q 05/05

Which San Francisco Giants slugger hit his 756th home run in August 2007, passing Hank Aaron's career record?

A) Sammy Sosa

B) Ken Griffey Jr.

C) Barry Bonds

D) Alex Rodriguez

Answer · why

C) Barry Bonds

Barry Bonds hit the record-breaker, a 435-foot solo shot, off Washington Nationals pitcher Mike Bacsik in front of his home crowd.