Q 01/05

Which George Gershwin piece has United Airlines long used as the theme music of its advertisements and safety videos?

A) An American in Paris

B) Rhapsody in Blue

C) Summertime

D) I Got Rhythm

Answer · why

B) Rhapsody in Blue

Rhapsody in Blue cost United $500,000 to license from Gershwin's estate, and it still plays in the underground walkway of the airline's Chicago termin...

Q 02/05

The United Center, named for United Airlines since it opened in 1994, is the home arena of which NBA team?

A) Nuggets

B) Rockets

C) Wizards

D) Bulls

Answer · why

D) Bulls

Bulls fans pass a statue of Michael Jordan in mid-air at the arena, which the owners of the Bulls and hockey's Blackhawks hold jointly.

Q 03/05

United Airlines has its headquarters in which Chicago skyscraper, where it is the largest tenant?

A) Willis Tower

B) Aon Center

C) John Hancock Center

D) Tribune Tower

Answer · why

A) Willis Tower

Willis Tower, the former Sears Tower, became United's headquarters after Chicago offered $35 million in incentives to bring 2,500 suburban staff downt...

Q 04/05

Canadian musician Dave Carroll's viral 2009 protest song accused United Airlines baggage handlers of breaking what?

A) A cello

B) A violin

C) A guitar

D) A banjo

Answer · why

C) A guitar

A guitar worth $3,500 was the casualty; the video drew 150,000 views in a day, and the instrument's maker, Taylor, offered Carroll two new ones.

Q 05/05

Until 1970 United Airlines sold extra-fare flights with steak and cigars that barred children and which other group?

A) Tourists

B) Women

C) Reporters

D) Salesmen

Answer · why

B) Women

Women were shut out of the men-only flights, which ran six afternoons a week between New York and Chicago and between Los Angeles and San Francisco.