Test your knowledge of celebrity inventors. Points available: 10 1: Who created the first known design of a robot? A) Isaac Asimov B) Jules Verne C) Leonardo da Vinci D) Thomas Edison 2: What Hollywood actress patented a missile guidance system? A) Joan Blondell B) Hedy Lamar C) Claudette Colbert D) Joan Crawford 3: Who or what were pantyhose originally invented for? A) A photo shoot for a model B) An actress who didn't know how to fasten garters C) A skimpy costume in a Broadway show D) A dancer in a Hollywood musical 4: Comedian Danny Kaye held a patent for a special type of: A) Toy horn B) Baby bottle C) Office chair D) Toy truck 5: Which of the Marx Brothers invented a special watch for cardiac patients? A) Groucho B) Harpo C) Chico D) Zeppo 6: What did Harry Houdini receive a patent for in 1921? A) A new type of luggage B) A diving suit C) A rearview mirror D) A coat rack 7: Who originally held the patent for stand-up advertising cards on restaurant tables? A) Ed Sullvan B) Clark Gable C) Lawrence Welk D) Carol Channing 8: What musician patented a method for coordinating music in a large orchestra? A) Kenny G B) Harry Connick, Jr. C) John Williams D) Eddie Vedder 9: Jamie Lee Curtis patented a diaper with what extra feature? A) Velcro closures B) Fabric that changes color when wet C) Thinner fabric to fit under pants D) An outside pocket for baby wipes 10: Marlon Brando patented two items for which musical instrument? A) Drum B) Piano C) Oboe D) Trumpet
