For most folks, today is a respite from work, courtesy of the Presidents Day holiday.
But, how well do you know your presidential history? Tim Engle of the Kansas City Star has composed a quick ten-question quiz to test your knowledge of the 44 men who have served in the office of President. Here is a sampling:
- VP candidate Sarah Palin’s almost son-in-law Levi Johnston shows off his birthday suit on the cover of Playgirl. As a young man, this president was featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan — clothed, we might point out (and embracing a woman). Which president?
a. John F. Kennedy
b. Richard M. Nixon
c. Gerald R. Ford
d. Jimmy Carter
- As a result of an incident involving President George H.W. Bush, the Japanese came up with "bushururu," a slang word for what happened. What does it mean?
a. Refusing to eat broccoli
b. Being impersonated by Dana Carvey
c. Joking about a woman’s big butt
d. Vomiting in public
- We call them presidents, but they’re treated like kings — some more than others. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s valet put his watch on for him and pulled up his boxer shorts every morning. Then along came Lyndon Baines Johnson. Which of these jobs was his valet NOT charged with (as far as we know)?
a. Washing his feet
b. Brushing his teeth
c. Trimming his nails
d. Changing his socks
For the other seven questions, as well as the all-important answer key, click here.