The body of water barely visible in the background played a big role in the life of this great American. For one point, who am I talking about?
For three points — and the end of this 20-picture quiz — what notable event coincided with this person’s birth and death?
Mark Twain and Haley’s Comet appeared on his death and birthdate.
Mike gets four points, for a total of 18.
That looks like the boyhood home of Samuel Clemens ( Mark Twain) in Hannibal, Missouri. I think the event is Haley’s Comet.
Joan! So close!
Yikes! Mike, you beat me by three minutes! If only I hadn’t stopped to look up the spelling of Hannibal!