Jesse day 24

3 or 4/6.

1. Though she had written numerous books, including House of Incest, Winter of Artifice, and the Cities of the Interior series, what French-born American novelist did not achieve wide renown until the publication of her diaries written from 1931 to 1966, with their seven volumes published between 1966 and 1980?
Correct Answer: ANAÏS NIN
Your Answer: Douglas
Points Assigned: 3

Never heard of her. I had no idea. 

2. Violent contractions of the larynx and respiratory muscles with accompanying panic and related symptoms, induced by drinking, are known as hydrophobia. Hydrophobia is itself a historical name for what viral and usually fatal zoonotic disease, during the course of which these symptoms often appear?
Correct Answer: RABIES
Your Answer: Rabies
Points Assigned: 1

I knew that Rabies causes hydrophobia. 

3. What Italian sparkling wine (spumante), typically made from its namesake grape (now known as the Glera) and named after the northeastern Italian village where the wine and grape originated, is the main ingredient in a Bellini cocktail?
Correct Answer: PROSECCO
Your Answer: Proseco
Points Assigned: 0

Wasn't sure whether this or question 2 should be D0. 

4. Who is currently serving as Prime Minister of Russia, a position he has held since his term as President ended in May 2012?
Correct Answer: DMITRY MEDVEDEV
Your Answer: Medvyed
Points Assigned: 2

Not sure this will be acceptable. I knew who it was, just couldn't get the name right.

5. Of the many factors that led to the inauguration of Ronald Reagan in January 1981, among the most significant was an event that occurred 444 days prior in what city?
Correct Answer: TEHRAN
Your Answer: Teheran
Points Assigned: 1

Not too hard for American history. 

6. This photo appeared on the cover of a 2010 album by what musical artist? LINK: http://www.learnedleague.com/images/art/48ireroiuh9tmy04e89.jpg
Correct Answer: EMINEM
Your Answer: Drake
Points Assigned: 2

I initially had Eminnem, thinking it was 8 mile, then changed to Drake.