TASK DEFINITION: In this task you will be given a text passage from a trivia quiz. You should choose the category this question belongs to from these categories: History, Science, Social Science, Fine Arts, Literature. You can only choose one category, so if in doubt, please choose the closest match.
PROBLEM: composer of this opera was convinced to pursue it by his friend Sybil Seligman, who commissioned a translation of its text. At one point, a character reads the Fifty-first Psalm of David, though the original text had a book entitled "Old Joe Miller's Jokes. " Another character expresses frustration in the first act by declaring "Che terra maledetta," after which the romantic conflict is established by the aria "Chi c'e per farmi I ricci" In the second act, another character's knowledge of Nina Micheltorena is asked into by Ashby, and later that character sings the aria "Ch'ella mi creda libero. " Based on a play by David Belasco, it also features Wowkle and Billy, who are urged to marry in a church, and Jim Larkens who simply longs to go home. Ramirez is the secret identity of Dick Johnson, who is saved by his beloved Minnie. FTP, name this opera set in the American west, by Puccini.

SOLUTION: Fine Arts

PROBLEM: Even though the voting in this nation occurred on March 29, the results have still not been provided, especially since a High Court hearing has officially requested a recount in a number of provinces. The election has been fraught with bad news for the incumbent, with a split ruling party divided through the rise of Simba Makoni and the rise in inflation far above 1,000%. Thus, Morgan Tsvangirais MDC party has been widely declared the winners both in the parliamentary and presidential struggle. FTP; name this nation who may soon see the unseating of their current ruler, Robert Mugabe.

SOLUTION: History

PROBLEM: This poem compares a vanity table to an altar, and ends with Clarissa advising valuing good humor rather than looks. A Gnome empties a bag of spleen over the head of the heroine of this work, whose lapdog, Shock, and other possessions are usually protected by a troop of Sylphs. This poem begins "What dire offence from amorous causes springs." During a round of the card-game ombre, the Baron carries out this poem's title action on Belinda, who is surrounded by spirits like Ariel and Umbriel. For 10 points, this is what mock-epic poem about a stolen strand of hair by Alexander Pope

SOLUTION:
Literature