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: In the Corey-Bakshi-Shibata catalyst, an atom of it is attached to a pyrrole ring, an oxygen atom, and a toluene group. This element's acids are combined with amines and ketones in the Petasis reaction and in combining alkyl halides through the Suzuki coupling. Complexes containing it are called sido or arachno according to Wade's rules, and a more famous reaction using it is sometimes named for Herbert Brown. Mined from the ore Uletite, its silicate was once used in making hard glass for manufacturing laboratory equipment. For 10 points, name this element that participates in an anti-markonikov addition reaction to alkenes, with atomic number 5 and symbol B.

SOLUTION: Science

PROBLEM: Although the protagonist does not place much value in her required duties, she enjoys illegally playing Scrabble and discovers an inscription that says "Don't let the bastards grind you down. " Framed as a study of a found audio recording, the protagonist had her daughter taken from her and is forced to put up with the Commander's wife, Serena Joy, as part of her time in the Republic of Gilead. The protagonist, Offred, must attempt to get pregnant in, for 10 points, what religious post-apocalyptic dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood

SOLUTION: Literature

PROBLEM: This figure once masqueraded as Bolverk to gain access to a substance made after the murder of Kvasir (kuh-VAH-sear). One of this deity's sons will avenge his death at Ragnarok using a shoe. This possessor of the spear Gungnir rides an eight-legged horse who is the child of Loki. This god is attended to by Huginn and Muninn. The tribute that this god paid to be able to drink from Mimir's well means that he has only one eye. For 10 points, name this husband of Frigg, the chief god of the Norse pantheon.

SOLUTION:
Social Science