Famous in the Free State

See how much you know about celebrities who have passed through Maryland.

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    • 1. Manil Suri, the author of "The Death of Vishnu," is a professor in which department at UMBC?
    • 2. What is the name of the main character in Laura Lippman's mysteries?
    • 3. Who is sometimes referred to as Baltimore's First Lady of Jazz?
    • 4. Which Maryland university did Charles Dutton attend?
    • 5. Which cartoonist grew up in Columbia?
    • 6. Which local school did Tupac Shakur attend?
    • 7. After Cal Ripken, who has the most career hits in major league baseball among native Marylanders?
    • 8. What actor is the grandson of developer James Rouse?
    • 9. Philip Glass has never collaborated with, performed work by, or adapted work by which musician?
    • 10. Baltimore-born John Astin is known for performing a one-man show about which other famous Baltimore resident?
    • 11. Which Maryland university did actor John Glover attend?
    • 12. Which famous Marylander is not a part-owner of the Orioles?
    • 13. Which John Waters star earned a bachelor's of fine arts from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County?
    • 14. In which Spike Lee movie did former Baltimore Raven Tony Siragusa appear?
    • 15. Who of the following did not attend the University of Maryland, College Park?