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MMS Scholar's Bowl 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| His most famous concertos are a set of four for the violin known as "The Four Seasons" | Vivaldi |
| In Louisa May Alcott's famous novel "Little Women" which of the March sisters is a tomboy and a nonconformist? | Jo |
| A faulty coilling system caused extreme damage to its nuclear reactor core in 1979. Luckily the protective building housing the nuclear reactor prevented radioactive fallout from entering the earth's atmosphere. Name this plant near Harrisburg, PA | Three Mile Island |
| What famous ballet features a German girl named Clara who received an interesting Christmas gift from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer | The Nutcracker |
| This man was a member of the Regulators, a posse formed during the Lincoln County Wars. He was known throughout his life as Henry McCarty and Henry Antrim before he was shot in the back by Marshall Bill Garrett. Who is this famous outlaw of the Old West? | Billy The Kid (William H. Bonney) |
| What Russian chemist devised the first Periodic Table? | Dmitri Mendeleev |
| What are the elements called that are found in family 18 on the Periodic Table? | Noble Gases |
| By most estimates, over 1000 languages are spoken on this continent which has abundant resources but is the world's poorest. What is the name of this continent surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Suez Canal to the NE? | Africa |
| In the song "The 12 Days of Christmas", how many maids are milking? | 8 |
| What does a bibliophile love? | Books |
| Which leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing takes place every year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs? | Kentucky Derby |
| What is the scientific formula for the gas compound that is exhaled by humans? | CO2 |
| What ancient culture invented acupuncture which involves the insertion of extremely thin needles through the skin at strategic points on the human body to ease pain? | Chinese (China) |
| Which explorer tried to find the Fountain of Youth a legendary spring that could rejuvenate anyone who drank from it? | Ponce de Leon |
| What is the capital of Grenada? | St. George's |
| What is the capital of Jamaica? | Kingston |
| A one celled fungi that is used to leaven bread is called | Yeast |
| How many sides do all quadrilaterals have? | 4 |
| What is the sum of the interior angles in a quadrilateral? | 360 degrees |
| What large vulture is the largest flying bird in North America? | California Condor |
| What smooth material is found at the ends of long bones? | Cartilage |
| This fairy tale like book is from Irish author Eoin Colfer and is about a 12 year old boy who kidnaps Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon unit | Artemis Fowl |
| This first book in "His Dark Materials" trilogy created much controversy when it was turned into a movie. The book's main character, Lyra is in search of her friend Roger and her father Lord Asriel. | The Golden Compass |
| What musical piece by Giachino Rossini is better known as the theme for "The Lone Ranger"? | William Tell Overture |
| What Sir Edward Elgar musical piece is heard on loop at many Graduation ceremonies? | Pomp and Circumstance |
| In what quadrant is (-8, -16) located? | Three |
| In what quadrant is (-1, 2) located? | Two |
| What is the most common element found in the earth's crust? | Oxygen |
| What is the smallest particle of water that is still called water? | Molecule |
| This term literally means a renewed interest in learning and knowledge. The word also refers to a time period from the 14th century to the 17th century in Europe where there was a great revival of art, music, literature, and knowledge. | Renaisaance |
| This book by Louise Fitzhugh offers a look at society as seen through the eyes of a lonely 11 year old girl growing up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan who spies on her neighbors and classmates. Her nemesis is Marion Hawthorne. | Harriet the Spy |
| This actress was born Norma Jean Mortenson in 1926 to Gladys Baker. She became famous for her roles in "How to Marry a Millionaire", "Bus Stop", and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". | Marilyn Monroe |
| The Pennsylvania Dutch are descendants of immigrants who came to Pennsylvania from what country? | Germany |
| What type of scientific transformation occurs when two substances form a new substance that has completely different properties? | Chemical Change |
| What memorial is situated between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington monument on the Mall in Washington D.C. and features 56 pillars and two arches? | World War II Monument |
| What city hosted the first Impressionist Art Exhibit in 1874? | Paris |
| What scientific term for the birds, or class of vertebrates that has feathers and wings called? | Aves |
| A biological term that refers to the front of an organism is called | Anterior |
| What South American country has two different capitals of La Paz and Sucre? | Bolivia |
| What Dutch impressionist painted "The Potato Eaters" in 1885? | Vincent Van Gogh |
| What ancient Greek physician is associated with the oath that states the obligations and proper conduct of doctors? | Hippocrates |
| The original actor chosen for the voice of the Donkey in the movie Shrek as Chris Farley but he died before the movie as made. Who ended up voicing the character Donkey in the movie Shrek? | Eddie Murphy |
| I am a clever animal in Aseop's fables. In one story, I flattered a crow with a terrible singing voice causing it to drop the cheese which I then devoured, What type of animal am I? | Fox |
| Arnold Schwarnegger noted actor and governor of California was not born in the United States. In what country was he born? | Austria |
| This type of plane is sometimes called a seaplane because it can take off from land or sea | Hydroplane |
| What country am I? The 56th Meridian and 34th Parallel intersect my southern half. The Rio de la Plata flows past me in the Atlantic. My neighbors are Brazil and Argentina. My capital is Montevideo. | Uruguay |
| In what state would you find the cities of Gulfport, Tupelo, and Biloxi? | Missisippi |
| In what state would you find the cities of Uttica, Buffalo, and Syracuse? | New York |
| Who was the only NBA player to ever score over 100 points in one game? | Wilt Chamberlain |
| These lines are neither parallel nor intersecting. They exist in different planes and never cross the path of one another. What are these lines called? | Skew Lines |
| What is the formula for calculating the area of a triangle? | A=1/2BH |
| What type of triangle has two equal sides and two equal angles? | Isosceles |
| Who was the 15th president of the US and the only one who never married? | James Buchanan |
| This first US colony to allow complete religious freedom was | Providence Rhode Island |
| The product of the mass of a body and its velocity is called | Momentum |
| A material with electrical conductivity intermediate between metals and insulators and is used with a range of electrical devices is called a | Semiconductor |
| Most symphonies are subdivided into four shorter sections that can be played separately or together as one long piece. What are these sections called? | Movements |
| In what country was the Baroque composer George Handel born? | Germany |
| In what country was the Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi born? | Italy |
| What was the name of the main character in the "Dolphin Diaries" book series? | Jody |
| What Ellen Raskin mystery won the 1979 Newberry Medal? | The Westing Game |
| What human body part is found on the Great Seal of the United States above the pyramid? | Eye (Eye of Providence) |
| This magnetic element combines with oxygen to form rust and has the chemical symbol of Fe. This element is used to make steel | Iron |
| In what class of lever is the force applied between the fulcrum and the weight? | Third |
| In the movie Cars, what was the name of the sponsorship "Lightening" decides to stay with out of loyalty? | Rust-Eze |
| In the movie Cars, this car rammed The King to come in first at the Piston Cup championship only to be booed by the crowd for his unsportsmanlike behavior. | Chick Hicks |
| The Horsehead Nebulae is found in this constellation. According to myth, the nearby constellations of Canis Major and Canis Minor serve as this constellations hunting dogs. What is the name of this constellation that features the stars Rigel & Betelguese? | Orion |
| This Italian physicist developed the first nuclear chain reaction in 1942 | Enrico Fermi |
| This is the only brass instrument that is played with the fingers on the left hand | French Horn |
| How many strings are on a violin? | Four |
| This author from Hannibal Missouri was the quintessential humorist. He said "the reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated". Name this author of "Huck Finn" | Mark Twain |
| A poetry rhyme pattern in which each line has five metric feet | Pentameter |
| A story intended to teach a moral lesson or answer an ethical question is called a | Parable |
| According to archeological evidence, this lake has dried up 3 times in its history. Bordered by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, it forms the White Nile. Named for a British monarch, what is the name of this largest lake in Africa? | Lake Victoria |
| What state's coast is known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic"? | North Carolina |
| In what US city can you find the prison referred to as "The Rock"? | San Francisco |
| What is the absolute value of -66? | 66 |
| What property of addition states that the sum of a number and zero is the number? | Identity Property |
| Often seen in small print, this type of written information can denote a citation or additional comment on specific material. What is this term for an explanation or reference to other works that is printed at the bottom of a printed page? | Footnote |
| In Monopoly, what is the name given to the yellow draw pile in the middle of the board? | Community Chest |
| How much money does it cost to buy Boardwalk in the Monopoly game? | $400.00 |
| In 1867. this surgeon became the first physician to use antiseptics such as carbolic acid as an aid during surgery. What is the name of this British pioneer who used antiseptics to kill germs on a surgeon's hands thus saving many lives? | Joseph Lister |
| A cave formation built upward from the floor of a cave is called a | Stalagmite |
| A type of bacteria that is shaped like a ball and can cause a severe sore throat is called | Streptococcus |
| In Roman mythology, this patron goddess of Rome is the mother of Mars and Vulcan. Her Greek equivalent is Hera and the 6th month of the calendar is named after her. Who is this wife of Jupiter? | Juno |
| He wants to climb to the top of the Citadel even though his father died attempting this in the book "Banner in the Sky" | Rudi |
| This Caroline Cooney character discovers her own face on a milk carton | Jamie |
| This edifice was built around 2580 BC-1560BC and was the burial vault for the pharaoh Khufu. It was the tallest manmade structure for over 3,800 years. What is the name of this only remaining ancient wonder of the world? | Great Pyramid of Giza |
| This former first lady was the first to be elected to public office | Hillary Clinton |
| In 1973, this Vice President of the US resigned from office | Spiro Agnew |
| This series of books is about a group of middle school students living in the fictional town of Stoneybrook, CT. Name this popular group of books written by Ann Martin that follows the adventures of several girls who provide a service to the parents | The Baby Sitter's Club |
| The nine year old nephew of a mathematician coined this term for this extraordinarily large number in 1938. Used as an Internet search company in a slightly different spelling, what is the name of this # that is 1 followed by 100 zeroes? | Googol |
| What 7 letter word is the name given to a person that believes there is no God? | Atheist |
| What is the name of the underground point where an earthquakes vibrations begin? | Focus |
| This land mass contains 60% of the world's population and comprises 9% of the world's total area | Asia |
| What 19th century art movement derived its name from the title of a painting done by Claude Monet in 1872? | Impressionism |
| Who is the only character in Disney's animated movie Dumbo that does not speak? | Dumbo |
| Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. How many total syllables are in a Haiku poem? | 17 |
| What is the title for an official who represents his or her nation in a foreign country and controls the local embassy? | Ambassador |
| This man was known as the "Man who saved the children" after finding the vaccine to fight polio. | Dr. Jonas Salk |
| An organism that feeds on dead organisms is called? | Scavenger |
| A conjunction is a word that links words or group of words. What is the term for conjunctions that are used in pairs, such as neither or nor? | Correlative Conjunctions |
| Into how many boroughs is New York City divided? | 5 |
| Where is the National Park The Everglades located? | Florida |
| Where is the National Park The Grand Tetons located? | Wyoming |
| Who had the nickname "Magic" in the NBA? | Earvin Johnson |
| Who had the nickname Dr. J in the NBA? | Julius Erving |
| Balboa became the first European to sight this body of water when he climbed up on top of a mountain in the middle of the Isthmus of Panama. What modern body of water was named the South Sea by Balboa in 1513? | Pacific Ocean |
| Working with William Kelly, this man found a way to make a cheaper and more efficient way of making steel. He also helped to further the use of the early steam engine. | Henry Bessemer |
| In 1769, this man patented the modern steam engine. It became the new way to drive spinning and weaving machines. | James Watt |
| Energy and work are measured in foot-pounds. In what other unit can they be expressed? | Joules |
| What instrument in an airplane shows the airplane's distance above the ground? | Altimeter |
| How many concertos are included in Bach's Brandenburg Concertos? | 6 |
| Who invented the piano? | Bartolomeo Cristofori |
| Who invented the modern flute? | Theobold Boehm |
| Les Miserables by Victor Hugo is one of the best known novels of the 19th century. He wrote another famous novel in 1831 also set in Paris. What is the name of this novel that features the characters of Quasimodo and Esmeralda. | The Hunchback of Notre Dame |
| Name the author of the Hardy Boys Series | Franklin Dixon |
| Name the scientist who was the first person to demonstrate that white light is a mixture of all the colors of the visible spectrum when he passed sunlight through a glass prism. | Isaac Newton |
| What are the three types of columns found in Greek architecture | Ionic, Doric, Corinthian |
| This is the former site of the estate of Robert E Lee's wife who was descended from Martha Washington. It is now a cemetery across from the Potomac River in Washington D.C. | Arlington National Cemetary |
| Where would you find the words written "Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known but to God"? | The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetary |
| After dropping two cannonballs of different sizes and masses from the Leaning Tower of Pisa in 1590, which Italian scientist theorized about gravity? | Galileo Galilei |
| What do the letters SS stand for in a ship's name? | Steamship |
| What Italian born Renaissance artist painted "Saint George and the Dragon" which is located in the Louvre, and "The School of Athens" which is inside the Vatican? | Raphael |
| Name the Nordic countries | Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark |
| This southwestern state was admitted to the Union in 1912 as our 47th state. What is this state known as "The Land of Enchantment" and whose largest city is Albuquerque? | New Mexico |
| What scientific word am I? I am an area in intergalactic space that contains little or no molecules. | Vacuum |
| Professional boxing has 17 weight divisions. In what weight division do boxers weighing more than 200 pounds box? | Heavyweight |
| What unit is used to measure heat energy in the metric system and is defined as "the amount of energy that is needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius"? | Calorie |
| What is the name for the pad of account records that is kept by a bookkeeper? | Ledger |
| Who said "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" during the Revolutionary War? | Patrick Henry |
| Who led the Green Mountain Boys during the American Revolution? | Ethan Allen |
| In what city would you be is you visited the Basilica of Sacre Coer, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower? | Paris |
| This island is located at the toe of Italy in the Mediterranean Sea | Sicily |
| This is the largest island in the world that is not a continent | Greenland |
| Sponges are distinguished by the level of complexity in their bodies. Into which phylum are sponges classified? | Porifera |
| These marsupials live and feed off the eucalyptus trees in eastern Australia | Koalas |
| These antlered mammals also known as reindeer, migrate from Canada and Alaska in early May to their summer feeding grounds. | Caribou |
| The solid rock layer beneath sand or silt is called | Bedrock |
| What Australian building is made up of over 2,000 concrete sections that are held together by 21 miles of steel cable and resembles a sea creature rising out of the harbor? | The Sydney Opera House |
| What science word means not dissolvable in a liquid? | Insoluble |
| What science word means capable of being mixed? | Miscible |
| Most of the play Romeo and Juliet is meant to be read aloud and is written in unrhyming lines that sound similar to everyday speech. What is the literary term for verse consisting of unrhymed lines mainly of iambic pentameter? | Blank Verse |
| Which US amendment states "No soldier, shall in the time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner" | Third |
| What is the medical term for ringing in the ears? | Tinnitus |
| Who said "In starting and waging a war, it is not right that matters but victory". He was neither right nor victorious and was known as "the Fuhrer" during WWII | Adolf Hitler |
| She was an escaped slave named "Moses" who became a successful conductor on the Underground Railroad | Harriet Tubman |
| The second man to walk on the moon was | Edwin Buzz Aldrin |
| The U.S.S.R.'s first artificial satellite was called | Sputnik I |
| The Soviet cosmonaut who became the first person in space was | Yuri Gagarin |
| The first US astronaut to fly into space was | Alan Shepard |
| This US president had the second shortest tenure in office besides William Henry Harrison. After a few months in office, he was shot and killed by an attorney Charles Guiteau who did not receive the government job that he wanted. | James Garfield |
| The term for this era of art history was derived from a Portuguese word for "pearl". The era saw the works of Caravaggio and Bernini. What term indicates the period of art from 1600-1750 after the Renaissance? | Baroque |
| Who created the character of Count Dracula? | Bram Stoker |
| Name the Dutch astronomer that confirmed the theory that the galaxy is rotating and proposed his own theory that their is an immense swarm of comets orbiting the sun in a cloud named after him | Jan Oort (Oort Cloud) |
| This man served as Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of the Treasury and as the Governor of Texas. He is most famous for being in the car with President John F Kennedy when he was assassinated in Nov 1963. | John Connally |
| Angry that Othello has promoted Cassio over him, this antagonist of Shakespeare's play betrays his lord by making him distrust his wife. Name this Shakespearian villain. | Iago |
| What author from Salinas California in 1962 won the Nobel prize for literature for his realistic and imaginative writings. He wrote "East of Eden", "Of Mice and Men", and "The Grapes of Wrath"? | John Steinbeck |
| Chinese alchemists were the major force behind this invention when they were researching eternal life. The alchemists heated sulfur and saltpeter in order to transform them and later added charcoal. What invention was created by mixing those ingredients? | Gunpowder |
| Who was the king of the Danes in Beowulf whose sleeping warriors were eaten each night by Grendel until Beowulf killed the monster? | Hrothgar |
| This Indian American director is a master of creating tension and building suspense and then capping off the movie with a twist. His first major success was "The Sixth Sense" with Bruce Willis and then "Unbreakable", "Signs" and "The Village". | M. Night Shymalan |
| This Ohio city is known as "the glass capital of the world" because of its manufacturing glass and glass components. It is home to Owen's Corning. What is this city home of the Mud Hens minor league baseball team? | Toledo |
| What New England author who is a descendant of the pilgrims used his family history as a basis for the ballad about an English military officer who supervised the Plymouth Colony in the poem "The Courtship of Miles Standish" | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
| The 18th and 21st amendments to the US Constitution are both concerned with the same subject which is.... | Prohibition (Sale of Alcohol) |
| He served in the Continental Army and was a member of the New York Assembly and the US Senate before being elected VP in 1800. He was also in a famous duel with Alexander Hamilton | Aaron Burr |
| He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and served in the US House of Representatives and as governor of Massachusetts before being elected in 1812 but is most famous for his policy of "gerrymandering" or redrawing political districts | Elbridge Gerry |
| This book describes human beings as "the most pernicious race of little odious vermin that nature ever suffered to walk upon the face of the earth". In what Jonathan Swift book can we find that quote? | Gulliver's Travels |
| "The powers not delegated to the US by the Constitution nor prohibited by the states are reserved to the states respectively or to the people" Which amendment is this? | 10th Amendment |
| "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment afflicted.." Which amendment to the US Constitution is this? | 8th Amendment |
| What is the name of the snobbish professor of phonetics who is the protagonist of George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion? | Henry Higgins |
| In the 1890's this region in southern Africa fell under British control. It had a large population of British settlers that dominated the land for decades. Finally it gained independence in 1980. What is this country that was once known as "Rhodesia"? | Zimbabwe |
| This Ernest Hemingway novel tells about the lives of a group of men and women whose adulthood was consumed by WWI as told by the narrator Jake Barnes. | The Sun Also Rises |
| In 1619, the Virginia Company established its own legislature that was elected by the "free men" of the colony. What was this legislative body called that began the tradition of representative government in America? | The House of Burgesses |
| What US presidential library is in Independence, Missouri? | Harry Truman |
| This body function known as ruminant eructation is a means of discharging carbon dioxide a major waste product of the fermentation process. What do we more commonly call this body function that may be caused by drinking too much soda quickly? | Burping |
| What former First Lady of the US published her husband's letters in a book in 2002 titled "I Love You, Ronnie"? | Nancy Reagan |
| This African American author was born in 1931 as Chloe Anthony Wofford and released the books "The Bluest Eye" and "Sula". She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988 for her book "Beloved". Who is this author? | Toni Morrison |
| What Article of the US Constitution discussed that the President is the Commander in Chief of the army and navy of the US? | Article 2 |
| Which candidate for US president in 1858 stated "A House Divided Against Itself cannot Stand" | Abraham Lincoln |
| What pointillism artists work "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" hangs in the Modern Wing of the Chicago Art Institute? | Georges Seurat |
| This short story is set in a New England village in today'stimes. There is excitement in the air when Joe Summers draws a slip of paper from a black box and announces the name of Tessie Hutchinson where she is stoned to death. Written by Shirley Jackson | The Lottery |
| What date is the deadline to file one's taxes in the US? | April 15th |
| In Greek mythology, this creature lived in Lake Lerna and was killed by Hercules, the second of his 12 Labors. What is the name of this 9 headed water snake that could shoot poison venom from its eyes? | Hydra |
| In Shakespeare's romantic comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" this supernatural character is in a quarrel with his wife Titania over a child she promised to raise. What is the name of the king of the fairies? | Oberon |
| Virginia Dare's grandfather returned to America from England with supplies and found no trace of the 115 colonists that had been there except for a post with the word "Croatoan" carved into it. What was the name of this first English colony in America? | Roanoke (The Lost Colony) |
| What clause states that the US Constitution and all laws made by Congress are the law of the land and that the executive branch is given power to enforce these laws? | Supremacy Clause |
| What clause is found in Section One of the 14th amendment? | Equal Protection Clause |
| This country had a devastating famine between 1841 and 1851. Many people immigrated to the US when a blight spread through this country and killed off its main crop, the potato. What was the name of this country? | Ireland |
| What is a sculpture called in which part of it protrudes from the background and can be seen from all sides except from behind? | Bas-Relief |
| What is the term for a person who loves books? | Bibliophile |
| What lower 48 state has the longest border with Canada? | Montana |
| According to this scale, a tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the maximum sustained wind achieves 74 mph. | Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale |
| Who am I? I joined the Continental Army when I was 13. I was the first Democratic president and my face appears on the Twenty Dollar Bill | Andrew Jackson |
| Who am I? I have written over 300 books and began writing at age 9. I write mostly humor books for young adults. My most famous series is the "Goosebumps Series" | R.L. Stine |
| This sea lies between the southern areas of Russia and northern Iran. It is the largest enclosed body of water on earth by area. what is the name of this sea which is regarded as the world's largest lake? | Caspian Sea |
| What is the name of a left handed pitcher in baseball? | South paw |
| Two geological terms are used to describe the way a mineral break. One is cleavage. What is the other? | Fracture |
| What motor company was formed by William Durant and grew so large that people often said that what was good for this company was good for America? | General Motors |
| This production company has earned more than 20 Academy Awards. The studio's 10th release was the film "UP" which was the first feature film to use digital 3-D. What company also produced "Toy Story", "Finding Nemo", and "WALL-E"? | Pixar Animation Studios |
| What type of chromosomes do male mammals have that female mammals do not? | Y-Chromosome |
| Early settlers traveled through the Cumberland Gap to get to Kentucky. What mountain chain did the Cumberland Gap cross? | Appalachian Mountains |
| This US colony was originally conceived as a place for English prisoners who could not pay their debts in England | Georgia |
| What is the name of the Chapel in the Vatican where Michelangelo painted the ceiling? | Sistine Chapel |
| From what material was Michelangelo's Statue of David carved? | Marble |
| Who was the Allied Commander during World War II (and helped plan the D Day invasion) who later became the 34th US president? | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| IN what major key is a piece of music being played if its key signature includes B Flat, E Flat, and A flat? | E Flat |
| On what continent was the first heart transplant performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in 1967? | Africa |
| This Swedish author became well known for her fictional childhood characters including Ronia, Emil, and a boy detective named Bill Bergson. Name this author who is best known for her red headed free spirited character of Pippi Longstocking | Astrid Lindgren |
| What is the name of the American test pilot who was the first to break the sound barrier in 1947? | Chuck Yeager |
| The noble talking lion who frees Narnia from the spell of the White Witch in C.S. Lewis's "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe" | Aslan |
| The winner of the Golden Apple inscribed "To the fairest" in the mythological beauty contest | Aphrodite |
| The Heavyweight boxing champion born Cassius Clay | Muhammed Ali |
| The American frontiersman and soldier who during the American Revolution led the "Green Mountain Boys" | Ethan Allen |
| The German composer of "Ode to Joy" in his Ninth Symphony | Ludwig Beethoven |
| The highest peak in the Alps is called.. | Mt. Blanc |
| German composer of the Brandenburg Concertos | J.S. Bach |
| One stroke under par in golf is called a | Birdie |
| French word for "feeling of having already undergone such an experience" | Deja Vu |
| A term for a politician in office only until the inauguration of the new official and generally considered ineffective | Lame Duck |
| Country in which Christopher Columbus is allegedly buried and whose capital is Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic |
| Triangular area of land formed from sediments at the mouth of a river so named because it resembles the shape of a Greek letter | Delta |
| Describing word for a forest made up of trees that annually lose their leaves | Deciduous |
| Large, extinct flightless bird whose name completes the simile: Dead as a ------ or Dumb as a ------ | Do Do |
| State of suspended animation for many plants part of the year | Dormant |
| Surname of the 3 children who go with Peter Pan t his magical land and whom he rescues from the pirates. | Darling |
| He won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for playing Trip in 1989's movie "Glory". He also played the main character in Training Day, Rubin Carter, Remember the Titans, and The Great Debaters. He most recently won an Oscar for his film "Fences" | Denzel Washington |
| Latin word for a elephant | Pachyderm |
| Branch of physics that deals with the physical relationship between electricity and magnetism | Electromagnetism |
| Warm current that periodically appears off the coast of South America and causes water temperature to rise resulting in atmospheric pressure | El Nino |
| Formal name for mercy killing | Euthanasia |
| State of an object in which opposing forces either exactly balance or equal each other | Equilibrium |
| American poet who recited "The Gift Outright" at John F Kennedy's inauguration | Robert Frost |
| Fictitious story illustrating a moral thesis | Fable |
| Term designating a line along which the earth's plates shift | Fault |
| Small flute with a high piercing tone | Fife |
| Native character in William Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe | Friday |
| Political movement that works to achieve equal rights for women | Feminist |
| Hero of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days | Phileas Fogg |
| Country that contains the home of Dracula, Transylvania | Romania |
| Form of gymnastics that features a rope, ball, hoop, ribbon, or clubs to choreographed music | Rhythmic |
| This actor helped break the race barrier when he won an Academy Award. He appeared in "The Heat of the Night", "Lilies of the Field" and "Guess who's coming to Dinner" | Sidney Poitier |
| In what part of your body would you find your femoral artery? | Thigh |
| This man who was a minister started a TV show for kids in the 1960's & ran for 40 years. His show featured the characters X the Owl, and Henrietta Pussycat. His theme song was "Its a wonderful day in the neighborhood" and "Won't you be my neighbor" | Fred Rogers |
| In Shakespeare's Play who was told to "Beware the Ides of March" | Julius Caesar |
| If a plant is exhibiting heliotropism, it is reacting to what stimuli? | Sunlight |
| In what country would you find the Tay River, Loch Lomand, and Loch Ness? | Scotland |
| K'ung Chi'u was a Chinese philosopher who trained his disciples to be ethical. By what name is he better known as the spreader of wisdom? | Confucius |
| What device of literature is demonstrated by the phrase "Fair or Foul, fate favors few"? | Alliteration |
| In New York City, this famous place is located at the intersection of Broadway, 42nd Street, and Seventh Avenue. | Times Square |
| Rickets is the result of a deficiency of what vitamin? | Vitamin D |
| This man probably lived between 2000 and 1500 BC. He was born in Ur. Receiving a promise that God would make him a great nation, he moved to Canaan. Who was this Biblical patriarch known as the "Father of Many Nations"? | Abraham |
| Born in Hodgenville, KY, this man received little formal education but worked hard. He served as a captain in the Black Hawk War. He became a lawyer and gave brilliant speeches. Who was this "Great Emancipator" and the 16th president of the US? | Abraham Lincoln |
| Invented in Berlin in 1822, this free reed musical instrument had 10 melody buttons and two bass buttons. During the 1850's a keyboard was substituted for the melody buttons. What is this instrument popular in Austria and is used in polka music? | Accordion |
| This state's flower is the Hawthorn and the state bird is a bluebird. It is referred to as "The Show-Me State". Name this city the home of the Gateway Arch and whose capital is Jefferson City | Missouri |
| Born in1642, this man was considered the most influential scientist of his time and developed theories of motion and universal gravitation and outlined Calculus in his book "Principia" | Sir Issac newton |
| What was known as "The Greatest Show on Earth" | P.T. Barnum's and Bailey's Circus |
| Name the "Iron Clad" warship used in the Civil War battle with the "Merrimack" that was designed by John Ericsson. | Monitor |
| This piece of navigational equipment was used to determine the elevation of the sun or other celestial bodies in order to determine the latitude and longitude of the navigator. What instrument was used to determine the angular distance between 2 objects? | Sextant |
| In this battle, the English were faced with a superior French army. However, with the help of longbows, the English were victorious. What was the name of this 100 Years War battle that was the focus of William Shakespeare's Henry V? | Battle of Agincourt |
| This French-American Jewish author survived the Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz. He wrote several famous books including "And the World Remained Silent", "The Forgotten", and "Night". Who was this Nobel Prize winning author? | Elie Wiesel |
| What musical piece by Stravinsky is featured in Disney's Fantasia as the swan song of the dinosaurs? | The Rite of Spring |
| This football player played for the Chicago Bears and was the subject of the movie "Brian's Song" | Brian Picolo |
| Who was the last British monarch from the House of Hanover who reigned from 1837-1901? | Queen Victoria |
| What was the name of the last Aztec emperor who was defeated by Hernan Cortez in 1521? | Montezuma |
| What Aztec god did Montezuma think Hernan Cortez was when he let Cortez into his village? | Quetzcoatl |
| What is the name of the 1899-1902 conflict between the Afrikaners and the British in South Africa? | The Boer War |
| What is the common name of the disease is carried by the Tsetse Fly in Africa? | Sleeping Sickness |
| What was the South African racial policy of "separateness" called? | Apartheid |
| What African country was founded in the early 1800's by freed American slaves? | Liberia (Capital of Monrovia after US President James Monroe) |
| Who was the President of Uganda from 1971-1979 who had over 500,00 of his countrymen killed and plunged his country into chaos? He was the subject of a book and movie called "The Last King of Scotland" | Idi Amin |
| This famous natural wonder is nicknamed "Smoke that Thunders". It was named by the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone who named it for the queen of his country. | Victoria Falls |
| What is the deepest lake on the continent of Africa? | Lake Tanganyika |
| Known as an anaerobic bacillus when it is introduced into the human body at the time of an injury and multiplies quickly destroying muscle tissue, what is the name of this serious infectious disease often called Lockjaw? | Tetanus |
| This structure features a six story ramp that spirals upwards and encircles a large open center lit by the buildings dramatic glass dome. Identify this New York City museum designed by Frank Lloyd Wright which opened in 1959. | Solomon Guggenheim Museum of Contemporary Art |
| This battle was fought April 21, 1836 in Harris County Texas. The Texan commander General Sam Houston had a small 800 men army who were outnumbered by the larger Mexican army of Santa Anna. Name this decisive battle of the Texas War of Independence | Battle of San Jacinto |
| "Never has so much been owed by so many to so few" was a quote by Winston Churchill after the English victory in this battle. Name this WWII battle in which the British Royal Air Force defeated the German Luftwaffe. | Battle of Britain |
| "What is it going to be eh?" is a quote found in this classic science fiction book in which the author Anthony Burgess envisions a future state terrorized by teenage gangs who speak Nasdat, a language created from Russian, American, and British slang. | A Clockwork Orange |
| This cave system contains many features including the "Frozen Niagara". This cave is the world's longest cave and is the US's 10th most visited National Park. Name this large cave in southern Kentucky? | Mammoth Cave |
| At a depth of 1000 feet, it is 27% solid sodium chloride. It is known as a winter health resort because of its healing properties. Name this lake that lies 1,296 miles below sea level and it located on the border of Israel and Jordan? | The Dead Sea |
| He was an Italian court composer in Vienna who wrote operas, and cantatas. His students included Franz Liszt, and Franz Shubert. However, he became famous for allegedly murdering Wolfgang Mozart and he was the subject of the movie "Amadeus" | Antonio Salieri |
| He was a Danish physicist who received the Nobel Prize in 1922 for his work on creating the atomic structure and after he fled Denmark during WWII, he worked on the atomic bomb in Los Alamos New Mexico | Niels Bohr |
| On October 31, 1938, who was responsible for the famous radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds" that panicked America with tales of intelligent aliens invading earth? | Orson Welles |
| On October 31, 1517, he nailed the 95 Theses to the door on a church in Wittenberg, Germany and began the Protestant Reformation. | Martin Luther |
| What was the name of the Welsh explorer who set out to find Dr. Livingstone in Africa and was rumored to state 'Dr. Livingstone, I Presume" upon meeting him. | Henry Stanley |
| Name the two novels by Charles Dickens that contain an atomic element in its name | David Copperfield and Nicholas Nickelby |
| What mark is found on Harry Potter's forehead? | Lightening Bolt |
| Which US President was nicknamed "The Gipper"? | Ronald Reagan |
| Which US President was nicknamed "Old Hickory"? | Andrew Jackson |
| What was the first message that Samuel Morse sent over the telegraph he invented? | "What hath God wrought" |
| In ancient Roman culture it was a sand covered wax tablet. In medieval culture, it was a table ruled into spaces representing the positions of the counters. Modernly, it is a frame with beads strung on parallel wires used in math. | Abacus |
| What was the name of the Swedish chemist and philanthropist who left over $9 million to individuals whose contributions benefit mankind and has an award named after him? | Alfred Nobel |
| This South American desert is known as one of the driest places on earth. | Atacama Desert |
| Crowned Emperor of the West on Christmas Day in 800 AD by Pope Leo III, this man became one of the greatest rulers of his time. Name this Frankish King the first of the Carolingian dynasty | Charlemagne |
| Who is the scientist known for creating a way of classifying names for plants and animals? | Carolos Linnaeus |
| Which US scientist was known as "The Wizard of Menlo Park"? | Thomas Edison |
| On October 21, 1805, this Royal Navy defeated the French and Spanish at famous battle in which Horatio Nelson died from his wounds. Name this battle off the Spanish coast, that forced Napoleon to cancel his invasion plans of England | Battle of Trafalgar |
| This country in the South Pacific Ocean is very rugged. The country's natives are called Maori's. It has many active volcanoes. It's capital is Wellington and most of "The Lord of the Ring's Trilogy" was filmed there. | New Zealand |
| They obscure the sun and although they are associated with continuous rain, sleet, or snow, they are rarely accompanied by thunder or lightening. What is the name of the dark rain clouds with ragged tops that have bottoms a few 100 feet above the ground? | Nimbostratus |
| In October 1962, John F Kennedy was faced with a dilemma. The Soviet Union was building missile bases 90 miles from US soil. Name this incident which led to a blockade of the only Communist nation in the Western Hemisphere | Cuban Missile Crisis |
| It's Latin name is Plumbum and this element was used by the Romans for plumbing. However, it is not smart to drink the water through pipes made from this material as it can lead to poisoning. Name this element with the atomic number 82 and symbol of Pb. | Lead |
| He was born in New York City in 1919 and after college, became a recluse. His character Holden Caulfield cebame the template for the rebellious and confused adolescent in the 1951 book, "The Catcher in the Rye"? | J.D. Salinger |
| The original title of this book was "4 and 1/2 Years Struggle against Lies, Stupidity, and Cowardice". Under its familiar name, its author was able to able to rise to power in the 1930's. What was the name of Adolf Hitler's book he wrote while in prison | Mein Kampf |
| This Greek is considered the first true historian. Name this scholar who chronicled the invasion of Greece in his "History of the Persian Wars" | Herodotus |
| This Greek son of a stonecutter in 399 BC was brought to trial for "corrupting the youth of Athens" and sentenced to death by hemlock. | Socrates |
| On what coin is Abraham Lincoln's image found? | Penny |
| What political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to in the 1860 Presidential Election? | Republican |
| Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln? | John Wilkes Booth |
| What opponent did Abraham Lincoln debate against 7 times during his 1858 Senate campaign? | Stephen Douglass |
| Which of Abraham Lincoln's speeches contains the words "and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth" | Gettysburg Address |
| Where was Abraham Lincoln when he was fatally shot? | Ford's Theater watching a play |
| What country is known as "The Land of the Midnight Sun"? | Norway |
| The "City of Brotherly Love" is the nickname for which US city? | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| The Declaration of Independence was based on the political ideas and philosophy of which man who said that the state exists to preserve the natural rights of man? | John Locke |
| In the 19th century, Lord Acton wrote that "Absolute power corrupts......" | Absolutely |
| The concepts of thesis and antithesis are central to which political philosophy? | Dialetical Materialism |
| A person who subscribes to the doctrine of "laissez faire" opposes governmental intervention in.... | Business matters |
| What is the only US state split by one of the Great Lakes? | Michigan |
| He was the first person to die in the Boston Massacre and the American Revolutionary War | Crispus Attucks |
| This element is the most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere | Nitrogen |
| On some early New England flags there was a pine tree with a serpent coiled around the trunk. Below the design were the words ...... | "Don't tread on me" |
| Complete the following quote: "Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins......"? | Admiration |
| Archimedes shouted "Eureka!" upon his fortuitous discovery of the theory of ....... he noticed that when he stepped into the bath, the water rose, when he stepped out, the water went down. | Displacement |
| What is the name for the ancient Egyptian unit of measurement as the distance between the elbow and the tip of the middle finger? | Cubit |
| The 360 degree circle and the 60 minute hour were developed by which ancient civilization? | Babylonians |
| This novel's protagonist enters a simulated "Fairyland" after defeating an obstacle called "The Giant's Drink". Children attend Battle School where they are trained to fight aliens. Name this book by Orson Scott Card | Ender's Game |
| In this Supreme Court Case, a man was arrested in 1963 for kidnapping a young girl. He was not told that he did not have to incriminate himself or that he was entitled to a lawyer. As a result of this case, everyone is read these rights upon arrest. | Miranda v Arizona (Miranda Rights) |
| This painting was created in a sanitarium in Saint-Remy France. Name this painting that depicts a swirling dark blue sky dotted with celestial objects | Starry Night |
| Granite is an example of the "felsic" class of this type of rock | Igneous |
| An example of non-crystalline felsic igneous rock is this black glass rock found in lava flows which is sometimes used to make blades | Obsidian |
| This statue was designed by Frederic Bartholdi and is the first view of the US that many immigrants have passing through Ellis Island New York. | Statue of Liberty |
| This poet called the Statue of Liberty the "Mother of Exiles" in her sonnet "The New Colossus" | Emma Lazarus |
| This title means "great lord" in Japanese but its synonymous with "magnate" in English. It connotes someone whose business ventures have brought great wealth and power. | Tycoon |
| This character develops a fear of water after she is tortured at the Capitol. Name this axe wielding resident of District 7 who won the 71st Hunger Games | Johanna Mason |
| The concentration of these mixtures can be measured using molarity. Name these homogeneous mixtures made by dissolving a solute into a solvent. | Solution |
| The revolving Sky City Restaurant is near the top of this 605 foot tall Seattle Tower which was built for the 1962 World's Fair | Space Needle |
| Name the 13th century poet who wrote the Divine Comedy | Dante Alighieri |
| This process consists of both light dependent and light independent reactions. Name this process in plants that uses light energy to create carbohydrates | Photosynthesis |
| In Muslim countries, this title was held by many medieval and early modern Islamic rulers. The first four men to hold this position were known as the "rightly-guided: ones | Caliph |
| During its second voyage, the HMS Beagle carried this English naturalist who developed the theory of natural selection in his work "On the Origin of Species" | Charles Darwin |
| Who said "Veni, Vedi, Vinci" which means " I came, I saw, I conquered"? | Julius Caesar |
| What two rivers flowed through ancient Mesopotamia and is now in modern day Turkey and Iraq? | Tigris and Eurphrates |
| This force is present in every object on earth. Converting kinetic energy to thermal energy, it stops objects from sliding around. What is this force that resists the motion of contacting surfaces? | Friction |
| Name the Asian religion that was founded by Siddhartha Guatama | Buddhism |
| This man wrote about the Joad's family's attempt to escape the Great Depression by moving to California from Oklahoma. Identify this author of "Of Mice and Men" and "The Grapes of Wrath" | John Steinbeck |
| As an art major he took up sculpture and then started illustrating and writing books. One book was a tale about a brother and sister who find a mysterious board game from which wild animals emerge. Name this author of the Polar Express and Jumanji | Chris Van Allsburg |
| Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins received the Nobel Prize for medicine in 1929 for the discovery of “essential nutrient factos”. What is the name by which these factors are currently known part of which is the Latin word for “life”? | Vitamins |
| He was the son of the patriarch Enoch and the grandfather of the patriarch Noah. It was said that he died in the year of the deluge at the age of 969. Who is this longest lived man of the Old Testament Patriarchs? | Methuselah |
| What is the endocrine gland that secretes hormones such as LG, GH, prolactic, and known is the Master Gland? | Pituitary Gland |
| Many of Islam’s more radical members are arguing for it to be Islam’s 6th pillar. Identify this term for the Islamic Holy War. | Jihad |
| Which nurse worked during the Civil War distributing supplies to wounded soldiers and founded the American Red Cross? | Clara Barton |
| Who was the first woman to run for president of the United States? | Geraldine Ferraro |
| What was the name of the pamphlet that Thomas Paine wrote in 1776 to argue for colonial independence from England? | Common Sense |
| What is the name of the spiral galaxy closest to the Milky Way? | Andromeda |
| What type of rock is Marble? | Metamorphic |
| What is the scientific name for the vocal cords? | Larynx |
| What is the Japanese form of paper folding called? | Origami |
| What is a tax on an imported product called? | Tariff |
| Madonna starred in a 1996 film version of the Broadway hit. With music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this musical features the song "Don't Cry for me Argentina". What is this musical that tells the story of Eva Peron? | Evita |
| What war ended with the Paris Accords Treaty of 1973? | Vietnam War |
| When learning to play guitar, one must learn the finger positions for chords by placing them on these markings. What are the raised ridges called on the neck of a guitar that assist the musician to locate the correct finger position? | Frets |
| Johann Christoph Denner invented which woodwind instrument? | Clarinet |
| This man served as a delegate in both the First and Second Continental Congress and was the first Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court | John Jay |
| This is the temperature on the Fahrenheit Scale at which water boils | 212 degrees |
| This is the coldest possible temperature on the Celsius scale | -273 degrees |
| Who am I? I am a cool space ranger who crashes into Andy's room and refuse to believe that I am just a toy. | Buzz Lightyear |
| Name the Mexican general ho defeated the Texans at the Alamo | Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna |
| This song began as a poem penned by an English professor who was inspired by her journey from the East Coast to Colorado. This poem was later set to music a hymn called "Materna" by Samuel Augustus Ward. What Is the name of this song? | America, the Beautiful |
| The composer of this song was a Russian immigrant named Irving Berlin. Thes song was first played on the radio on Armistice Day in 1938 and sung by Kate Smith. | God Bless America |
| This American professor and poet will forever be associated with the story of Santa Claus. He wrote the famous line "Twas the Night before Christmas" | Clement C Moore |
| Included in "The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon are the stories of RIp Van Winkle who slept for 20 years and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" | Washington Irving |
| This European city stretches across 118 islands which are connected by canals in the Adriatic Sea. It gained most of its wealth from trading in spices and silk. Known for its gondola rides, identify this Italian city | Venice |
| This is the large basin shaped crater found at the top of a volcano | Caldera |
| Thomas Jefferson's home in Charlottesville Virginia was called | Monticello |
| George Washington's home in Alexandria Virginia was called | Mount Vernon |
| What instrument is the largest and lowest-pitched member of the brass family? | Tuba |
| This philosophical movement was centered in New England in the 19th century and produced famous writers such as Thoreau and Emerson. | Transcendentalism |
| A pathological state in which a person vastly overstates his or her own importance is known as.... | Megalomania |
| A structure of large stones including such ancient constructions is known as a...... | Megalith |
| This refers to a large urban area formed by chains of metropolitan areas | Megalopolis |
| Name five of William Shakespeare's poems that are set in Rome | Julius Caesar, Antony and Cleopatra, Coriolanus, Titus Anndronicus, Cymbeline |
| When Romeo and Juliet meet at the ball, the first 14 lines they speak are in what poetic form? | Sonnet (Iambic Pentameter) |
| England has had 8 kings named Henry. Which four were subjects of plays written by William Shakespeare? | Henry IV, V, VI, VIII |
| This ancient king killed his father and then married his mother | Oedipus Rex (by Sophocles) |
| In which book did a Russian government official's pregnant wife fling herself under a train? | Anna Karenina (By Leo Tolstoy) |
| In this novel, a madwoman long imprisoned in an attic, sets the house on fire and then leapt to her death | Jane Eyre (by Charlotte Bronte) |
| In this Poe novel the skeleton of a wine taster was discovered behind a brick wall in a mansion cellar | The Cask of Amontillado |
| When Einstein made his famous comment "God does not play dice with the universe", he was expressing doubts about what theory of matter? | Quantum Mechanics |
| In crop rotation, why are legumes such as soybeans and alfalfa planted in the third and last stage? | They are nitrogen fixing plants |
| Who wrote these lines "He gives his harness bells a shake, to ask if there is some mistake, the only other's sounds the sweep, of east wind and downy flake" | Robert Frost (in Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening) |
| The name of this southern city appears both in a 1953 Manifesto and in Dr. King's "Letter from a ....Jail". Name the Alabama city | Birmingham |
| Which two US states were created entirely out of other states? | Maine (from Massachusetts) and West Virginia (from Virginia) |
| Ernest Hemmingway chose a verse from Ecclesiastes at the title of which of his novels? | The Sun also Rises |
| Since light cannot escape, how are Black Holes detected? | Radio or X Ray Astronomy |
| What percentage of the House of Representatives is elected every two years? | 100% |
| What percentage of Senators are up for re election every year? | 1/3 |
| What do ecologists call the efforts by individuals of common or different species in a community to use the same limited resources | Competition |
| How many circles can be tangent to each of two intersecting lines? | Infinite |
| He was the first African American to win the Wimbledon men's single's championship | Arthur Ashe |
| A homogeneous mixture of 2 or more metals such as bronze is called an... | Alloy |
| This is the dwelling place of the gods in Norse Mythology | Asgard |
| 20th century Mexican painter who painted murals of rural Mexican life and was married to fellow artist Frida Kahlo | Diego Rivera |
| This is the Hebrew word for teacher and is used to designate a synagogue leader | Rabbi |
| According to legend, they are the founders of Rome | Romulus and Remus |
| Holy month of fasting in the Islamic religion | Ramadan |
| This is the name of the religious group that helped the slaves escape on the Underground Railroad | Quakers |
| This word is the minimum number of representatives that must be present in order to conduct business such as in government. | Quorum |
| This is the name of charged particles that scientists believe make up protons and neutrons | Quarks |
| This is the old name for the element mercury | Quicksilver |
| These are the most distant objects in the universe whose names means "quasi-stellar" | Quasars |
| This is the capital of Educador | Quito |
| Geographer's term for the treeless area where the topsoil thaws in summer but the ground below still remains frozen | Tundra |
| The Vietnam War battle when the Vietcong attacked many military and civilian targets on a Vietnamese holiday on January 30, 1968 | Tet Offensive |
| An electronic device that increases or decreases the voltage of an alternating current is called a ..... | Transformer |
| Term for paint in which pigment is mixed with egg yolk as a binder | Tempera |
| 19th century author of the essay "Civil Disobedience" who influenced Martin Luther King Jr. | Henry David Thoreau |
| Nickname of Louisiana because of its many marshy slow moving inlets | Bayou State |
| Author of the books "Superfudge" "Blubber" and "Are you There it's me Margaret" | Judy Blume |
| Elephant in a children's book series by French author Jean du Bruhoff | Babar |
| African American scientist who helped survey Washington D.C. and plan the streets. He also published an almanac | Benjamin Bannaker |
| Kentucky pioneer hero known for his hunting and shooting skills who died at the Alamo | Jim Bowie |
| 1996 Summer Olympic Champion in Track who won 9 Gold Medals, 1 Silver, and 10 World Championships in Track and Field in 4 Olympics. | Carl Lewis |
| The songs "It's a Hard knock Life" and "Tommorow" are from which Broadway musical? | Annie |
| Christian period of 40 Days of repentance and fasting that ends on Easter | Lent |
| Author of "A Wrinkle in Time" | Madeline L'Engle |
| Famous stone bridge that was dismantled in England and is now in Lake Havasu City, Arizona | London Bridge |
| Disease carried by a species of tick and named after a Connecticut Site | Lyme |
| The capital of Cambodia is..... | Phnom Penh |
| Name given to the Louisiana descendants of the French settlers from the Acadian region of Canada | Cajun |
| British leader who said in 1940 "We shall go on to the end....We shall defend our Island nation" | Winston Churchill |
| This heroic figure is introduced at the tavern in Bree as Strider, a ranger from the North. He is revealed to be the heir to the throne of Gondor. What is the name of this Lord of the Rings character who defeats Sauron in the battle for the One Ring? | Aragorn |
| Unlike a water color medium, this painting process uses pigments from a substance made from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant. Becoming popular in the 15th century, what is this type of painting that can bee seen in Monet's Water Lilies ? | Oil Painting |
| This gland controls the amount of proteins in our bodies as well as our body's response to hormones. It is controlled by the hypothalamus and the pituitary. What gland at the base of the neck regulates metabolism? | Thyroid |
| What are the numbers placed in front of symbols in a chemical equation to help balance the equation? | Coefficients |
| What number is indicated by the Roman numeral MCXCVII? | 1197 |
| This state's coin shows two steam locomotives facing each other symbolizing the joining of the Union and Pacific Railroads at the town of Promontory Point | Utah |
| In Les Miserables, they are the owners of the inn who live according to their won survivalist moral code and want to take in the orphan Cosette in order to put her to work | Thenardiers |
| In Les Miserables, she is the single mother or Cosette who dies of Tuberculosis | Fantine |
| Japan signed a neutrality pact with this country in 1941 | U.S.S.R. (Soviet Union) |
| Of all the boys marooned on an island in William Golding's famous novel, this merciless cadet is the most evil. What immoral character tortures a pig before he intentionally kills Piggy by smashing him with a boulder? | Roger |
| This character is Harry Potter's protector and godfather | Sirius Black |
| This character in Harry Potter is a member of Slytherin House and is Harry's arch enemy | Draco Malfoy |
| The islands in Boston Harbor are categorized as this piece of land formation formed by a glacier. From a Galeic word for "mound". What is the name of this oval shaped hill that was created when mounds of glacial deposit are rounded off by glacial ice? | Drumlin |
| Unsorted till deposited either along the sides or the ends of a glacier are called | Moraines |
| The sudden breaking away of a mass of ice from a glacier is called.... | Calving |
| Approximately 150 of these government representatives are appointed by the president to establish a positive US presence in countries around the world. What is the term for people that are the highest ranking diplomats to represent a nation? | Ambassadors |
| This two word Italian phrase is a dynamic marking indicating that the selections should be played medium loud. What is the musical direction denoted by the letters "m-f" on sheet music? | Mezzo Forte |
| According to the Ice Age films, this character was responsible for the separation of Pangea. All 3 movies open with this saber toothed squirrel trying to hang onto an acorn. Who is this character who tried to warn Sid and Manny about saber toothed cats? | Scrat |
| Identify the main metallic ore in hematite | Iron |
| Identify the main metallic ore in cinnabar | Mercury |
| What nationality of people started a colony on the Delaware River where Wilmington now stands and built the first log cabin in America? | Swedes |
| Samuel de Champlain founded the first permanent French settlement in America. What city is the present day site of this settlement? | Quebec |
| Gennifer Choldenko's novel begins when Matt Flannigan (Moose) and his family move to this island for his dad's work. Moose dislikes Piper Williams but they start a laundry business at school. What's the setting of this book "Al Capone Does my Shirts?" | Alcatraz |
| Considered a parallelogram, this geometric shape contains diagonals that bisect each other and create perpendicular angles. Name this kind of quadrilateral that has 4 congruent sides but not necessarily four 90 degree angles | Rhombus |
| When a vocalist uses this technique only the edges of the vocal chord vibrate providing a higher pitched sound usually an octave higher. Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons mastered this singing style | Falsetto |
| Chief Joseph who said "My Heart is Tired, Sick, and Sad, I will fight no more Forever" was from what Native American tribe? | Nez Perce |
| Your back muscles that lifts your head and pulls your shoulders backwards is called your..... | Trapezius |
| Your chest muscle that pulls your arm forward and toward the body that also rotates your arm is called your.... | Pectoral Major (Pectorals) |
| Who wrote "Because of Winn-Dixie"? | Kate DiCamillo |
| What is the capital of China? | Bejing |
| What is the capital of Morocco? | Rabat |
| What type of sentence is this "Are you watching the debates on television tonight." | Interrogative |
| A starchy substance from the cassava that is used in a type of pudding | Tapioca |
| A pastry shell with shallow sides and no top crust that has a variety of fillings such as custard or fruit is called a ..... | Tart |
| The scientific name for this tiny, flat body is thrombocyte. What I the more common name for this component that swells when bleeding occurs to stop the bleeding? | Platelets |
| What type of seismic waves were first to be recorded on a seismograph? | Primary Waves (P Waves) |
| What type of seismic waves travel parallel to the earth's surface and are the most destructive? | Surface Waves (L-Waves) |
| This is the term for members of Congress in 1812 such as Henry Clay who aggressively supported the war with Great Britain | War Hawks |
| What scientist devised a law that states "when the pressure of a gas at constant temperature is increased, the volume of a gas decreases"? | Robert Boyle |
| What river flows through Rome? | Tiber |
| In what space capsule did John Glenn travel when he made his historic 4 hour 56 minute flight? | Friendship 7 |
| This terrifying tale is set in the Spanish city of Toledo during the Spanish Inquisition. A line from this story reads "The odor of the sharp steel forced itself into my nostrils". What is the title of the short story by Edgar Allen Poe? | The Pit and the Pendulum |
| What is the main character's first name and her parents occupation in L'Engle's " A Wrinkle in Time"? | Meg or Margaret/Scientists |
| What gas filled sac in the body of a fish gives the fish its buoyancy? | Swim Bladder |
| To kill the fatted ..... means to have welcoming feast | Calf |
| This music term describes music that contains a simultaneous combination of tones that are pleasant to the ear. It is often represented by a chord that is considered to be stable as opposed to unstable. What is this term that means musically harmonious ? | Consonance |
| Currency used during the Civil War not backed by silver or gold was called ..... | Greenbacks |
| Nickname for the British Army during the Revolutionary war | Redcoats |
| Who said "Don't Fire until you see the white of their eyes" at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the Revolutionary War? | General Israel Putnam |
| Astronomy term referring to the light waves of an object that is moving away from an observer | Redshift |
| Who is credited with riding throughout the territory stating "The Redcoats (Regulars) are coming" during the Revolutionary War? | Paul Revere ( but it was most likely Samuel Prescott) |
| What miner's disease is caused by the inhalation of coal dust? | Black Lung |
| What condition occurs when a blizzard reduces the visibility to zero? | White Out |
| Who wrote the 2015 Newberry Medal Book "The Crossover" that was written entirely in verse and prose? | Kwame Alexander |
| In an attempt to transmit secure messages during WWII that could not be deciphered by the Axis Powers, the US military enlisted members from what Native American tribe who were known as "code-talkers"? | Navajo |
| An organism that derives its nutrition from a living host is known as a..... | Parasite |
| Fergie, Taboo, and will.I.am are members of what rock group? | Black Eyed Peas |
| What is the name of the oven in which clay is fired? | Kiln |
| What state is known as the "Cornhusker State"? | Nebraska |
| What state is known as "The Magnolia State"? | Mississippi |
| What state is known as "The Hoosier State"? | Indiana |
| What state is known as "The Constitution State"? | Connecticut |
| What state is known as "The Natural State"? | Arkansas |
| What state is known as "The Show Me State"? | Missouri |
| What state is known as "The Granite State"? | New Hampshire |
| What state is known as "The Palmetto State"? | South Carolina |
| What is a group of quail called? | Bevy |
| This 1937 film was Disney's first full length animated movie. The film depicts a princess who lives with her evil stepmother and is forced to work as a maid. There is an evil queen who often asks the magic mirror "Who is the fairest" | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs |
| This is the scientific name for clouds that are commonly called "Thunderheads". What is the name given to these clouds that bring inclement weather in the form of heavy rain and lightening? | Cumulonimbus |
| A cone shaped deposit of the mineral calcite that hangs from a cave's ceiling is called | Stalactite |
| This Civil Rights activist was the youngest person to ever win a Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott. Whose tombstone reads "Free at Last" | Martin Luther King Jr. |
| Which man shocked and outraged the South by instigating a slave rebellion in the south in 1859? | John Brown |
| This fictional character is the kindly old former slave who serves as the narrator of 7 books and folktales from the Deep South. He introduces Bre'r Rabbitt and Tar Baby. Who is this man created by Joel Harris and who sings in Disney's "Song of the South | Uncle Remus |
| Which US state is known as "The Beehive State"? | Utah |
| Stanley Yehats, X-Ray, and Hector Zeroni are characters in what Newberry Award Winning book? | Holes |
| Two lines intersect creating two pairs of opposite angles. What is the term for a pair of congruent angles opposite one another? | Vertical Angles |
| How many beats is an eighth note in 6/8 time? | One |
| How many beats is a quarter note in 6/8 time? | Two |
| Each reproductive cell contains this number of chromosomes. How many chromosomes are contributed to a human offspring from the mother's egg? | 23 |
| This English born author moved to Tennessee as a teenager and began writing stories for magazines at 19. She married and moved to England where she wrote her famous novels "A Little Princess" and "The Secret Garden". | Francis Hodgson Burnett |
| Who was Dorothy's female care provider in Kansas in "The Wizard of Oz"? | Auntie Em |
| A joint project between Canada and the US, this waterway was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower in 1959. What system of locks, canals, and channels provide ocean going vessels travel from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes? | St Lawrence Seaway |
| This is the scientific measurement that is used to describe a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second | Hertz |
| This short novel tells the story of a gentleman scholar, Humphrey Van Weyden who is rescued by a seal hunting schooner after a ferry boat accident in San Francisco Bay. Identify this Jack London novel that features Captain Larson as its protagonist | The Sea Wolf |
| A compound word that refers to an interruption in the action of a literary work whose purpose is to recount something that happened at an earlier time | Flashback |
| A three word term for the angle from which the story is told such as a stream of consciousness or third person omniscient | Point of View |
| This Washington DC Monument honors a branch of the military and was dedicated in 1954. It was based on an iconic WWII photo by AP photographer Joe Rosenthal. What monument depicts 6 servicemen putting up a flagpole on Mount Suribachi? | Iwo Jima Monument |
| What Vermont blacksmith led a group of colonist rebels called the Green Mountain Boys and attacked Fort Ticonderoga in May 1775? | Ethan Allen |
| What British general lost a thousand troops but eventually took Breed's Hill in an early battle during the Revolutionary War? | Thomas Gage |
| Zeus was afraid that the gods would fight each other for the hand of his beautiful daughter Aphrodite, so he married her off to this unattractive god. What was the name of this lame blacksmith who made lavish jewels for his lovely but unfaithful wife? | Hephaestus |
| Who wrote the Little House Book Series? | Laura Ingalls Wilder |
| Who wrote the Princess Diaries books? | Meg Cabot |
| The title of this 1960 musical is often associated as a concept with the Kennedy family. This musicals cast featured Julie Andrews as Queen Guinevere and Richard Burton as King Arthur. What was the name of this Broadway musical by Loewe and Lerner? | Camelot |
| What play featured the protagonist of Walter Lee Younger? | A Raisin in the Sun |
| What play featured the protagonist of Amanda Wingfield? | The Glass Menagerie |
| Since his mother was deaf, this innovator was concerned with the transmission of sound. In 1876, his most successful patent helped people communicate with each other. What is the name of this Scottish engineer who uttered these words "Mr. Watson come here | Alexander Graham Bell |
| What is the most common metal found on earth? | Iron |
| What metal do copper and tin make? | Bronze |
| Once known as Tom Riddle, this evil wizard is finally killed by Harry Potter | Lord Voldemort |
| This civilization established the city of Tenochtitlan and they were the first to enjoy chewing gum, popcorn, and chocolate | Aztecs |
| This civilization established many centers of power such as Chichen Itza and their 365 day calendar was the subject of modern end of the world predictions | Maya (Mayan) |
| In this novel by Susan Cooper, all mortal characters lose the memory of any magical dealings and Bran chooses to stay with his friends rather than choose immortality. Identify this final book in the series "The Dark is Rising"? | Silver on the Tree |
| Along with Eurasia and Eastasia, what is the third superstate in which most of George Orwell's 1984 takes place including North and South America, Australia, and the UK? | Oceania |
| What is the three word term for the short time during which Party Members must watch the film of Emmanuel Goldstein in order to stir up contempt for enemies of the state in Orwell's 1984? | Two Minutes Hate |
| This form of energy produces no greenhouse gases, yet only 1 % of the world's energy is generated from this source. The largest of these power plants is in California and is called The Geysers. What is this type of energy obtained from heat in the earth? | Geothermal Energy |
| What is the birthstone for February? | Amethyst |
| What is the birthstone for April? | Diamond |
| What is the birthstone for May? | Emerald |
| This woman began her career working for the Children's Defense Fund and as a partner in the Rose Law Firm in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was elected senator from NY in 2000 becoming the first senator from that state. She served as Sec of State in 2008 | Hillary Clinton |
| What article of the Constitution deals with Amending the Constitution? | 5 |
| What article of the Constitution talks about the executive branch? | 2 |
| What are the set of graduated metal bars that are carried in a marching band called? | Glockenspiel |
| This is one of the two types of defamation of character. One is libel because It is written but the other is harder to prove because it involves verbal damage to one's character | Slander |
| A trial without a jury in which the judge listens to the evidence and decides the verdict instead of a jury is called a.... | Bench Trial |
| The act of making false statements while under oath in a courtroom is called.... | Perjury |
| Sulley, Mike, and Randall Boggs are characters in what Pixar movie? | Monster's Inc. (Monster's University) |
| This is the geological plate on which the Hawaiian Islands are located | Pacific Plate |
| In this year, FDR officially opened the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C, Mount Rushmore was completed, and Walt Disney released Dumbo. The most significant event in this year was that Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. | 1941 |
| In what US city was Martin Luther King Jr assassinated? | Memphis |
| In what US city was Malcolm X assassinated? | New York City |
| Who wrote "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"? | James Thurber |
| This American author of children's books is known for her series of novels about the Logan family. In 1977 she won the Newberry Medal for "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry". Who is this author from Mississippi who shares her last name with the 12th president | Mildred Taylor |
| A rapid scale passage produced by sliding over keys or strings on the piano, harp, or other instrument is called..... | Glissando |
| The metal band that attaches to a reed or mouthpiece on a musical instrument is called a ........ | Ligature |
| The song "Memory" is from which Broadway play? | CATS |
| The songs "If I were a Rich Man" and "Matchmaker" are from which Broadway play? | Fiddler of the Roof |
| What unit of measurement is equal to 5,280 feet? | 1 Mile |
| What unit of measurement is equal to 43,560 square feet? | Acre |
| What unit of measurement is equal to 3,600 seconds? | Hour |
| Who are the 4 presidents on Mount Rushmore located in the Black Hills of South Dakota and created by Gutzon Borglum? | George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Teddy Roosevelt |
| This mountain range divides Spain and France | Pyrenees |
| This poem is about a wedding guest who has been stopped on the way to the ceremony and compelled to listen to a strange tale by an old sailor who suffers from guilt about killing an albatross.What is the name of this Samuel Taylor Coleridge poem? | The Rime of the Ancient Mariner |
| In what Shakespearean play is this line spoken "Is this a dagger which I see before me? The handle toward my hand"? | Macbeth |
| In what Shakespearean play is this line spoken "I will wear my heart upon my sleeve for daws to peck at"? | Othello |
| What planet does the moon Calypso orbit? | Saturn |
| What planet does the moon Triton orbit? | Neptune |
| What 2014 movie based on a novel features the character of 12 year old Jonas who is chose to be his dystopian community's receiver of Memories | The Giver |
| What 2014 movie features Tris who does not fit into any of the 5 factions that represent different virtues and must help save her people with the help of the Four. | Divergent |
| This Native American helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition and has her face on a $1 coin. | Sacajawea |
| This woman was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928 and won the Distinguished Flying Cross for her effort. 10 years later she disappeared over the Pacific Ocean and her body has never been found. | Amelia Earhart |
| Polly Horvth's Book: "Everything on a ....... | Waffle |
| Gary D. Schmidt's Book "The ...........Wars" | Wednesday |
| What US city is nicknamed "The City of Big Shoulders"? | Chicago |
| What US city is nicknamed "The Crescent City"? | New Orleans |
| This book set in medieval England is from author Karen Cushman and is about a homeless girl named Alyce who helps ill tempered Jane care for birthing mothers | Midwife's Apprentice |
| This man founded the Yuan dynasty in China in the 13th century and expanded his empire . His summer capital was Xanadu and he was visited by Marco Polo in 1275. He was the subject of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem and was the grandson of Ghenghis | Kublai Khan |
| Which character stated "To die would be an awfully big adventure" | Peter Pan |
| What singer was Born to Run in 1975 and Born in the USA in 1984? | Bruce Springsteen |
| According to legend, Odysseus left Ithica on a 10 year voyage. Name his wife ,son, and dog | Penelope, Telemachus, Argos |
| How many basic tastes can the human tongue detect? What are they? | 4-Bitter, Sour, Sweet, and Salty |
| What is the superlative form of the adjective beautiful? | Most Beautiful |
| What is the name of the island sea that borders both Turkey and Russia? | Black Sea |
| A bolt of what is equal to 120 feet? | Cloth |
| A cord of what is equal for 128 cubic feet? | Wood |
| What southern poet wrote the poem "The Bells"? | Edgar Allen Poe |
| In 1880 this state became the first one to declare itself a dry state. Name this home of John Brown and whose capital is Topeka. | Kansas |
| What famous female scientist and anthropologist is noted for her studies and writings on chimpanzees in the wild? | Jane Goodall |
| Which type of radiation is screened out by the earth's ozone layer? | Ultraviolet |
| What is the Italian word for "scratched drawings" that today we call unsolicited public displays of art? | Graffiti |
| This Greek nymph of Diana was shunned by Narcissus and faded to nothing but a voice. Later she was condemned never to speak first and never to be silent when anyone else spoke. Who was she? | Echo |
| This rich Texas businessman ran a successful third party presidential campaign in 1992. Although he did not win, he did garner 18% of the popular vote which was the highest among third party candidates. | Ross Perot |
| The belief in many gods is called..... | polytheism |
| In ancient Rome, this was the name of the ordinary citizens | Plebians |
| The real name of the North Star | Polaris |
| Spongy textured rock created when lava is blown out of a violent volcano | Pumice |
| What country borders Denmark to the south? | Germany |
| What fictional physician is known for talking to animals? | Dr. Doolittle |
| In 1967, this singer was the first on a Rolling Stone cover. Who was this Beatle? | John Lennon |
| Po. Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, and La La are more commonly known as this group | Teletubbies |
| What are the three primary colors? | Red, Yellow, Blue |
| This female artist who painted scenes of rural life did not begin painting until she was in her 70's. Her most famous works are "The Old Checkered Inn Summer" and "Sugaring Off" | Grandma Moses |
| In Roman myths, this minor god lived in the fields and woods. He looked like a man but with the pointed ears, small horns, and legs of a goat. The most famous one was Mr. Tumnus in " The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. " | Faun |
| What author created the character of Tarzan? | Edgar Rice Burroughs |
| Once called the Sandwich Islands, this island chain is now a US state | Hawaii |
| Walt Whitman wrote the poem "O Captain, My Captain! about the death of what famous American? | Abraham Lincoln |
| What gas is needed for photosynthesis to occur? | Carbon Dioxide |
| This American female artist painted "Black Iris", "Black Flower", and Blue Larkspar" She was often called "The Mother of American Modernism" and was known for her landscapes of the American deserts. | Georgia O'Keeffe |
| Name given to the intersection of the x, y axes of the coordinate plane. | Origin |
| She was the American markswoman and star attraction of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show | Annie Oakley |
| This American playwright authored "The Iceman Cometh", and "Long Day's Journey into the Night". He was part of the Realism movement with Chekov, Ibsen, and Arthur Miller. | Eugene O'Neill |
| Famous African American track star from Alabama who won 4 gold medals in the 1936 Olympics. Adolf Hitler refused to shake his hand after he won his gold medals. | Jesse Owens |
| This city is the capital of Norway | Oslo |
| This was built from the Tyne to the Solway in 122 to 126 AD. What is the name of the structure that served as the northern border of Roman Britain? | Hadrian's Wall |
| What digestive organ is well developed in grass eating herbivores but is underdeveloped in humans and often removed when it becomes inflamed? | Appendix |
| Roman Catholic religious order founded by St. Loyola in the 1500's | Jesuits |
| Laws passed in the 1890's that deprived African Americans of their civil rights and equality | Jim Crow Laws |
| This is the name for a skilled tradesman who has completed a prescribed apprenticeship | Journeyman |
| British general who surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown | Lord Cornwallis |
| This US battleship was bombed in 2000 off the coast of Yemen in a terrorist attack by Al-Qaeda. 17 US Soldiers were killed and many more were wounded | USS Cole |
| The US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum is located in this US city | Cleveland |
| Kentucky politician known as "The Great Compromiser" who helped broker deals in the Nullification Crisis and the slavery issue. He tried to run for president three times and founded the Whig Party. | Henry Clay |
| The scientific name for the collarbone is the..... | Clavicle |
| This waterway separates England and France | English Channel |
| He composed "Pomp and Circumstance" which were a series of marches and is used today in the US for many graduation ceremonies. | Edward Elgar |
| This is the capital of Scotland | Edinburgh |
| This is the name for the cartilage at the base of the tongue that guards the opening to the larynx. | Epiglottis |
| Organic catalyst that affects particular chemical reactions | Enzyme |
| Transcendentalist American poet who wrote "The Concord Hymn" | Ralph Waldo Emerson |
| Buddhist term for perfection, heaven, and utopia | Nirvana |
| This political cartoonist created the Republican and Democratic symbols of the Donkey and the Elephant | Thomas Nast |
| This is the terms for the foreign and domestic policies of President John F Kennedy | New Frontier |
| This artist became famous through his posters of Parisian entertainers and nightlife. Who made the Moulin Rouge memorable by his use of graphic artificial colors? | Henri Toulouse-Lautree |
| Who was the first man in space? | Yuri Gagarin |
| Composer of the ballets "Rodeo" and "Appalachian Spring" | Aaron Copland |
| The study of birds is called ...... | Ornithology |
| The study of bees is called..... | Apiology |
| What American playwright wrote "Night of the Iguana", "A Streetcar Named Desire", and "The Glass Menagerie"? | Tennessee Williams |
| In what state would you find the Appomattox Courthouse where Lee surrendered to Grant ending the Civil War? | Virginia |
| What stage name does the rapper Stanley Kirk Burrell go by? | M.C. Hammer |
| Which planet has the two moons Phobos and Deimos? | Mars |
| What Charles Dickens novel includes the character of Abel Magwitch? | Great Expectations |
| Which French philosopher is known for his principle of hydraulics and his triangle in mathematics? | Blaise Pascal |
| This Norwegian was one of the most influential figures in modern theater. His plays rebel against restrictive social conventions such as in "A Doll's House", "Ghosts" and "Hedda Galber". | Henrik Ibsen |
| What river is sacred to Hindu's? | Ganges |
| This scientist was the first person to receive the Nobel Prize twice. Name this discoverer of radioactivity and radium | Marie Curie |
| This American poet served as a nurse during the Civil War and then a printer, teacher, and newspaper editor. Name this poet who wrote "Leaves of Grass" which includes the poem "Song of Myself". | Walt Whitman |
| Who wrote about Jeremy Fisher, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle, and Peter Rabbit? | Beatrix Potter |
| What is the measure of the distance around a circle called? | Circumference |
| What is the chemical name for Chalk? | Calcium Carbonate |
| In which Shakespearean play does the title character commit murder after a prophecy by three witches? | Macbeth |
| What three US National Parks lie across the Continental Divide? | Rocky Mountain, Glacier, Yellowstone |
| What is the only French speaking country in the Americas? | Haiti |
| Many writers who used this narrative technique include Virginia Wolfe, James Joyce, and William Faulkner. What is this technique where the author presents directly the uninterrupted flow of a character's thoughts, feelings, & impressions w/out diaglogue | Stream of Consciousness |
| What was the name of the Nazi Germany Minister of Propaganda? | Joseph Goebbels |
| Who was the German general during WWII known as "The Desert Fox"? | Erwin Rommel |
| Which French chemist proved that water is a compound of oxygen and hydrogen and gave oxygen its name? | Antoine Lavoisier |
| What World War II General was known as "Old Blood and Guts"? | George S. Patton |
| This ancient Greek poet's works are notable for their vivid imagery and powerful depiction of emotion. Name this reputed author of the epic poem "The Iliad and the Odyssey" | Homer |
| Born in England, this 17th century Puritan was expelled from Massachusetts and went on to found the colony of Rhode Island | Roger Williams |
| In music, what term refers to a displacement in rhythm of an accent onto a beat that is normally unaccented? | Syncopation |
| Which Revolutionary patriot said "Give me Liberty or Give Me Death"? | Nathan Hale |
| Capital of the Netherlands where the International Court of Justice is held | Hague |
| What cartoonist created the characters of Lil Abner and Daisy Mae? | Al Capp |
| What weather condition characterized by a layer of warm air lying over a layer of cool air, when mixed with air pollution creates smog? | Thermal Inversion |
| German Composer of "The Flying Dutchman", "Tannhauser" and "Lohengrim" | Richard Wagner |
| State that houses the Buffalo Bill Museum and has the landmark of Devil's Tower and is the location of the Bighorn National Forest | Wyoming |
| Poet who wrote about the Lake District of England and the poem "Daffodils" which is also known as ""I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud". | William Wordsworth |
| What was the name of the infamous prisoner of war camp that was located in the State of Georgia? | Andersonville |
| What did the astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discover in 1930? | Pluto |
| Originating in Tuskegee Alabama this music group had hits with "Brick House", "Still" and "Easy Like Sunday Morning". What group had its lead singer Lionel Ritchie? | The Commodores |
| The Italian physicist who invented the first electric battery | Alessandro Volta |
| The Hale Telescope the largest in the world with over 200 inches across is located in California in what observatory? | Mount Palomar |
| Chinese alchemists were the major force behind this invention when they were researching the secrets of eternal life. The alchemists heated sulfur &saltpeter in order to transform them and later added charcoal. What was the result of mixing all of these? | Gunpowder |
| What Italian born High Renaissance artist painted "Saint George and the Dragon" which is located in the Louvre and "The School of Athens" which is located in the Vatican? | Raphael |
| Who said "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"? | Patrick Henry |
| In what US state which was the birthplace of Mark Twain, did the Oregon Trail begin? | Missouri |
| This is the largest island in the world that is not a continent | Greenland |
| Sponges are distinguished by the level of complexity in their bodies. Into which phylum are sponges classified? | Porifera |
| What scientific word means "capable of being mixed"? | Miscible |
| This science term is derived from an Indonesian word and is a type of mudflow or landslide that is composed of nonclastic material and water that flow down from a volcano. What is this terms for a dangerous mudflow? | Lahars |
| Because of its highly reflective clouds, which planet in our solar system has the highest albedo (proportion of light or radiation that is reflected of any body) in our solar system? | Venus |
| In 1845, this African American published a narrative of his life as a slave and then escaped to England but was recaptured and returned to life as a slave. He eventually secured his freedom by buying himself and then spent his life trying to fight slavery | Frederick Douglass |
| This Sinclair Lewis novel set in Gopher Prairie, Minnesota portrays the struggles on Carol Kennicott and young freethinking love of the town doctor. What is the title of this parody of small town life? | Main Street |
| This process forces milk through small openings in order to break up the fat particles so that they no longer separate into cream. Name this process that prevents a layer of cream from forming on top of raw milk. | Homogenization |
| This president had the second shortest tenure in office besides William H. Harrison. In 1881 after a few months in office he was shot by Charles Guiteau because he did not receive the government job he wanted. Who was this 20th president of US? | James Garfield |
| The narrator of this Edgar Allen Poe story has the motto "No one provokes me with impunity". He takes revenge on the man who insulted him by walling him alive in an underground catacomb. What is the name of this Poe story? | The Cask of Amontillado |
| What gas compound with the chemical formula C3H8 is commonly used as a fuel and for outdoor cooking grills sold in 20 pound tanks? | Propane |
| This literary character makes appearances in films and theater. Some of the actors who have played this character are Bela Lugosi, Frank Langella, and Tom Cruise. Who is this fang toothed demon created by Bram Stoker in 1897? | Count Dracula |
| In 732 AD, Charles Martel led the Frankish forces at the Battle of Tours. Give the name for the Spanish Muslims who invaded the Frankish empire and with whom the Frankish army were fighting. | Moors |
| What is the largest and smallest country in Africa? | Largest Sudan, Smallest island nation of Seychelles |
| What is the name of the mountain chain that run across North Africa in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia? | Atlas Mountains |
| What is the capital of Morocco? | Rabat |
| What is the deepest part of all the oceans? | Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean (36,178 below sea level) |
| What does the 7th amendment deal with? | Trial by jury in civil cases |
| What does the 9th amendment deal with? | Powers not given to the US government are given to the states such as education, driver's and marriage licenses etc |
| What does the 22nd amendment deal with? | Limits the terms of the presidency to two terms |
| When and where were the first Olympic games held? | 776 B.C. in Athens, Greece |
| Who was the founder of Buddhism? | Siddhartha Gautama |
| In what battle did Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal in the 2nd Punic War? | Battle of Zama |
| What is the name of the period in Roman history where there was peace and no wars from 27 B.C. -180 A.D. under Emperor Octavian (Augustus)? | Pax Romana |
| What was the name of the Volcano that erupted in 79 AD wiping out Pompeii? | Mt. Vesuvius |
| What was the name of the King of Sparta, the brother of Agamemnon, the husband of Helen who fought Paris for Helen's love during the Trojan War? | Menelaus |
| What was the name of the Spanish architect who created many famous buildings in Barcelona such as La Sagrada Familgia? | Gaudi |
| The expulsion of the Jews from Palestine by the Romans in 79AD is called the..... | Diaspora |
| What is the capital of Turkey? | Ankara |
| The nationalist movement that called for Jews to re establish a Jewish state in their ancient homeland is called.... | Zionism |
| What is the capital of Syria? | Damascus |
| What is the lowest point on any continent that is the world's saltiest body of water? | Dead Sea |
| What waterway connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea? | The Bosporus |
| What is the capital of Lebanon? | Beirut |
| What desert covers most of southern Saudi Arabia? | Rub al Khali (which means Empty Quarter) |
| What are the two main branches of Islam? | Sunni and Shiite |
| What are the supreme religious leaders of Iran called? | Ayatollahs |
| What is the capital of Iran? | Tehran |
| The code of moral and religious law derived from religious prophecy and the Koran, as opposed to human legislation for Muslims is called.... | Shariah Law |
| Which countries are currently members of OPEC (Organizations of Petroleum Exporting Countries)? | Algeria, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Venezuela. |
| What is the main difference between Sunni and Shiite Muslims? | Sunnis chose Abu Bakr, the prophet’s adviser, to become the first successor, or caliph, to lead the Muslims. Shiites favored Ali, Muhammad’s cousin . Ali and his successors are called imams, and are considered to be descendants of Muhammad. |
| This 17th century style of art and music involved flamboyant and ornamental forms. Nobles commissioned this type of art and music because it flaunted their wealth. It evoked human emotions and passions. | Baroque (Barrocco means oddly shaped pearl) |
| A sketch that exaggerates a physical trait of a person to make the quality appear ridiculous is called a..... | Caricature |
| What was the name of the late 19th century art movement that entailed dabbing unmixed primary colors to simulate light. Monet, Degas, and Renoir were famous painters of this medium | Impressionism |
| This country is known as "The Land of the Rising Sun" | Japan |
| What are the five major islands in Japan? | Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido, and Okinawa |
| What mountain chain divides Europe and Asia and is in Russia? | The Ural Mountains |
| What river has the nickname "The Yellow River"? | Huang He |
| This river is sacred to the Hindus in India | Ganges |
| Mount Everest the highest point on earth is located between which two countries? | Nepal and Tibet |
| The largest lizard in the world, the Komodo Dragon, is found in what country? | Indonesia |
| The Hebrew name for the first 5 books of the Bible | Torah |
| Complete this biblical saying from Ecclesiastes " _________, __________, and _________ for tomorrow we die" | Eat, Drink, Be Merry |
| What are the three Christian theological virtues? | Faith, Hope, Charity |
| What are the four colors associated with the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse? | White, Red, Black, and Pale (Ashen) |
| What is the name mentioned in The Book of Revelations in which Christ will reign for 1,000 years and will be a period of happiness, peace, and prosperity? | Millennium |
| This place is mentioned in the Bible as the place where Cain was exiled after killing his brother Abel as well as mentioned by author Jonathan Swift used as a pun for the "land of sleepiness" | Land of Nod |
| What are the nerve cells that act as messengers in the human body called? | Neurons |
| What are the five parts of the brain? | Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Medulla, Hypothalamus, and Thalamus |
| Which body part connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls one's breathing and heart rate? | Medulla |
| What part of the brain stimulates the pituitary gland linking the nervous system and the endocrine system and controls body temperature, blood pressure, hunger, thirst, and sleepiness? | Hypothalamus |
| Your heart is encased in a protective bag called the..... | Pericardium |
| Skeletal muscles are attached to the bones by.... | Tendons |
| The muscular contractions of the esophagus that push food downward is called..... | Peristalsis |
| What organ is the heaviest in the human body? | Liver |
| What is the largest organ in the human body? | Skin |
| This is the largest artery in the human body | Aorta |
| What are the 4 main components of blood? | Plasma (made up of mostly water), Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes), White Blood Cells (Leukocytes), and Platelets |
| What do the Red Blood Cells do? | They carry oxygen from the lungs to the body of the cells where oxygen is exchanged for Carbon Dioxide |
| What do White Blood Cells do? | Protect against infection and fight infection when it occurs in the body |
| What blood type is the universal donor? | O |
| An Austrian monk who discovered the basic principles of heredity through breeding plants | Gregor Mendel |
| Dutch scientist who discovered bacteria with a microscope and is known as the "Father of Microbiology" | Anton van Leewenhoek |
| English scientist who coined the term "cell" | Robert Hooke |
| The term for an organism that cannot make its own food and is dependent upon organic substances for nutrition | Heterotroph |
| What are the 5 phases of cell division or Mitosis? | Interphase, Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase |
| What is the scientific name of identifying organisms devised by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus? | Binomial Nomenclature |
| What are the 7 levels of scientific classification (Taxonomy)? | Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species |
| What is the scientific word for 2 unlike organisms living together and have a mutualistic relationship? | Symbiosis |
| Dinosaur National Monument Park is located in the two US states | Utah, Colorado |
| Herpetology is the scientific study of | Reptiles |
| Icthyology is the scientific study of | Fishes |
| Entomology is the scientific study of | Insects |
| The only mammal that can fly is the..... | Bat |
| The smallest bird in the world is the..... | Hummingbird |
| The largest living land bird is the ...... | Ostrich |
| Russian who won the 1904 Nobel Prize for his work on the concept of conditioned reflexes with his studies of the salivation of dogs | Ivan Pavlov |
| The scientific name for mammals that have four feet and chew cud such as cattle, deer, and giraffes | Ruminants |
| What are the three main parts of an insect? | Head, Thorax, Abdomen |
| How many eyes does a bee have? | 5 |
| How many chambers are in a bird's heart? | 4 |
| What are the 4 major types of apes? | Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Orangutans, and Gibbons |
| African sleeping sickness is spread from what arthropod? | Tsetse Fly |
| What arthropod causes both Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever? | Ticks |
| What arthropod transmits malaria? | Mosquito |
| Your coccyx is also known by this nickname | Tailbone |
| Known as the "sunshine" vitamin this is important for healthy bones and teeth as well as for preventing rickets | Vitamin D |
| She was the first U.S woman to receive a medical degree in 1849 | Elizabeth Blackwell |
| The smallest blood vessels are called.... | Capillaries |
| This Scottish scientist discovered penicillin in 1928 | Alexander Fleming |
| This contagious disease is called "Rubella" | German measles |
| This component gives blood its red color | Hemoglobin |
| This Greek physician was known as the "Father of Medicine" and the one who inspired the Hippocratic Oath which is an ethical guideline for doctors | Hippocrates |
| This English physician first introduced antiseptics to surgeons | Joseph Lister |
| This French "Father of Bacteriology" who killed microbes by heat and saved the French wine industry also developed the pasteurization process for milk, beer, and food | Louis Pasteur |
| Greek term meaning "suffering" or "disease" that designates a disease causing agent | Pathogen |
| This is the medical term for "Whopping Cough" | Pertussis |
| This blood disorder primarily occurs in people of African descent | Sickle Cell Anemia |
| What are the 4 kinds of taste on the human tongue? | Salt, Sweet, Bitter, Sour |
| What are the 3 chemical elements in Carbohydrates? | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen |
| How many permanent teeth are found in a typical adult? | 32 |
| What are the 4 blood types? | A, B, AB, O |
| Why are British people sometimes referred to as "limeys"? | They used to take barrels of limes on ocean going voyages to prevent scurvy |
| Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal gland produces the "fight or flight" response? | Adrenaline |
| In which Battle did Britain defeat Napoleon in October of 1805? | Battle of Trafalgar |
| The Prime Meridian runs through which city in England? | Greenwich |
| What countries make up the Benelux region of Europe? | France, Germany, Switzerland, Andorra, Lichtenstein, and Austria |
| What is the longest river in France? | Loire River |
| The French speaking people in Belgium are called.... | Walloons |
| What mountain range divides Spain and France? | Pyrenees |
| What are the two smallest countries in the world located in Europe? | Vatican City and Monaco |
| The Iberian peninsula is made up of which two countries? | Spain and Portugal |
| What is the longest river in Italy? | Po River |
| What body of water connects England and France? | English Channel |
| What is the capital of the Netherlands? | Amsterdam |
| An atom that is not balanced and has either gained or lost electrons is called an .... | Ion |
| Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons in the nucleus are called..... | Isotopes |
| What two elements are liquids at room temperature? | Mercury and Bromine |
| Fe2O3 is more commonly known as | Rust (Ferrous Oxide) |
| C12H22O11 is more commonly known as | Sugar |
| H2O2 is more commonly known as | Hydrogen Peroxide |
| C3H8 is more commonly known as | Propane |
| The process by which a gas is changed directly into a solid is called.... | Sublimation |
| This scientist organized the Periodic Table in the 1860's and 70's which lists elements by their atomic masses | Dmitri Mendeleev |
| What are the two types of chemical bonding? | Ionic or Covalent |
| Which type of chemical bonding occurs when two atoms share an electron? | Covalent Bonding |
| The movements of electrons from one place to another is called..... | Electricity |
| Materials that do not allow electrons to pass through are called | Insulators (wood, rubber, glass, glass, rock) |
| What are the two types of electrical circuits? | Parallel and Series |
| The unit used to measure the amount of electrical current that flows past a particular point in a circuit in one second is called ... | AMPS |
| The current in a wire (I) is equal to the Voltage (V) divided by the resistance (R) is known as what law? | Ohm's Law (R=V/I) |
| The rate at which electricity does work is known as ... and it is measured in ..... | Power/Watts (Power= Voltage times Current) |
| What are the 3 metals that attracted to a magnet? | Iron, Nickel, and Cobalt |
| What is the chemical symbol for Tungsten? | W |
| What is the chemical symbol for Einsteinium? | Es (#99) |
| She was a Polish born French scientist who with her husband discovered Polonium and Radium and she won a Nobel prize in chemistry in 1911 | Marie Curie |
| He was a German born American who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 for his work in theoretical physics | Albert Einstein |
| Splitting an atom nucleus into 2 parts release a tremendous amount of energy is called.... | Fission (Nuclear Fission)-Atomic Bomb |
| A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction but that is not consumed in the reaction is called a .... | Catalyst |
| The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a kilogram of water by one degree Celsius is called a ..... | Calorie |
| A form of energy that can pass through space in a vacuum is called..... | Light |
| Process of combining two nuclei to make a tremendous amount of energy is called ...... | Fusion (Nuclear Fusion)-Hydrogen Bomb |
| The study of heat and transfer of energy is called..... | Thermodynamics |
| The chemical formula N2O is more commonly known as .... | Laughing Gas |
| What does the E, the M, and the C squared mean in the equation E=MC2? | Energy, Mass, Velocity of Light |
| What are the 3 major units in which heat is measured? | B.T.U.'s (British Thermal Units), calories, and joules |
| What two elements make up the alloy of brass? | Copper and Zinc |
| What two elements make up the alloy of bronze? | Copper and Tin |
| Name the 6 Noble gases that do not react readily with other elements | Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, and Radon |
| In this bloody Civil War battle at a church in Pittsburg Landing TN, Confederate commander Albert Johnston fought Union general Ulysses S. Grant. Grant finally defeated Johnston who was killed after holding down "The Hornet's Nest". Over 23,000 men died | Battle of Shiloh |
| This was the bloodiest day of the US Civil War when over 22,000 men died in one day in Maryland when Confederate leader Robert E Lee discovered Union attack plans wrapped in 3 cigars. | Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) |
| Confederate leader Stonewall Jackson was wounded and eventually died by his own men at this Civil War Battle where "Fighting Joe Hooker" was the Union leader. | Battle of Chancellorsville |
| What is the major religion in Central and South America? | Roman Catholicism |
| What 3 countries border Mexico? | US, Guatemala, Belize |
| He conquered Mexico for Spain in 1520 | Hernando Cortez |
| Mexico lost the territories of Utah, Arizona, California, Nevada, Colorado, and New Mexico in what Treaty with the US after the Mexican American War in 1848? | Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo |
| This Austrian composer is considered the "Father of the Symphony". He is famous for his "string quartets". He wrote over 144 symphonies including his most famous "The Surprise Symphony" | Joseph Haydn |
| This Austrian composer only lived to age 35, however he completed over 600 works including "The Marriage of Figaro", "The Magic Flute", and "Don Giovanni". | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
| This German composer wrote nine symphonies even though he was deaf. HIs famous symphonies include his Third Symphony called "Eroica" which he dedicated to Napoleon, his 5th symphony with its big introduction and his best known sonata "Moonlight Sonata". | Ludwig Von Beethoven |
| This German composer was the "Master of the Fugue" of which he composed 40. His best known works are "The Brandenburg Concerto and "Fugue in G Minor". | Johann Sebastian Bach |
| This man was England's most famous composer during the Baroque period for his operas and oratorios. His most famous works include "The Messiah" and "Jeptha" | George Frideric Handel |
| This Italian composer created 30 operas in ten years. His most famous opera is "The Barber of Seville". | Giaocchiamo Rossini |
| This Austrian composer created 9 symphonies and he wrote the famous "Ave Maria" song. | Franz Shubert |
| This German composer wrote many concertos. His best known work is "The Wedding March" from a "A Midsummer Night's Dream" | Felix Mendelssohn |
| This Polish composer was famous for his waltzes and mazurkas. He is also known for many Etudes. His most famous works were "Polonaise in A Minor", "Funeral March", and Revolutionary Etude" | Frederic Chopin |
| This Hungarian composer wrote many rhapsodies and seveal symphonies including "Faust", "Dante", and the song "Liebestraum" (Lover's Dream) for the piano. | Franz Liszt |
| This German composer created the Opera "The Flying Dutchman" and he composed "The Bridal Chorus" called Lohengrin. | Richard Wagner |
| This composer is known as "The Waltz King". His most famous work is "The Beautiful Danube" and "Vienna Woods" | Johann Strauss |
| This Russian composer created "Romeo and Juliet", "The Nutcracker Suite", "Swan Lake", and Sleeping Beauty" | Peter Tchaikovsky |
| This Norwegian composer created the "Peer Gynt Suite". He married his cousin and composed the song "I Love Thee" for her | Edvard Grieg |
| What are the 3 classifications of rocks? | Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic |
| Fossils are often found in which type of rock? | Sedimentary |
| These types of rocks are formed by erupting volcanoes? | Igneous |
| These types of rocks used to be sedimentary or Igneous? | Metamorphic |
| This rock is usually brown, black, or tan and if you wet the rock and smell it, it will smell like mud. | Shale |
| This specific type of rock is light gray in color. It is created by shells and bones of sea animals. If you put a piece of vinegar on the rock, it ill bubble and "pop". | Limestone |
| Coal contains which 3 elements? | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen |
| This is the hardest type of coal? | Anthracite |
| This is the soft type of coal? | Bituminous |
| This is a shiny black rock that looks like glass created when the molten rock from a volcano cools very quickly | Obsidian |
| This is the most common rock used in buildings and tombstones. It contains feldspar, mica, and quartz and is pink or gray in color | Granite |
| This rock is created when steam and gases from a volcano cool and fills it full of air holes. It is light enough to float in water | Pumice |
| What main properties do mineralogists use to identify minerals? | Color, Luster, Hardness, Streak, Crystal Shape, Density, Cleavage or Fracture, Gravity |
| On Moh's hardness scale what mineral would be at 1? 10? | 1 is Talc and 10 is Diamond |
| A large basin or carter formed by the collapse of a cone of a volcano is called a | Caldera |
| Process by which salt is removed from the ocean and made into drinking water | Desalination |
| A mass of ice that moves on the land is called a | Glacier |
| Water that seeps through the rocks and soil under the earth's surface that supplies wells and springs is called... | Groundwater |
| The scientific study of water is called.... | Hydrology |
| German meteorologist who came up with the Continental Drift Theory | Alfred Wegener |
| This scale measures the intensity of earthquakes | Richter Scale |
| What percent of the earth is covered with water? How much is saltwater? How much is frozen in the Ice Caps? | 70%, 97% saltwater and only 3% of fresh water with 1% frozen in the Ice Caps |
| How many time zones are there and how many degrees of latitude is each time zone? | 24/15 degrees |
| What word means "equal night" and is used to designate either of the two days of the year when the sun is directly above the earth's equator? | Equinox |
| What marine biologist wrote a well known 196 book called Silent Spring about the dangers of pesticides and chemicals tainting the food chain? | Rachel Carson |
| Form of pollution produced by sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide resulting from a combustion of fossil fuels | Acid Rain |
| Ocean regions near the equator known for dead calm and light fluctuating winds | Doldrums |
| Wide gray clouds associated with stormy weather | Stratus |
| Dark, ragged clouds that produce thunderheads | Nimbus |
| Layer of the atmosphere where long distance radio communication occurs because of electrically charged particles | Ionosphere |
| Economic system based on private ownership of land, factories, and other means of production sometimes referred to as free enterprise | Capitalism |
| Assets pledged by a debtor to a creditor to guarantee repayment of a debt | Collateral |
| Profit a company distributes to its shareholders | Dividend |
| Acquisition of money through dishonest means especially by public officials is called.... | Graft |
| Unlawful practice of making a trade on the stock market after having access to information that is to available to the general public. | Insider Trading |
| Shares of a specific company are called.... | Stocks |
| Who is considered the "Father of Modern Economics"? In 176 he advocated the principles of laissez faire economics in his book "The Wealth of Nations" | Adam Smith |
| President Reagan's economic theory that stressed the reduction of taxes as a means of encouraging business growth and stabilizing the economy | Supply side economics or Reaganomics |
| Identify the animals associated with a person who buys stock in anticipation that the stocks will rise and those that sell the stocks in anticipation that the stocks will fall | Bulls and Bears |
| She was a feminist who wrote "The Declaration of the Rights of Sentiments" in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848 | Elizabeth Cady Stanton |
| She was an reformer and women's rights activist who wrote the words to the Battle Hymn of the Republic | Julia Ward Howe |
| The first black woman to run for president of the US was.... | Shirley Chisholm |
| In 1916, she was the first woman elected to Congress. She was from the state of Montana | Jeanette Rankin |
| This feminist was the first woman to ever run for President in 1872 when she ran under the Equal Rights Party | Victoria Woodhull |
| He was known as "The Sun King" and ruled France for 72 years. He had a great palace at Versailles | Louis XIV |
| What is the largest lake in the world? | Caspian Sea (it is a lake and not a sea) |
| What is the largest lake in North America? | Lake Superior |
| What is the highest mountain in the US? | Mt. McKinley in Alaska |
| What is the most populous city in the world? U.S.? | Tokyo/New York City |
| What is the only country located on two continents? | Turkey (97% is located in Asia and 3% in Europe) |
| What three South American countries does the Equator run through? | Ecuador, Columbia, Brazil |
| What place in the world receives the most rain? | Mt. Waialeale, Hawaii (460 inches a year) |
| What body of water separates Russia from Alaska? | Bering Strait |
| What country owns Greenland the largest island in the world? | Denmark |
| What US State is nicknamed "Land of the Midnight Sun" | Alaska |
| Which state is referred to as the "Jayhawk State"? | Kansas |
| Which state is referred to as the "Bluegrass State"? | Kentucky |
| Which US state is referred to as the "Land of a Ten Thousand Lakes"? | Minnesota |
| Which US state is referred to as the "Bayou State"? | Mississippi |
| Which US state is known as "The Land of Enchantment"? | New Mexico |
| Which US state is known as "The Volunteer State"? | Tennessee |
| Which US city is known as "Mile High City" or "Gateway to the Rockies"? | Denver, Colorado |
| What are the three largest US states? Which US state is the smallest? | #1 Alaska #2 Texas #3 California Rhode Island is the smallest |
| Which 2 US states are known for having the Confederate flag as part of their flags? | Georgia and Mississippi |
| Which 2 US states have a red shaped X cross as part of their flag? | Alabama and Florida |
| Which Great Lake is the only one located entirely in the US? | Lake Michigan |
| Which 2 Great Lakes is located on Niagara Falls on the US/Canadian border? | Lake Ontario and Lake Erie |
| Which Great Lake is the largest? | Lake Superior |
| What 5 US states border the Gulf of Mexico? | Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida |
| What 4 state capitals are named after US Presidents? | Jefferson City, Missouri, Madison, Wisconsin, Jackson, Mississippi and Lincoln, Nebraska |
| What are the 5 boroughs of New York City? | Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, State Island |
| What is the name of the 5 Beaches that the Allies stormed in Normandy? | Utah and Omaha (US Landings), Sword, Juno, Gold (British Landings) |
| In this Mark Twain novel written in 1894, a young slave woman trades her light skinned child with her master's child | The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson |
| In this Mark Twain novel written in 1881, a child from a royal family and a child from an extremely poor family exchange clothes for fun. However, they get more than they expected when fate suddenly casts them into each other's worlds. | The Prince and the Pauper |
| The chemical symbol for mercury is:... | Hg |
| The lowest part of the brain that controls balance and coordination is the.... | Cerebellum |
| The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord with the cerebrum is the.... | Brain Stem |
| This fictional feral child was raised in the African jungles by the Mangani, a fictional species of great apes. Created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, what son of a British lord and his wife experiences civilization only to reject it and return to the wild? | Tarzan |
| This literacy character in the novel "The Cay", rescues Phillip and taught him survival skills. | Timothy |
| In the Westing Game, this millionaire is murdered. | Sam Westing |
| Canada's highest mountain is called .... | Mount Logan |
| A bust of this Egyptian queen was unearthed in 1912 and is thought to be 3,400 years old. What queen of the important Pharaoh Amenhotep IV was a model of feminine grace and beauty? | Nefertiti |
| The season of Spring is represented in this famous painting by Sandro Botticelli. Also known as the Allegory of the Spring, what tempura panel now located in the Uffizi Gallery features 6 female figures & 2 males along with a blindfolded cherubic child? | Primavera |
| Who wrote "Summer of My German Soldier"? | Bette Greene |
| He was known as the "Father of Public Education" | Horace Mann |
| He was known as the "Father of the American Navy" | John Paul Jones |
| This was the kindly, wise wizard and benefactor of Bilbo Baggins who always seems to know more than he reveals in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. | Gandalf |
| This was the name of the evil, white witch in C. S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. | Jadis |
| Charles Dickens wrote this novella about a man who had been isolated and humiliated as a boy only to carry his childhood burdens into adulthood by becoming mean & stingy. In what story do we witness the transformation of him after visits from ghosts? | A Christmas Carol |
| This American folk hero was a legendary steel-driver who won a race against a steam powered hammer only to die in victory with a hammer in his hand. | John Henry |
| This American folk hero was a train engineer who was always on time until he died saving the lives of passengers in a stupendous train wreck | Casey Jones |
| Which Hawaiian volcano is the tallest volcano in the world, measuring over 33,000 feet high from its base on the ocean floor to its summit? | Mauna Kea |
| This is the name of the operating system first introduced in 1985 that surpassed OS/2 and MAC OS. What name is given to the operating platform that includes the titles of Vista, XP, and 2000? | Microsoft Windows |
| How many TAB keys are on a computer keyboard? | One |
| In addition to the escape key, what type of keys appear on the top row of most computer keyboards? | Function Keys |
| This Atlanta businessman and one America's largest landholders donated over $1 billion to United Nations causes. He founded CNN, the Cable News Network in 1980. Who is this man who also has the cable TV networks TNT & TBS with his acronyms | Ted Turner |
| What is the main ingredient in the dip hummus? | Chickpeas |
| What is the main ingredient in the dip guacamole? | Avacados |
| In which Rick Riodan's "Percy Jackson" book does Percy kill the Minotaur that takes his mother captive? | The Lightening Thief |
| In which Rick Riodan's "Percy Jackson" book is New York City silenced by a powerful sleeping spell from Morpheus? | The Last Olympian |
| These birds were called "flying jewels" by Spanish explorers because their color comes from iridescence & not pigment. They are capable of flying backwards & forwards. Name these tiny birds that feed through long thin tube that darts into flowers. | Hummingbirds |
| A young horse is called a.... | foal, filly, or colt |
| Edouard Manet chose this particular waterway as a subject of an 1875 painting that features gondoliers navigating their boats through the city of Venice. What is the title of this painting named for this famous water road? | The Grand Canal |
| What female impressionist artist created the 1893 oil painting titled "The Child's Bath" ? | Mary Cassatt |
| How many molecules are found in acetic acid: C2H4O2? | 8 |
| Identify the verb tense in this sentence: The scientist is examining the samples for traces of DNA. | Present Progressive |
| Identify the verb tense in this sentence: By the time the reinforcements arrive, we will have depleted our supplies. | Future Perfect |
| Also called achromia, this is a congenital condition in which a hereditary lack of pigmentation occurs in an organism. What is this condition that results in pale colored skin and white or light blond hair? | Albinism |
| This flagship of a famous expedition to the New World was the only ship of its group that did not return to Spain after being wrecked off the coast of Haiti. Joined by the Nina and the Pinta, what was the largest of Columbus' Three Ships? | Santa Maria |
| What type of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge? | Suspension |
| The courtyard of this historic building features a large glass & metal pyramid designed by I.M. Pei which serves as its main entrance. What is the name of this world acclaimed art museum located on the Seine River what houses DaVinci's "Mona Lisa"? | Louvre |
| This British word was originally formed as a contraction of the words "fourteen" and "nights". What is this two syllable word that may be used as a substitute for the phrase "two weeks"? | Fortnight |
| This is the scientific name of the largest of the tarsal bones. It is located where the Achilles tendon attaches to the foot. What is this bone often referred to as the heel bone? | Calcaneus |
| Even though this politician developed a healthcare plan of his own as governor of Massachusetts, he ran against Barack Obama & Obama Care in the presidential election of 2012 but lost the election. Who was he? | Mitt Romney |
| What bone like layer located under the enamel of the teeth composes most of the actual tooth? | Dentine |
| A twenty sided geometric figure is called an.... | Icosahedron |
| A twelve sided geometric figure is called a... | Dodecagon |
| This American country singer is well known for his tours "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem" & the "Flip Flop" tour. Name this successful artist who had hits with "The Boys of Fall" & "She Think's My Tractor's Sexy"? | Kenny Chesney |
| What classic rock group sang "Hotel California"? | The Eagles |
| What classic rock group sand "Stairway to Heaven"? | Led Zeppelin |
| The songs "My Favorite Things", "Climb Every Mountain" & "Edelweiss" come from what musical and movie? | The Sound of Music |
| This is the scientific term for the speed of sound | Mach 1 |
| This city was led by King Leonidas for 10 years in 490 B.C. Known for its rigorous military regimen its boys were put through at an early age, name this ancient Greek city that gained fame after the heroic stand of the 300 at the Battle of Thermopylae? | Sparta |
| Who invented the lightning rod? | Benjamin Frankin |
| Who invented the steamboat called the "Clermont"? | Robert Fulton |
| In Harry Potter, what is the term who someone who can converse with snakes? | Parselmouth |
| With its origins in the Greek word meaning stone or rock, this is the process by which organic material is converted into stone. It mostly refers to wood but all organisms can undergo this process | Petrification |
| This soft white mineral is used to make drywall and plaster of Paris and is number 2 on the Moh's hardness scale | Gypsum |
| This physical science term is defined as "speed in a given direction". What is this variable that is calculated by dividing time into distance? | Velocity |
| This Disney princess lives under the sea and is based on a Hans Christian Anderson character | Ariel |
| This Disney princess appeared in the "Princess & the Frog" and was the first African American princess. | Tiana |
| What branch of earth science deals with terms like granite, earth flow, & weathering? | Geology |
| What branch of earth science deals with terms like continental shelf, abyssal plain, & sea mount | Oceanography |
| Where was the location of the 1961 unsuccessful attempt by CIA Operatives to overthrow Fidel Castro of Cuba? | Bay of Pigs (Cuba) |
| Writing primarily for young readers, this author is known by his 3 letter name that his twin sister gave him as a child. His books inlcude "The Traior's Gait", "Strange Happenings" , "Crispin", & "The Book without Words". | Avi |
| What would a line be called that is drawn from one vertex of a rectangle through the center to the opposite vertex be called? | Diagonal |
| A compound made up of only carbon and hydrogen is called a...? | Hydrocarbon |
| This Irish band's 12th studio album "No Line on the Horizon" was released in 2009. One of their tours was called "360 Degree Tour". What is the name of this band that includes Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, The Edge, and Bono? | U2 |
| The popular phrase with the words "Thirty days hath September" and the name ROY G BIV, PEMDAS, or HOLMES are examples of this effective learning technique. What is this learning tool called that significantly assists the brain to retain information? | Mnemomic Device |
| The military code name for the D Day Invasion is known as ... | Operation Overlord |
| In the Lord of the Rings trilogy, this is the name of the dark lord who forged the one ring to control all of the other rings of power. | Sauron |
| Based on a novella of the same title written by Prosper Merime this opera tells the story of a gypsy & her love triangle with a soldier named Don Jose & a bullfighter named Escamillo. The songs of "Habanera" & "Toreador Song" are from what Bizet opera? | Carmen |
| How many justices are on the Supreme Court? | 9 |
| What is the name of the physical change of an object changing from a solid to a liquid? | Melting |
| What is the name of the physical change of an object changing from a gas to a liquid? | Condensation |
| What time signature is most likely to appear on a piece of waltz music? | 3/4 |
| This war was known as "The War To End All Wars" and "The Great War" | World War 1 |
| This sour dish is paired with meat products to provide an acidic flavor to protein in German cuisine. Due to its long shelf like, it & fermented cabbage that is often served with sausage? | Sauerkraut |
| What part of the plant do we eat when we eat cabbage or spinach? | Leaf |
| What is the main ingredient in a tortilla? | Corn |
| In this book set in New York City, an 11 year old aspiring writer lives in the Upper East Side where she follows a regular route to watch people and record observations in her notebook until it is found by her classmates. | Harriet the Spy |
| This book set in New York City, Claudia and James Kincaid hide out in the Metropolitan Museum of Art where they try to solve the mystery of the marble angel statue. | From the MIxed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler |
| This part of the brain consolidates information from short to long term memory. It has a ridge of tissue located in the floor of the lateral ventricle within each hemisphere. It is located under the medial temporal lobe under the cerebral cortex. | Hippocampus |
| What type of muscles are biceps and triceps? | Skeletal |
| What type of muscles line the stomach and esophagus? | Smooth Muscles |
| This military general joined with Ethan Allen to capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British in an early Revolutionary War victory. Who was this strategists who later turned traitor when he turned West Point over to the British? | Benedict Arnold |
| Working with William Kelly, this man found a cheaper and more efficient way of making steel that involved using oxygen to burn off impurities. | Henry Bessemer |
| In 1769, this man patented the modern steam engine. It became the new way to drive spinning and weaving machines. | James Watt |
| These tall slender towers are important architectural features of the Islamic houses of worship. What is the name for these structures which provide visual focal points and are used in the call of worship? | Minarets |
| Identify this art style: The use of geometric shapes to portray ideas or figures: Pablo Picasso | Cubism |
| Identify this art style: Dots are blended together to form a picture: Georges Seurat | Pointillism |
| Triangle ABC and Triangle XYZ each have the same angle measurements. But side AB is twice the length of side XY. What 7 letter adjective can be used to describe the relationship between these 2 triangles? | Similar |
| How many faces does a tetrahedron have? | 4 |
| What is the more common name for a regular hexahedron? | Cube |
| This chemical element which is also known as wolfram is found naturally on earth. It has the highest melting point of non alloyed metals. It compounds are most often used as catalysts. Its chemical symbol is W | Tungsten |
| Classify this lever: Baseball bat or tennis racket | Third Class |
| Classify this lever: Bottle Opener or Nutcracker | Second Class |
| Home of the William McKinley presidential library, this city is where McKinley spent his career. Visitors can go to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in this city where the NFL was founded in 1920. What is the name of this northeastern Ohio city? | Canton |
| In what country would you hear the Burmese language spoken? | Burma or Myanmar |
| In what country would you hear the language of Tagalog spoken? | Phillipines |
| Also known as caving, this recreational activity involves ascending or descending pitches, negotiating around sections of deep or shallow water, and squeezing through holes and crevices. What is this hobby that involves exploring wild cave systems? | Spelunking |
| Identify the suffixes that have the following meaning: "state or condition" that can be added to words like bore | Dom |
| Identify the suffixes that have the following meaning: "condition or quality" can be added to words like brother | Hood |
| Damage to this part of the brain can cause disorders in motor learning and equilibrium. Trauma to this portion can lead to temporary paralysis or having to learn to walk & talk. What part of the brain is concerned with coordination and muscle activity? | Cerebellum |
| What is the scientific name for the vocal chords? | Larynx |
| What is the scientific name for a red blood cell? | Erthyrocyte |
| This frontier settler who died at the Alamo in 1836 was known for his coonskin cap and outdoor image | Davy Crockett |
| This author is known for his poetry and his biographical accounts of Abraham Lincoln | Carl Sandburg |
| This congressman from Pennsylvania was our only president who remained a bachelor. He served as president when South Carolina succeeded from the union. Who is this president who served before Abraham Lincoln in 1861? | James Buchanan |
| This medal for excellence in art in children's books is awarded every year. Names for a famous illustrator of books for young readers, what award is given to the illustrators of "This is not my Hat" in 2013 and "Locomotive" in 2014? | Caldecott Award |
| How many atoms in the chemical formula C3H8? | 11 |
| Walmart was the largest music retailer in the US until 3 years ago when this company sold its 10 billionth song. What online company is now the biggest seller of music in the US & is represented by a circular blue logo featuring a black note? | Apple's I Tunes |
| What rock group had a tour called "Living on A Prayer" that grossed over $100 million? | Bon Jovi |
| What rock artist had a tour called "Born to Run" that grossed over $100 million? | Bruce Springsteen |
| This continent lies between 15 & 33 degrees south latitude. It's flag is red, white, & blue and & includes images of the Union Jack, the Commonwealth star, & the Southern Cross. Identify this 7th largest continent that is also a country. | Australia |
| What is your demonym if you are a resident of Thailand? | Thai |
| What is your demonym if you are a resident of Laos? | Laotian |
| Identify the part of speech in the following sentence: to: I went to the birthday party yesterday with my best friend. | preposition |
| Identify the part of speech in the following sentence: continuously: Those kids continuously taunted the neighbors dog while their mother looked on. | Adverb |
| What is the nickname of the football team from Iowa State? | Cyclones |
| What is the nickname of the football team from UCLA? | Bruins |
| What is the nickname of the football team from Virginia Tech? | Hokies |
| What is the nickname of the football team from Kansas? | Jayhawks |
| What is the nickname of the football team from Mississippi? | Rebels |
| This is the minimum age a borrower must be to obtain credit from most American banks or financial institutions. At what birthday does a person achieve adulthood in the legal sense & they earn the right to vote in an election. | 18 |
| What term in economics means the continuous increase in the price of a product? | Inflation |
| What term in economics is a tax placed upon an imported product? | Tariff |
| When you agree with a service provider to pay for its service, you usually sign this type of document. What is the name of this legally binding agreement between 2 or more parties that covers a specific action & is enforceable by law? | Contract |
| What word means a plant that lives for more than two years? | Perennial |
| What word means the act of lying on the witness stand after one has sworn to tell the truth? | Perjury |
| Madonna starred in the 1996 film version of this Broadway hit. WIth music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice that features the song "Don't Cry for Me Argentina". This musical tells the story of Argentine political leader Eva Peron. | Evita |
| What musical features the characters of Maria Rainer, The Mother Abbess, Frau Schmidt, and Leisl Von Trapp? | The Sound of Music |
| What musical features the characters of Curly, Laurey, Aunt Eller, Will Parker, & Ado Annie? | Oklahoma! |
| Two years after Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space, this woman piloted the Vostok 6 spacecraft that orbited the earth 48 times before landing. Name this female cosmonaut who became the first woman to travel into space? | Valentina Tereshkova |
| What scientist discovered X Rays? | Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen |
| This is the 3rd book in a series about a Utopian society that features the characters Jonas and Kira. What is the name of this last book in the Lois Lowry trilogy that includes the "Giver" and "Gathering Blue"? | Messenger |
| This Greek son of Zeus and Leto and the twin brother of Artemis directed the choir of the Muses | Apollo |
| This Greek son of Hermes was born with the legs and horns of a goat | Pan |
| Along with the US, what country signed the Paris Accords of 1973? | Vietnam |
| What war involving the US ended in 1953? | Korea |
| This famous Shakespeare character was also a famous politician & general of ancient Rome. His speech "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" begins "Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears". Who is this Roman figure who had a relationship with Cleopata? | Mark Antony |
| In the Harry Potter series, Salaxar Slytherin's locket was placed in a cave, moved to 12 Grimmauld Place and later owned by what teacher at Hogwarts? | Dolores Umbridge |
| In the Harry Potter series, who beheaded Nagini with Gryffindor's sword? | Neville Longbottom |
| This two word term for the amount of water vapor in the air when expressed as a percentage of what the air can hold at that temperature | Relative Humidity |
| Each US political party chooses this assistant leader in the Senate who estimates the number of votes the party will receive & tries to get members to support the party platform. What is this assistant leader in the Senate called? | Whip |
| What US military branch has its academy in Annapolis, Maryland? | Navy |
| What US Military branch has its academy at West Point? | Army |
| Johann Christoph Denner invented what musical instrument? | Clarinet |
| Theobold Boehm invented what musical instrument? | Flute |
| When learning to play the guitar, one must first learn the finger positions for chords by placing them on these markings. What is the name of the raised ridges called on the neck of a guitar that help the musician to locate the correct finger positions? | Frets |
| Compounds that contain only the two elements of Carbon and Hydrogen is called a what? | Hydrocarbon |
| Born in New York City, this man served as a delegate to both the First and Second Continental Congress. Identify this important American figure who also served as the first Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court. | John Jay |
| What military branch's official song begins with the words "From the Halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli"? | U.S. Marine Corps |
| What temperature on the Fahrenheit scale does water boils? | 212 degrees |
| What is the coldest possible temperature on the Celsius scale? | -273 degrees |
| This animated Disney character appears in "Mickey's Christmas Carol" as the Ghost of Christmas past. He sings "When You Wish Upon a Star" in Pinocchio. Name this character who wears a top hat & spats & carries an umbrella | Jiminy Cricket |
| Who is the cool Space Ranger who crashes into Andy's room and refuses to believe that he is just a toy? | Buzz Lightyear |
| What is the name of the Prospector who was introduced as a character in Toy Story 2? | Stinky Pete |
| This German scientist was employed by a rich banker to identify minerals. He cataloged the characteristics of the minerals including what minerals were able to scratch others. Who was this scientist who created a scale to determine a mineral's hardness? | Friedrich Mohs |
| Which planet has both the largest volcano and the largest valley? | Mars |
| Identify the Mexican general who defeated the Texans at the Alamo | Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna |
| Identify the Indian civilization that lived in southern Mexico & surrounding areas in 240 AD and built pyramid temples | Mayan |
| What is the first name of the mouse whose memoir entitled "Ben and Me" supposedly tells the true story of Benjamin Franklin? | Amos |
| What is the name of the part wolf, part dog animal in Jack London's novel of the same name? | White Fang |
| This series of books written by Mildred A Wirt Benson under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene talks about an independent girl detective & includes the title "The Clue of the Broken Locket" | Nancy Drew |
| What planet does the moon Callisto orbit? | Jupiter |
| This 10 letter musical term is a synonym for decrescendo and instructs a musician to gradually become soft. Denoted by an elongated "greater than" sign & derived from the Latin word for decrease, what is this antonym of crescendo? | Diminuendo |
| This song began as a poem penned by an English professor who was inspired by her travels from the East Coast to Colorado. This poem was set to the tune of a hymn called "Materna" by Samuel Augustus Ward. | America the Beautiful |
| The composer of this song was a Russian immigrant. His song aired on the radio on Armistice Day 1938 and was sung by Kate Smith. This song's composer was Irving Berlin | God Bless America |
| Finish the following proverb: Don't Look a Gift Horse in the .... | Mouth |
| Finish the following proverb: Once bitten, Twice,,,,,, | Shy |
| Finish the following proverb: Necessity is the mother of ...... | Invention |
| Finish the following proverb: The love of money is the root of all.... | Evil |
| Finish the following proverb: He who hesitates is..... | Lost |
| Finish the following proverb: A stitch in time saves..... | Nine |
| What is the antonym of the word "parasite"? | Host |
| What is the antonym of the word "Artery"? | Vein |
| The infamous Jimmy Hoffa became president of this labor union in 1958. Though at one point it was heavily involved in organized crime, it is now on the largest labor unions in the world which includes truck drivers. | Teamsters Union |
| Identify this economic term: The selling of merchandise & goods to a retailer instead of directly to the public? | Wholesaling |
| Identify this economic term: A guarantee that the seller issues to the buyer, that the quality of a product or service is good. | Warranty |
| Identify this geological term that starts with "c". A steep walled semicircular basin in a mountain that may contain a lake. | Cirque |
| Identify this geological term that starts with "c". A large basin shaped crater found at the top of a volcano? | Caldera |
| Identify the mythological legendary goat men | Satyrs |
| Identify the mythological legendary bull headed man | Minotaur |
| How many US Presidents have been elected US President without winning the popular vote? | Only five US presidents in history have been elected despite losing the popular vote: John Quincy Adams in 1824, Rutherford Hayes in 1876, Benjamin Harrison in 1888, George W. Bush in 2000 and Donald Trump this November. |
| These dense areas in space form when massive stars collapse at the end of their life cycle & they continue to grow by absorbing mass from their surroundings. Name these objects that have a gravitational field so strong that not even light can escape. | Black Holes |
| Which branch of the US Government has the power to declare war? | Legislative |
| Which branch of the US Government commands the Armed Forces? | Executive |
| Fargo and Bismark are cities in what US State? | North Dakota |
| Cedar Rapids and Davenport are cities in what US State? | Iowa |
| Portland and Eugene are cities in what US state? | Oregon |
| Rockford and Peoria are cities in what US State? | Illinois |
| If you do not make any changes to your computer ti will display a group of settings identified by this adjective. What is this 2 syllable word that refers to the original computer configuration as programmed by its manufacturer? | Default |
| For what large computer company was DOS originally designed? | IBM |
| What innovator founded the immensely successful online bookseller, Amazon. com? | Jeff Bezos |
| What type of sweet potatoes are you making if you parboil them with a mixture of butter and brown sugar? | Candied or Glazes |
| Males of this unusual animal have stingers on the heels of their feet that produce venom. Even though it is a mammal,it's classified as a monotreme since it lays eggs rather than giving live birth. It has otter like fur, a beaver like tail, & a duck bill | Platypus |
| What US President declared his "War on Poverty" campaign? | Lyndon B Johnson |
| What South African leader was sentenced to life imprisonment in South Africa but later ended up becoming the country's first black president? | Nelson Mandela |
| This artists painting No. 5, 1948 sold for $140 million in 2006. He was known as "Jack the Dripper" | Jackson Pollack |
| This gray lustrous metal is the first metal listed in Group 6 of the Periodic Table. This element is added to steel to make it highly resistant to corrosion. (making stainless steel). What is the atomic element #24 and symbol of Cr. | Chromium |
| The freshwater Hyrda was five to twelve appendages that surrounds it s mouth and are used when capturing food or attaching to a rock. What are these appendages called? | Tentacles |
| Into what scientific order is the housefly classified? | Diptera |
| Ronald Reagan National Airport is located in what US city? | Washington D.C. |
| From the Bible: Alpha and the ________, meaning beginning and end | Omega |
| From the Bible: As you sow, so shall you ________ meaning you will be rewarded or blamed depending on your actions. | Reap |
| Related to the armadillo & anteater, this slow moving furry mammal lives in trees in the tropical forests in South and Central America. It eats, sleeps, and maneuvers upside down by using its sharp claws to cling to trees. It is synonymous with laziness | Sloth |
| The number of arms on a seastar | 5 |
| The rear of back section of an arthopod | Abdomen |
| This colony was the first North American settlement founded by a group of separatists fleeing religious persecution in England. Becoming part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, what was the original colony established by the Pilgrims & John Smith in 1620? | Plymouth Colony |
| The monoplane Charles Lindbergh flew non stop over the Atlantic Ocean | Spirit of St. Louis |
| In what city would you find "The Creation of Adam" by Michelangelo? | Rome |
| In what city would you find "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci? | Milan |
| The Greek root carp- is associated with what part of the body? | wrist |
| The Greek root cephalo-is associated with what part of the body? | head |
| In the comic strip Peanuts, who is known for his security blanket and his philosophical revelations? | Linus |
| What is the name of the World War I Flying Ace in the Peanuts Comic Strip? | Red Baron |
| This Greek letter denotes the ratio between the circumference and diameter of a circle. What is this Greek letter that is equivalent to 3.14 in most Geometry problems? | pi |
| IN a unit circle, what is the length of the radius? | 1 |
| What kind of line touches a circle at only one point? | tangent |
| What country musical artist had a hit called "Boys Round Here"? | Blake Shelton |
| This pop singer sold more than 175 million albums passing Elvis Pressley. She holds the record for the longest running #1 single with "One Sweet Day". Name this Diva vocalist who was a judge on American Idol for 1 season &who was married to Nick Cannon | Mariah Carey |
| Complete the following proverb: The best defense is a good... | Offense |
| Complete the following proverb: Misery loves..... | Company |
| Complete the following proverb: Laughter is the best.... | Medicine |
| Complete the following proverb: Jack of all trades, master of.... | None |
| A trench in the earth made by a plow is called a .... | Furrow |
| What is a financial adviser who purchases and trades stocks for individuals and companies called? | Stock Broker |
| "Can you Feel the Love Tonight" is a popular song in what musical and movie? | The Lion King |
| "The Bare Necessities" is a popular song in what musical or movie? | The Jungle Book |
| This Swedish professor originally taught astronomy but is most remembered for his temperature scale that bears his name. Who is this innovator whose scale that defines the freezing point at 0 degrees &the boiling point of water at 100 degrees. | Anders Celsius |
| In Swiss Family Robinson, Grizzle was swallowed by a boa constrictor. What type of animal was Grizzle? | Donkey |
| In Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin", what did little Eva give to everyone when she was dying? | Her hair |
| This German passenger airship was the largest aircraft to ever fly. Before a tragic fire occurring in 1937 destroyed it and killed many of its passengers, this was a pioneer in the development of trans- Atlantic service. Name this "Titanic of the Sky" | Hindenburg |
| This early Rocky Mountain explorer was known as "The Pathfinder" | John Fremont |
| He was the dictator of Spain from 1939 to 1975 | Francisco Franco |
| In what month is Columbus Day? | October |
| In what month is Earth Day? | April |
| If a major crime is committed in Texas and the person flees to Arkansas to avoid punishment, the governor of Texas could ask Arkansas to send the fugitive back. What is this process called? | Extradition |
| This musical instrument used by the early Greeks to accompany singers or poets is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to the skill of a poet. Name this member of the harp family that has two curved arms connected at the upper end by a crossbar. | Lyre |
| A 10 letter word beginning with "r" that refers to the group of compositions that a musician will be performing. | Repertoire |
| A word beginning and ending with a vowel that means to create music spontaneously while playing. | Improvise |
| A voter wants to vote for a Republican congressman but a Democratic senator. What nickname is given to the ballot that she cast by voting for candidates of different political parties? | Split Ticket |
| In Newton's 2nd Law, this variable is defined as force over mass. What five syllable word not only refers to a change in velocity, but also refers to the increase in speed of an object over time? | Acceleration |
| This is the character in "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" that becomes smitten with Gia the Jaguar after working with her in the traveling circus. What is the name of this aerobatic dancing lion voiced by Ben Stiller? | Alex |
| The two Disney chipmunks that make life interesting for Donald Duck | Chip and Dale |
| A Disney movie character: King Triton's mermaid daughter who refuses to believe that people are dangerous | Ariel |
| Human behavior can often be described as a verb derived from an animal. What animal means to brag, gloat, or exult? | Crow |
| Human behavior can often be described as a verb derived from an animal. What animal means to track or trail persistently? | Hound |
| When used as a verb this 7 letter word means "to tire out completely" and when used as a noun refers to a car's discharged gas fumes. | Exhaust |
| The nickname of this US President was "Silent Cal" | Calvin Coolidge |
| The nickname of this US President was "Old Rough and Ready" | Zachary Taylor |
| The nickname of this US President was "The Great Communicator" | Ronald Reagan |
| The nickname of this US President was "The Trust Buster" | Teddy Roosevelt |
| The nickname of this US President was "Bubba" | Bill Clinton |
| The nickname of this US President was "Ike" | Dwight D Eisenhower |
| The nickname of this US President was "Old Hickory" | Andrew Jackson |
| The nickname of this US President was "Tricky Dick" | Richard Nixon |
| The opening line of this book begins "It was a pleasure to burn" | Fahrenheit 451 |
| The Latin root opt-means having to do with what part of the body? | eye |
| What does the acronym POW mean? | Prisoner of War |
| A thin pancake rolled and filled with jam or fruit is called ..... | crepe |
| Teddy Roosevelt' foreign policy was "to Speak softly and carry a __________. | big stick |
| The common name for the Progressive Party that Teddy Roosevelt formed in 1912 | Bull Moose |
| In what quadrant would (-7, 18) be found? | 2 |
| In what quadrant would (14, -6) be found? | 4 |
| These objects have a rear slot called a nock. Zenoʹs”fletcherʹs paradox” argues that one of theseobjects can never be in motion. People were said to fall in love due to golden objects of this type wielded by Cupid. They are shot from bows | Arrows |
| In this country, a ”lion monument” lies in the cliffs surrounding Lake Lucerne , which borders three cantons. This countryʹs southern border with Italy extends through the Matterhorn mountain. Bern is the capital of which Alpine Country? | Switzerland |
| In this book a rule is established that only the person holding a conch shell may talk during group meetings. Glasses belonging to Piggy are broken by the choirboy Jack. School‐aged children are stranded on an island in what book by William Golding? | Lord of the Flies |
| Whoever kills this character is cursed by God to suffer “sevenfold vengeance.” He becomes upset after God disapproves of his offerings from the soil. He asks ”am I my brotherʹs keeper?” Who from the Book of Genesis who murders his brother Abel. | Cain |
| Half of this shapeʹs perimeter is used to find its area in Heronʹs formula. This shapeʹs side lengths and angles are related to the law of cosines. The interior angles of this shape add up to 180 degrees | triangles |
| One of these items depicting an upside‐down airplane is called the Inverted Jenny. The study of these objects is known as philately. When they retain their value despite rate increases, they are described by the word “forever.” Name these objects | Postage Stamps |
| An old dog of this name lives with a fanged rabbit in Howeʹs novel Bunnicula. In a picture book by Crockett Johnson, a boy with this name draws a moon with a purple crayon. Name Georgeʹs best friend in Dav Pilkeyʹs Captain Underpants series? | Harold |
| A man with this surname caused the death of Mary Jo Kopechne in the Chappaquiddick incident. Another with this surname was shot at the Ambassador Hotel. A third man was killed at Dealey Plaza in Dallas. Give the surname of Ted, Bobby, and John. | Kennedy |
| Name this field of physics. Its “second law” states that the total disorder in the universe never decreases | Thermodynamics |
| Thermodynamics defines this quantity as a materialʹs average kinetic energy. This quantity can be measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit | Temperature |
| A movie subtitled “Skull Island” featured this giant ape, who climbed the Empire State Building in a 1933 film. | King Kong |
| The first spinoff of The Lego Movie was named after this character voiced by Will Arnett | Batman |
| Emma Watson played a French girl who fends off the advances of Gaston in this live‐action remake of a 1991 Disney film. | Beauty and the Beast |
| Twin brothers competed to find the most favorable omens while arguing about where to build this city. Name this city founded by the brother of Remus | Rome |
| Remus and his brother Romulus (the founders of Rome) were said to be the sons of Rhea Silvia and this Roman deity | Mars |
| After being abandoned as infants, Romulus and Remus were rescued by one of these animals, who fed the twins her own milk. | Wolf |
| The title character of this novel concludes ”we must cultivate our garden.” Name this novel that parodies the optimistic philosophy of Gottfried Leibniz and whose author was Voltaire | Candide |
| This presidentʹs assassination by Charles Guiteau led to the elimination of the ”spoils system” by which government jobs were awarded. | James Garfield |
| This party, led by Henry Clay, proposed the American System of ”internal improvements” such as roads and canals. Four presidents were members of this party, which died out by 1854. | Whigs |
| This president advocated for the Interstate Highway System, which was later named after him. The law authorizing the system passed in 1956, during his administration. | Dwight D Eisenhower |
| The H. L. Hunley was a vessel of this type. Name these ships that strike from underwater, and include the American George Washington class vessels. | Submarines |
| These German submarines were used during World War I, most notably in the sinking of the Lusitania | U-Boats |
| In his first appearance, this character tries to keep Harry Potter from returning to Hogwarts. Name this house elf who prevents Harry from boarding the train back to school. | Dobby |
| In the Harry Potter Series, Dobby seals off the secret entrance to the Hogwarts Express, which departs from this numbered platform | 9 3/4 |
| The rocks of the Burgess formation in Canada contain many of these preserved remains of prehistoric plants and animals. | Fossils |
| The Mona Passage is east of this island. Name this Caribbean island that is divided between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. | Hispanola |
| The Mona Passage separates Hispaniola from this island, which is a U.S. territory governed from San Juan | Puerto Rico |
| The 2017 French presidential race was won by this 39‐year‐old candidate of the party En Marche | Emmanuel Macron |
| Examples of these errors in argumentation include ”begging the question” and ”no true Scotsman.” Name these instances of improper reasoning, such as assuming that correlation implies causation | Fallacies |
| The fallacy of attacking oneʹs opponent, rather than the opponentʹs argument, is given this name, from the Latin for “to the man.” | ad hominem |
| This man is the only baseball player with nine 200‐hit seasons. He was known as the “Georgia Peach,” and played most of his career with the Tigers in the early 20th century. | Ty Cobb |
| This Yankee captain and shortstop had eight 200‐hit seasons. He wore the number 2, and retired in 2014. | Derek Jeter |
| One of the events that inspired the Black Lives Matter movement was the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman, who shot and killed this unarmed teenager. | Trayvon Martin |
| The Black Lives Matter movement gained traction after the killing of Michael Brown, prompting demonstrations in this Missouri city where Brown died. | Ferguson |
| In plants and certain other organisms, the cell membrane is surrounded by this tougher layer that provides structural support. | Cell Wall |
| During this war, John II of France was ransomed after being captured at the 1356 Battle of Poitiers. Name this war between France and England that actually lasted for more than a century. | Hundred Years War |
| A turning point in the Hundred Yearsʹ War came in 1429, when Joan of Arc helped to lift the siege of this French city. Joan became known as the “Maid” of this city. | Orleans |
| This author retold a folktale about the rooster Chanticleer in “The Nunʹs Priestʹs Tale.” Pilgrims compete to tell the best story in what authorʹs book The Canterbury Tales? | Geoffrey Chaucer |
| The first story in The Canterbury Tales is told by a man identified by the name of this occupation. Other people with this occupation sat at a Round Table in Camelot | Knights |
| Otto von Bismarck led efforts to unify various states into this country. Name this European empire formed in 1871 from Prussia and other nearby states. | Germany |
| ”Eye of newt,” spelled “N‐E‐W‐T,” is an ingredient used by witches in this Shakespeare play about the murder of a Scottish king | Macbeth |
| Chittagong and Calcutta are ports on this bay, which is a northern arm of the Indian Ocean. What bay is the largest in the world? | Bay of Bengal |
| Dhaka is the capital of this densely populated country that lies on the Bay of Bengal. | Bangladesh |
| This man sits despondently on the bed of his teacher, who is seen accepting a cup of hemlock, in a painting titled "The Death of Socrates". Name this man who walks next to his student Aristotle in a painting titled "The School of Athens" by Raphael | Plato |
| The Death of Socrates is a work by this French neoclassical artist, who also painted The Coronation of Napoleon and Napoleon Crossing the Alps. | Jacques Louis David |
| She was 130 years old when she had her third son, Seth. One of her children was exiled to Nod after murdering his brother. She was tempted by the serpent to eat from the tree of knowledge. Name the mother of Cain and Abel, the 1st woman in the Bible | Eve |
| Residents escaping the Black Death in this city tell 100 stories in The Decameron. This city on the Arno River is the site of the Uffizi Gallery and was once dominated by the Medici family. Name this city birthplace of the Renaissance. | Florence (Italy) |
| A man in this novel almost wins a steeplechase making a mistake that breaks the back of his horse Frou‐Frou. The title character of this novel ends her affair with Count Vronsky by throwing herself under a train. The book was written by Leo Tolstoy | Anna Karenina |
| This rock is felsic & has a lower specific gravity, but is very similar to scoria. Volcanic eruptions near the ocean produce large rafts of this rock, which is often used as an abrasive. Name this extremely porous volcanic rock that floats on water | Pumice |
| What political partyʹs first president was Abraham Lincoln in 1860? | Republican |
| This desertʹs Dragonʹs Breath Cave contains one of the worldʹs largest underground lakes. The Namib Desert is west of this desert. Most of Botswana is covered by what desert of interior southern Africa? | Kalahari Desert |
| This spacecraft took a photograph known as the Family Portrait, & it took the first picture of volcanic activity on Io . Despite its name, it was the 2nd probe launched with a “Golden Record.” Name this NASA probe the farthest man‐made object from Earth | Voyager 1 |
| A leader of this African country claimed to be the the uncrowned king of Scotland. The controversial film Kony 2012 was about a rebel leader originally from this country. Idi Amin led what African country opposed by the Lordʹs Resistance Army? | Uganda |
| This man uttered ”nevertheless, she persisted” in describing why Elizabeth Warren was punished. Donald Trump tweeted at this fellow Republican to “get back to work” & fix health care. Name this Kentucky senator who has been Majority Leader since 2015. | Mitch McConnell |
| The Mayans used a tortoise shell shape to represent this number. It is the number of moons that orbit Venus. What value when added to any number leaves that number unchanged? | Zero |
| Leo X excommunicated this man after he refused to retract his views on indulgences at the Diet of Worms. Name this reformer who nailed his Ninety‐Five Theses to a church door in Germany | Martin Luther |
| The name of this element means ”light‐bearing.” Name this nonmetal, whose “red” form replaced its “white” form for use in lighting matches. | Phosphorus |
| In order to gain wisdom, Odin the Norse god, sacrificed this body part, leaving him with only one. | Eyer |
| Odin wields Gungnir which is this type of weapon. In Irish myth, Cú Chulainn uses one called the Gáe Bulg | Spear |
| The Île de la Cité is an island in this river, connected to the rest of the city by the Pont Neuf , Parisʹs oldest standing bridge | Seine |
| The Île de la Cité in Paris is home to this Gothic cathedral, which was one of the first buildings to use flying buttresses | Notre Dame Cathedral |
| Jacques de Molay was burned at the stake in front of Notre Dame in 1314. He was the last Grandmaster of the “Poor Fellow‐Soldiers of Christ,” the Catholic military order better known by this name | Knights of the Templar |
| Mary I of England who was nicknamed “Bloody” for her persecution, belonged to this family dynasty that ruled England from 1485 to 1603. | House of Tudor |
| The last Catholic queen of England was Mary of Modena, the wife of this Stuart king deposed in 1688 | James the Second of England or James the 6th of Scotland |
| The Battle of El Alamein in World War 2 pitted Allied troops against armies led by this Nazi commander known as “the Desert Fox.” | Erwin Rommel |
| This opera premiered on Christmas Eve, 1871, in Cairo. Name this opera in which the Egyptian military commander Radamès falls in love with the title prisoner, an Ethiopian princess | Aida |
| The Opera Aida was composed by this Italian, whose mid‐career hits included Rigoletto and La Traviata | Guiseppe Verdi |
| Circuits are often made using this technique that uses heat and a metal alloy to fuse objects together. It is contrasted with welding and brazing | Soldering |
| About 1,000 plant species are gymnosperms. Most gymnosperms, including cedars, firs, and pines, house their seeds in these woody organs that consist of plates called “scales.” | Cones |
| The intense color of this product is caused primarily by the compound crocin . Name this thread‐like spice with a distinctive golden‐orange color. It is generally regarded as the worldʹs most expensive spice. | Saffron |
| Saffron is a key ingredient in paella often considered a national dish of this country where it originated | Spain |
| “Black Balloon” was the first single from this bandʹs 1998 album Dizzy Up the Girl, which also featured their hits “Slide” and “Iris.” | Goo Goo Dolls |
| During this singerʹs Dangerous Woman tour, pink balloons dropped as she sang “Sometimes.” She released the song “No Tears Left to Cry” in 2018. | Ariana Grande |
| The landscape in this paintingʹs foreground is replaced by a series of rectangular bricks in a 1954 painting titled for its disintegration.” Name this 1931 painting by Dali that features the Cap de Creus peninsula and a number of melting clocks | The Persistence of Memory |
| In 2003 astronomers dubbed this event as the Halloween Storms. . The interaction of those storms with the Earthʹs magnetic field resulted in the “borealis” form of these phenomena, which are often called the Northern Lights. | Aurora (Borealis) |
| This actress sang “The Trolley Song” in Meet Me in St. Louis. Name this actress whose best known character lives on a farm in Kansas with Aunt Em, Uncle Henry, and Toto | Judy Garland |
| William Tweed was the “boss” of this New York City political machine, which opposed pro‐labor factions in the 19th and 20th centuries. | Tammny Hall |
| New York City was the site of a 1911 conflagration in this building that resulted in the deaths of over 100 garment workers. | Triangle Shirtwaist Factory |
| In a book by this author, a homeless teen awakens in a 540‐floor hotel after he dies in Boston while trying to retrieve a sword. The hero of Magnus Chase series is cousins with Annabeth, a daughter of Athena. Who wrote the Camp Half‐Blood Chronicles? | Rick Riordan |
| As a note, this letter of the alphabet is the subdominant in the key of C. The bass clef is sometimes named for this letter, which also Name this letter that, when used as a dynamic, signifies “loud,” or forte | F |
| The 7th version of this software, called “Nougat,” was released in 2017. Windows may have been surpassed by this OS as the most‐installed in the world. What mobile operating system developed by Google is named after a word for a human‐like robot? | Android |
| The Battle of (*) San Juan Hill was fought in what war, in which Theodore Rooseveltʹs “Rough Riders” fought in Cuba? | Spanish American War |
| The largest islands in this archipelago are named Isabela & Santa Cruz. The finches on these islands were studied by a naturalist on the HMS Beagle in the 1830s. Ecuador controls what archipelago in the Pacific Ocean once visited by Charles Darwin? | Galapagos |
| The ”motor vehicle exception” is one of this amendmentʹs requirement that certain government activity requires probable cause. The warrant requirement is codified in what constitutional amendment that protects against unreasonable searches & seizures? | 4th Amendment |
| A photograph shows a protester opposed to this war placing a carnation into a soldierʹs rifle. Name this war protested by a 1967 march on the Pentagon, along with many campus protests during the 1960s. | Vietnam Way |
| In 1966 this boxer declared himself a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War and was sentenced to prison for draft evasion | Cassius Clay or Muhammad Ali |
| Phoebe, played by actress Lisa Kudrow, briefly shared a New York City apartment with Monica and Chandler on this NBC series | Friends |
| In science, sometimes ʹOʹ comes before ʹAʹ. A. O, B, A, F, G, K, and M are classes along the ”main sequence” of these objects, ordered from hottest to coolest. | Stars |
| In the competition to design the Duomo in Florence, Brunelleschi won out over this rival, who in turn won the competition to design the bronze doors of the Florence Baptistery | Ghiberti |
| These organisms may be classified as ”gram‐positive” or ”gram‐negative,” which roughly corresponds to the thickness of their cell walls. Name these microorganisms that include E. coli and Salmonella | Bacteria |
| John Locke described property as “life, liberty, and estate,” inspiring the phrase ”life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” in this 1776 document | Declaration of Independance |
| The name of this literary format is derived from a Greek word meaning letter. Identify this literary format in which a text is presented as a series of letters or other documents. | Epistalory |
| Much of this novel takes place in a house at 124 Bluestone Road. . Name this Pulitzer Prize‐winning novel about Sethe , who kills her daughter to save her from slavery. It was written by Toni Morrison | Beloved |
| The Trinity River, the longest river wholly within Texas, runs through this city. Name this city, home to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Texas Book Depository where JFK was shot. | Dallas |
| The winged lion is a symbol representing this evangelist, to whom one of the Four Gospels is attributed. | Saint Mark |
| The Piazza San Marco in this Italian city known for its canals is home to a statue of a winged lion. | Venice |
| A recurring course in this video game series, Baby Park, requires players to complete seven laps instead of three. An item in this series uses an inverted question mark to indicate it is a bomb, not a real item box. Name this Nintendo racing game | Mario Kart |
| “Kat” Katczinsky serves as a mentor to Paul Baümer in this World War I novel by Erich Maria Remarque | All Quiet on the Western Front |
| The Carolingian Renaissance occurred under the rule of this son of Pepin the Short. Name this king of the Franks. | Charlemagne |
| Much of this film is centered on its title groupʹs inability to get along well enough to be able to morph. Name this 2017 action film about five teenage superheroes, based on a long‐running childrenʹs TV series | Power Rangers |
| A painting of these trees was intended as a companion piece to The Starry Night. Name this type of Mediterranean fruit tree, the subject of 18 paintings by Vincent van Gogh. | Olive Trees |
| In a 1905 paper, Albert Einstein wrote that this phenomenon provided evidence for the existence of atoms. Identify this random motion of particles in a fluid, such as pollen grains moving in water. It is named for a British scientist | Brownian |
| Orion represents a warrior who was killed by one of these stinging creatures, which itself became a zodiac constellation. | Scorpion |
| , who took the form of a fish to flee this monster. A fight with this creature cost Zeus several sinews | Typhon |
| Issac Newtonʹs third law implies that this dynamic quantity is conserved; its time rate of change equals the net force on an object. | Momentum |
| Abraham Lincoln was assassinated during a showing of Our American Cousin at this Washington, DC, theater. | Ford's Theater |
| The Rockettes are based in this Manhattan theater, which has hosted both the Grammy and Tony Awards. Its name refers to a broadcast medium | Radio City Musci Hall |
| A poem about this ship claims that “many an eye has danced to see” this shipʹs ”banner in the sky.” What ship, launched in the 1790s, is described in the poem “Old Ironsides”? | USS Constitution |
| “Itʹs raw!” is a catchphrase of what Scottish‐born celebrity who hosts the reality shows Hellʹs Kitchen and Master Chef? | Gordon Ramsey |
| What former Portuguese colony on the Pearl River Delta west of Hong Kong was returned to China in 1999? | Macau |
| What Italian music term means to play notes in a connected manner, the opposite of staccato? | Legato |
| What grammar term taken from the Latin for “to add to” is a part of speech that in English usually precedes and modifies a noun, such as “strong” or “old”? | Adjective |
| Which physicist proclaimed ”God does not play dice with the universe,” explained Brownian motion, developed relativity, and stated ”E = mc2” | Albert Einstein |
| What South American city is generally called the worldʹs highest capital city, even though it is only a de facto capital? | La Paz (Bolivia) |
| By what colorful nickname is Manfred von Richthofen, a World War I German ace, better known? | Red Baron |
| Cups, swords, wands, and pentacles are the traditional suits of cards one would find in what type of ostensibly prophetic deck? | Tarot Deck or Tarot Cards |
| In Charles Dickensʹs A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by how many ghosts? | 4 (Christmas Past, Christmas Present, Christmas Future, And Jacob Marley) |
| What Titan—who gave his name to one of the worldʹs oceans—helped Heracles by fetching the golden apples while on break from holding up the heavens? | Atlas |
| Which British prime minister claimed “Peace for our time” after signing the 1938 Munich Agreement with Adolf Hitler? | Neville Chamberlain |
| The rapid growth of tulips makes them useful in studying what tendency of a plant to grow in the direction of sunlight? | Phototropism |
| What squire and lover of Achilles [uh-“KILL”-eez] borrowed Achillesʹ armor and was subsequently killed by Hector in the Trojan War? | Patroclus |
| What structure in the abdomen . . . Produces both epinephrine and cortisol | Adrenal |
| What part of the human body produces bile? | liver |
| What is the largest vein in the human body? | Vena Cava |
| What part of the human body secretes insulin? | Pancreas |
| What part of the human body has red pulp and sequesters old red blood cells? | Spleen |
| In which U.S. state would one find . . .Mesa Verde [ National Park? | Colorado |
| In which U.S. state would one find . .Badlands National Park? | South Dakota |
| In which U.S. state would one find ...Mammoth Cave National Park? | Kentucky |
| In which US State would one find....Big Bend National Park? | Texas |
| In which US State would one find...Acadia National Park | Maine |
| In which US State would one find...Yosemite National Park? | California |
| In which US State would one find...Arches National Park? | Utah |
| Owen Wilson‐voiced character in Pixarʹs Cars | Lightning McQueen |
| Official song of the U.S. president | Hail to the Chief |
| Video game company of World of Warcraft | Blizzard |
| Apple data storage service hacked in August 2014 | icloud |
| Nickname of Iowa Stateʹs sports teams | Cyclones |
| The Rock Band Scorpions song that repeats “Here I am” | Rock Me Like a Hurricane |
| This poet commemorated Abraham Lincoln in “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomʹd,” as well as in “O Captain! My Captain!” | Walt Whitman |
| This Christian denomination, which rejects blood transfusions, publishes the magazine The Watchtower. | Jehovah's Witnesses |
| The “negative” form of this blood type is called the ”universal donor,” since it can be transfused into nearly any individual. | Type O |
| Name this temperature at which a liquid becomes a solid. | Freezing point |
| Gilbert Stuart's painting of this man was saved by Dolley Madison during the 1814 White House fire. Emanuel Leutze's work used on New Jersey's state quarter shows him standing on a boat. Name this Revolutionary general who crossed the Delaware. | George Washington |
| On this battle's first day, Richard Ewell failed to take Cemetery Hill. It resulted in George Meade's Army of the Potomac driving Robert E. Lee's Confederates into Maryland. Name this 1863 Pennsylvania battle commemorated in an Abraham Lincoln address. | Battle of Gettysburg |
| One of these informs Zechariah he will have a child, and another talks to Mary Magdalene when she visits Jesus' tomb. Jacob wrestles with one, & in the Annunciation, one named Gabriel tells Mary of Jesus' birth. Name these messengers of God | Angels |
| Days after his birth, this Greek god killed a dragon named Python. He joined with his sister to kill the children of Niobe after she bragged about being superior to their mother, Leto. Name this brother of Artemis, the Greek god of light and music. | Apollo |
| In 1676 this settlement was burned during Bacon's Rebellion. John Rolfe introduced West Indian tobacco to this place. John Smith led what colony founded in 1607, the first permanent English settlement in Virginia? | Jamestown |
| What character from a nursery rhyme . . . A. Is asked “have you any wool” and responds “yes sir, yes sir, three bags full”? | Black Sheep |
| What character from a nursery rhyme . .“Sat on her tuffet” eating curds and whey? | Little Miss Muffet |
| What character from a nursery rhyme ... Is “quite contrary” and asked “how does your garden grow”? | Mary Mary |
| What character from a nursery rhyme ...“Had a wife but couldnʹt keep her”? | Peter Peter Pumkin Eater |
| What character from a nursery rhyme ..Lives on Drury Lane? The rhyme asks whether “you know” this character. | Muffin Man |
| What character from a nursery rhyme ...Is asked “dormez‐vous?”, or “are you sleeping?” in a French rhyme? | Frere Jacques |
| Identify the author of this work, who uses a pen name that includes two or more initials: A Game of Thrones | George RR Martin |
| Identify the author of this work, who uses a pen name that includes two or more initials: The House at Pooh Corner | AA Milne |
| Identify the author of this work, who uses a pen name that includes two or more initials: “somewhere i have never travelled, gladly beyond,” a poem written almost entirely in lowercase | e e cummings |
| Identify the author of this work, who uses a pen name that includes two or more initials: Mary Poppins | P.L. Travers |
| Identify the author of this work, who uses a pen name that includes two or more initials: The young adult horror novels Night of the Living Dummy and Say Cheese and Die! | R.L. Stine |
| Identify the author of this work, who uses a pen name that includes two or more initials: The Outsiders | S.E. Hinton |
| A poem that uses a literary device which assigns human qualities to non-human things like time and the sun is called | Anthropomorphism |
| In the real number system, you cannot take the square root of a negative number. Put another way, this set of all the inputs of the square root function is “zero and all positive numbers,” as is the range. | Domain |
| The largest specimens recovered from the La Brae tar pits include a mastodon and the Columbian species of this pachyderm whose coat was shorter than its woolly cousin. | Mammoths |
| This author was inspired by Alice in Wonderland to write the first book of her Underland Chronicles, Gregor the Overlander. In one of her books, Katniss kill District 13’s President Coin. Name this author of the Hunger Games trilogy. | Suzanne Collins |
| John Foster Dulles, Henry Kissinger, & Madeline Albright have served in this cabinet post. This cabinet member is 4th in line for the presidency, This Cabinet level position serves as the primary diplomat of the US and coordinates foreign relations. | Secretary of State |
| In horseshoe crabs, this element makes the crabs’ blood look blue. When exposed to air, this element will form a green patina & because of high conductivity, it is often used in electrical wires. Name this element, which only makes up 2.5% of a penny | copper |
| One story in this book describes how languages were created after people attempted to make a tower go up to heaven. This book tells the story of the first murder, in which Abel dies at the hands of his brother Cain. Name this 1st book of the Bible | Genesis |
| This gland is controlled by signals from the neighboring hypothalamus and releases growth hormone. Name this gland situated at the base of the brain that is the “master gland” of the endocrine system. | Pituitary Gland |
| Important advances made during this war include the invention of the gatling gun. Fighting in this war broke out in Charleston at the Battle of Fort Sumter. This war ended at Appomattox Court House where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. | American Civil War |
| One kind of this force in fluids is called drag. Identify this force that comes in static, kinetic, and rolling types. This force makes it difficult to push an object across a carpeted floor | Friction |
| This European country stretches from the Alps to the North and Baltic Seas. Name this country whose major cities include Hamburg and Munich | Germany |
| The second longest river of Europe begins in the Black Forest of Germany | Danube |
| This children’s novel sees the piglet Wilbur’s life spared after Fern convinces her father not to kill him. Name this novel whose title spider leaves messages, such as the phrase “Some Pig,” to save a more mature Wilbur from slaughter | Charlotte's Web |
| In the book, Charlotte's Web, Wilbur’s life is spared after he is shown at this event by Homer Zuckerman. At this event, Charlotte dies after laying her eggs. | County Fair |
| Which latitude lies exactly halfway between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn? | Equator |
| In the ballet position known as attitude, the dancer might be standing on the tips of his toes, known by this two word French phrase | en pointe |
| One of Jesus’ Beatitudes recounted in the Gospel of Matthew suggests that these people will “inherit the Earth.” | the meek |
| Diamond and graphite are both allotropes of this element. Identify this nonmetal element with symbol C and atomic number 6. | Carbon |
| In this novel, the title family visits Grandma Sands. Name this novel that sees Kenny and his siblings exposed to racism at its worst when their grandmother’s church is bombed in the title city | The Watson's Go to Birmingham-1963 |
| This man wrote The Watson's Go to Birmingham 1963. | Christopher Paul Curtis |
| This novel details the life of a certain family in Maycomb County, Alabama. Name this novel narrated by Scout Finch, a work of Harper Lee | To Kill A Mockingbird |
| This character in To Kill a Mockingbird leaves Scout and her brother Jem small gifts in a tree and saves the Finch children from an attack by Bob Ewell. | Arthur Boo Radley |
| One of the US First Ladies descended from Pocahontas is this wife of Ronald Reagan who launched the “Just Say No” drug campaign. | Nancy Reagan |
| The ozone layer, which helps shield Earth from UV radiation, is located in this layer of the atmosphere. | Stratosphere |
| This is the layer of the atmosphere in which weather takes place. In this layer closest to Earth, temperature decreases with altitude. | Troposphere |
| This is the one state which does not have a bicameral legislature; that is, this state’s legislature is only made up of one house which is based in its capital of Lincoln | Nebraska |
| This amendment to the constitution provided for electoral representation for residents of Washington, D.C., since they have no voting members of Congress. | 23rd amendment |
| Caesar was killed as a result of a conspiracy amongst Roman senators led by this man along with Cassius. In Latin, Caesar is quoted as saying “Et tu?” to this man. | Brutus (Marcus Junius) |
| This website’s first video shows its cofounder Jawed Karim at the the zoo. Name this popular video sharing website that is now owned by Google | You Tube |
| This man is the founder of the Order of the Phoenix. He defeated his former friend Grindelwald to become master of the Elder Wand. He is almost killed by Draco Malfoy, but Snape kills this man instead. Name this Harry Potter character,. | Albus Dumbledore |
| This singer’s debut album included the song “Chasing Pavements.”” She was the first person to win an Oscar for a song from a James Bond movie. Name this British singer who had a recent hit with the song “Hello. | Adele (Adkins) |
| Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have become a hotly debated topic. Some GMOs contain genes from other organisms, so they are referred to with this adjective, the opposite of cisgenic | transgenic |
| Name this event, in which the device “Little Boy” was used, that occurred after Japan refused to meet the terms of Harry Truman’s Potsdam Declaration | Bombing of Hiroshima |
| The atomic bomb was developed by this governmentfunded “project.” The group of scientists in this project included Enrico Fermi and Leo Szilard | Manhattan Project |
| This scientist, sometimes called the “father of the atomic bomb”, remarked “Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds” after witnessing the Trinity test. | Julius Robert Oppenheimer |
| Name this television show starring Andrew Lincoln as Deputy Rick Grimes who lives in a world infested by zombies. | The Walking Dead |
| This former Disney star found recent success with his band DNCE and the hit song “Cake by the Ocean.” | Joe Jonas |
| At a conference in Paris in 2015, called COP21, countries were meeting to work on this issue, which is causing sea levels to rise and unusual weather patterns. | global warming |
| Some Buddhists teach that a person can make a series of choices in life that can bring an end to suffering, given this name for the number of factors one must develop. | Noble Eightfold Path |
| In Paris, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier lies underneath this 164 foot tall arch | Arc de Triomphe |
| This monument designed by Eero Saarinen is a symbol of St. Louis towering over the Mississippi River. | Gateway Arch |
| This Supreme Court justice is the first Hispanic justice and one of just four women to have ever served on the court | Sonia Sotomayor |
| This element is the heaviest naturally occurring element, with 92 protons. | uranium |
| This event was captured on the Zapruder film. It occurred on November 22, 1963 in Dallas and its perpetrator was Lee Harvey Oswald | Assassination of JFK |
| The Lion King is loosely based on this Shakespeare play and includes the elements of the murderous uncle and the father’s ghost from this play. | Hamlet |
| An overseas territory of the United Kingdom, these Caribbean islands share a name with reptiles closely related to alligators. | Cayman Islands |
| Schubert left his 8th musical work of this type unfinished. Berlioz wrote one of these called “fantastique.” Joseph Haydn was referred to as the “Father of” this type of musical work, & they often include an exposition, recapitulation, and coda | Symphony |
| This man from Greek mythology was taken prisoner after he built a structure for King Minos. This man & his son escaped their imprisonment but this man’s son died after flying too close to the sun. Name the creator of the labyrinth & the father of Icarus | Daedalus |
| This entrepreneur’s colorblindness explains the excessive blue of the website of that social networking company which recently launched new ‘reactions.’ Name this cofounder and CEO of Facebook. | Mark Zuckerberg |
| In this book, Sally ditches the main character at a fair which leads a man to assault the main character, whose name is Esperanza Cordero. Name this book about a girl growing up on a particular street in Chicago. | The House on Mango Street |
| This athlete was the first pick in the 1998 NFL Draft, after a successful college career at the Univ of Tennessee. He won 5 NFL MVP awards for his play with the Colts and with the Broncos. Name this retired quarterback whose brother Eli also plays footbal | Peyton Manning |
| On a circuit diagram, this component’s symbol is a zigzag line. In a series circuit containing more than one component, their values can simply be added up. These circuit components obey Ohm’s law and they limit the flow of electricity in circuits | Resistors |
| This Muslim holy book is divided into 114 suras which were written by the Prophet Muhammad | Quran |
| This Democrat from California has been the only woman so far to have been US Speaker of the House | Nancy Pelosi |
| This character from Treasure Island is hired as the ship’s cook but plans a pirate mutiny of the ship, surprising Jim Hawkins. | Long John Silver |
| This musical follows the birth of the United States from the perspective of an immigrant who played a key role in the formation of the government. Name this award winning musical that follows the life of America’s first Secretary of the Treasury | Hamilton |
| This man wrote the music, lyrics, and book of the musical, and in the original run of the show, played Alexander Hamilton as well | LinManuel Miranda |
| In this painting by Raphael, Aristotle is seen holding a copy of one of his books, The Nicomachean Ethics. Name this painting depicting several philosophers and mathematicians. | School of Athens |
| The painting is this kind of artwork, a mural painted directly onto wet plaster. This term comes from the Italian word for “fresh.” | fresco |
| This group, led by Abu Bakr alBaghdadi, was responsible for the attacks in November 2015 on Paris that killed 130 people | ISIS |
| This is a device inserted into the bell of a brass instrument to change its volume or timbre. | mute |
| This quantity in physics is measured in watts and is the rate at which work is done. In other words, this is work over time. | power |
| In economics, this is a measurement of how much of a good would be purchased at any particular price. | demand |
| In order to protect hunting dogs, the process of docking is used to cut off or shorten this body part of the dog. | tail |
| This ancient city was carved out of a Jordanian mountain side. It wasn't discovered by modern society until 1812. | Petra |
| This Brazilian soapstone statue is an iconic depiction of Jesus that was completed in 1931 and stands over 98 feet tall. | Christ the Redeemer |
| The Renaissance is famous for, among other things, a blossoming of literature. In the 16th century, Niccolo Machiavelli wrote a book with this title which describes how, sometimes, the ends justify the means. It is named after a royal title. | The Prince |
| In a contest over the patronage of Athens, his saltwater spring lost to Athena’s olive tree. This god tried to kill Odysseus by wrecking his raft and cursing him to sail for 10 years. Name this Greek god of horses and the sea. | Poseidon |
| The outbreak of this disease was spread by troops in WWI. The surface proteins hemagglutinin & neuraminidase are used to classify these viruses, which are often given names like H5N1 & H1N1. Name this group of viruses that comes in “bird,” & swine” types | Influenza |
| The highest point in this national park is Telescope Peak. This park in the Mojave Desert is known for having the highest ever recorded temperature in the US. Name this California national park home to the point with the lowest elevation in the US | Death Valley |
| One holder of this office killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel while in office. (Aaron Burr). John Adams called this political office the “most insignificant office that ever the invention of man contrived” This US political office is held by Mike Pence | VIce President |
| Kermode or “spirit” type of these animals were made pure white by the creator to remind people of the Ice Age. In Greek mythology, Callisto & her son Arcas were placed into the sky as these animals. It is found in the constellations Ursa Major & Minor | Bears |
| Legend has it that this man solved the Gordian Knot by slicing it with his sword. As a youth, this leader was tutored by Aristotle. Name this Macedonian king who conquered the Persian Empire | Alexander the Great |
| One character in this book is adopted by Messua after being raised by Raksha the wolf. That character kills the lame tiger Shere Khan. Name this collection of stories that includes three stories about the “mancub” Mowgli, a work by Rudyard Kipling. | The Jungle Book |
| This tribe, along with Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, & Seminole, was among the “Five Civilized Tribes.” One member of this tribe, Sequoyah, developed a syllabary to represent this tribe’s language in writing. Name this Native American tribe | Cherokee |
| In one poem by this author, “good fences” are said to make “good neighbors.” This poet of “Mending Wall” has “miles to go before” he sleeps in his “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.” Name this poet of “The Road Not Taken" | Robert Frost |
| This three word phrase reflects support by some people who believe that police officers are being unfairly criticized, similar to a phrase used by AfricanAmericans since 2013. | Blue Lives Matter |
| This number is the multiplicative identity. A number multiplied by this has a product of the original number. | 1 |
| This property states that when two numbers are multiplied, their order does not matter | commutative property |
| This property states that when three or more numbers are multiplied, the grouping of the factors does not change the product. | associative property |
| The first FIFA World Cup in 1930 was held in this country as they were the reigning Olympic champions. All matches took place in its capital city, Montevideo. | Uruguay |
| Name this process in which organisms that are better adapted to their environment survive longer and produce more offspring, thus passing on their advantageous traits. | natural selection |
| On the Origin of Species” was written by this English naturalist, who studied in the Galapagos while sailing with the HMS Beagle. | Charles Darwin |
| In this novel by Kurt Vonnegut, the main character is present for the firebombing of Dresden and meets the alien Tralfamadorians. Name this book that sees the optometrist Billy Pilgrim become “unstuck in time.” | Slaughterhouse Five |
| What newspaper's motto is “All the News That’s Fit to Print.”? | New York Times |
| During the feudal age, this country had warriors who followed the Bushido code. Name this country whose Kamakura period saw the samurai caste emerge. | Japan |
| This painter was known for his impasto technique, in which paint is laid on so thickly that it creates visible texture. Identify this Dutch Post Impressionist painter. He is famous for his many depictions of sunflowers and a selfportrait | Vincent Van Gogh |
| This scientist engaged in a “War of Currents” against Thomas Edison. Name this Serbian American scientist who advocated for an AC electric grid and created a namesake coil often used to create electric ‘zaps’ | Nikola Tesla |
| This inventor, currently the CEO of Tesla Motors, has proposed a hyperloop transporter and founded the private space exploration company SpaceX. | Elon Musk |
| Elon Musk appeared in a 2010 Marvel film where he tells this character that he has an “idea for an electric jet.” | Tony Stark or Ironman |
| This Portuguese explorer was the first European to sail to India, going past the Cape of Good Hope like Bartolomeu Dias. | Vasco de Gama |
| This chemical’s solid phase is less dense than its liquid phase and it is often called the universal solvent. Identify this substance which might also be called dihydrogen monoxide. | Water or H2O |
| Because of their structure, water molecules have this property, in which one end of the molecule has a slight positive charge and the other a slight negative charge. | polar |
| In 2014, Berkeley, California became the first city U.S. city to implement one of these on sugary drinks. Give the term for an amount of money, typically a percent of a purchase, that consumers often have to pay in order to fund government projects. | Sales Taxes |
| Members of this gang saved children from a burning church. Name this rough literary gang whose members include Johnny and Ponyboy from a book called the Outsiders by SE Hinton | The Greasers |
| This man ordered the brutal sack of Novgorod in 1570. What first prince to be named Russian tsar killed his own son in a fit of rage? | Ivan the Terrible |
| This character constantly repeats the address "P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Lane, Sydney." She first appeared helping Marlin find his son Nemo. Name this forgetful Ellen DeGeneres voiced fish who appeared in two Pixar movies. | Dory |
| In America, these people are known as the "Issei" and "Nisei" . Over 100,000 of them were forcibly relocated on order of Franklin Roosevelt. The forcible internment of what group of Asian-Americans occurred during World War II? | Japanese Americans |
| During this battle, Daniel Sickles had his leg amputated after being hit at Peach Orchard. Positions were held at Cemetery Ridge & Little Round Top. Name this bloodiest battle of the Civil War, a 3 day engagement in Pennsylvania | Battle of Gettysburg |
| Paintings by Gustav Klimt, including The Kiss, incorporated thin sheets of this material. Bronze rods were coated with this material to simulate the sun shining inBernini's Ecstasy of StTheresa. Name this valuable metal that covers anything gilded. | gold |
| The Yungas Road in this mountain range is often called the "world's most dangerous road." Hiram Bingham found an old city this place. The highest lake in the world, Lake Titicaca, is in this mountain range. Name the mountain range? | Andes |
| Which 3-dimensional, regular solid with pentagonal faces is the dual of the icosahedron? | dodecahedron |
| What common map projection named for a Dutchman distorts Greenland so that it appears to be the same size as Africa? | Mercator |
| How many syllables are in a standard line of verse written in iambic pentameter, the form of many of Shakespeare's plays? | 10 |
| July 14 is a holiday in France that celebrates the storming of what infamous prison? | Bastille |
| What author created Dorothy Gale in his beloved fantasy novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? | L. Frank Baum |
| A famous photo shows him holding a newspaper inaccurately predicting he would lose an election to Thomas Dewey. Name this President who ordered atomic bombs to be dropped on Japan, the successor to Franklin Roosevelt. | Harry S Truman |
| This character lives in a neighborhood called West Egg and is neighbors with a man named Nick Carraway. In love with Daisy Buchanan, he throws numerous lavish parties hoping to see her. Name this "great" title character of a 1925 F. Scott Fitzgerald novel | Jay Gatsby |
| This organ is hyperactive in Graves' disease. Swelling of this organ called goiter can be caused by a dietary deficiency of iodine. Name this butterfly-shaped endocrine organ located in the neck. | Thyroid |
| This composers vocal pieces include a long Mass in B minor and the chorale "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring." Name this German Baroque composer of the Toccata and Fugue in D minor. | J S Bach |
| The Spanish word "iglesia" refers to what kind of common location? | Church |
| Historically, both Greece and what other country have made claims on the island of Cyprus? | Turkey |
| What 1944-1945 engagement was the last major German offensive during World War II and featured the highest American casualties during the European theater? | Battle of the Bulge |
| What kind of animal dies at the ends of both Where the Red Fern Grows and Old Yeller? | dogs |
| In 1517, Martin Luther wrote how many theses attacking the Catholic Church, which he later posted on a church door? | 95 |
| What name is shared between two Greek heroes, the "greater" of whom loses a competition for Achilles's armor to Odysseus? | Ajax |
| The movies Shane and High Noon are part of what film genre? | Westerns |
| The keeper of this object remains unhealed because Percival didnt ask the healing question. The knight Galahad finds this object & takes it to heaven, ending King Arthur's quest. Name the legendary cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper & is said to heal | Holy Grail |
| A song about this genre's "Inferno" closes the soundtrack for the movie Saturday Night Fever. Name this genre of dance music popularized by the Bee Gees in the 1970s and includes artists like Donna Summer & the group ABBA | Disco |
| Several of these locations in Hawaii are colored black, thanks to small fragments of basalt. The Ipanema and Copacabana neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro are known for their long stretches of these locations. Name these sandy, oceanside locations | Beaches |
| In addition to The Deerslayer, he wrote a novel about the daughters of Colonel Munro and their trip to Fort William Henry with the frontiersman Natty Bumppo. Name this American author of The Last of the Mohicans. | James Fenimore Cooper |
| Cornelius Vanderbilt dominated this industry, which was opposed in the Pullman Strike. The Union and Central Pacific companies completed the first transcontinental example of what transportation system in 1869? | Railroad |
| A skyscraper in this city's is known as the "Gherkin" because it resembles a cucumber. " This city is home to Europe's tallest Ferris wheel. Christopher Wren designed St. Paul's Cathedral here after a 1666 fire.Name this English city home of Big Ben | London |
| In his essay "The Gospel of Wealth," he encouraged charity through such means as endowing public libraries. In 1892, the Homestead Strike targeted his main plant in Pennsylvania. What Scottish businessman founded a very successful steel company? | Andrew Carnegie |
| Lewis defined these substances as electron pair donors, whereas Arrhenius defined them as substances which supplied hydroxide in water—although that definition does not account for the pH of ammonia. What substances have a pH greater than 7? | bases |
| The system of classical conditioning arose from experiments on these animals. What kind of animals were trained by Ivan Pavlov to salivate at the sound of a bell? | dogs |
| What bridge, painted in International Orange, lies at the opening of San Francisco Bay? | Golden Gate Bridsge |
| What group of characters tell Macbeth he will become the Thane of Glamis and the Thane of Cawdor? | Three Witches |
| What two-faced Roman god (who looks to the future and the past) presided over gateways, doorways, and passageways? | Janus |
| Languages such as Portuguese and Italian are part of what group of languages that evolved from Latin and added grammatical articles? | Romance Languages |
| The name of which amphibian is adapted to form a word that can mean either a being that dwells in fire or a mass of iron that is left behind at the bottom of a blast furnace? | Salamander |
| Three NBC television shows about fire fighters, police officers, and doctors are set in what US city? | Chicago |
| What is the SI unit for temperature, on which the definition of absolute zero is based? | Kelvin |
| What is the familiar, two-word name of the Islamic extremist group active in Nigeria that abducted over 200 schoolgirls in April 2014? | : Boko Haram |
| The words "slithy" and "frumious" appear in what nonsense poem by Lewis Carroll? | Jabberwocky |
| The Very Large Array in New Mexico observes astronomical objects using what waves that have the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum? | Radio Waves |
| The meat of this animal is fermented in a smelly Icelandic dish called hakarl. A "bull" type of this animal unusually lives in the Zambezi River & Lake Nicaragua. A Chinese soup contains the fins of these animal. What is this species of fish? | Shark |
| This character shoots Barbara Gordon, the daughter of the police commissioner. He was a former comedian who fell into a vat of chemicals that disfigured him and drove him insane. Name this green-haired Batman villain named for a playing card. | Joker |
| This author of "To Autumn" wrote, "Beauty is truth, truth beauty," at the end of a poem about a vase that he calls a "still unravish'd bride of quietness." Name this Romantic poet of "Ode on a Grecian Urn." | John Keats |
| This text begins by noting that "a spectre is haunting Europe" before moving into a section about the "bourgeois & proletarians." It concludes by saying "working men of all countries, unite!" What is this 1848 pamphlet by Friedrich Engels &Karl Marx | The Communist Manifesto |
| Eleven Israeli athletes were killed during this city's hosting of the 1972 Summer Olympics. What Bavarian city hosted a 1938 conference in which European powers tried to appease Hitler? | Berlin |
| What language, whose name is derived from the Arabic for "coast," is spoken in Kenya, Tanzania, and other East African countries? | Swahili |
| A soliloquy and an aside are dramatic techniques that involve speaking roles for how many characters? | One |
| What female gymnast set an American record in women's gymnastics by winning four gold medals at the 2016 Olympics? | Simone Biles |
| In 2016, Pippa, the sister of what Duchess of Cambridge, had her iPhone hacked? | Kate Middleton |
| The first major TV show created by Shonda Rimes is set at this type of location in Seattle. Ellen Pompeo plays Meredith, the love interest of "McDreamy," on a show set at this location. The show Grey's Anatomy takes place in what kind of location? | Hospital |
| Despite no members in Europe, it is based in Vienna, Austria. Indonesia is the only member country in Asia. In 2016, this group cut production for the first time in 8 years. What 14-member organization controls 73 percent of the world's oil reserves? | OPEC |
| In 1979, in this city's Victory Square, Pope John Paul II conducted a Holy Mass during his first return to his home country. This city's ghetto featured the largest Jewish uprising against the Nazis during WWII. Name this largest city of Poland. | Warsaw |
| During preparations for the first mission in this program, 3 men, including Gus Grissom, were killed in a fire. The eleventh mission in this program featured crew member Neil Armstrong. What NASA program succeeded in sending a man to the moon? | Apollo |
| This country's cuisine uses paprika in a stew called goulash. This country's capital was once two separate cities on opposite sides of the Danube River. Name this European country that was once united with Austria and whose capital is Budapest | Hungary |
| He wrote a ballet in which a young woman dances herself to death as part of a sacrifice. The 1913 premiere of that ballet caused a riot in Paris. Name this composer of The Firebird and The Rite of Spring. | Igor Stravinsky |
| As part of this event, people go to a bridge with 49 pebbles to throw in a symbolic "stoning of the Devil. & walk 7 times around the Ka'aba stone. This event must be carried out at least once in a lifetime. Name this annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. | Haj |
| These events can occur when a white dwarf's mass exceeds the Chandrasekhar limit & has its core collapse, Chinese astronomers observed one in 1054, which left behind the Crab Nebula. . Name these large, violent explosions of stars. | Supernova |
| He invented a type of fireplace with a baffle near the rear to transfer heat, an invention known as his "stove." He carried out an experiment involving flying a kite during a lightning storm. What Founding Father invented the bifocals & the lightning rod? | Ben Franklin |
| This group, whose leaders included William Bradford and Myles Standish, was taught how to properly grow crops by a native named Squanto. What group of settlers signed the Mayflower Compact and founded the Plymouth Colony? | Pilgrims |
| A war dance from this country called the haka was adopted by its rugby team, the All Blacks. The residents are often nicknamed after a flightless bird native to it, the kiwi. The Maori are the native people of what island country near Australia? | New Zealand |
| This movie broke Gone with the Wind's record as highest-grossing film. The Nazis cannot pursue the protagonists because nuns have sabotaged their vehicles. Julie Andrews sings "My Favorite Things." Name this movie about the Von Trapp family in Austria. | Sound of Music |
| Which author of a blue-backed speller published one of the first dictionaries in the U.S. with the assistance of the Merriam family? | Noah Webster |
| What country's chocolate brands include Lindt and Toblerone, the latter of which is made in the shape of the Matterhorn? | Switzerland |
| What two-word French phrase that literally means "already seen" is the feeling of experiencing a present situation in the past? | Deja vu |
| The decay of the 238 isotope of what element into the 234 isotope of the same element is often used in radioactive dating? | Uranimum |
| Roquefort and feta cheese are both made from this animal's milk. The internal organs of this animal are stuffed in its stomach in the Scottish dish haggis. In New Zealand, this animal's population outnumbers the human population 6 to 1. It produces wool | Sheep |
| The 1943 Barnette Supreme Court decision said that children from this group could not be forced to pledge allegiance to the flag. The members meet in Kingdom Halls & do not allow military service. What religion has a pamphlet called The Watchtower | Jehovah's Witnesses |
| The characters of this movie are acquitted of human error after they encounter a flock of geese that causes dual engine failure at an altitude of 3,000 ft. Name this 2016 movie about the Miracle on the Hudson that stars Tom Hanks as the title pilot. | Sully |
| This star of The Wild One played Terry, a dockworker who stands up against a corrupt union boss & who tells his brother "I coulda shouted "Stella!" when playing the male lead in the film version of A Streetcar Named Desire? | Marlon Brando |
| The Nobel Prize-winning Tenzin Gyatso is the fourteenth man to hold this title, which is passed down to a youth believed to be the reincarnation of his deceased predecessor. What title is held by a Tibetan Buddhist monk currently in exile in India? | Dalai Lama |
| An epic poem by this author of "Lycidas" attempts to "justify the ways of God to men" and describes the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. What English poet wrote Paradise Lost? | John MiIlton |
| Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court during such decisions as Gideon v. Wainwright and Miranda v. Arizona, both of which gave greater rights to defendants and suspects? | Earl Warren |
| What rapper, fond of ending words with the suffix "-izzle," performed the number-one hit "Drop It Like It's Hot"? | Snoop Dogg |
| What island hundreds of miles east of North Carolina is the namesake of a "triangle" where ships supposedly disappear? | Bermuda |
| In 1839, slaves on what ship revolted against their Spanish captors and gained their freedom in an 1841 Supreme Court case? | La Amistad |
| The Old Testament books named for what man and Nehemiah describe the return of the Jews from exile and the rebuilding of the temple and walls in Jerusalem? | Ezra |
| Demand for palm oil has increased the rate of this process in Indonesia, producing haze for miles. This process, performed using slash-and-burn methods, threatens the Amazon ecosystem. Name this process in which massive groups of trees are destroyed. | Deforestation |
| She put her hand over her mouth in a photo taken during Operation Neptune Spear. FBI Director James Comey said she was "extremely careless" for her usage of a private email server while Secretary of State. Name this 2016 Democratic nominee for President. | Hillary Clinton |
| The play Inherit the Wind is based on this historical event. During this event, defense attorney Clarence Darrow quizzed prosecutor William Jennings Bryan about the Bible. What 1925 legal case in Tennessee put a man on trial for teaching evolution? | Scopes Monkey Trial |
| China is planting a "Great Green Wall" of trees to combat the expansion of what desert that also covers Mongolia? | Gobi Desert |
| This war featured the 1st print of J.M. Flagg's "I Want You" poster depicting Uncle Sam. Events that pushed American entry into this war included the release of the Zimmermann Telegram &the sinking of the Lusitania. Name this war the U.S. entered in 1917 | World War 1 |
| A series of post-World War II trials took place in what German city and led to the conviction of such Nazis as Rudolf Hess? | Nuremburg |
| What phrase, adapted from the Latin and the Greek, refers to a miraculous plot device that resolves the action of a play? | : deus ex machina |
| What iconic dance of the 1920s was named for a southern city? | Charleston |
| What American neighborhood's "Renaissance" included such authors as the poets Langston Hughes and Claude McKay? | Harlem |
| This object was guarded by a group of bulls that could breathe fire & by a dragon whose teeth spawned soldiers when they were sewn into the ground.. Name this object sought by Jason and the Argonauts that was produced from a ram. | Golden Fleece |
| This man created such characters as the hardware salesman Hickey, who visits Harry Hope's bar, and the Tyrone family, whose matriarch Mary is addicted to morphine. Name this playwright, the author of The Iceman Cometh and Long Day's Journey Into Night. | Eugene O Neill |
| The city of Carrara provided what material to sculptors such as Michelangelo, who used it to create his David? | Marble |
| Reginald Denny was attacked in this city following the acquittal of white police officers for the assault on a black man. This city was consumed by the 1960's Watts riots & 1992 riots following the Rodney King incident. Name this city in California. | Los Angeles |
| Because a giantess would not weep for him, he was not released from the underworld despite Frigg's request. The blind god Hoder inadvertently killed this being after being given a weapon by Loki. Name this Norse god killed by mistletoe | Balder |
| "This was their finest hour" was said during this battle by a Prime Minister. This battle featured a massive bombing assault by the Luftwaffe known as the Blitz. The R.A.F. defeated the German Air Force during what aerial campaign in World War II? | Battle of Britain |
| This uncle of Lot conceived a child with a servant named Hagar. He fathered Ishmael after not believing God would make his elderly wife, Sarah, pregnant. Who, in the book of Genesis, did God test by asking him to sacrifice his son, Isaac? | Abraham |
| Many classes of this material, such as smectite, are produced by the chemical weathering of feldspars. Terra cotta is a ceramic made from this material. Name this material, which can be put into a kiln or be molded to produce pottery such as flower pots. | clay |
| What Thornton Wilder play is usually performed on a bare stage and is narrated by the Stage Manager, who directly addresses the audience? | Our Town |
| Both Judaism and Islam explicitly forbid the eating of what kind of animal's meat, the former because this animal has a cloven hoof but does not chew its cud? | Pig or pork |
| What is the name of the cell fragments involved in clotting? | Platlets |
| This park is home to a herd of nearly 5,000 bison, the largest herd in the U.S. A massive supervolcano lies beneath this park, which became the world's first national park in 1872. Name this park mostly located in Wyoming, home to the Old Faithful geyser | Yellowstone |
| Johnny Appleseed was an eccentric who wandered around the Ohio River area in the early 1800s. What was his actual name? | John Chapman |
| What phrase popularized in the 1840s meant that U.S. expansion across North America was both readily apparent and inexorable? | Manifest Destiny |
| These offered no heat or privacy, but they were big enough to hold the essential tools and household items to start a life in the West. These four-wheeled, horse or oxen-drawn vehicles that crossed the Great Plains were called what? | Prairie Schooners or Canestoga Wagons |
| When the Dutch controlled much of Indonesia, they forced the peasant farmers to grow certain crops. Among these was what plant from which a blue dye can be made? | Indigo |
| What adjective describes the type of quilt made by sewing varicolored squares of material together? | Patchwork |
| Name the smallest North American mammal. | Shrew |
| What type of literature is intended to subvert the views of the reader and impress the views of the writer? | propaganda |
| Unaltered preservation, petrifaction, replacement, carbonization, and recrystallization are ways that organisms are turned into what? | Fossils |
| The name, Mesopotamia, literally indicates a land between two | Rivers |
| What three words complete this statement about energy? Energy may be changed from one form to another, but it can never be either ... | Created or Destroyed |
| What color lies between red and blue on the color wheel? | purple |
| From what point of view is a story related when the main character tells the story in his or her own words? | First Person |
| Disease agents such as anthrax or smallpox are used as weapons in what kind of warfare? | Biological or Germ Warfare |
| Sometimes warmer upper-air temperatures act as a lid to hold in atmospheric pollutants that would normally dissipate. This is called a temperature ... | Inversion |
| Who was the British queen when England defeated the Spanish Armada and Londoners first flocked to see the plays of Shakespeare? | Queen Elizabeth I |
| These were leaders of what Native American people in their wars against Mexicans and Americans? Chacon, Mangas Coloradas, Juh, Victorio, Cochise, Geronimo | Apaches |
| A lightweight rifle with a relatively short barrel is called a ... | Carbine |
| False sensory experiences caused by drugs or mental disorders are called ... | hallucinations |
| In what story set in the Great Smoky Mountains does Mary Call Luther promise her dying father to take care of her siblings, never take charity, and never allow her older sister, Devola, to marry Kiser Pease? | Where the Lilies Bloom |
| These are principal characters in what Broadway musical? John and Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas and Martha Jefferson, John Hancock, Edward Rutledge, John Dickinson | 1776 |
| In what kind of dancing are these moves found? forward and back ladies chain right and left grand promenade weave the ring do sa do | square dancing |
| What word is used in parliamentary procedure to indicate that you favor a motion? | aye |
| On each of the Gemini missions, how many astronauts were in the space capsule? | 2 |
| His boss, the prince, had a habit of snoozing during performances, so Franz Joseph Haydn added a loud and unexpected wake-up chord to what composition? | Suprise Symphony |
| In Alaska they are boroughs. In Louisiana they are parishes. In the rest of the states, comparable subdivisions are called ... | Counties |
| These are songs from what Broadway musical? -C'est Moi -The Simple Joys of Maidenhood -I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight | Camelot |
| What sphere of the Earth consists of the world's groundwater, glaciers, seas, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and oceans? | hydrosphere |
| These are checks on which branch of government? -overriding vetoes -refusing confirm treaties -impeaching the commander in chief | Executive |
| The name for he act of refusing to follow a governmental rule on grounds of moral or political principles is called civil what? | Disobedience |
| These quotations are about what virtue? -My sun sets to rise again. -Positive anything is better than negative nothing. -The point of living is to be foolish enough to believe the best is yet to come. -Success comes in cans, failure in can'ts. | Optimism |
| Geiger counters, photographic plates, cloud chambers and bubble chambers are used to detect ... | Radiation |
| Derived from the name of a Roman goddess, what is the collective name for all the different kinds of plants growing in a given region? | flora |
| State apportionment of representatives in the House changes how often? | 10 |
| What type of animal is central to Marjorie Rawlings' book, "The Yearling"? | Deer |
| Police in this state told FBI informant Gary Rowe to attack the Freedom Riders. George Wallace was governor when protesters were attacked on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Name this state where Rosa Parks sparked a bus boycott in Montgomery. | Alabama |
| This national park reaches its highest elevation at Elephant Butte, & a popular site in this park is its Balanced Rock. The Fiery Furnace is found in this park. Located near Moab, name this national park in Utah, known for its sandstone formations. | Arches National Park |
| This composer’s Opus 28, No. 4 was a prelude played at his funeral. This composer dedicated a piece inspired by the November Uprising to his “friend Franz Liszt.” Name this Polish composer of the Revolutionary Etude and the “Minute Waltz.” | Frederick Chopin |
| The United States Navy leases land along this country’s Guantanamo Bay. A marker on Key West states that it is 90 miles from, for the point, what Caribbean country whose capital is Havana? | Cuba |
| The March for Our Lives in 2018 was organized after 17 people were killed in a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in this state. | Florida |
| This junior senator from Florida participated in a CNN town hall with the survivors of the Stoneman Douglas shooting in 2018 , where he came under fire for accepting donations from the NRA and dodging questions. | Marco Rubio |
| DuringWWII, this city was the site of the bloodiest battle of the Pacific Theater, before falling into Japanese hands. Name this national capital, whose bay was the site of an invasion led by George Dewey during the Spanish-American War of 1898. | Manila |
| This family of instruments includes the gong, tambourine, and some keyboard instruments, like the xylophone and the glockenspiel. Name this family of instruments that are played by being struck, such as with a drum stick. | Percussion |
| This instrument, also known as the kettledrum, is a pitched percussion instrument that is often played in a group of two to four. | timpani |
| Graphite is an allotrope of carbon, as is this other giant molecular compound, which rates a 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness. | diamond |
| This man’s wife, Sarah Hacker, died on Bermuda after the wreck of the Sea Venture. Name this colonist who achieved success with the “Orinoco” strain of tobacco he planted at Jamestown | John Rolfe |
| John Rolfe married this daughter of Powhatan who took the name Rebecca after converting to Christianity. | Pocahontas |
| This composer wrote a flute solo depicting the sunrise called “Morning Mood.” The music gets louder and faster as a man escapes a group of trolls in this man’s piece “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” Name this Norwegian composer of Peer Gynt. | Edvard Grieg |
| In one version of this painting, a red-robed angel points to direct the attention of the baby Jesus to a kneeling John the Baptist. Name this pair of paintings, in which the title woman lays her hand on the baby John’s back as he adores the Christ child | Madonna of the Rocks by Da Vinci |
| This woman was labeled “milk snatcher” for her role in reducing school lunches as the Secretary of Education. Name that politician who became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. | Margaret Thatcher |
| In 1982, Argentina sparked a war with the United Kingdom by invading this archipelago. During the conflict, Argentine forces captured this island chain’s capital at Stanley | Falkland Islands |
| This object was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh, & pictures from NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft show a prominent heart shape on its surface. This object's status was reclassified in 2006. Name this dwarf planet, formerly the 9th planet | Pluto |
| Name this chemical that regulates the “fight or flight” response. It is also used to treat anaphylaxis. | adrenaline |
| This neurotransmitter is one of the precursors to adrenaline and it is synthesized by hydroxylating tyrosine. This chemical plays a large role in the pleasure-reward pathways. | dopamine |
| Adrenaline is also one of this general class of signaling molecules that are part of the endocrine system. Steroids are one class of these molecules. | hormones |
| In this Middle English poem, the members of a group of pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Thomas Beckett take turns to tell stories while they stay at an inn. What is the name of that collection of stories? | Canterbury Tales by Chaucer |
| This is the inn where the pilgrims stay while they tell their stories in the Canterbury Tales | Tabard Inn |
| Gas that gives a distinct red-orange glow, making it useful for lighting up signs? | neon |
| Gas that was the first element discovered in space, found when looking at the chromosphere of the Sun? | Helium |
| If an isosceles triangle has a 120 degree angle, each of the other two angles has this degree measurement. | 30 degrees |
| Name this family of instruments that includes the French horn and tuba, which use valves to adjust the amount of tubing in use. | Brass Instruments |
| This brass instrument uses a slide instead of valves to adjust its tubing. A song from The Music Man states that 76 of these instruments “led the big parade.” | trombone |
| Name this preservation process, which developed to involve the use of a hook that liquefied the brain and allowed it to flow out of a corpse’s nose | mummification |
| During mummification, these limestone containers held the organs of the deceased, which were guarded by images of the four sons of Horus. | canopic jars |
| One of the many protective amulets placed with mummies were ones shaped like these animals. These amulets have heart, pectoral, and naturalistic variants placed on different portions of the body, and may have represented a connection to the sun. | scarab beetles |
| Name this country, the southernmost country of the Balkan Peninsula. This country’s highest point is Mt. Olympus, and its capital is Athens. | Greece |
| To Greece’s east is this sea, which separates Greece from Turkey. This sea connects to the Sea of Marmara via the Dardanelles, and islands in this sea include Crete and Rhodes. | Aegean Sea |
| A Siegfried Sassoon poem about this war describes a soldier’s suicide in “winter trenches, cowed and glum.” Name this 20th century war that inspired Wilfred Owen to write about a mustard gas attack in the poem “Dulce et Decorum Est.” | World War 1 |
| “In Flanders Fields” describes these flowers growing over buried soldiers on the battlefield, and popularized the use of these flowers to remember fallen soldiers during WW1 | poppy |
| The ozone layer helps protect us from harmful rays from the sun, such as the B type of these rays, which can cause skin cancer and sunburn. | ultraviolet |
| One cause of concern with the ozone layer is the formation of an ozone hole over this continent during the spring due to strong westerly winds. | Antartica |
| On what did Greg Louganis hit his head in competition at the 1988 Olympics? | Diving Board |
| What cartoon character does Wile E. Coyote normally chase? | Road Runner |
| Name this substance produced by plants. Palynologists use it and spores as index fossils. | pollenh |
| Margaret Farrar was this daily puzzleʹs first editor. Name this puzzle whose Sunday version consists of a 21‐by‐21 grid. Its weekday and Saturday variant is only 15‐by‐15. | New York Time's Crossword puzzle |
| This groupʹs second incarnation was founded in 1915 at Stone Mountain. Name this secret society lionized in The Birth of a Nation. | Ku KluxKlan |
| This bandʹs 2017 album Science Fiction set a Billboard 200 record by dropping from number one in its 1st week on the chart to number 97 in its 2nd week. Name this emo band led by Jesse Lacey. | Brand New |
| What gas is formed in ocean water through the metabolic processes of fish? | Carbon Dioxide |
| What verb in the preamble of the U.S. Constitution means decree or enact? | ordain |
| What is the name for that period in history between about 1760 and 1840 during which there was a transition from hand production to machines, an increase in the use of water and steam power, and the development of machine tools? | Industrial Revolution |
| To insist on talking about something that no one is interested in or about something already been completely discussed is to beat a dead what? | horse |
| What is the term for that which a whale does when it is diving downward? | sounding |
| What type of prose literature has many of the elements of a novel but consists of less than ten thousand words? | short story |
| What kind of famous structures are at these sites? Dover, England Blarney, Ireland Windsor, England Edinburgh, Scotland San Simeon, California | castles |
| A country that takes no side in a war between other nations in hopes of avoiding attack from any of them is described as being what? | nuetral |
| What kind of precipitation is characterized by elevated levels of hydrogen ions caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide? | acid rain |
| If metamorphic rock is subjected to such intense heat and pressure that it melts, it becomes what kind of rock? | igneous |
| What phrase refers to the history of Europe between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance? | Middle Ages, Dark Ages, Medieval Period |
| This is from what trilogy? Three rings for the elven-kings under the sky Seven for the dwarf-lords in their halls of stone Nine for mortal men doomed to die One for the dark lord on his dark throne | Lord of the Rings |
| These lyrics are from a patriotic song popular during what conflict? Howe and Burgoyne and Clinton, too, With Prescott and Cornwallis join'd, Together plot our overthrow, In one infernal league combin'd. | American Revolution |
| In contrast to agricultural societies which rely mainly on domesticated species, what is the hyphenated name for a primitive society in which most or all food is obtained from wild plants and animals? | hunter-gatherer |
| Name the fierce-looking Berkshire boar who leads the rebellion against Mr. Jones in George Orwell's "Animal Farm." | Napoleon |
| What Roman god of the sea traditionally presides at crossing-the-equator ceremonies? | Neptune |
| Name the countries that occupy the peninsula between the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan. | North and South Korea |
| Sleepy is taller than Bashful but shorter than Grumpy. Sleepy is shorter than Sneezy who is taller than Grumpy. Who is shortest? | Bashful |
| Complete this legal maxim. Deeds are more powerful than ... | words |
| Name the professional who examines people's eyes for visual defects and who routinely prescribes corrective lenses. | optometrist |
| What is the term for the provisional release of a prisoner prior to the completion of the maximum sentence period? | parole |
| What symbol appears on a Jolly Roger? | skull and crossbones |
| Complete this phrase about government authority. Might makes ... | right |
| This is about whom? Some difficulties arose after her husband's election. She was accused of extravagance and disloyalty to the Union cause. Her mind was weakened by the loss of three of her four sons and by the terrible assassination. | Mary Todd Lincoln |
| What is the abbreviation of the Latin phrase meaning "in the year of the Lord"? | A.D |
| What adjective describes smooth muscle tissue that is not under conscious control or that cannot be contracted at will? | involuntary |
| What behavior leading to a lowered concentration of carbon dioxide in your blood may involve either breathing at an abnormally fast rate or breathing more deeply than normal? | hyperventilation |
| Name the formal document issued by a national government that identifies the holder as a citizen of that country and requests permission, in the name of the government of the issuing country, for the bearer to be permitted to enter other countries. | passport |
| Albinism is a genetic disorder which results in a lack of skin what? | pigmentation or color |
| The Quaker State is the nickname for what American state? | Pennsylvania |
| Because the efforts are traditionally conducted in rooms and hallways just off the Senate and House chambers, the practice of attempting to persuade members of Congress to support or oppose pieces of legislation is called what? | lobbying |
| Name the two folds of tissue in the larynx that vibrate when air passes over them. | vocal chords |
| Around 1020 B.C., King David, the successor to Saul, conquered what city and made it the Hebrew capital? | Jerusalem |
| Louis Braille, Helen Keller, and Edgar Degas shared what handicap? | blindness |
| In a play, who is the chief opponent of the antagonist? | protagonists |
| People who host evening news shows share what title? | Anchorman |
| What are organisms that serve as the habitat for parasites called? | hosts |
| Slaves and molasses were two of the three items exchanged in "triangular trade." What was the third? | rum |
| Extrusive rocks are formed by the cooling of what material at the Earth's surface? | magma |
| What is the term for a revolt against constituted authority in the armed forces or aboard any ship at sea? | mutiny |
| How many atoms are in six molecules of water? | 18 |
| What kind of foul is indicated by a basketball referee who forms a "T" with his hands? | technical |
| In Tchaikovsky's "War of 1812," what family of musical instruments did he use to portray the sounds of cannon fire and bombs bursting? | percussion |
| Not long after its invention, what code became the primary language of telegraphy throughout the world? | morse code |
| By 1825, Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, and Troy, New York, were connected by what canal? | Erie Canal |
| What has been defined by astronomers as a collapsed, burned-out star that has become so dense that it would trap anything that came near it? | black hole |
| Name the enclosed passageway in a chimney that carries off smoke. | flue |
| Derived from a smuggler's practice of transporting liquor in their boots, what is the term for the unauthorized manufacture, distribution or sale of a product? | bootlegging |
| What part of the body is affected by these conditions? conjunctivitis, cataract, glaucoma, hyperopia | eye |
| This jargon is part of what sport? hook shots divots links | golf |
| What living structure includes vacuoles, granules, cytoplasm, and a nucleus? | cell |
| Which executive department is responsible for recruiting and training military personnel and building forts and naval bases? | Department of Defense |
| A presidential exemption from punishment for a criminal conviction is called a what? | pardon |
| What term that rhymes with the name for a flock of geese means to argue about the price of something? | haggle |
| On some early New England flags was a pine tree with a serpent coiled around the trunk. Complete this line from below the image. Don't ... | tread on me |
| He was a leader in the Lincoln County cattle war of New Mexico. Name this desperado whose career of cattle rustling brought his score of murders to 21 before he was killed by the sheriff. | Billy the Kid |
| The symbol "P" stands for what element? | Phosphorus |
| What element combines with iron during rusting? | oxygen |
| What affix conveying the idea of process or continuance ends the present participles of verbs? | ing |
| What is the indirect object in this line? The herpetologist fed his snakes mice. | snakes |
| When used in medicine, "pneumonic" indicates what organ? | lungs |
| "The Bridge to Terabithia" is a story about a friendship between a poor local boy named Jess and an imaginative girl named Leslie who is accidentally killed. What is Terabithia? | secret hiding place |
| This circular stone shows a sun god in the center surrounded by mythological symbols. The stone is 12 feet in diameter. Artists from what civilization in Mexico created this artifact? | Aztec |
| What is the superlative form of "badly"? | worst |
| This is about what city? And the scandal attending this new fire was the greater, the general belief being that Nero had the ambition to build a new city to be named after himself. | Rome |
| In the book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Hermione Granger's Patronus takes the shape of what aquatic, carnivorous mammal related to weasels and minks? | otter |
| The flow of water from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario is interrupted by what major waterfalls? | Niagara Falls |
| The Crusades were wars between Christians and Muslims that took place between 1095 and 1300. "Crusader" comes from a Latin word that indicates what emblem worn by Christian warriors? | cross or crux |
| In what U.S. state have the greatest number of nuclear weapons been detonated? | Nevada |
| The apogee is the point in the Moon's orbit where it is furthest from the center of what? | earth |
| A newspaper prints an article about why the staff is supporting certain candidates in an upcoming election. Name this kind of piece. | editorial |
| What instrument is used for taps or reveille? | bugle |
| After walking in the woods, you find some tiny red flecks on your arms. On closer inspection, these flecks attached to your skin prove to be what six-legged parasites? | chiggers |
| In "Jurassic Park," John Hammond's staff has found a way to produce dinosaurs by extracting what genetic substance from mosquitoes that had fed on dinosaur blood and had been trapped in amber? | DNA |
| A building designed to receive, store, clean, mix, and dispense grain is called a grain what? | elevator |
| What is the classification for any creature that walks on two legs? | biped |
| Fog is an example of a liquid dispersed in what phase of matter? | gas |
| Name World War II pilots who received these items prior to departure. -a large load of explosives -fuel for a one-way trip -a small cup of saki | kamikazies |
| The most significant invention that gave birth to the Industrial Revolution was what kind of engine? | steam engine |
| Although queen of Egypt, she was a Greek, one of the Ptolemaic Dynasty that assumed the throne in Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great. | Cleopatra |
| Francisco Villa was a Mexican bandit who became a revolutionary general during the Mexican Revolution and who unsuccessfully ran for the presidency after the revolution. What was his nickname? | Pancho |
| What envelope encircling the Sun is hotter by a factor of nearly 200 than that star's surface? | corona |
| In the song, "I've Been Working on the Railroad," what stringed musical instrument is mentioned in the lyrics? | banjo |
| The large ceremonial feathered headdresses of Plains Indians are known as what? | war bonnets |
| These are among the last words of what legendary character? Take thou Excalibur, my good sword, and go with it to yonder water side, and when thou comest there I charge thee throw my sword in that water. | King Arthur |
| What general classification applies to all these religious folk songs? Down by the Riverside, By and By Deep River, All God's Children, Got Wings, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen | spirituals or hymns |
| Standing water in ponds and lakes may take on a green, soupy appearance resulting from what kind of bloom? | algae |
| In what state are the Ocala, Choctawhatchee, Apalachicola, and Osceola national forests located? | Florida |
| In the novel, "Holes," who is the notorious teacher-turned outlaw? | Kissing Kate Barlow |
| How many votes did each state have in Congress under the Articles of Confederation? | 1 |
| The name, Mesopotamia, literally indicates a land between two what? | rivers |
| What is the phrase for the legal restrictions on the number of times a person may hold a particular elected office? | term limits |
| In the 16th century, the Inca army of over 40,000 was subjugated by a force of less than 200 led by what conquistador? | Francisco Pizarro |
| Name the line at which the ground and the sky meet in a painting. | horizon |
| The final sentence of a humorous anecdote or joke is called what kind of line? | punch line |
| What Greek mythical character had winged sandals that enabled him to fly between Olympus and the mortal world? | Hermes |
| What constellation is represented as the figure of a man pouring water from a pitcher? | Aquarius |
| Spell the name of a bone in the arm that is a homonym for a word meaning "funny" or "comical." | humerus |
| Research has suggested that all dinosaurs may not have been ectothermic as previously believed. This means that some dinosaurs may not have been what? | cold blooded |
| What is a collective name for the type of rulers illustrated by these men? Francisco Franco, Mustapha Kemal, Benito Mussolini, Juan Peron, Joseph Stalin | dictators |
| What is the common French expression meaning "That's life!"? | C'est la vie! |
| What blood vessels have these functions? -picking up nutrients and releasing wastes in the intestines -releasing wastes in the kidneys -exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs -exchanging nutrients and wastes in tissues | capillaries |
| Name the painful, involuntary muscle contractions thought to be associated with dehydration, low potassium, calcium, or sodium levels, or low glucose levels in the body. | cramps |
| Complete this proverb. All is fair in love and ... | war |
| During the Neolithic period, people began to train animals to live among humans. Name that process. | domestication |
| Immediately before it moved permanently to Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital was located in what city? | Philadelphia |
| What kind of federal programs provide housing, medical treatment, and food for the needy? | welfare |
| In Jules Verne's "A Journey to the Center of the Earth," a group of adventurers enter Earth through a volcano in what North Atlantic island country? | Iceland |
| In what Pennsylvania city would you find Cocoa Avenue and Chocolate Lane? | Hershey |
| Sarah got a copy of "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" in exchange for her yo-yo. Gina traded her snorkel for a bowling ball. These deals illustrate what form of exchange? | barter, trade, swap |
| Transpiration is water loss through the stomatal openings in what part of a plant? | leaf |
| Complete this line from "The 13 Clocks" by James Thurber. The fat is in the fire, the die is cast, the jig is up, the goose is cooked, and the cat is ... | out of the bag |
| In 1900, a hurricane drove a huge mass of water across the city of Galveston, Texas, killing more than 6000 people. This sudden rise in sea level is called a storm what? | surge |
| What is the collective name for the Greeks who sailed the Argo to Colchis to retrieve the Golden Fleece? | Argonauts |
| The horse was first introduced on a large scale into what is now the U.S. by what Spanish explorer who searched for the Seven Cities of Cibola? | Francisco Colorado |
| What U.S. national park features the world's most extensive cave system? | Mammoth Cave (Kentucky) |
| What work by Anna Sewell was written in the form of a horse's autobiography? | Black Beauty |
| What kind of document issued by a judge allows law enforcement personnel to look inside private property? | search warrant |
| This is about what 18th-century U.S. document? It gave too much power to the states and too little to the federal government. | Articles of Confederation |
| A major disaster involving what huge hydrogen-filled vehicle marked the end of airships in global air commerce? | Hindenberg |
| The three U.S. states without indigenous poisonous snakes include Maine and what two others? | Hawaii and Alaska |
| What belief was Galileo forced to recant by the Inquisition in 1633? | That the earth revolves around the sun |
| What object was the mythological Sisyphus compelled to roll to the top of a slope only to have it roll back down just before it reached the top? | Stone |
| The body needs ions of this alkaline earth metal to transmit nerve impulses, to contract muscles, and to coagulate blood. What is this element, whose carbonate and phosphate are the major constituents of human bones? | Calcium |
| This rapper burst onto the scene after signing with Atlantic Records, releasing her first single, “Bodak Yellow,” which eventually shot to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. | Cardi B |
| This artist collaborated with Yo Gotti on “Rake it Up” in 2017, and remixed Lil Uzi Vert’s “The Way Life Goes.” She is the best selling female rapper of all time, with her highest charting single to date being “Anaconda”. | Nicki Minaj |
| Name this only imaginary creature in the Chinese zodiac. A holiday on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month celebrates Qu Yuan by racing boats that look like one of these creatures. | dragons |
| During another Chinese holiday known as the Qingming Festival, people burn joss paper, eat green dumplings known as qingtuan, and sweep these locations. | tombs of ancestors |
| This creature was tricked into thinking that Odysseus’ name was “Nobody”, and he staggered around yelling that “Nobody” had hurt him. Name this Cyclops blinded by Odysseus | Polyphemus |
| This deity was Polyphemus’ father. This god of the sea exacted revenge on Odysseus and his crew by sending storms and other obstacles | Poseidon |
| Polyphemus and this man both fell in love with the sea-nymph Galatea, leading Polyphemus to kill this man by crushing him with a boulder | Acis |
| Name this river with periodic flooding, a major agricultural resource for farmers along its bank. This river branches into its “white” and “blue” tributaries at Khartoum. | Nile |
| The image of a dog chasing its tail inspired this composer’s “Minute Waltz”. Name this Romantic era composer who wrote primarily for solo piano. His other works include a set of etudes and a “Funeral March”. | Chopin |
| Name this imaging technique used to observe metabolic activity in humans. It involves the consumption of radioactive tracer to image the body. | PET scan [or positron-emission tomography scan] |
| This scanning technique uses magnetic fields to image soft tissue. The “functional” type of this technique measures blood flow in the brain to pinpoint brain activity. | MRI [or magnetic resonance imaging] |
| This sport is depicted in the movies Rudy, Brian’s Song, and The Waterboy. Some of the greatest stars of this sport have been Jerry Rice, Walter Payton, and Tom Brady. Name this sport played by the Chargers, Steelers, and Patriots | Football (American) |
| In the African theater of this war were the Battles of El Alamein & Operation Torch. Harold Alexander controlled armies led by Bernard Montgomery & George Patton, who moved troops to the Battle of the Bulge. Name this war between Axis and Allied powers. | WWII |
| This company owns SolarCity, which makes solar panels, and its founder wants to use them to replace Puerto Rico’s power grid. Name this company started by Elon Musk that produces electric cars like the Model 3, Model S, and the Roadster. | Tesla |
| This region contains a significant minority of Hungarians, but it is now a large part of Romania. Name this region that, though it was not ruled by Vlad the Impaler, became the site of legends connecting him to vampires. | Transylvania |
| A String Around Autumn is a concerto for this instrument as is a piece called Der Schwanendreher. It is tuned one octave above a cello, so its open strings play the notes C, G, D, and A. Name this string instrument slightly larger than a violin. | viola |
| In Norse mythology, 2 of these animals pulled Freyja’s chariot, The sun god Ra took the form of this animal when killing Apep. Name this animal protected in Egyptian mythology by Bastet, whose head was changed to one of these animals | cats |
| In 2017, Motel 6 stopped sharing guest lists with this agency. A sanctuary city is a city that declines to cooperate with this agency. Name this part of the Department of Homeland Security whose job is to find people illegally living in the US. | I.C.E. ( Immigration and Customs Enforcement) |
| This person referred to herself as the “best vocal improviser jazz has ever had”, and she was able to make a big hit out of the nursery rhyme “A-Tisket, A-Tasket”. Name this “First Lady of Song” and “Queen of Jazz” who often used scat singing | Ella Fitzgerald |
| This god was the father of Anubis and ruled alongside his consort Nephthys. Geb gave him the southern half of Egypt, making him the god of the desert. Name this Egyptian god who killed and dismembered his brother Osiris | Set |
| Mud Island River Park is in this city, across a harbor from this city’s iconic Pyramid building that became a Bass Pro Shop. Near Sun Studio,this city’s Beale Street is nicknamed “The Home of the Blues”. Name this Mississippi River port city in Tennessee | Memphis |
| This god gets information from the ravens Huginn and Muninn This god is sometimes contrasted with Tyr, who favored justice, though both of them were closely associated with rulers. Name this ruler of Valhalla and chief of the Aesir in Norse mythology. | Odin |
| Hand sanitizer usually contains a lot of the “isopropyl” or “rubbing” version of this type of compound. Name this class of compounds that includes ethanol, which causes intoxication. | alcohols |
| From 2003 to 2005, Japan stopped importing this agricultural product from the US. An expensive Japanese variety of this product is called wagyu. Black Angus and Texas Longhorn are popular forms of this product in the U.S. Name this animal. | Cow |
| This superhero was created by William Moulton Marston. This character fights Doctor Psycho, Cheetah, and Doctor Poison. She is thought to be the daughter of Zeus. This character was portrayed by Lynda Carter and Gal Gadot. Name this female superhero | Wonder Woman |
| This president supported the creation of the United Nations as well rebuilt Europe by the Marshall Plan. This president approved the dropping of Fat Man and Little Boy, the atomic bombs that hit Japan. He succeeded Franklin Roosevelt. | Harry S Truman |
| This resource is used in steel production generates half of the electricity used in the US. Extracting this resource is hazardous, giving black lung diseases to miners. Name this fossil fuel whose bituminous form is mined throughout Appalachia | coal |
| This musical portrays a rivalry between whites and Puerto Ricans in New York City. Songs include "Somewhere", "Maria", & "I Feel Pretty" . Name this Leonard Bernstein musical about the gangs the Jets and the Sharks. | West Side Story |
| This superhero fought Rhino, Chameleon, and Doctor Octopus. This character was raised by Aunt May & Uncle Ben after the death of his parents the Parkers. Name this superhero who was bitten by a radioactive arachnid and can shoot webs from his wrist. | Spiderman |
| This character fights crime after witnessing the murder of his parents, the Wayne's. This character fights The Penguin, Catwoman, & The Joker. This character was portrayed by Adam West on TV. Name this superhero who saves Gotham City. | Batman |
| This photograph was taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal and shows six men. It is set on Mount Suribachi , which is on a Pacific island, and was taken on February 23, 1945. Name this action shown in the Marine Corps War Memorial. | Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima |
| Bill Sikes tries to rid himself of one of these animals named Bull’s-eye in Oliver Twist. Another of these animals belongs to Jack Stapleton and is shot by Sherlock Holmes. Name this type of animal that Buck was in Jack London’s The Call of the Wild. | dogs |
| To determine how far away somebody is from one of these events measure the time between P waves & S waves. These events are triggered by movement at a fault and its epi·center. Name these events detected by a seismometer and measured on the Richter scale. | earthquakes |
| The surfaces of these objects have openings that widen when water is available. These parts of plants contain many chloroplasts, making them the main location of photosynthesis. Name these organs that grow from the sides of plants and tops of trees. | leaves |
| This place's Desert View Tower offers views of the Painted Desert on its South Rim. This feature follows Lake Powell to Lake Mead. Name this enormous geological feature in Arizona formed by erosion of the Colorado River. | Grand Canyon |
| Maurice Ravel’s Bolero has this feature for 17 minutes starting with the strings & then including the entire orchestra. A sforzando is a very sudden version of this type of dynamic change. Give this term for a gradual increase in loudness fortissimo | crescendo |
| The Factory was Andy Warhol’s studio in this city. Name this home of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the setting of Paul Cadmus’ Coney Island and Joseph Stella’s The Brooklyn Bridge. | New York City |
| This character is raised in Smallville, Kansas by Martha and Jonathan Kent. He has fought against Brainiac, General Zod, and Lex Luthor. His actual father, Jor-El, lived on Krypton. Name this flying superhero who wears a red cape. | Superman |
| Though Justice Scalia stated “If it were up to me, I would put in jail every sandal-wearing, scruffy-bearded weirdo who” does this action, he voted to protect it based on the First Amendment. Courts have said that freedom of speech extends beyond the spok | Desecrating the US flag |
| This painter’s portrait The Woman in Gold was the subject of a lawsuit by a family years after it was taken by the Nazis. Name this Austrian painter who used gold leaf in several of his paintings, including his work, The Kiss. | Gustav Klimt |
| The first major source of this resource in the U.S. was discovered in Nevada in 1859 at the Comstock Lode. Populists advocated the monetization of this commodity, known as bimetallism. William Jennings Bryan’s “Cross of Gold” speech supported this metal | silver |
| This leader, who befriended Dennis Rodman in 2013, claimed in his 2018 New Years speech that “a nuclear button is always on my desk,” prompting a Twitter retaliation from Donald Trump. Name the current supreme leader of North Korea. | Kim Jong-un |
| For his ninth labour, Heracles retrieves the belt of one of these people named Hippolyta. These people are said to cut off their right breasts to shoot arrows better. Name this tribe of warrior women in Greek mythology | Amazons |
| An effeminate-looking man with this name leans away from Jesus’s right in Leonardo’s Last Supper. Titian and others depicted Salome with the Head of a man of this name. Give the name of the saint depicted in Leonardo’s The Baptism of Christ | John the Baptists |
| This character solved the Sphinx’s riddle & charged Creon with taking care of his daughters after learning the truth about Jocasta. Sophocles wrote 2 plays titled after what king of Thebes who blinds himself after realizing that he’s married his mother? | Oedipus Rex |
| Stonehenge was probably built during this time period. . This period’s “Revolution” included the adoption of pottery, permanent settlements, animal domestication, and agriculture. It was followed by the Bronze Age. Name this last part of the Stone Age. | Neolithic Period |
| Atalanta and Hippo·menes turn into these animals., A youth tells Heracles that he will sacrifice himself to Zeus if one of these animals is not killed within thirty day. Name this animal that forms the lower body of the Sphinx. | lion |
| . The first poem from a collection about this city describes it as a “Player with Railroads and the Nation’s Freight Handler.” Name this city described as “Hog Butcher of the World” and “City of the Big Shoulders” by Carl Sandburg. | Chicago |
| About 100,000 people emigrated to Canada in order to perform this action. Rush Limbaugh, Donald Trump, & Ted Nugent were all accused of faking medical conditions to do this . It was the failure to fulfill Selective Service obligations during Vietnam War | Draft Dodging |
| Members of this order tear large prey apart using a “death roll.” The highest bite force of any animal is found in a saltwater species in this order. Name this order of reptiles that includes caimans, alligators, and a namesake family with a Nile species. | Crocodiles |
| It’s not a zoo, but in this spot a grizzly bear named Old Martin lived for many years. Yeomen Warders who work at this location are known by the nickname “beefeaters. Name this English castle where Edward IV’s young sons were imprisoned by Richard III | Tower of London |
| The Argonauts helped king Phineus chase away these bird-women who spoiled food | harpies |
| Name this bacterial disease that can cause a patient to cough so hard that he or she could break their ribs; its most common name incorporates the trademark sound that is often made when coughing | pertussis or whopping cough |
| Give this legal principle whose name illustrates the equality of retribution relative to its crime. It appears in Exodus, Deuteronomy, and the Code of Hammurabi. This principle is sometimes called the law of talion. | an eye for an eye |
| Though different traditions disagree about the numbering of this law code, they all agree on how many items it contains. This code includes imperatives to have no other gods, to honor one’s parents, and not to commit adultery. | The 10 Commandments |
| A personality disorder described by this term causes exaggerated self-importance and self-admiration. It is named after a character from Greek mythology | narcissism |
| This creature was confused when Ortygia was covered with waves to fulfill a prophecy that a woman could only give birth where the sun did not shine. Name this dragon oracle who was killed by a four-day-old Apollo. | Python |
| This creature was confused when Ortygia was covered with waves to fulfill a prophecy that a woman could only give birth where the sun did not shine. Name this dragon oracle who was killed by a four-day-old Apollo. | Python |
| Named after a valley in Germany these are prehistoric human subspecies that likely lived alongside modern humans until about 40,000 years ago and may have interbred with Cro Magnon man? | Neanderthal |
| Participants of this event were arrested & thrown in prison under a law that made it illegal to interfere with business without just cause. Name this protest in the Civil Rights Movement instigated by Rosa Parks forced to vacate her seat on a bus | Montgomery Bus Boycott |
| This philosopher believed that men must secure “life, liberty, and estate” and that revolution is justified when the government works against the interest of its citizens. Name this English thinker who wrote Two Treatises of Government. | John Locke |
| This character asks the audience to “give me your hands if we be friends” and replaces an actor’s head with that of a donkey. Name this “merry wanderer of the night”, the servant of Oberon in Shakespeare's A Mid Summer Night's Dream. | Puck |
| This band released a song that included the lyric “so you think you can stone me and spit in my eye?” on their album A Night at the Opera. Name this British rock band known for the songs “We Are the Champions,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” | Queen |
| This mountain range is home to Pike’s Peak and Banff National Park. Name this mountain range that runs from British Columbia to New Mexico | Rocky Mountains |
| Figures like Castor and Pollux, Laertes, Atalanta, and Theseus all were members of this mythical crew who sought the fleece. | Argonauts |
| Shields, fissure vents, and cryptodomes are all examples of this geological phenomena.Name these geological features that form most commonly in the ocean where tectonic plates converge and diverge, allowing pressurized hot gas, ash, and magma through | Volcanoes |
| This second largest volcano in the world is this primary volcanic contributor to the island of Hawaii. It is the only one of 5 “big island” volcanoes to be a part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. | Mauna Loa |
| Name this process of inducing an altered mental state, in which the subjects demonstrate increased conscious attachment, heightened memory, and increased susceptibility to suggestion | hypnosis |
| Name this major network that was completed at Promontory Point, Utah. Its construction was aided in part by a mass influx of Cantonese immigrant workers | Transcontinental Railroad |
| It is characterized by complex improvisational chord progressions & styles that differ from the traditional harmonic motifs . Name this upbeat subgenre of Jazz that was popularized in the 40’s and 50’s by musicians like Sonny Rollins & Dizzy Gillespie | Bebop |
| These uncountable nouns imitate the sound that they denote. Examples include words like “bang,” “tick,” and “buzz.” | onomatopoeia |
| James Whistler often incorporated this color in his works, such as his portrait of his mother being an Arrangement of Gray and [this color], as well as his painting Nocturne in [this color] and Gold. | black |
| This band contributed music to the 1967 film The Graduate, including one song which asks, “where have you gone Joe DiMaggio?” Name this American folk-rock duo, whose hits include “Mrs. Robinson” and “The Sound of Silence.” | Simon and Garfunkel |
| Complete this demand of the American colonists. No taxation without ... | representation |
| Name the spy who, at his execution, paraphrased these words from Joseph Addison's 1713 tragedy, "Cato." What pity is it that we can die but once to save our country. | Nathan Hale |
| What three words complete this quote attributed to Thomas Paine? "These are the times that..." | "try men's souls" |
| What element yields no toxic compounds but only heat and water when it burns? | hydrogen |
| What element frequently found in the form of yellow crystals near volcanic vents is used to make gunpowder, drugs, and fertilizer? | sulfur |
| What two elements are alloyed to make the medals awarded for third-place in Olympic events? | copper and tin |
| Every nine years, the Minotaur was fed a high protein diet of seven maidens and sevens youths sent as an Athenian tribute to King Minos. Who ended this custom by slaying the monster and escaping from the Labyrinth? | Theseus |
| Rubin falls on his axe and dies after Billy, Old Dan, & Little Ann tree the “ghost coon.” Old Dan is killed by a mountain lion, &Little Ann loses the will to live. What novel by Wilson Rawls is about a boy trains two redbone coonhound hunting dogs? | Where the Red Fern Grows |
| Any point on one of these shapes is an equal distance from the shape's directrix and its focus. The axis of symmetry cuts through this conic section's single vertex. Name this curve that forms while graphing the equation y equals x squared. | parabola |
| This geometric object includes one endpoint, then an infinite number of points progressing in one direction | rays |
| If you glued two rays going in opposite directions together at their endpoints, you'd get one of these objects. They can be defined by two points, and go on forever in both directions. | lines |
| This scientist stabbed himself in the eye while working on his book Opticks., He also wrote the Principia a foundation for classical mechanics. This man also shares credit with Gottfried Leibniz for inventing calculus as well as his 3 laws of motion. | Issac Newton |
| Name the type of rock that was used for ancient Greek sculptures like the Venus de Milo and whose Cararra type was used by many later Italian sculptors as well. | marble |
| This Italian explorer from Genoa first landed in the New World in what today is the Bahamas. He is comemmorated with a holiday in October | Christopher Columbus |
| This man is often given credit for being the first to circumnavigate the world, though he himself was killed in the Philippines, so credit should perhaps better go to his surviving crew members who made it back to Europe | Ferdinand Magellan |
| South Dakota’s capital is spelled the same way as a common man’s name in France. Name this city, one of the smallest state capitals by population. | Pierre |
| A state capital that is even smaller than Pierre, SD by population is this one in New England, which in fact is the smallest state capital by population. Its name also derives from French | Montpelier, Vermont |
| The pillar of salat, or prayer, mandates that Muslims face this holy city when performing prayers | Mecca |
| This famous work by Victor Hugo contains a 19-chapter digression on the battle of Waterloo that by most accounts contributes nothing to the central plot, which focuses on characters such as Jean Valjean and his adopted daughter Cosette | Les Miserables |
| This empire colonized Australia, initially as a destination for prisoners. This country’s colonies included New South Wales and Victoria. | UK or British Empire |
| These native people of Australia have been systematically oppressed since colonization. These indigenous people invented the didgeridoo. | Aborigines |
| Name the change in temperature pattern in the Pacific Ocean, whose name means “the boy” in Spanish | El Nino |
| Name the French scuba diving pioneer who developed the aqua lung. | Jacques Cousteau |
| This type of tree’s refined syrup is an important export of Quebec. Among American states, Vermont leads in the production of this tree’s syrup. | maple |
| Varieties of this tree are common through much of the Northern USA. Native Americans often made canoes out of its trunks while the bark of its white and paper varieties makes excellent kindling for starting a campfire | birch |
| Andrew Jackson appears on the front face of this bill, but Jackson’s mistreatment of Native Americans and opposition to paper currency has spurred a recent movement to replace Jackson on this bill with Harriet Tubman. | 20 dollar bills |
| An earlier movement to depict women on currency led to Susan B. Anthony’s appearance on this coin in 1979. This value of coin later featured Sacajawea as well as a series highlighting former presidents | dollar coin |
| A character in this work sees Birnam Wood advance on Dunsinane, foretelling his downfall. Another character cries “Out, damned spot!” after Duncan has been murdered. Name the Shakespearean play in which the title character becomes King of Scotland. | Macbeth |
| This classic play, set in New Orleans, centers around the abusive relationship between Stanley and Stella Kowalski | A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams |
| He was acquitted of treason in 1807 and later served as the third Vice President of the United State. Name this man who at Weehawken, New Jersey killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, sir. | Aaron Burr |
| This prestigious university in Cambridge, Massachusetts is the oldest American university, having been opened to train ministers in the mid 17th century | Harvard |
| This university’s Nassau Hall was occuppied by the British during a battle that occurred shortly after the Battle of Trenton. The university and the battle share the same name. | Princeton |
| Certain people’s type of this substance leads them to be classified as universal donors if their type of this substance is O negative. Which substance that comes in A, B, AB, and O varieties flows through capillaries and veins? | blood |
| Gregor Mendel pioneered modern genetics by experimenting with this common dinner vegetable, which grows in pods | pea plants |
| These rodents have been used in scientific experiments since the 17th century. This animal is also commonly used as a metaphor for human test subjects in science and it’s originally native to South America | Guinea Pigs |
| This civilization's mythology is described in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Name this early Mesopotamian civilization known for building ziggurats such as the one in its famous city of Ur. | Sumer (ian) |
| These daughters of Mnemosyne were patrons of various arts and literary disciplines. They gave their name to a type of widespread cultural institution where one can view art and artifacts. | muses |
| Clio was the muse of this discipline that you would yourself be engaging with by studying Ancient Greece. | history |
| This instrument represents the Grandfather in Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. This woodwind is brown in color & its name derives from its low pitch. Name this low member of the double reed family that typically plays music in the bass and tenor clefs. | bassoon |
| This style of music is most often written in 2/2 time and utilizes sections called “strains”. It was popularized in America by John Philip Sousa who was called its “king.” | marches |
| This style of music largely evolved in the African American community by adding syncopated rhythms and more complex harmony to march music. Perhaps the most famous composer of this style was Scott Joplin. | ragtime |
| Ragtime & this other style of music popular in African American communities were highly influential to jazz. This style of music is known for sorrowful lyrics & is often played in a 12 bar form. BB King was a musician who mostly worked in this style. | blues |
| This man is perhaps most well-known for his paintings of water lilies which he grew in his garden in Giverny. Name this painter,considered the founder of French Impressionism who painted Impression, Sunrise. | Claude Monet |
| A compressed spring is an example of what kind of energy? | potential |
| Who was the only U.S. president to have earned a Ph.D.? | Woodrow Wilson |
| What French port did 200,000 British troops flee on June 4, 1940? The battle of the same name was recently made into a movie. | Dunkirk |
| This group controlled the US Senate until 1800. Their power was diminished by 1820 and they ran no presidential candidate. Give this term describing both a political party of John Adams and “papers” by Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. | Federalists |
| This man who spent five years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese was diagnosed in July 2017 with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Sarah Palin was a running mate of what former Arizona senator who recently died.? | John McCain |
| A tree-lined reflecting pool is in front of this structure surrounded by 4 minarets. Its name means “crown of the palace” & it sits on the Yamuna river in Agra . It was built by the Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz. Name this white Indian mausoleum. | Taj Mahal |
| They have independently moveable eyes and their tongues stretch to twice their body length or more. Their skin contains pigments which functions to regulate body temperature, communicate emotions, and for camouflage. Name these lizards that change color. | chameleon |
| Rectangles and rhombuses are special cases of these quadrilaterals that have two pairs of sides which would never touch if extended as lines. | parallelograms |
| This form of biological symbiosis sees one organism benefit while the other is harmed. Examples include fleas on animals and the way mistletoe draws nutrients from a host plant | parasite |
| Henry Dunant founded this organization honored for peace efforts three times. This group known for its disaster relief and blood drives uses a flag similar to Switzerland’s but with the colors switched. | The International Committee of the Red Cross |
| This man’s two Nobel prizes were for the study of chemical bonds and peace activism against nuclear weapons. His research into using Vitamin C to treat heart disease and prevent colds was less well received. | Linus Pauling |
| The gates of this god's temple were opened during war. Either Juno or this god of beginnings and doorways is the source of the name of our first calendar month. | Janus |
| Hephaestus is the Greek counterpart of this god of volcanoes and metalworking. Bonfires were lit during his August festival. | Vulcan |
| Caravaggio's painting Amor Vincit Omnia depicts this Roman god. Jacques-Louis David also depicted this male, who is leaving a bed where Psyche reclines. | Cupid |
| Prospero conjures up the title storm in this Shakepearean work to force his brother Antonio onto an island. In its end Prospero's daughter Miranda is betrothed to Ferdinand. | The Tempest |
| Newton’s First Law of Motion is known by this term for an object’s resistance to changes in its speed or direction. The “moment of” this is a measure of a body’s resistance to angular acceleration | inertia |
| This term derived from Greek for “ancient study” seeks cultural artifacts from past civilizations. Colin Renfrew and Paul Bahn authored an influential textbook on its “theories, methods and practice | archeology |
| Often said to be Leondardo da Vinci's first work, this painting in the Uffizi Gallery depicts the moment when Gabriel tells Mary she would give birth. | The Annunciation |
| Francisco Franco’s regime in Spain is often cited as an example of this political ideology that stresses one-party rule, nationalism, and a controlled economy. Often a dictatorship, Robert Paxton wrote a book titled “The Anatomy” of this | Fascism |
| A narrator visits a friend named Roderick who buries his ill sister. The Edgar Allen Poe short story ends with the family’s home sinking into the ground. | The Fall of the House of Usher |
| Count Rostov dies in this novel’s epilogue. Name this Russian novel by Leo Tolstoy whose characters include Pierre Bezukhov and Anna Pavlovna Scherer. It is titled for periods of conflict and tranquility in the early 19 th century. | War and Peace |
| This gas with chemical formula N2O can be used in whipped cream aerosol canisters, and the euphoric effect it creates was exploited as an anaesthetic in the 19th century. | laughing gas or nitrous oxide |
| This process helped to create many of the landmarks in Arches National Park. Name this process by which wind or water flow breaks down rock and moves soil from one location to another. | erosion |
| He never finished the opera The Vestal Flame. Alternating E and D-sharp notes begin his piano solo titled Für Elise. His nine symphonies include the "Pastoral", "Eroica", and "Choral". Name this German composer of the Moonlight Sonata | Ludwig Van Beethoven |
| This principle by Archimedes says this vertical force on an object equals the weight of the fluid the object displaces. Give this term that also means the ability of an object to float in water. | buoyancy |
| This man was a former football star and movie actor. He was convicted of weapons and assault charges although he claimed he was collecting sports memorabilia. Name this man acquitted of murdering his wife Nicole Brown. | OJ Simpson |
| One of this book’s authority figures has traded smoking for eating sunflower seeds, has a rattlesnake tattoo, and has overseers Squid, X-Ray, and Zero. Stanley Yelnats is sent to Camp Green Lake in what Louis Sachar work in which prisoners must dig? | Holes |
| Mary Surratt, the first woman executed in the US met this man at her boarding house. Samuel Mudd created a splint for this man’s broken leg. He hid in a barn after he shot Lincoln during a production of Our American Cousin in Ford’s Theater. | John Wilkes Booth |
| This sculptor depicted Mary holding the crucified Christ in his Pietà and The Creation of Adam is a fresco he painted on the Sistine Chapel ceiling | Michelangelo |
| This virtual reality headset was built after a 2012 Kickstarter campaign. The games Eagle Flight, The Climb, and EVE: Valkyrie can all make use of this device | Oculus Rift |
| This figure was born after Zeus visited Danaë as a golden rName this figure who stole the single eye shared among three hags to learn the location of their sister. | Perseus |
| The cranium and the mandible are two components of this structure that provides a protective cavity for the brain. | skull |
| Also known as the breastbone, this long flat bone connects the cartilages of the top seven pairs of ribs | sternum |
| Most humans have five of these bones in each hand, which are between the phalanges in the finger and the bones of the wrist | metacarpal(s) |
| Richard Rodgers collaborated with this lyricist on South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music | Oscar Hammerstein II |
| If they go another 102 years, this team's next World Series victory will be in 2118. They won the 2016 title with Kris Bryant and Kyle Hendricks on the roster. | Chicago Cubs |
| This team won Super Bowl III with Joe Namath at quarterback, but have gone 48 seasons without another championship. They play home games in the Meadowlands. | New York Jets |
| Austria-Hungary was part of this side defeated by the Triple Entente in World War I. | Central Powers |
| Athens was attacked by them in the Attic War, an attempt to rescue their queen Hippolyta. Once a year, these people visited the Gargareans, a tribe of all males .Give the term for these warrior women whose name is also a South American river. | Amazons |
| The character Bonnie dies from a horse riding accident, and its concluding line is "After all, tomorrow is another day". Its main character marries Charles Hamilton & Frank Kennedy, talks with the slave Mammy, &lives on the Tara plantation in what novel? | Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell |
| Travis Kalanick & Garrett Camp are the founders of this company that partners with shelters for a "puppies on demand" service. Lyft is a competitor of what transportation company that allows users to summon rides? | Uber |
| In most cases it involves a reaction between oxygen & luciferin. In the case of anglerfish, it is enabled by bacteria living in a dorsal ray that attracts prey towards the mouth. Fireflies & glowworms are organisms with what ability to generate light? | bioluminescence |
| Harriet the Spy lives in its Upper East Side and George Selden described a cricket who rides its subway and ends up in Times Square. Name this city known as the Big Apple. | New York City |
| President Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act in 1830. This three-word phrase was used for the forced southeast tribal relocations that resulted. | Trail of Tears |
| The 2017 Coachella Music Festival featured this singer whose hits include "Poker Face", "Born This Way", and "Million Reasons". | Lady Gaga |
| A parasite causing scabies is a proposed origin of this creature whose legend comes from Puerto Rico. Its Spanish name means "goat sucker" as it purportedly drains livestock of their blood. | chupacabra |
| Between 1801 and 1913 this was not given orally, and for many years was called "the President's Annual Message to Congress" . Give this speech often delivered in January | State of the Union |
| It is customary to keep a cabinet member in a secret location during State of the Union addresses by the US President. Such a person is known by this term that titles a Kiefer Sutherland show | Designated Survivor |
| This term can describe a leaf rounded at the end or an angle between 90 and 180 degrees. | obtuse |
| Towards the end of this novel Augustus Waters dies of cancer. Name this novel in which Hazel Grace Lancaster enjoys An Imperial Affliction, an unfinished work by Peter Van Houten. The books was written by John Green. | The Fault in Our Stars |
| Chiefs and Shamans of the American northwest were crushed and placed in boxes at the top of these wooden sculptures. The Kickssetti one in Wrangell, Alaska records a migration story. | totem poles |
| Ancient Greeks placed a coin in the mouth of the dead so that the deceased could pay this figure to carry them across the river Styx to the afterlife. He is a brother of Hypnos. | Charon |
| Due to his close relationship with Allah, Muslims refer to this figure as "The Friend". Give this husband of Sarah and Hājar. His obedience was tested when he was commanded to slay his son Isma'il, an act stopped by the angel Jibril. | Abraham |
| This composer’s tale of the Peking palace, Turandot, was unfinished at his death. Name this composer whose other works include The Girl of the West and Tosca | Giacomo Puccini |
| This instrument starts Kylie Minogue’s “Speakerphone” and “If it’s Magic” by Stevie Wonder. They come in lap, lever, and pedal sizes and typically have a neck, a resonator, and fifteen to fifty strings. Give this instrument whose strings are plucked | harp |
| The smallest of the four Galilean moons has this name, and may contain a water ocean beneath its surface. In myth, a Phoenician princess with this name was abducted by Zeus in the form of a white bull. | Europa |
| They have wavelengths between a meter and a millimeter. While working on a radar emitting these signals, Percy Spencer noticed that a candy bar started to melt. Give this part of the electromagnetic spectrum used in some kitchen ovens. | microwaves |
| This quote refers to a disaster in what city? At exactly twelve minutes after five on the morning of April 18, 1906, the whole city was subjected to a deafening, deep rumble and monumental rocking and shaking. | San Francisco Earthquake |
| What are you doing if you do these things? You put your right foot in. You take your right foot out. You put your right foot in and you shake it all about. | Hokey Pokey |
| Which type of wave is produced by shaking a stretched string? A. torsional B. transverse C. cylindrical D. longitudinal E. compression | Transverse |
| The paraplegic president left the applauding throng like a cocky prizefighter, shaking his hands over his head. Will Rogers later wrote, "If he burned down the Capitol we would cheer and say, at least he got a fire started." | FDR (Roosevelt) |
| An ornament in vocal or instrumental music in which one note alternates rapidly with the next to give a shaking effect is called a ... | trill or a tremelo |
| Who allegedly composed these lines for his own headstone? Good friend for Jesu's sake forbear To dig the dust enclosed here. Blest be the man that spares these stones And curst be he that moves my bones. | Shakespeare |
| You shake some salt into the flame of a candle. The flame then appears to be what color? A. red B. blue C. white D. green E. yellow | Yellow |
| It was made by Hephaestus and covered with the skin of the goat, Amalthea. Zeus was able to produce storms and thunder by shaking it. Name this shield. | Aegis |
| He saw the ground shake, the sea sucked back and then hurled forward, and great tongues of flame spurt from the black cloud that boiled up out of the volcano. What eruption did Pliny the Younger witness in 79 AD? | Mt Vesuvius |
| What is the name for the steel frames with downward-pointing spikes at their base which fit on the bottom of climbing boots and dig into snow and ice? | crampons |
| The most famous bicycle race in the world was inaugurated in Europe in 1903. Name this multi-stage race that takes place every summer. | Tour de France |
| The projection on a hook which slants back from the inside of the point to keep the hook firmly fastened in the fish is the . | barb |
| Tibetans such as Tenzing Norgay who live in Nepal and Sikkim on the southern slopes of the Himalayas and are renown for their mountaineering skills are known as ... | sherpas |
| Name the specially made metal pegs used in rock climbing which are pounded into cracks in rocks. | pitons |
| Name the sport which combines the skills of cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship. | biathalon |
| Sometimes climbers will be in mountains covered with snow while the sky is also completely overcast. There will be no shadows or horizon. This phenomenon is a . | White-out |
| Climbers must be aware of dangers surrounding deep chasms in glaciers which are known as ... | Crevasses |
| There are no volcanoes in ... A. Japan B. Antarctica C. New Zealand D. eastern Africa E. southern Brazil | Brazil |
| Most volcanoes occur along ... A. reduction zones B. subduction zones C. conduction zones D. liposuction zones E. obstruction zones | Subduction zones |
| Volcanic material above the Earth's surface is lava. Name this same material when it is below the surface in a molten state. | magma |
| It is 600 kilometers around its base and its summit towers nearly ten kilometers above the ocean floor. It is the world's largest volcano and emerges from a hot spot in the Pacific Ocean. Name it. | Mauna Loa |
| What adjective describes volcanoes which have not erupted in a long time but may erupt again? | dormant |
| here a national park encompassing a deep-blue lake in the heart of a dormant volcano in ... A. Hawaii B. Alaska C. Oregon D. Montana E. California | Oregon |
| Volcanoes derive their name from what Roman god of fire? | Vulcan |
| It is almost three times as tall as Mt. Everest and covers an area about the size of Arizona. Name this Martian mountain that is the largest volcano in the solar system. | Olympus Mons |
| What type of seagoing vessel was a German "Unterseeboot"? | Submarine |
| Name the vessel used by the ancient Egyptians to hold and preserve the internal organs of the mummified dead. A. ewer B. amphora C. crucible D. chamber pot E. Canopic urn | Canopic Urn |
| Fore" indicates the front of a vessel. What is the corresponding term which means "toward the rear of a vessel"? | aft |
| Which vessel was a paddle wheeler? A. Nautilus B. Clermont C. Bismarck D. Mayflower E. Golden Hind | Clermont |
| What kind of vessel was John Kennedy commanding when it was sunk by a Japanese destroyer? | PT Boat |
| In 1839, 53 illegally purchased African slaves were being transported from Cuba when they seized control of their vessel. After being captured by an America, they were defended by John Q Adams & the Supreme Court granted their freedom. Name the ship | Amistad (La) |
| Which vessel has the approximate shape of a cone? A. beaker B. burette C. distilling flask D. Erlenmeyer flask E. graduated cylinder | Erlenmeyer flask |
| This notice from the German embassy appeared below an advertisement for a 1915 voyage aboard what vessel of the Cunard line? Travelers intending to embark on the Atlantic voyage are reminded that a state of war exists between Germany and Great Britain. | Lusitania |
| The first space shuttle was to be named Constitution by NASA, but after President Ford received 174,000 letters from Star Trek fans, he changed the name to .. | Enterprse |
| Adolf Hitler ordered Dr. Ferdinand Porsche to design an inexpensive automobile for the German masses. What vehicle did he create? | The Volkswagon |
| Boats carved from whole logs are known as ... A. dugouts B. rubouts C. pullouts D. stakeouts E. runabouts | dugouts |
| What enormous construction project permits uninterrupted three-hour train trips between London and Paris? | The Chunnel (Euro Tunnel) |
| Name the small, two-wheeled Japanese cart with two long poles pulled by one or two people. | rickshaw |
| A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle of the ancient Romans was the ... A. lorry B. surrey C. chariot D. phaeton E. omnibus | chariot |
| The Mississippi is the most heavily utilized inland waterway in North America. What river is the busiest inland waterway in Europe? | Rhine |
| In 1869, the travel time between New York and San Francisco was reduced from a minimum of three months to just eight days with the completion of what? | Transcontinental Railroad |
| A traveler is most likely to see a gondola while visiting ... A. Paris B. Venice C. Madrid D. Frankfurt E. Copenhagen | Venice |
| When you see an interstate highway sign with an even number on it, in which direction are you traveling? | East or West |
| What 900-mile trail ran across the plains of Kansas and ended in the plaza of what is now the capital of New Mexico? | Santa Fe Trail |
| The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail runs from North Carolina to what state? | Oklahoma |
| According to the "Do Re Mi" song from "The Sound of Music," what note corresponds to "a drink with jam and bread"? | ti |
| "Auld Lang Syne" is traditionally sung on ... A. Christmas B. Labor Day C. Thanksgiving D. Fourth of July E. New Year's Day | New Years Day |
| Played with two fingers in 3/4 time, this song begins with six chords composed of Fs and Gs followed by six chords composed of Es and Gs. Name that tune. | Chopsticks |
| These lyrics are from a song about what sport? Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks | baseball |
| Where, according to Bob Dylan, can the answers to these questions be found? How many times can a man turn his head, pretending he just doesn't see? How many years can some people exist before they're allowed to be free? | Blowing in the Wind |
| What song is about a trio of myopic, perambulating rodents that circumnavigated the agriculturalist's spouse until she excised their trailing extremities with a cutting utensil? | Three Blind Mice |
| Complete this Shakespeare quote. All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely ... A. actors B. entertainers C. performers D. players E. troupers | players |
| Complete this line from Shakespeare's "Sonnet 18." Shall I compare thee to a ... A. tranquil bay B. child at play C. donkey's bray D. summer's day E. black negligee | to a summers day |
| What two words complete this line from "Hamlet"? This above all - to thine own self... | be true |
| Which language is missing from this Shakespearean statement? But for mine own part it was ---- to me. A. Latin B. Greek C. French D. Spanish E. Chinese | Greek |
| What two words follow in this quote from "Macbeth"? Double, double, toil and trouble, Fire burn and ... | Cauldron Bubble |
| Give the first six words of Hamlet's soliloquy. | "to be or not to be" |
| Complete this quote from Richard III. Now is the winter of our ... A. discontent B. banishment C. imperilment D. embattlement E. disparagement | discontent |
| In "Othello," what emotional state is described as "the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on"? A. pity B. sorrow C. chagrin D. jealousy E. impatience | jealousy |
| What four words complete this passage by Shakespeare? A horse! A horse! My ... | kingdom for a horse |
| Fossils of mesosaurus have been found in southwestern Africa and northwestern Brazil. This is evidence for what theory proposed by Alfred Wegener? | Continental Drift |
| What substance is missing from this list of elements proposed in the 5th century B.C. to be the fundamental building blocks of all matter? earth fire water | Air |
| Released in 1937, the world's first feature-length animated film was entitled . | Snow White and Seven Dwarfs |
| Who directed "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," "E.T.," and "Saving Private Ryan"? | Stephen Spielberg |
| The "Sunrise" section of Richard Strauss' "Also Sprach Zarathustra" was used in what 1968 science fiction movie? | 2001 A Space Odyssey |
| During which decade were these movies released? Saturday Night Fever Star Wars Jaws | 1970's |
| What compound word relating to a steep precipice describes a movie serial that ends each episode with a suspenseful scene designed to entice viewers to return for the next installment? | cliffhanger |
| What film directed by Frank Capra tells the story of a suicidal man who wishes he had never been born and an angel who shows him the terrible consequences of this wish? | It's A Wonderful Life |
| Robbery which takes place on the high seas is called ... | piracy |
| The Nuremberg Trials gave rise to the notion of ... A. victimless crime B. crimes of passion C. crimes against nature D. crimes against humanity E. criminal negligence | crimes against humanity |
| Identify the process by which one state will surrender an alleged criminal to another state where the crime was committed. | extradition |
| llegal action that may cause the disruption or overthrow of a government is called ... A. sedition B. turpitude C. defamation D. malfeasance E. expatriation | sedition |
| Benny the Blade helped Sammy the Shiv rob a pawn shop. In this crime, Benny was a(n) ... A. victim B. bailiff C. adversary D. magistrate E. accomplice | accomplice |
| Name the formal written accusation drawn up by a prosecutor and made by a grand jury against a person suspected of a crime | indictment |
| Illegal stock trading based on confidential information not available to the public is called ... A. bull trading B. covert trading C. insider trading D. indexed trading E. loophole trading | insider trading |
| Kidnappers usually offer to release their victims upon the payment of a ... A. bounty B. ransom C. dividend D. mortgage E. finder's fee | ransom |
| A longitudinal fissure divides the cerebrum into two halves called ... | hemisphere |
| The brain consists of both gray matter and white matter. What color is the nervous tissue that forms the inner part of the spinal cord and the outer part of the brain? | gray |
| Centers for sight and taste are in the ... A. thalamus B. cerebrum C. cerebellum D. pons Varolii E. medulla oblongata | cerebrum |
| Electrical activity in the brain can be sensed by means of electrodes taped to the skull. These electrodes are connected to what instrument that records and displays brain wave patterns? | EEG |
| What condition results when an artery carrying blood to the brain is blocked? A. stroke B. pleurisy C. enteritis D. dyspepsia E. toxic shock | stroke |
| It affects two out of ten people over the age of 70, and begins in late middle age. Name this most common neuro-degenerative disease in the U.S. | Alzheimer's |
| Cerebral anoxia means that what substance is not being adequately supplied to the brain? | oxygen |
| Aphasia means the partial or total loss of the ability to ... A. taste B. speak C. feel pain D. concentrate E. form personal relationships | speak |
| This surgical procedure, now rarely used, involves severing the corticothalamic nerve fibers in the frontal lobes to eliminate mental disturbances in patients. Name this operation. | lobotomy |
| Brain waves are classified by letters of the Greek alphabet. What category of brain waves would recorded by an EEG attached to a person in a relaxed state? | alpha |
| Automatic activities such as respiration and heartbeat are controlled by the ... A. cerebrum B. cerebellum C. pons Varolii D. corpus callosum E. medulla oblongata | medulla oblogonta |
| Name the deeply folded gray matter that composes the outer layer of the cerebral hemispheres and controls characteristically human behaviors. | cerebral cortex |
| Endorphins are brain hormones that ... A. alleviate pain B. induce hunger C. block reflex reactions D. suppress the immune system E. promote erythrocyte production | alleviate pain |
| "Atom" was derived from a Greek word that means ... A. tiny B. change C. clinging D. flammable E. indivisible | E. indivisible |
| The prefix pan means "all." What word with this prefix did John Milton use for the capital of Hell, "the place of all demons"? | Pandemonium |
| Based on his early experiments with inoculating people for smallpox, Edward Jenner coined the word "vaccination" from vacca, the Latin word for what kind of mammal? | cow |
| The name for cashmere, a fine soft wool, comes from a city in what range of mountains? A. Alps B. Urals C. Andes D. Pyrenees E. Himalayas | E. Himalayas |
| In 1675, after the Duc de Richelieu captured Port Mahon on Minorca, his cook took some oil, vinegar, egg yolk, salt, and pepper and beat it into a sauce which was named after the captured port. That sauce is now known as .. | Mayonaisse |
| Words such as "cookie," "boss," and "waffle" were contributed to English by the ... A. Dutch B. French C. Spanish D. Vikings E. Chinese | Dutch |
| The title of what sports official who acts as the arbiter of disputes on the playing field comes from the French nonper meaning "not equal"? | Umpire |
| Which medical term was derived from the Greek words which mean "against" and "life"? A. antibiotic B. immunologic C. posthypnotic D. psychosomatic E. submicroscopic | antibiotic |
| "Checkmate" is derived from the Persian phrase, shah mat , which literally means ... | The King is Dead |
| Identify the German scientist who proposed in 1911 that the continents were once part of a supercontinent. A. Sigmund Freud B. Alfred Wegener C. Johannes Kepler D. Christian Doppler E. Gabriel Fahrenheit | B. Alfred Wegener |
| What is the two-word name for an elevated boundary that separates rivers flowing toward opposite sides of a continent? | Continental Divide |
| Geologists speculate that what continent will eventually split along its Great Rift Valley? | Africa |
| The Ural Mountains form a natural border between ... A. Asia and Europe B. India and Pakistan C. Burma and Thailand D. North and South Korea E. China and Mongolia | A. Asia and Europe |
| The southernmost point in South America is ... A. Cape Cod B. Cape Fear C. Cape Horn D. Cape Hatteras E. the Cape of Good Hope | Cape Horn |
| In the face of mutinies and strikes, he abdicated in March of 1917, thus ending the thousand-year-old Russian monarchy. Name this czar. | Nicholas II |
| Who once uttered these words? I shall never rest my head on my pillow in peace and quiet as long as I remember the loss of my American colonies. | King George III |
| Who was not a wife of Henry VIII? A. Anne Boleyn B. Jane Seymour C. Anne of Cleves D. Catherine de Medici E. Catherine of Aragon | . Catherine de Medici |
| What Babylonian king is associated with this preamble? ...let every man who has a legal dispute come forward - read this text and heed its precious words. The stone tablet will enlighten him in his trouble ... | Hammurabi |
| Henry VIII was of the House of Tudor and Queen Victoria was of the House of Hanover. Twentieth-century British royalty belongs to what house? | House of Windsor |
| What is the total number of queens who have ruled France? | None |
| His reign lasted 43 years. During that time, he rebuilt Babylon, destroyed Jerusalem, and sent the Jews into captivity. Name this king famous for his hanging gardens. A. Darius B. Sargon II C. Gilgamesh D. Assurbanipal E. Nebuchadnezzar | E. Nebuchadnezzar |
| He rebuilt a canal from the Nile to the Red Sea. He invaded India and Greece. He was called "great king - king of kings - king of countries." Name him. A. Darius B. Sargon C. Rameses D. Aristarchus E. Nebuchadnezzar | Darius |
| The beheading of Mary Queen of Scots was ordered by ... A. James II B. Henry VIII C. Elizabeth I D. Queen Victoria E. Oliver Cromwell | Elizabeth I |
| Which king of England commissioned the translation of the Bible? | King James |
| What king of Judea is remembered for ordering the slaughter of all young children in the village of Bethlehem? | Herod |
| The most famous queen of Carthage was ... A. Dido B. Isabella C. Cleopatra D. Nefertiti E. Hippolyta | Dido |
| He destroyed Thebes in 335 B.C. He won the Battle of Granicus in 334 and in 333 he defeated Darius. Later he overthrew the Scythians and conquered much of India. Who was this Macedonian king? | Alexander the Great |
| A king who holds that position by virtue of birth alone has acquired his power by ... A. divine right B. a coup de grace C. military authority D. popular sovereignty E. inherent intelligence | Divine Right |
| What Asian country was named in honor of King Philip II of Spain? | Phillipines |
| Complete this quote by Louis Sullivan. Form follows ... A. frills B. function C. frivolity D. fluctuations E. flamboyance | function |
| An arcade is essentially a series of curved structures called ... | archess |
| Jews are to synagogues as Muslims are to ... | mosques |
| What kind of structure developed during the Medieval period included a bailey, a moat, and a keep? | Castle |
| Which building overlooks the city of Granada, Spain? A. the Parthenon B. the Alhambra C. St. Peter's Basilica D. Westminster Abbey E. the Dome of the Rock | B. the Alhambra |
| A cantilever would most likely be used on a ... A. balcony B. skylight C. stairwell D. roof opening E. warehouse floor | balcony |
| The early Romans developed the use of masonry conduits to carry water across the country on tall arched piers. Name these conduits. | aqueducts |
| Any projecting molding that crowns or finishes a wall is a ... A. pier B. gable C. frieze D. cornice E. mullion | cornice |
| The lateral thrust in soaring Gothic cathedral arches was counterbalanced by the construction of arches outside the building. Identify these great soaring constructions. | flying buttresses |
| An arched brick or stone ceiling is a ... A. pier B. vault C. lintel D. cornice E. buttress | vault |
| What architectural design might be defined as a quadrilateral masonry mass with steeply sloping sides meeting at an apex? | pyramid |
| The Inuits of Canada sometimes built homes from blocks of snow fitted together into the shape of a dome. Such a dwelling is called an ... | igloo |
| What shape best describes the top of an obelisk? A. oval B. square C. circular D. pyramidal E. rectangular | pyramidal |
| It has a bulb-shaped central dome surrounded by four smaller domes, all built on a great marble slab with tall, slender minarets at each corner. Name this mausoleum. A. Taj Mahal B. Parthenon C. Eiffel Tower D. Stonehenge E. Aqueduct of Nero | Taj Mahal |
| What is the best-known Doric building on the Acropolis? | Parthenon |
| What name do Australians use for their continent's parched interior? | The Outback |
| Dante's View overlooks a region where summer temperatures reach 135 degrees F and less than 2 inches of rain falls annually. Name this hottest, driest, and lowest place in North America. | Death Valley |
| The largest of the world's deserts is the ... A. Mojave B. Sahara C. Nubian D. Sonoran E. Kalahari | Sahara |
| The most outstanding mineral resource of the Middle Eastern deserts is ... A. oil B. cobalt C. uranium D. nitrates E. platinum | oil |
| What animal is known as "the ship of the desert"? | camel |
| Which is not an example of a desert flower? A. kudzu B. yucca C. saguaro D. sagebrush E. prickly pear | kudzu |
| On what continent are the Sechura, Patagonian, and Atacama deserts? | South America |
| Desert plants capable of holding considerable quantities of water are classified as ... A. herbs B. hybrids C. succulents D. perennials E. hydrophytes | succulents |
| Less than ten centimeters of precipitation annually falls on what continent? | Antartica |
| When applied to birds, what is a synonym for "predatory"? A. oviparous B. raptorial C. three-toed D. hook-beaked E. high-soaring | Raptorial |
| What is the two-syllable name for the claw of a bird of prey? | talon |
| These are fierce birds with hooked bills and large feet with long curved talons. They nest in depressions in cliffs. Unlike hawks, their wings are long and pointed. Name this bird of prey. | falcon |
| Name the heaviest flying bird of prey. A. emu B. condor C. ostrich D. bald eagle E. peregrine falcon | condor |
| Which bird relies heavily on binocular vision? A. hawk B. snipe C. sparrow D. parakeet E. cardinal | hawk |
| What bird is associated with Athena, goddess of wisdom? | owl |
| A person involved in falconry wears a heavy leather glove as protection against the bird's sharp talons. Such a glove is called a ... | gauntlet |
| A nest of eagles or hawks is an .. | aerie |
| Which creature is nocturnal? A. owl B. dove C. goose D. condor E. starling | owl |
| After she escaped from slavery in 1849, she returned to the South 19 times to lead more than 300 other slaves to freedom, including her aged parents. Name this "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. | Harriet Tubman |
| Name the Scottish patriot who was hanged, disemboweled, beheaded, and quartered at West Smithfield some years after he won a great victory over the English at Stirling Bridge in 1297. | William Wallace |
| Who was known as the Angel of the Crimea, the first woman to be awarded the Order of Merit by an English king? | Florence Nightengale |
| She received the Distinguished Flying Cross for being the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic. Later she made the first solo flight from Hawaii to California. She disappeared somewhere in the Pacific in 1937. Name her | Amelia Earhart |
| As a young Shoshone, she was kidnapped & enslaved. She later married a French-Canadian fur trader& then carried her baby on her back while guiding an expedition from North Dakota to the Pacific. Name this woman found on a one-dollar U.S. coin in 1999. | Sacajawea |
| These lines describe the forest home of what hero? Where the deer are gliding down the shadowy glen, all across the glades of fern he calls his merry men. | Robin Hood |
| Who signed an important document which included these words? That on the 1st day of January A.D. 1863, all persons held as slaves within any state shall be then thenceforward forever free | Abraham Lincoln |
| The codification of ancient Roman law was found in a document known as ... A. the Hegira B. the Discourses C. the Magna Carta D. the Twelve Tables E. the Code of Hammurabi | The Twelve Tables |
| What important agreement includes these words? In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names at Cape Cod the eleventh of November in the reign of our solemn lord King James of England ... | Mayflower Compact |
| The name "United States of America" first officially used in what document? | Declaration of Independence |
| What movement began on the evening of October 31, 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg church? | The Protestant Reformation |
| What document begins as follows? We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union ... | Preamble to the US Constitution |
| Which document was adopted after the inauguration of George Washington? A. the Bill of Rights B. Poor Richard's Almanac C. the Northwest Ordinance D. the Albany Plan of Union E. the Articles of Confederation | Bill of Rights |
| This quote came from what document? If a noble has destroyed the eye of an aristocrat, his eye shall be destroyed. | Code of Hammurabi |
| Martin Luther King stood before what monument when he delivered his "I have a dream" speech? A. Lincoln Memorial B. Statue of Liberty C. Washington Monument D. Valley Forge Memorial E. Vietnam Veterans Memorial | Lincoln Memorial |
| The principle that no European power could be allowed to interfere with the established governments in the western hemisphere was included in what American declaration? | Monroe Doctrine |
| What speech ends with this quote? And that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth. | Gettysburg Address |
| It had no authority to control interstate commerce. It lacked executive and judicial branches of government. It could not tax the people or collect duties. Name this document ratified in 1781. | Articles of Confederation |
| These are chapters from what European document? the guarantee of the independence of the English Church limiting the king's right to scutage the guarantee of habeas corpus the guarantee of due process of the law | Magna Carta |
| Which document was a foundation of the women's rights movement? A. Wilmot Proviso B. Atlantic Charter C. Ostend Manifesto D. Declaration of Rights E. Seneca Falls Declaration | Seneca Falls Declaration |
| He started racing at the age of five, and developed an interest in sprint cars during his teens. He won 49 NASCAR Winston Cup races during the '90s, more than any other driver. Who is this driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet? | Jeff Gordon |
| In this movie, Rose spurns her fiance Cal in favor of Jack, but Jack dies of hypothermia days after they meet. Directed by James Cameron and set on the title vehicle, this is what film about a sea disaster starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio? | Titantic |
| Tiger Woods won this tournament for the first time in 1999, giving him the second major golf championship title of his career. Name this tournament customarily held in August, the final major of the men's professional golf season | PGA Championship |
| This man won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at age 73 for his role as Curly Washburn in 1991's City Slickers. His acceptance speech memorably included an impromptu demonstration of his ability to perform one-handed push-ups | Jack Palance |
| At age 80, she became the oldest person in history to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, a mark that still stands today. After winning for Driving Miss Daisy in 1990, she received another nomination 2 years later for her role in Fried Green Tomatoes. | Jessica Tandy |
| A 1998 commercial featured Homer Simpson attempting to trade a stuffed dog he won at the fair for a piece of this candy bar that Bart was eating. | Butterfinger |
| This rock band led by Darius Rucker is best known for their 1994 major-label debut album Cracked Rear View, which includes the band's biggest hit "Only Wanna Be With You". | Hootie and the Blowfish |
| The only player besides Michael Jordan to have a hand in all six of The Chicago Bulls championships was this small forward. He was named an NBA All-Star seven times and won two Olympic gold medals as a member of the 1992 and 1996 Dream Teams. | Scottie Pippen |
| It was one of the best-selling albums of the '90s and won four Grammy Awards, including one for Album of the Year. Name this 1995 album by Canadian singer Alanis Morissette. | Jagged Little Pill |
| This character was a member of two gangs He is able to fix Arnold's jukebox by punching it, and he's known for his mannerisms, including snapping his fingers and his double thumbs-up. Played by Henry Winkler, what is this character from HappyDays? | Fonzie |
| His brother Nagi was killed by Hamato Yoshi, who fled to New York City. Who is this arch-nemesis of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? | Shredder |
| Nicknamed "The Bad Boys from Boston," this band's hits during the '70s include "Sweet Emotion", "Dream On" and "Walk This Way." The lead singer is Steven Tyler. | Aerosmith |
| Wide World of Sports had an opening montage which showed ski jumper Vinko Bogataj crashing while what phrase is spoken? "The thrill of victory and ....." | "the agony of defeat" |
| This NBC show featured characters such as Sam, Diane, Rebecca, and Norm hanging out in a bar in Boston. It hit #1 during its ninth season in 1990-1991. | "Cheers" |
| Thistlethwaite, Kociemba, Fridrich, and Korf are algorithms for solving these puzzles, which were first exported from Hungary in 1980. They became a popular fad in the US in the 1980's. | Rubik's cube |
| His teeth are inscribed with runes, and in art he is often depicted with a snake between his legs. Loki transformed himself into a mare and got knocked up and gave birth to this mythological figure- the 8 legged horse of Odin. | Sleipnir |
| This virus attacks the respiratory system, and though there is "no cure for the common" strain, interferon has been shown to slow its progress. | Rhinovirus (actual name for cold) |
| This prion, responsible for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans, is spread by eating infected tissue. | Mad Cow Disease |
| The proposed German invasion of Britain was known by what codename, which also names a group of aquatic mammals? | Operation Sealion |
| A "take it or leave it" choice is also known as this, named for a 16th century British stable owner who gave customers the choice of the first horse in his stalls or none at all. | Hobson's choice |
| According to legend, the twins Romulus and Remus were suckled by this she-wolf who is named for one of the seven hills of Rome | Capitoline wolf |
| In the first Harry Potter book, Rubeus Hagrid uses this three-headed dog to guard the entrance to the chamber where the Philosopher's stone is hidden | Fluffy |
| Garfield the cat is frequently tormented by this beagle who likes to give him slobbery kisses | Odie |
| After being defeated at the battle of Actium, she killed herself using an asp. Who was this Egyptian lover of Marc Antony? | Cleopatra |
| Perhaps Stravinsky's best-known work is this 1910 ballet. It is based on a Russian folk tale of the same name about a magical bird | The Firebird |
| The Diet of Worms is most memorable for its edict condemning what man as a heretic? | Martin Luther |
| His 1498 self-portrait depicts him as a fop, and his 1500 self-portrait makes him look like Jesus. Who was this German painter and engraver whose other works include Four Apostles, The Cannon, and Lamentation for Christ? | Albrecht Durer |
| If you do not like fast food, you can choose this more up-scale Chinese food resturant chain founded by Paul Flemming. Frequently featured in South Park, some of its signature dishes include VIP Duck and Double Pan Fried Noodles | PF Changs |
| It emphasized sleek forms and geometric shapes like chevrons, zig-zags, and diamonds. What was this early 20th century architectural movement, examples of which include the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building? | Art Deco |
| Its members include Odin, Thor, Tyr, and Frigg. What is this principal group of Gods of the Norse pantheon? | Aesir |
| The Little Boy the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima at the end of WWII was dropped from this plane, piloted by Paul Tibbets and named for his mother | Enola Gay |
| Roughly 300 Sioux and Lakota were killed during this event on December 29, 1890, the last battle between white soldiers and Native Americans. This is what event which happened in a title city in South Dakota? | Battle of Wounded Knee |
| The Wounded Knee massacre occurred while several Indians were performing what spiritual activity, which they believed would render them invulnerable to bullets? | Ghost Dance |
| Riro, its last king, was assassinated while on a state visit to Chile in 1899. This is what Pacific island on which many large stone heads, known as moai, can be found | Easter Island |
| In this game, which shares its name with a soft drink, children must correctly guess who pushed their thumb down. If they guess correctly, they assume that person's role. | Heads Up 7 Up |
| The earliest mention of this word game was in 1894. Other names for this game include "gallows" or "the game of hanging." | Hangman |
| Name these things from popular German games. Name any two resources from Settlers of Catan | Grain (accept Wheat), Ore (Accept Stone), Brick, Lumber (accept Wood), Wool (accept Sheep) |
| In this game one player waits in the deep end of a pool while all the other players jump in and try to evade being tagged. If a player is tagged, next round they are the namesake predators and play continues until all players have been tagged. | Sharks and Minnows |
| This game consists of turning the namesake item and kissing the person it points to. | Spin the bottle |
| In this game, players roll five dice and choose which space, such as small straight, large straight, or full house to put those values. | Yahtzee |
| This game comes in Jewish, Bible, and Disney variations along with the Party Box version. Play consists of one player drawing a green card with an adjective and players playing red cards containing a noun. | Apples to Apples |
| Due to the likelihood of breaking an arm, or dislocating an arm this playground game is banned in many schools. Play consists of two opposing teams forming a chain by linking arms and a member of the opposing team charging that link, hoping to break it. | Red Rover |
| The first was created by Giuseppe Airoldi & was called "To pass the time. Japanese versions of this puzzle are more difficult because each square represents a syllable and not a single letter. Name this a puzzle, most famously found in newspapers. | Crossword Puzzles |
| Pop Out is a variation of this game in which a player can remove his own pieces from the bottom row. This game is played on a 7 by 6 grid using colored disks. This is for ten points what game where you win by getting the titular number of disks in a row? | Connect Four |
| The chances of an amateur doing it are roughly 1 in 33,000, according to the US Golf Registry. This is what rare accomplishment in golf in which the player hits the ball from the tee to the hole in a single shot? | Hole in One |
| In a film franchise this word describes characters portrayed by Zoe Saldana, Vin Diesel, and Chris Pratt. Destiny players are called—for 10 points each—what word that describes the jobs of Groot, Gamora, and Star-Lord? | Guardians of the Galaxy |
| For a falling body, this equals the positive square root of 2X distance over acceleration due to gravity. It equals work divided by power and distance divided by velocity. Give this scientific quantity measured in fortnights, milleniums, or seconds. | time |
| Composers can indicate a multi-measure one of these as a thick horizontal bar with vertical lines at both ends. Give these symbols that indicate times a musician plays no note. | rest |
| Many of the instruments have a multi-measure rest in this 94 the Joseph Haydn symphony. The rest is broken by a sudden loud chord that often startles listeners. | Suprise Symphony |
| Give this term for a status in which a person cannot repay his or her creditors. Corporations may undergo reorganization during this process under Chapter 11. | bankruptcy |
| The popularity of the "little black dress" is often credited to this designer of the 2.55 handbag. This French woman's signature perfume was "number 5". | Coco Chanel |
| Accused of being occultist, this Stephenie Meyer series sees Bella Swan meeting vampires and werewolves. | Twilight |
| Wake Island and Bikini are examples of these ring-shaped coral reefs that encircle a lagoon. | atoll |
| This musical includes songs "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" and "Tradition" in addition to "If I Were a Rich Man". Tevye a Russian Jew, is the main character of what musical featuring a musician above the ceiling? | Fiddler on the Roof |
| One reaction takes this compound and hydrogen and produces methanol and water. The primary component of Venus’s atmosphere, this compound is responsible for soft drink fizz. Give this gas humans exhale, whose chemical formula is CO2 . | Carbon Dioxide |
| MIchael Morpurgo wrote a novel in which Topthorn and Joey are horses who participated in this conflict. German Erich Remarque served in this conflict and wrote All Quiet on The Western Front that takes place during what war that ended in 1918? | World War I |
| A medical study stated that playing this has caused many accidents. 3 of its species, the Kangaskhan, Farfetch'd, and Mr. Mime are found outside the US. Name this augmented reality game played on mobile devices which involves gym-trained creatures. | Pokemon-GO |
| The cestus type of these had no armor while the essedarius used a chariot. The crowd passed judgement on these people with the pollice verso, and defeated ones getting the thumbs down were condemned to death. Name these ancient Roman fighters. | gladiators |
| The character Uriah invites the protagonist to jump off a train & zipline down a skyscraper. The title of this novel by Veronica Roth is the category of people with inconclusive test results, as all citizens must be placed into one of 5 factions. | Divergent |
| Overflows of Lago Alajuela can cause its closure and people using this project also pass through Gatun Lake. Name this artificial waterway allowing travel between the Atlantic and Pacific through a Central American isthmus. | Panama Cancal |
| The Imitation Game told the story of this Englishman who designed an early computer to crack the Enigma codes. A theoretical machine named for him performs computations on a paper infinite in size | Alan Turing |
| Katherine Johnson and Dorothy Vaughan were among the women who calculated rocket trajectories while employed by this organization in the film Hidden Figures. | NASA |
| A chord can consist of this interval, which is a note and another with half or double its frequency. For example, middle C and the C above it. | octave |
| Chords in which notes are lowered are called diminished, while in this type of chord the top note is raised. An example is C, E, G sharp. | augmented chord (accept augmented fifth) |
| This transform fault in California is where two plates grind together. This earthquake source has a Spanish name honoring one of Jesus’s disciples | San Andreas |
| The Pacific Plate is being subducted at this deepest part of the world's oceans. The Challenger Deep is in the southern end of this region | Mariana Trench |
| Elon Musk called this proposal the fifth mode of transportation. Give this nine-letter term for a conveyance that will accelerate a pod-like vehicle in a reduced-pressure tube. | hyperloop |
| In 2015 Virginia made it a misdemeanor to have this symbol on license plates. Name this symbol designed by Nicola Marschall. It flew over a capital at Richmond until an 1865 surrender. | Confederate flag |
| A deficiency of this compound can cause night blindness. Name this vitamin the body creates from molecules of beta-carotene. | Vitamin A |
| The human version of this organ can store a year's supply of vitamin A. Diseases that affect this organ include hepatitis and cirrhosis. | liver |
| The phrase "Kilroy was here" was popular in the examples of these drawings created by American servicemen. Give this term derived from Italian for "scratched", referring to sketched words or elaborate paintings that can illegally decorate public property. | graffitti |
| Major General Leslie Groves was a Corps officer who oversaw this project that employed physicist Robert Oppenheimer. This project conducted the 1945 Trinity test in the remote New Mexico desert to assess its product | Manhattan Project |
| This product’s average dose price of $284 caused a 2016 controversy, and the product was recalled in 2017 over faulty activation reports. Name this Mylan NV product used by people with life-threatening allergies. | Epi Pen |
| Epinephrine, also called adrenaline, plays a role in this alliteratively-named physiological reaction to danger. Walter Bradford Cannon coined this three-word term. | fight or flight |
| Sometimes called the “stress hormone,” Cushing's syndrome is overproduction of this other product of the adrenal glands. It initially helps the body produce glucose and increases appetite. | cortisol |
| A Farewell to Arms is by what American author of The Sun Also Rises and The Old Man and the Sea? | Ernest Hemingway |
| In 1963 a committee was formed to investigate the JFK assassination. The Commission is commonly named for this Chief Justice who headed it. He served on the court until 1969. | Earl Warren |
| Rigel and Betelgeuse are in this constellation with shoulders, feet, and a belt. In one myth this figure loved a princess of Chios named Merope | Orion |
| The hill of Megiddo will host a great battle between good and evil at this time, a conflict Abrahamic religions call Armageddon. Give this term that in many traditions sees the destruction of the Earth. | end times or the end of the world |
| One of the Senate’s ObamaCare repeal proposals included $45 billion to address their use, as it is believed abuse of them could kill a half million U.S. citizens in the next decade. Name these drugs such as codeine and morphine | Opiods |
| In 1913 this man led a train heist stealing from Wells Fargo, & later sold the silver back to the company. He raided Columbus, New Mexico,and the U.S. sent John Pershing's expedition to capture him. Give this Mexican revolutionary's name | Francisco "Pancho" Villa |
| A 1991 film with this title had two sequels, “The Enchanted Christmas” & “Magical World”; it begins with a curse after an exchange of a rose for shelter is refused. What story about a pretty woman & an ugly creature was reamde with actress Emma Watson? | Beauty and the Beast |
| This character is wearing a headpiece stating “In this style 10/6.” He is having a tea party with the March Hare and uses the Dormouse as a cushio | The Mad Hatter |
| This first artificial Soviet satellite was launched in October 1957 and made about 1400 orbits | Sputnik I |
| This cosmonaut was the first human in space as part of the Vostok 1 mission. He missed the planned landing site and was found by farmers. | Yuri Gagarin |
| Turnus is killed in combat at the end of this work. Name this epic poem by Virgil in which a Trojan travels to Italy. This poem’s main figure will become the ancestor of the Romans | The Aeneid |
| “I was dreamin’ when I wrote this” begins the second verse of this Prince song. He says he’s “gonna party like it’s” this title year. | 1999 |
| Hundreds have contracted this virus from mosquitoes in Florida. This virus named for a Ugandan forest is dangerous to pregnant women due to microcephaly which is small heads in affected children. | Zika |
| In December 2014 at least 40 individuals contracted this virus while visiting Disneyland. A common vaccination protects against mumps, rubella, and this. | Measles |
| Friedrich Fröbel coined this German term for his school serving young children | kindergarten |
| “Some Educational Implications of the Humanistic Psychologies” is a paper by this professor best known for placing self-actualization at the top of his hierarchy of needs | Abraham Maslow |
| These diagrams used in set theory are named for an Englishman. A simple example might draw circles for sets A and B, and the overlap area represents the intersection of the sets. | Venn Diagram |
| In the first book of the Harry Potter series, this titular object is sought by various people, including Professor Quirrell, who was playing host to the parasite that is Voldemort. | The Sorcerer’s Stone |
| The movie Frozen is not really based on this Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale at all; this work instead tells the tale of Gerda rescuing Kay from the palace of the title character. | The Snow Queen |
| In this Walt Whitman poem, notably featured in Dead Poets’ Society, the United States of America is the allegorical ship steered by Abraham Lincoln | O Captain My Captain |
| This author’s diary was published after she died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945; Miep Gies kept that diary safe until this author’s father returned home after the liberation of Auschwitz | Anne Frank |
| This work by Elie Wiesel describes the author’s experience in various concentration camps, including Buchenwald, the camp where his father died. | Night |
| It is revealed to Stingo that the title character of this work had to decide which of her children would die in the gas chambers. This title character eventually commits suicide with her lover Nathan. Meryl Streep won an Oscar for the film version. . | Sophie's Choice |
| Name this work of J.R.R. Tolkien in which Bilbo Baggins gets out of his comfort zone and goes on an adventure, the prequel to Lord of the Rings. | The Hobbit |
| Contrary to popular belief, Tweedledee and Tweedledum are found not in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, but in this Lewis Carroll work. | Through the Looking Glass |
| J.S. Bach wrote the Brandenburg Concertos, named after a place that today is both a city and state in which European country? | Germany |
| This man said that "Never was so much owed by so many to so few" in a speech to the House of Commons. Name this British Prime Minister who gave numerous operations as he led the country through World War II. | Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill |
| In a speech, his Sinews of Peace, Winston Churchill coined this term for the closing off of Eastern Europe under Soviet domination and the lack of cultural exchange it caused. | "iron curtain" |
| This Greek philosopher coined the term “atom” around 450 BC. His atomic theory posited that atoms were indestructible. | Democritus |
| The discovery of this negatively charged subatomic particle led J. J. Thomson to propose the plum pudding model, in which these were surrounded by a “soup” of positive charge. | electron |
| This part of the atom was discovered by James Chadwick, and it is found in the nucleus. | neutron |
| This ship is famous for a namesake compact signed by the Pilgrims, who sailed this ship to New England. | Mayflower |
| The USS Intrepid, a type of this large warship, served in World War II and can now be toured as a museum ship in New York City | aircraft carrier |
| This season in the Northern Hemisphere is when the Earth is farthest from the Sun. It is when the Perseid meteor showers take place, and is the peak of Atlantic hurricane activity. What season begins with a solstice and ends with the autumnal equinox? | summer |
| This CEO of Tesla has expressed a desire to colonize Mars, perhaps by utilizing the rockets of SpaceX, another company he founded. | Elon Musk |
| Between Mars and Jupiter lies this region of the solar system, where many objects much smaller than planets can be found. | Asteroid Belt |
| Wading bird whose bright pink plumage is a result of its brine shrimp diet. | flamingoes |
| In the leadup to the Civil War, name the... so-called “peculiar institution” whose legality in the South was ended during the war | slavery |
| It is tradition on the eve of this holiday to swing a chicken above one's head to transfer sin. Name this Jewish holiday, a day of atonement and repentance that is paired with a 25-hour fast | Yom Kippur |
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