Comedians.pdf
1. Bill Hicks
2. Joan Rivers
3. Richard Pryor
4. Chelsea Handler
5. Milton Berle
6. Margaret Cho
7. Andy Kaufman
8. Paula Poundstone
9. Jim Norton
10. Phyllis Diller
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
9/4/11 Matching - Classic Movie Quotes
Classic Movie Quotes.pdf
1. D Clark Gable - Gone with the Wind
2. G Renee Zellweger - Jerry McGwire
3. I Ray Liotta - Field of Dreams
4. A Ingrid Bergman - Casablanca
5. H Roy Scheider - Jaws
6. C Estelle Reiner - When Harry Met Sally
7. E Humphrey Bogart - Maltese Falcon
8. B Faye Dunaway - Mommie Dearest
9. J Peter Graves - Airplane
10. F Kathleen Turner - Who Framed Roger Rabit
1. D Clark Gable - Gone with the Wind
2. G Renee Zellweger - Jerry McGwire
3. I Ray Liotta - Field of Dreams
4. A Ingrid Bergman - Casablanca
5. H Roy Scheider - Jaws
6. C Estelle Reiner - When Harry Met Sally
7. E Humphrey Bogart - Maltese Falcon
8. B Faye Dunaway - Mommie Dearest
9. J Peter Graves - Airplane
10. F Kathleen Turner - Who Framed Roger Rabit
9/4/11 Sports
1. Which New York City public high school varsity sport is played with 3 or more people, with at least one participant performing elements of gymnastics, breakdance and fancy foot movements? Double Dutch
2. Born Chad Johnson, New England Patriots wide receiver annoyed Spanish teachers everywhere by legally changing his name to what? Chad Ochocinco
3. The surfer and snowboarder's equivalent to a southpaw, what is the term for someone that rides with his right foot forward? Goofy foot
4. Due to it's aerodynamic design, what laid-back variety of bicycle outperforms upright bikes over long distances? Recumbent bicycle
5. Originally called the royal yacht squadron cup, what sailing regatta is 45 years older than the modern olympics? America's Cup
6. In race cars, what special frame is built around the inside of the cab to prevent injury during an accident? Roll Cage
7. In what swimming stroke are both arms simultaneously lifted above the head, while the feet kick up and down? Butterfly
8. In 2007, the new owner of Barry Bonds' historic homerun ball, announced that he would brand it with what symbol? Asterisk
9. In 1987, what famous American Cyclist was unable to defend his Tour de France title after being shot in a turkey hunt? Greg Lemond
2. Born Chad Johnson, New England Patriots wide receiver annoyed Spanish teachers everywhere by legally changing his name to what? Chad Ochocinco
3. The surfer and snowboarder's equivalent to a southpaw, what is the term for someone that rides with his right foot forward? Goofy foot
4. Due to it's aerodynamic design, what laid-back variety of bicycle outperforms upright bikes over long distances? Recumbent bicycle
5. Originally called the royal yacht squadron cup, what sailing regatta is 45 years older than the modern olympics? America's Cup
6. In race cars, what special frame is built around the inside of the cab to prevent injury during an accident? Roll Cage
7. In what swimming stroke are both arms simultaneously lifted above the head, while the feet kick up and down? Butterfly
8. In 2007, the new owner of Barry Bonds' historic homerun ball, announced that he would brand it with what symbol? Asterisk
9. In 1987, what famous American Cyclist was unable to defend his Tour de France title after being shot in a turkey hunt? Greg Lemond
9/4/11 Science
1. In humans, veins carry blood to the heart, what carries blood away from the heart? Arteries
2. Giving some vegetables their orange color, what pigment is vital to the process of photosynthesis? Beta-Carotene
3. Also called the tibia, what bone in the leg, has Steve Wright called a device for finding furniture in the dark? Shin bone
4. Occurring about 10 times per minute, corneal reflex is the scientific term for what facial movement? Blinking
5. Safety burners commonly found in high school labs are named after which German chemist? Robert Bunsen
6. Also known as chemical reduction, what industrial process employs high heat to extract metal from it's ore? Smelting
7. Named for a british scientist, what kinetic desk toy consists of five metal balls suspended from pendulums? Newton's cradle
8. Estimated to cause a million deaths or more per year, what is the most dangerous insect on the planet? Mosquito
9. In biology, what is the process in which a human cell divides into two identical halves? Mytosis
2. Giving some vegetables their orange color, what pigment is vital to the process of photosynthesis? Beta-Carotene
3. Also called the tibia, what bone in the leg, has Steve Wright called a device for finding furniture in the dark? Shin bone
4. Occurring about 10 times per minute, corneal reflex is the scientific term for what facial movement? Blinking
5. Safety burners commonly found in high school labs are named after which German chemist? Robert Bunsen
6. Also known as chemical reduction, what industrial process employs high heat to extract metal from it's ore? Smelting
7. Named for a british scientist, what kinetic desk toy consists of five metal balls suspended from pendulums? Newton's cradle
8. Estimated to cause a million deaths or more per year, what is the most dangerous insect on the planet? Mosquito
9. In biology, what is the process in which a human cell divides into two identical halves? Mytosis
9/4/11 Music
1. Which musical icon had 11 children, several of which would follow in his footsteps, including Ziggy, Julian, and Damian? Bob Marley
2. What famed metal band took it's name from a military term that refers to one million fatalities? Megadeth
3. Hitsville USA is the nickname given to what record label's first headquarters, founded by Berry Gordy in 1959? Motown Records
4. Popularized during the Civil War, what bugle song, used to signal Lights Out, is also known as Butterfield's Lullaby? Taps
5. Born Katheryn Hudson, which American singer-songwriter was raised in Santa Barbara by strict Christian pastor parents? Katy Perry
6. Hip Hop mogul Suge Knight is rumored to have made his first big fortune by hanging which pop-hip-hop artist by his ankles from a 20th floor balcony? Vanilla Ice
7. The guitarist from which backing band co-starred as Silvio Dante in the television series The Sopranos? E Street Band (perhaps want to accept Bruce Springsteen's band?)
8. After the suicide of singer Ian Curtis, the members of Joy Division continued on as what band? New Order
9. Which Academy Award Nominated Best Song was written at the request of Sylvester Stallone in 1982? Eye of the Tiger (by Survivor)
2. What famed metal band took it's name from a military term that refers to one million fatalities? Megadeth
3. Hitsville USA is the nickname given to what record label's first headquarters, founded by Berry Gordy in 1959? Motown Records
4. Popularized during the Civil War, what bugle song, used to signal Lights Out, is also known as Butterfield's Lullaby? Taps
5. Born Katheryn Hudson, which American singer-songwriter was raised in Santa Barbara by strict Christian pastor parents? Katy Perry
6. Hip Hop mogul Suge Knight is rumored to have made his first big fortune by hanging which pop-hip-hop artist by his ankles from a 20th floor balcony? Vanilla Ice
7. The guitarist from which backing band co-starred as Silvio Dante in the television series The Sopranos? E Street Band (perhaps want to accept Bruce Springsteen's band?)
8. After the suicide of singer Ian Curtis, the members of Joy Division continued on as what band? New Order
9. Which Academy Award Nominated Best Song was written at the request of Sylvester Stallone in 1982? Eye of the Tiger (by Survivor)
9/4/11 History
1. What historic document's preamble begins with the memorable words, "We the People"? The U.S. Constitution
2. Now mostly used by cyclists, Boston's Minuteman Bikeway, approximates the route taken by which historical figure? Paul Revere
3. The lyrics to the star spangled banner are a tribute to the heroic 1813 defense of what Baltimore fort? Fort McHenry
4. Found in a Michigan aircraft factory, Rose Will Monroe was paid by the government to portray what feminist icon of WWII? Rosie the Riveter
5. In WWII, what kind of vessel did you command if you were a part of the silent service? Submarine
6. Originally founded to fight polio, what charity was born when FDR asked all Americans to donate ten cents? March of Dimes
7. What suspect did the LAPD subdue with excessive force on March 3, 1991? Rodney King
8. After the passage of the 20th amendment, US presidential inaugurations were moved from March to what month? January
9. Which famous American Civil Rights speech was delivered 48 years ago last week (Aug 28), on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. I Have a Dream
2. Now mostly used by cyclists, Boston's Minuteman Bikeway, approximates the route taken by which historical figure? Paul Revere
3. The lyrics to the star spangled banner are a tribute to the heroic 1813 defense of what Baltimore fort? Fort McHenry
4. Found in a Michigan aircraft factory, Rose Will Monroe was paid by the government to portray what feminist icon of WWII? Rosie the Riveter
5. In WWII, what kind of vessel did you command if you were a part of the silent service? Submarine
6. Originally founded to fight polio, what charity was born when FDR asked all Americans to donate ten cents? March of Dimes
7. What suspect did the LAPD subdue with excessive force on March 3, 1991? Rodney King
8. After the passage of the 20th amendment, US presidential inaugurations were moved from March to what month? January
9. Which famous American Civil Rights speech was delivered 48 years ago last week (Aug 28), on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. I Have a Dream
9/4/11 Geography
1. Which major metropolis was originally named The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of the Porciuncula River? Los Angeles
2. Angel Falls, the highest water fall in the world, is located in which country? Venezuela
3. In 1821 what midwestern capital city was almost given the name of Missouriopolis? Jefferson City
4. What North African nation very recently ousted Muammar Gaddafi, their autocratic ruler for 42 years, in a civil war? Libya
5. According to Norse legend, what modern day country did Eric the Red found, after being exiled for murder? Greenland
6. Located between Isreal and Jordan, what salty body of water was once used by Egyptians to preserve their mummies? Dead Sea
7. El Capitan is one of the most famous rock formations in which National Park? Yosemite
8. In a playful 1982 protest, what Florida island chain succeeded from the Union and declared itself the Conch Republic? Florida Keys (Key West is also acceptable)
9. Dubbed the Berlin Wall of Asia, the Wagah border separates India from which of it's nuclear neighbors? Pakistan
2. Angel Falls, the highest water fall in the world, is located in which country? Venezuela
3. In 1821 what midwestern capital city was almost given the name of Missouriopolis? Jefferson City
4. What North African nation very recently ousted Muammar Gaddafi, their autocratic ruler for 42 years, in a civil war? Libya
5. According to Norse legend, what modern day country did Eric the Red found, after being exiled for murder? Greenland
6. Located between Isreal and Jordan, what salty body of water was once used by Egyptians to preserve their mummies? Dead Sea
7. El Capitan is one of the most famous rock formations in which National Park? Yosemite
8. In a playful 1982 protest, what Florida island chain succeeded from the Union and declared itself the Conch Republic? Florida Keys (Key West is also acceptable)
9. Dubbed the Berlin Wall of Asia, the Wagah border separates India from which of it's nuclear neighbors? Pakistan
9/4/11 Etymology
1. What does Descarte's famous slogan, Cogito ergo sum mean in English? I think therefore I am
2. French for equal to, what term is often used to describe a live-in provider of child care? Au pair
3. What literary term comes from the greek word meaning "veiled , figurative language?" Allegory
4. From the italian word for exaggerate, what distorted depictions are popular with political cartoonists and county fair artists? caricatures
5. From the french for "little tower," what is the term for the rotating gun platform on the top of a tank? turret
6. What expression, meaning everything from a to z, alludes to the three key components of a rifle? Lock Stock and Barrel
7. From the Greek for "Thrust In," what medical device for draining fluids, was inspired by reeds used by ancient Egyptians? Catheter
8. What word, meaning "an intelligent, but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit," has it's first documented appearance in the 1950 Dr. Seuss book, If I Ran the Zoo? Nerd
9. From the latin word meaning "payment," what is the term for a stream that feeds into a larger body of water? Tributary
2. French for equal to, what term is often used to describe a live-in provider of child care? Au pair
3. What literary term comes from the greek word meaning "veiled , figurative language?" Allegory
4. From the italian word for exaggerate, what distorted depictions are popular with political cartoonists and county fair artists? caricatures
5. From the french for "little tower," what is the term for the rotating gun platform on the top of a tank? turret
6. What expression, meaning everything from a to z, alludes to the three key components of a rifle? Lock Stock and Barrel
7. From the Greek for "Thrust In," what medical device for draining fluids, was inspired by reeds used by ancient Egyptians? Catheter
8. What word, meaning "an intelligent, but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit," has it's first documented appearance in the 1950 Dr. Seuss book, If I Ran the Zoo? Nerd
9. From the latin word meaning "payment," what is the term for a stream that feeds into a larger body of water? Tributary
8/28/11 Matching Round - Beer to Country
Beer to Country.pdf
1. D Superior - Mexico
2. H Delirium Tremens - Belgium
3. A Ayinger - Germany
4. F Victoria Bitter - Australia
5. C Sleeman - Canada
6. J Old Speckled Hen - England
7. B Baladin - Italy
8. I Deschutes - United States
9. G Suntory - Japan
10. E Grolsch - Netherlands
1. D Superior - Mexico
2. H Delirium Tremens - Belgium
3. A Ayinger - Germany
4. F Victoria Bitter - Australia
5. C Sleeman - Canada
6. J Old Speckled Hen - England
7. B Baladin - Italy
8. I Deschutes - United States
9. G Suntory - Japan
10. E Grolsch - Netherlands
8/28/11 Picture Round - Media Pets
Media Pets.pdf
1. Toto - Wizard of Oz
2. Marcel - Friends
3. Silver - Lone Ranger
4. Dino - Flintstones
5. Mr. Bigglesworth - Austin Powers
6. Rowdy - Scrubs
7. Bruiser - Legally Blonde
8. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog - Conan
9. Buck - Married with Children
10. Mr. Jinx - Meet the Parents
1. Toto - Wizard of Oz
2. Marcel - Friends
3. Silver - Lone Ranger
4. Dino - Flintstones
5. Mr. Bigglesworth - Austin Powers
6. Rowdy - Scrubs
7. Bruiser - Legally Blonde
8. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog - Conan
9. Buck - Married with Children
10. Mr. Jinx - Meet the Parents
8/28/11 Movies
1. An allegory against mccarthism, what classic western did John Wayne call the most Unamerican thing he had ever seen? High Noon
2. Another Fine Mess was a short film staring Stan and Ollie, the first names of which classic comedy duo? Laurel and Hardy
3. Which 1983 movie, loosely based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, was the first film in which Nicolas Coppola was billed as Nicolas Cage? Valley Girl
4. Which accomplished writer, actor, and director, got his start in the 1981 film Stripes, starring next to Bill Murray? Harold Ramis
5. What is the name of the android in the James Cameron film Aliens, played by Lance Henriksen? Bishop
6. Which Hollywood Actor is the subject of a game, based on the idea that any person can be linked to any other person within six steps? Kevin Bacon
7. Partnered with Atticus Ross, which industrial Rock Superstar won an academy award for composing the score for The Social Network? Trent Reznor
8. Which 1996 film, starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, was the first Hollywood feature film to be released on the DVD format? Twister
2. Another Fine Mess was a short film staring Stan and Ollie, the first names of which classic comedy duo? Laurel and Hardy
3. Which 1983 movie, loosely based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, was the first film in which Nicolas Coppola was billed as Nicolas Cage? Valley Girl
4. Which accomplished writer, actor, and director, got his start in the 1981 film Stripes, starring next to Bill Murray? Harold Ramis
5. What is the name of the android in the James Cameron film Aliens, played by Lance Henriksen? Bishop
6. Which Hollywood Actor is the subject of a game, based on the idea that any person can be linked to any other person within six steps? Kevin Bacon
7. Partnered with Atticus Ross, which industrial Rock Superstar won an academy award for composing the score for The Social Network? Trent Reznor
8. Which 1996 film, starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, was the first Hollywood feature film to be released on the DVD format? Twister
8/28/11 Misc
1. The American Kennel Club puts the Boxer, Great Dane and Rottweiler in what group classification? Working Group
2. Also used to describe the eerie light before sunset, what medical term refers to the 60 minute window after a severe injury? golden hour
3. In 1924, the IAAF adjusted the official distance of a marathon, for an unknown reason, to how many miles? 26.22 miles
4. Inspired by ashes rising from a fire, the Montgolfiere brothers invented what kind of vehicle? Hot air balloon
5. Which nonprofit organization, with members 50 or older, is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all members, as they age? AARP
6. Named for it's country of origin, what infamous 80's import, was named worst car of the millennium, by NPR's Car Talk? Yugo
7. What illusionist's stunts have included being buried in front of Trump Tower, and frozen in ice in Time Square? David Blane
8. Meaning "to leave immediately," what expression refers to the city in Kansas, where Gunsmoke was set? Get out of Dodge
9. What is the American name of the berry known to most of the world as an aubergine? Eggplant
2. Also used to describe the eerie light before sunset, what medical term refers to the 60 minute window after a severe injury? golden hour
3. In 1924, the IAAF adjusted the official distance of a marathon, for an unknown reason, to how many miles? 26.22 miles
4. Inspired by ashes rising from a fire, the Montgolfiere brothers invented what kind of vehicle? Hot air balloon
5. Which nonprofit organization, with members 50 or older, is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all members, as they age? AARP
6. Named for it's country of origin, what infamous 80's import, was named worst car of the millennium, by NPR's Car Talk? Yugo
7. What illusionist's stunts have included being buried in front of Trump Tower, and frozen in ice in Time Square? David Blane
8. Meaning "to leave immediately," what expression refers to the city in Kansas, where Gunsmoke was set? Get out of Dodge
9. What is the American name of the berry known to most of the world as an aubergine? Eggplant
8/28/11 History
1. What historic document's preamble begins with the memorable words, "We the People"? The U.S. Constitution
2. Now mostly used by cyclists, Boston's Minuteman Bikeway, approximates the route taken by which historical figure? Paul Revere
3. The lyrics to the star spangled banner are a tribute to the heroic 1813 defense of what Baltimore fort? Fort McHenry
4. Found in a Michigan aircraft factory, Rose Will Monroe was paid by the government to portray what feminist icon of WWII? Rosie the Riveter
5. In WWII, what kind of vessel did you command if you were a part of the silent service? Submarine
6. Originally founded to fight polio, what charity was born when FDR asked all Americans to donate ten cents? March of Dimes
7. What suspect did the LAPD subdue with excessive force on March 3, 1991? Rodney King
8. After the passage of the 20th amendment, US presidential inaugurations were moved from March to what month? January
9. Which famous American Civil Rights speech was delivered 48 years ago today, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. I Have a Dream
2. Now mostly used by cyclists, Boston's Minuteman Bikeway, approximates the route taken by which historical figure? Paul Revere
3. The lyrics to the star spangled banner are a tribute to the heroic 1813 defense of what Baltimore fort? Fort McHenry
4. Found in a Michigan aircraft factory, Rose Will Monroe was paid by the government to portray what feminist icon of WWII? Rosie the Riveter
5. In WWII, what kind of vessel did you command if you were a part of the silent service? Submarine
6. Originally founded to fight polio, what charity was born when FDR asked all Americans to donate ten cents? March of Dimes
7. What suspect did the LAPD subdue with excessive force on March 3, 1991? Rodney King
8. After the passage of the 20th amendment, US presidential inaugurations were moved from March to what month? January
9. Which famous American Civil Rights speech was delivered 48 years ago today, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. I Have a Dream
8/28/11 Geography
1. Channeling the Colorado River since 1935, what south-western structure consists of enough concrete to pave the equator? Hoover Dam
2. Revered as the birthplace of reggae, Trenchtown is a noted neighborhood in what Jamaican capital? Kingston?
3. A destination for motorsports fans, what florida city hosts bikeweek in the spring and biketoberfest in the fall? daytona beach
4. Both coincidentally named Daniel, the only two Asian Americans in the US Senate represent which state? Hawaii
5. In what region of France were the WWII D-Day invasions in June of 1944? Normandy
6. Frequently referenced in spy novels, what McLean, VA neighborhood is home to the Central Intelligence Agency? Langley
7. Besides Louisiana, what is the only U.S. State that doesn't use counties as a form of local government? Alaska (boroughs)
8. Which uninhabited desert does the United States consider to be the last unclaimed piece of land in the world? Antarctica
9. Which former capital of the Roman and Ottoman Empires is the only modern city that is situated on two continents? Istanbul
2. Revered as the birthplace of reggae, Trenchtown is a noted neighborhood in what Jamaican capital? Kingston?
3. A destination for motorsports fans, what florida city hosts bikeweek in the spring and biketoberfest in the fall? daytona beach
4. Both coincidentally named Daniel, the only two Asian Americans in the US Senate represent which state? Hawaii
5. In what region of France were the WWII D-Day invasions in June of 1944? Normandy
6. Frequently referenced in spy novels, what McLean, VA neighborhood is home to the Central Intelligence Agency? Langley
7. Besides Louisiana, what is the only U.S. State that doesn't use counties as a form of local government? Alaska (boroughs)
8. Which uninhabited desert does the United States consider to be the last unclaimed piece of land in the world? Antarctica
9. Which former capital of the Roman and Ottoman Empires is the only modern city that is situated on two continents? Istanbul
8/21/11 Matching Round - Voice Actors
Voice Actors.pdf
1. F (Billy West - Stimpy - Ren & Stimpy)
2. I (Patrick Warburton - Kronk - Emperor's New Groove)
3. E (Michael Keaton - Chick Hicks - Cars)
4. A (Tom Kenny - Spongebob Squarepants)
5. C (Mel Blanc - Bugs Bunny)
6. J (Casey Kasem - Shaggy - Scooby Doo)
7. B (Justin Timberlake - Boo Boo - Yogi Bear)
8. G (John DiMaggio - Bender - Futurama)
9. H (Vin Diesel - The Iron Giant - Iron Giant)
10. D (Ed Asner - Carl Fredricksen - Up)
1. F (Billy West - Stimpy - Ren & Stimpy)
2. I (Patrick Warburton - Kronk - Emperor's New Groove)
3. E (Michael Keaton - Chick Hicks - Cars)
4. A (Tom Kenny - Spongebob Squarepants)
5. C (Mel Blanc - Bugs Bunny)
6. J (Casey Kasem - Shaggy - Scooby Doo)
7. B (Justin Timberlake - Boo Boo - Yogi Bear)
8. G (John DiMaggio - Bender - Futurama)
9. H (Vin Diesel - The Iron Giant - Iron Giant)
10. D (Ed Asner - Carl Fredricksen - Up)
8/21/11 Picture Round - Celebrity Chefs
Celebrity Chefs.pdf
1. Anthony Bourdain (Bore-dane)
2. Alton Brown
3. Cat Cora
4. Wolfgang Puck
5. Paula Deen
6. Gordon Ramsay
7. Julia Child
8. Tom Colicchio (Co-lick-ee-oh)
9. Emeril Lagasse
10. Rocco Dispirito
1. Anthony Bourdain (Bore-dane)
2. Alton Brown
3. Cat Cora
4. Wolfgang Puck
5. Paula Deen
6. Gordon Ramsay
7. Julia Child
8. Tom Colicchio (Co-lick-ee-oh)
9. Emeril Lagasse
10. Rocco Dispirito
8/21/11 Television
1. What was the name of the strip club that served as an office for Tony Soprano and his cohorts on "The Sopranos?" Bada Bing
2. Pierce Brosnan could not get out of his role in what TV series to play James Bond in 1986? Remington Steele
3. What popular school house rock cartoon sang the praises of tiny connector words like and but and or? Conjunction Junction
4. In Peanuts, Linus and Sally spend halloween night awaiting the arrival of what? The Great Pumpkin
5. Otis Campbell was the lovable town drunk on which TV Sitcom? The Andy Griffith Show
6. Rising to fame when their show started airing in 2007, what is the surname of the couple on the TLC network that famously had a plus eight? Gosselin
7. What 250 lb star of Hairspray shed half of her weight to host a TV talk show? Ricki Lake
8. Which handsome hollywood actor, known for his dapper appearance and distinctive voice, created and hosted The Twilight Zone? Rod Serling
9. Which comic book super hero made a subtle appearance in every single episode of Seinfeld? Superman
2. Pierce Brosnan could not get out of his role in what TV series to play James Bond in 1986? Remington Steele
3. What popular school house rock cartoon sang the praises of tiny connector words like and but and or? Conjunction Junction
4. In Peanuts, Linus and Sally spend halloween night awaiting the arrival of what? The Great Pumpkin
5. Otis Campbell was the lovable town drunk on which TV Sitcom? The Andy Griffith Show
6. Rising to fame when their show started airing in 2007, what is the surname of the couple on the TLC network that famously had a plus eight? Gosselin
7. What 250 lb star of Hairspray shed half of her weight to host a TV talk show? Ricki Lake
8. Which handsome hollywood actor, known for his dapper appearance and distinctive voice, created and hosted The Twilight Zone? Rod Serling
9. Which comic book super hero made a subtle appearance in every single episode of Seinfeld? Superman
8/21/11 Music
1. Which famous guitarist was missing almost all of his middle finger, having lost it in a wood-chopping accident as a child? Jerry Garcia
2. Which female rap duo, originally called Super Nature, added DJ Spinderella and changed their name on their second album? Salt n Peppa
3. What Clash album included the songs Train in Vain and Lost in the Supermarket? London Calling
4. Which ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival singer was sued as a solo artist for plagiarizing himself? John Fogerty
5. Singer Darius Rucker is often erroneously referred to by what name? Hootie (and the Blowfish)
6. Which affirmative British progressive rock band had their biggest hit with "Owner of a Lonely Heart" in 1983? Yes
7. Elton John's "Candle in the Wind" was originally written about which sultry American icon? Marilyn Monroe
8. Which 1986 Bangles hit was written by Prince, under the pseudonym Christopher Tracy? Manic Monday
9. Which Hollywood glam-metal band started as a parody cover band known as Metal Skool? Steel Panther
2. Which female rap duo, originally called Super Nature, added DJ Spinderella and changed their name on their second album? Salt n Peppa
3. What Clash album included the songs Train in Vain and Lost in the Supermarket? London Calling
4. Which ex-Creedence Clearwater Revival singer was sued as a solo artist for plagiarizing himself? John Fogerty
5. Singer Darius Rucker is often erroneously referred to by what name? Hootie (and the Blowfish)
6. Which affirmative British progressive rock band had their biggest hit with "Owner of a Lonely Heart" in 1983? Yes
7. Elton John's "Candle in the Wind" was originally written about which sultry American icon? Marilyn Monroe
8. Which 1986 Bangles hit was written by Prince, under the pseudonym Christopher Tracy? Manic Monday
9. Which Hollywood glam-metal band started as a parody cover band known as Metal Skool? Steel Panther
8/21/11 Movies
1. Which English literature classic served as the basis of Francis Ford Coppola's vietnam war film, Apocalypse Now? Heart of Darkness
2. In the 1983 movie "Risky Business," Tom Cruise's character dances around his parents' house in his skivvies to what song? Old Time Rock n Roll
3. In Clueless, what acting family name is used to describe a good-looking guy? Baldwin
4. Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino have starred together in three films, The Godfather Part II, Righteous Kill, and which 1995 Crime drama? Heat
5. About a starry-eyed, would-be senator, what Jimmy Stewart film is based on the novel The Gentleman from Montana? Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
6. Michel Gondry's stylized film direction first received mainstream acclaim with what film, starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
7. Which classic sultry actress famously said of whistling, "you just put your lips together and blow," in the 1944 film To Have and Have Not? Lauren Bacall
8. Which Oscar-winning actress played the psychic Oda Mae Brown in Ghost? Whoopi Goldberg
9. What 70's rock ballad often plays in Wayne's World when Wayne looks at Casandra? Dream Weaver
2. In the 1983 movie "Risky Business," Tom Cruise's character dances around his parents' house in his skivvies to what song? Old Time Rock n Roll
3. In Clueless, what acting family name is used to describe a good-looking guy? Baldwin
4. Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino have starred together in three films, The Godfather Part II, Righteous Kill, and which 1995 Crime drama? Heat
5. About a starry-eyed, would-be senator, what Jimmy Stewart film is based on the novel The Gentleman from Montana? Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
6. Michel Gondry's stylized film direction first received mainstream acclaim with what film, starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
7. Which classic sultry actress famously said of whistling, "you just put your lips together and blow," in the 1944 film To Have and Have Not? Lauren Bacall
8. Which Oscar-winning actress played the psychic Oda Mae Brown in Ghost? Whoopi Goldberg
9. What 70's rock ballad often plays in Wayne's World when Wayne looks at Casandra? Dream Weaver
8/21/11 Animals
1. What is unique about the mammal species of monotremes (mono-treems), of which there are only 5 left, including the duck billed platypus? lay eggs
2. What unit of measurement is used to measure a horse's height? Hands
3. What is a shark's skeleton made out of? Cartilage
4. A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and female horse. What is the name of the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey? Hinny
5. In 2006, Vice President Chaney shot a friend in the face while on the hunt for what unarmed animal? Quail
6. A cousin of the mackerel, what migratory fish is named for a spanish word meaning pretty? Bonito
7. A central figure in the Uncle Remus stories, what is the name of the animal trickster, who succeeds by his wits rather than by brawn? Br'er Rabbit
8. In what country would you find more venomous snakes than any other country in the world, including 9 of the top 10 most venomous? Australia
9. From the ancient Greek word for "river horse," which mostly herbivorous mammal is often regarded as one of the most dangerous in Africa? Hippopotamus
2. What unit of measurement is used to measure a horse's height? Hands
3. What is a shark's skeleton made out of? Cartilage
4. A mule is the offspring of a male donkey and female horse. What is the name of the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey? Hinny
5. In 2006, Vice President Chaney shot a friend in the face while on the hunt for what unarmed animal? Quail
6. A cousin of the mackerel, what migratory fish is named for a spanish word meaning pretty? Bonito
7. A central figure in the Uncle Remus stories, what is the name of the animal trickster, who succeeds by his wits rather than by brawn? Br'er Rabbit
8. In what country would you find more venomous snakes than any other country in the world, including 9 of the top 10 most venomous? Australia
9. From the ancient Greek word for "river horse," which mostly herbivorous mammal is often regarded as one of the most dangerous in Africa? Hippopotamus
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
8/14/11 Picture Round - Yearbook Photos
Yearbook Photos.pdf
1. Charlize Theron
2. Hillary Clinton
3. Billy Corgan
4. Marshal Mathers (Eminem)
5. Tina Fey
6. Mariah Carey
7. Katy Perry
8. Renee Zelwegger
9. Calvin Brodis (Snoop Dogg)
10. Travis Barker
1. Charlize Theron
2. Hillary Clinton
3. Billy Corgan
4. Marshal Mathers (Eminem)
5. Tina Fey
6. Mariah Carey
7. Katy Perry
8. Renee Zelwegger
9. Calvin Brodis (Snoop Dogg)
10. Travis Barker
8/14/11 Matching - Literary Canon
Literary Canon.pdf
Harold Bloom's American Canon (Professor at Yale)
1. G The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
2. D As I Lay Dying - William Faulkner
3. H Lolita - Vladimir Nabokov
4. J The Glass Menagerie - Tennessee Williams
5. A The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway
6. B The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger
7. E The Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbeck
8. C Blood Meridian - Cormac McCarthy
9. I Song of Solomon - Toni Morrison
10. F The Crying of Lot 49 - Thomas Pynchon
Harold Bloom's American Canon (Professor at Yale)
1. G The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
2. D As I Lay Dying - William Faulkner
3. H Lolita - Vladimir Nabokov
4. J The Glass Menagerie - Tennessee Williams
5. A The Sun Also Rises - Ernest Hemingway
6. B The Catcher in the Rye - J.D. Salinger
7. E The Grapes of Wrath - John Steinbeck
8. C Blood Meridian - Cormac McCarthy
9. I Song of Solomon - Toni Morrison
10. F The Crying of Lot 49 - Thomas Pynchon
8/14/11 Science
1. Symbolized by K, over 400 mg of what nutrient can be found in the average banana? Potassium
2. In lasik surgery, what specific part of the eye is reshaped to improve a patient's vision? Cornea
3. Meaning thigh in Latin, what is the largest and strongest bone in the body? Femur
4. Often seen on syringes, the abbreviation cc is short for what unit of measurement? Cubic Centimeters
5. Made from crocus plants, what colorful spice gives the spanish dish paellla it's yellow hue? Saffron
6. Used to regulate blood sugar, insulin is a hormone produced by what organ in the human body? Pancreas
7. From the greek word for "bursting blood," what is the medical term for excessive bleeding? Hemorrhage
8. Commonly associated with batteries, what term describes substances that are not acidic? Alkaline
9. Caused by two separately fertilized eggs, dizygotic twins are more commonly referred to as what? Fraternal
2. In lasik surgery, what specific part of the eye is reshaped to improve a patient's vision? Cornea
3. Meaning thigh in Latin, what is the largest and strongest bone in the body? Femur
4. Often seen on syringes, the abbreviation cc is short for what unit of measurement? Cubic Centimeters
5. Made from crocus plants, what colorful spice gives the spanish dish paellla it's yellow hue? Saffron
6. Used to regulate blood sugar, insulin is a hormone produced by what organ in the human body? Pancreas
7. From the greek word for "bursting blood," what is the medical term for excessive bleeding? Hemorrhage
8. Commonly associated with batteries, what term describes substances that are not acidic? Alkaline
9. Caused by two separately fertilized eggs, dizygotic twins are more commonly referred to as what? Fraternal
8/14/12 Misc
1. What was the name of the commercial supersonic transport that was introduced in 1976 and retired in 2003? The Aerospatiale-BAC Concorde
2. In 2006, UPS implemented a new policy that would save them approximately three million gallons of gas a year by minimizing what? Left hand turns
3. In 2002 what eco friendly organization wrestled the initials WWF from the world wrestling federation? World Wildlife Fund
4. In military jargon, what does G.I. stand for? Government Issue (or galvanized iron)
5. Also known as pignoli, what nut is most commonly combined with basil, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan to make traditional pesto? Pine nut
6. Latin for "you may have the body" what writ does a judge issue for a prisoner to appear in court? Habeas Corpus
7. Although never married herself. Copywriter Frances Gerety coined which famous tag line for Da Beers diamonds? A Diamond is forever
8. Launched in 1931 as Apparel Arts, what magazine is usually referred to as GQ? Gentelman's Quarterly
9. From the french word for revolt, which insubordinate action occurred on the Battleship Potemkin and on the HMS Hermoione (her-my-a-knee)? Mutiny
2. In 2006, UPS implemented a new policy that would save them approximately three million gallons of gas a year by minimizing what? Left hand turns
3. In 2002 what eco friendly organization wrestled the initials WWF from the world wrestling federation? World Wildlife Fund
4. In military jargon, what does G.I. stand for? Government Issue (or galvanized iron)
5. Also known as pignoli, what nut is most commonly combined with basil, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan to make traditional pesto? Pine nut
6. Latin for "you may have the body" what writ does a judge issue for a prisoner to appear in court? Habeas Corpus
7. Although never married herself. Copywriter Frances Gerety coined which famous tag line for Da Beers diamonds? A Diamond is forever
8. Launched in 1931 as Apparel Arts, what magazine is usually referred to as GQ? Gentelman's Quarterly
9. From the french word for revolt, which insubordinate action occurred on the Battleship Potemkin and on the HMS Hermoione (her-my-a-knee)? Mutiny
8/14/11 History
1. Believed to have Nazi sympathies, which famous pilot did FDR refuse to reinstate into the Army Air Corps commission? Charles Lindbergh
2. After serving 6 months in prison, what former mayor ran for a political seat again, using the slogan, "he may not be perfect, but he's perfect for DC?" Marion Barry
3. One of the most famous personal conflicts in American History, who shot and mortally wounded Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in 1804? Aaron Burr
4. Displayed in Red Square, which soviet leaders body gets a chemical bath every 18 months? Vladimir Lenin
5. Which founding father wrote in a letter to a physician friend: "I rise early almost every morning and sit in my chamber, without any clothes whatever, half an hour or an hour, according to the season, either reading or writing."? Ben Franklin
6. Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot by Sirhan Sirhan in which infamous Los Angeles hotel? The Ambassador
7. Which record breaking aviation pioneer disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean in 1937? Amelia Earhart
8. In 2004, physicist Robert Wood suggested that what famed disaster was started by meteors, and not by Mrs. O'leary's cow? Great Chicago Fire
9. In 2006, President Bush awkwardly gave a back-rub to Angela Merkel, chancellor of what nation? Germany
2. After serving 6 months in prison, what former mayor ran for a political seat again, using the slogan, "he may not be perfect, but he's perfect for DC?" Marion Barry
3. One of the most famous personal conflicts in American History, who shot and mortally wounded Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in 1804? Aaron Burr
4. Displayed in Red Square, which soviet leaders body gets a chemical bath every 18 months? Vladimir Lenin
5. Which founding father wrote in a letter to a physician friend: "I rise early almost every morning and sit in my chamber, without any clothes whatever, half an hour or an hour, according to the season, either reading or writing."? Ben Franklin
6. Robert F. Kennedy was fatally shot by Sirhan Sirhan in which infamous Los Angeles hotel? The Ambassador
7. Which record breaking aviation pioneer disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean in 1937? Amelia Earhart
8. In 2004, physicist Robert Wood suggested that what famed disaster was started by meteors, and not by Mrs. O'leary's cow? Great Chicago Fire
9. In 2006, President Bush awkwardly gave a back-rub to Angela Merkel, chancellor of what nation? Germany
8/14/11 Geography
1. If you were hungry in the capital of Hugary, what city would you be hungry in? Budapest
2. Sacred to the aboriginal people in Australia, and known to them as Uluru, what is the more common name of the large sandstone rock formation in the Australian outback? Ayers Rock
3. da Vinci's classic, The Mona Lisa sits in which world famous museum? The Louvre
4. Though they evoke images of songbirds, what spanish islands are actually named for their population of feral dogs? Canary Islands
5. Once represented in Congress by Dick Chaney, what US State has the country's smallest population? Wyoming
6. US Military flights to Antarctica originate in Christchurch, the third largest city in which country? New Zealand
7. The world's first full scale nuclear power plant, calder hall, opened in what country in 1956? England
8. Jewels of Washington State, Seattle and Tacoma lie on what inlet of the Pacific Ocean? Puget Sound
9. Meaning river dweller, tagalog is the national language of which asian island nation? Philippines
2. Sacred to the aboriginal people in Australia, and known to them as Uluru, what is the more common name of the large sandstone rock formation in the Australian outback? Ayers Rock
3. da Vinci's classic, The Mona Lisa sits in which world famous museum? The Louvre
4. Though they evoke images of songbirds, what spanish islands are actually named for their population of feral dogs? Canary Islands
5. Once represented in Congress by Dick Chaney, what US State has the country's smallest population? Wyoming
6. US Military flights to Antarctica originate in Christchurch, the third largest city in which country? New Zealand
7. The world's first full scale nuclear power plant, calder hall, opened in what country in 1956? England
8. Jewels of Washington State, Seattle and Tacoma lie on what inlet of the Pacific Ocean? Puget Sound
9. Meaning river dweller, tagalog is the national language of which asian island nation? Philippines
8/7/11 Picture Round - Corporate Mascots
Corporate Mascots.pdf
1. Exxon
2. Morton
3. Lacoste
4. Travelocity
5. Chiquita
6. Hawaiian Punch
7. Starkist
8. Linux
9. Vlassic
10. Lil Debbie
1. Exxon
2. Morton
3. Lacoste
4. Travelocity
5. Chiquita
6. Hawaiian Punch
7. Starkist
8. Linux
9. Vlassic
10. Lil Debbie
8/7/11 Matching - TV Show Hangouts
TV Show Hangouts.pdf
1. E Monk's - Seinfeld
2. I Merlotte's - True Blood
3. A Chubbie's - Boy Meets World
4. G Arnold's - Grey's Anatomy
5. C Paddy's Pub - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
6. D Joe's Emerald City Bar - Grey's Anatomy
7. J Anthony's - Sports Night
8. B The Regal Beagle - Three's Company
9. H MacLaren's - How I Met Your Mother
10. F The Warsaw Tavern - Drew Carey Show
1. E Monk's - Seinfeld
2. I Merlotte's - True Blood
3. A Chubbie's - Boy Meets World
4. G Arnold's - Grey's Anatomy
5. C Paddy's Pub - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
6. D Joe's Emerald City Bar - Grey's Anatomy
7. J Anthony's - Sports Night
8. B The Regal Beagle - Three's Company
9. H MacLaren's - How I Met Your Mother
10. F The Warsaw Tavern - Drew Carey Show
8/7/11 Sports
1. Three types of weapons are used in the sport of fencing, a foil, a sabre, and what? Epee
2. A mixture of iced tea and lemonade is named after a player of what sport? Golf (arnold palmer)
3. Who famously ripped off her jersey after scoring the winning penalty shootout against China in the 1999 Women's World Cup? Brandi Chastain
4. In Tennis, what term is used to describe a 40-40 tie? Deuce
5. What caused a 10 day delay in the 89 world series between Oakland and SF? An Earthquake
6. Succeeding Spalding, which company has supplied MLB with their baseballs since 1977 Rawlings
7. Originally called blue ribbon sports, what shoe company took off when a track coach poured rubber into a waffle iron? Nike
8. Who, in 1958, became the youngest grandmaster chess player ever at the age of 15 1/2? Bobby Fischer
9. Which sports team's mascot is a fat, furry, green creature that somewhat resembles a bird called the Phanatic? Philadelphia Phillies
2. A mixture of iced tea and lemonade is named after a player of what sport? Golf (arnold palmer)
3. Who famously ripped off her jersey after scoring the winning penalty shootout against China in the 1999 Women's World Cup? Brandi Chastain
4. In Tennis, what term is used to describe a 40-40 tie? Deuce
5. What caused a 10 day delay in the 89 world series between Oakland and SF? An Earthquake
6. Succeeding Spalding, which company has supplied MLB with their baseballs since 1977 Rawlings
7. Originally called blue ribbon sports, what shoe company took off when a track coach poured rubber into a waffle iron? Nike
8. Who, in 1958, became the youngest grandmaster chess player ever at the age of 15 1/2? Bobby Fischer
9. Which sports team's mascot is a fat, furry, green creature that somewhat resembles a bird called the Phanatic? Philadelphia Phillies
8/7/11 Seinfeld
1. What was Kramer's first name? Cosmo
2. What temperamental chef ousted Elaine from a popular lunch spot? The Soup Nazi
3. What kind of candy did Kramer and Jerry drop in Elaine's boyfriend during surgery? Junior Mint
4. What was the first name of the girl Jerry dated that rhymed with a female body part, who he incorrectly called Mulva? Delores
5. What was Jerry's nemisis, Neman's employment? Mail carrier
6. In the famous episode, "The Contest," the gang enters into a contest to determine who can go the longest without doing what? Masturbating
7. What does Kramer name his chicken, who he later finds out is a rooster and enters into cockfights? Little Jerry Seinfeld (Or Little Jerry)
8. What causes Susan, George's fiance, to become ill and die in Season 7? Licking wedding envelopes
9. What oscar nominated actor does George mistakenly think his used Chrysler LeBaron belonged to? Jon Voigt
2. What temperamental chef ousted Elaine from a popular lunch spot? The Soup Nazi
3. What kind of candy did Kramer and Jerry drop in Elaine's boyfriend during surgery? Junior Mint
4. What was the first name of the girl Jerry dated that rhymed with a female body part, who he incorrectly called Mulva? Delores
5. What was Jerry's nemisis, Neman's employment? Mail carrier
6. In the famous episode, "The Contest," the gang enters into a contest to determine who can go the longest without doing what? Masturbating
7. What does Kramer name his chicken, who he later finds out is a rooster and enters into cockfights? Little Jerry Seinfeld (Or Little Jerry)
8. What causes Susan, George's fiance, to become ill and die in Season 7? Licking wedding envelopes
9. What oscar nominated actor does George mistakenly think his used Chrysler LeBaron belonged to? Jon Voigt
8/7/11 Science
1. What term refers to the lowest possible temperature? Absolute zero
2. What do the small cells found in the blood stream called platelets, do when exposed to air? clot
3. Employed to treat heart conditions, what liquid is also used to make explosives? nitroglycerine
4. Causing liquid to act as an elastic sheet, what property allows insects to walk on water? Surface tension
5. What element is the best conductor of electricity? Silver
6. Which part of the human body requires the most oxygen, using 20% of the total oxygen consumption? The brain
7. An Isotope is a variant of an atom which have differing numbers of what? Neutrons
8. Which famous contemporary scientist wrote the best seller A Brief History of Time? Stephen Hawking
9. What is the substance dihydrogen monoxide more commonly known as? Water
2. What do the small cells found in the blood stream called platelets, do when exposed to air? clot
3. Employed to treat heart conditions, what liquid is also used to make explosives? nitroglycerine
4. Causing liquid to act as an elastic sheet, what property allows insects to walk on water? Surface tension
5. What element is the best conductor of electricity? Silver
6. Which part of the human body requires the most oxygen, using 20% of the total oxygen consumption? The brain
7. An Isotope is a variant of an atom which have differing numbers of what? Neutrons
8. Which famous contemporary scientist wrote the best seller A Brief History of Time? Stephen Hawking
9. What is the substance dihydrogen monoxide more commonly known as? Water
8/7/11 Movies
1. What is the name of the camp where the campers are murdered in the original Friday the 13th? Camp Crystal Lake
2. What is the term used to describe stylish crime dramas, usually emphasizing cynical attitudes and sexual motivations? Film Noir
3. What is the only thing that nine-year-old, Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas in "A Christmas Story?" A Red Ryder BB Gun
4. What character has been portrayed by Lee Meriweather, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Halle Berry? Catwoman
5. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost followed up Shawn of the Dead with what cop action spoof? Hot Fuzz
6. In Stephen Spielberg's 1977 sci-fi classic A Close Encounter of the Third Kind, what was the method by which the humans finally communicated with the aliens? light and sound
7. Gary Busey received his only Academy Award nomination for a biopic portraying whom? Buddy Holly
8. The 1987 Sylvester Stallone film "Over the Top" centered around what kind of competition? Arm Wrestling
9. Which 1984 action-romantic comedy has Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner on an adventure searching for "El Corazon?" Romancing the Stone
2. What is the term used to describe stylish crime dramas, usually emphasizing cynical attitudes and sexual motivations? Film Noir
3. What is the only thing that nine-year-old, Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas in "A Christmas Story?" A Red Ryder BB Gun
4. What character has been portrayed by Lee Meriweather, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Halle Berry? Catwoman
5. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost followed up Shawn of the Dead with what cop action spoof? Hot Fuzz
6. In Stephen Spielberg's 1977 sci-fi classic A Close Encounter of the Third Kind, what was the method by which the humans finally communicated with the aliens? light and sound
7. Gary Busey received his only Academy Award nomination for a biopic portraying whom? Buddy Holly
8. The 1987 Sylvester Stallone film "Over the Top" centered around what kind of competition? Arm Wrestling
9. Which 1984 action-romantic comedy has Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner on an adventure searching for "El Corazon?" Romancing the Stone
7/31/11 Matching - Airport Names
Airport Names to City.pdf
1. E John Wayne - Santa Ana
2. J O'Hare - Chicago
3. G Will Rogers - Oklahoma City
4. A Lambert - St. Louis
5. F Sky Harbor - Phoenix
6. C Edward Lawrence Logan - Boston
7. B Ronald Reagan - Washington DC
8. I Bob Hope - Burbank
9. D McCarran - Las Vegas
10. H TF Green - Providence
1. E John Wayne - Santa Ana
2. J O'Hare - Chicago
3. G Will Rogers - Oklahoma City
4. A Lambert - St. Louis
5. F Sky Harbor - Phoenix
6. C Edward Lawrence Logan - Boston
7. B Ronald Reagan - Washington DC
8. I Bob Hope - Burbank
9. D McCarran - Las Vegas
10. H TF Green - Providence
7/31/11 Picture Round - Olympians
Olympians.pdf
1. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
2. Carl Lewis
3. Michael Phelps
4. Sean White
5. Mary Lou Retton
6. Greg Louganis
7. Shawn Johnson
8. Jesse Owens
9. Kerri Strug
10. Tommie Smith
1. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
2. Carl Lewis
3. Michael Phelps
4. Sean White
5. Mary Lou Retton
6. Greg Louganis
7. Shawn Johnson
8. Jesse Owens
9. Kerri Strug
10. Tommie Smith
7/31/11 Television
1. On South Park, what is written on Kenny's father's hat? Scotch
2. What channel was created in 1979 to televise live proceedings of Congress? CSPAN
3. One of the most successful of the 80's, which sitcom produced the spin-off "A Different World?" Cosby Show
4. Which iconic comedic actor played a main character's father in both Seinfeld and The King of Queens? Jerry Stiller
5. Which horror/fantasy themed show aired on Nickelodeon from 1990-2000? Are You Afraid of the Dark
6. Which late 90's ABC sitcom was based on a character in the Archie comic books? Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7. Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers and Whoopi Goldberg all fulfilled the same role on which TV show? Hollywood Squares
8. The original cast of Saturday Night Live consisted of John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Garett Morris, Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner and whom? Chevy Chase
9. Which actress was nominated for a daytime emmy award 18 times before she finally won? Susan Lucci
2. What channel was created in 1979 to televise live proceedings of Congress? CSPAN
3. One of the most successful of the 80's, which sitcom produced the spin-off "A Different World?" Cosby Show
4. Which iconic comedic actor played a main character's father in both Seinfeld and The King of Queens? Jerry Stiller
5. Which horror/fantasy themed show aired on Nickelodeon from 1990-2000? Are You Afraid of the Dark
6. Which late 90's ABC sitcom was based on a character in the Archie comic books? Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7. Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers and Whoopi Goldberg all fulfilled the same role on which TV show? Hollywood Squares
8. The original cast of Saturday Night Live consisted of John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Garett Morris, Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner and whom? Chevy Chase
9. Which actress was nominated for a daytime emmy award 18 times before she finally won? Susan Lucci
7/31/11 Science
1. What is the most common gas in the earth's atmosphere? nitrogen
2. Which planet is the closest to the sun in our solar system? Mercury
3. What is the name of the chronic sleep disorder, characterized by an excessive urge to sleep in inappropriate times? Narcolepsy
4. The first vaccine, developed by English physician Edward Jenner in 1796, protected people against what disease? Smallpox
5. Recently researchers at Montana University have concluded that which commonly known species of dinosaur didn't exist, and was actually an adolescent Torasaurus? Triceratops
6. In June of 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to do what? Go into space
7. What is Scottish Scientist and Nobel laureate Alexander Fleming credited with? Discovery of Penicillin
8. Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume? Gas
9. It is estimated that 70-80% of the oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere is produced by what? Algae
2. Which planet is the closest to the sun in our solar system? Mercury
3. What is the name of the chronic sleep disorder, characterized by an excessive urge to sleep in inappropriate times? Narcolepsy
4. The first vaccine, developed by English physician Edward Jenner in 1796, protected people against what disease? Smallpox
5. Recently researchers at Montana University have concluded that which commonly known species of dinosaur didn't exist, and was actually an adolescent Torasaurus? Triceratops
6. In June of 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to do what? Go into space
7. What is Scottish Scientist and Nobel laureate Alexander Fleming credited with? Discovery of Penicillin
8. Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume? Gas
9. It is estimated that 70-80% of the oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere is produced by what? Algae
7/31/11 Music
1. Thom Yorke is the lead singer for which grammy winning band? Radiohead
2. Which multiplatinum recording artist's mother played a neighbor on "The Jeffersons?" Lenny Kravitz
3. Which iconic soul singer/songwriter was fatally shot by his father in April of 1984? Marvin Gaye
4. The band, The Eagles, started as a backing band for which solo artist? Linda Ronstadt
5. What is the name of the electronic musical instrument that is "played" by never touching the instrument, but moving your hands above it to control pitch and volume? Theramin
6. What be-bop pioneer was recognizable for his upturned trumpet and chubby cheeks? Dizzy Gillespie
7. Nicknamed slowhand, what legendary guitarist is the only three time inductee into the rock n roll hall of fame? Eric Clapton
8. ZZ top is easily recognized because of Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill's beards. What is the third, unbearded member's name? Frank Beard
9. Andrew Ridgeley was half of which 80's new wave duo? Wham!
2. Which multiplatinum recording artist's mother played a neighbor on "The Jeffersons?" Lenny Kravitz
3. Which iconic soul singer/songwriter was fatally shot by his father in April of 1984? Marvin Gaye
4. The band, The Eagles, started as a backing band for which solo artist? Linda Ronstadt
5. What is the name of the electronic musical instrument that is "played" by never touching the instrument, but moving your hands above it to control pitch and volume? Theramin
6. What be-bop pioneer was recognizable for his upturned trumpet and chubby cheeks? Dizzy Gillespie
7. Nicknamed slowhand, what legendary guitarist is the only three time inductee into the rock n roll hall of fame? Eric Clapton
8. ZZ top is easily recognized because of Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill's beards. What is the third, unbearded member's name? Frank Beard
9. Andrew Ridgeley was half of which 80's new wave duo? Wham!
7/31/11 Misc
1. What is the name of the mascot for Mad Magazine? Alfred E Newman
2. How many furlongs are in one mile? 8
3. What does HMS stand for, the prefix of Royal Navy ship names since 1789? Her Majesty's Ship
4. Found in red wine, what bitter substance comes from grapes and barrels? Tannin
5. Open for calls between thanksgiving and christmas, what company hosts the turkey talk-line? Butterball
6. In what country did disney open it's first international theme park in 1983? Japan
7. Legendary magician and escape artist Erik Weisz performed under which stage name? Harry Houdini
8. Name the hollywood wife that wrote "Hollywood Wives" Jackie Collins
9. How many times was Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor married between her first in 1950, and her last, ending in 1996? Seven
2. How many furlongs are in one mile? 8
3. What does HMS stand for, the prefix of Royal Navy ship names since 1789? Her Majesty's Ship
4. Found in red wine, what bitter substance comes from grapes and barrels? Tannin
5. Open for calls between thanksgiving and christmas, what company hosts the turkey talk-line? Butterball
6. In what country did disney open it's first international theme park in 1983? Japan
7. Legendary magician and escape artist Erik Weisz performed under which stage name? Harry Houdini
8. Name the hollywood wife that wrote "Hollywood Wives" Jackie Collins
9. How many times was Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor married between her first in 1950, and her last, ending in 1996? Seven
7/31/11 Movies
1. What is the name of the camp where the campers are murdered in the original Friday the 13th? Camp Crystal Lake
2. What is the term used to describe stylish crime dramas, usually emphasizing cynical attitudes and sexual motivations? Film Noir
3. What is the only thing that nine-year-old, Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas in "A Christmas Story?" A Red Ryder BB Gun
4. What character has been portrayed by Lee Meriweather, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Halle Berry? Catwoman
5. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost followed up Shawn of the Dead with what cop action spoof? Hot Fuzz
6. In Stephen Spielberg's 1977 sci-fi classic, what was the method by which the humans finally communicated with the aliens? light and sound
7. Gary Busey received his only Academy Award nomination for a biopic portraying whom? Buddy Holly
8. The 1987 Sylvester Stallone film "Over the Top" centered around what kind of competition? Arm Wrestling
9. Which 1984 action-romantic comedy has Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner on an adventure searching for "El Corazon?" Romancing the Stone
2. What is the term used to describe stylish crime dramas, usually emphasizing cynical attitudes and sexual motivations? Film Noir
3. What is the only thing that nine-year-old, Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas in "A Christmas Story?" A Red Ryder BB Gun
4. What character has been portrayed by Lee Meriweather, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Halle Berry? Catwoman
5. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost followed up Shawn of the Dead with what cop action spoof? Hot Fuzz
6. In Stephen Spielberg's 1977 sci-fi classic, what was the method by which the humans finally communicated with the aliens? light and sound
7. Gary Busey received his only Academy Award nomination for a biopic portraying whom? Buddy Holly
8. The 1987 Sylvester Stallone film "Over the Top" centered around what kind of competition? Arm Wrestling
9. Which 1984 action-romantic comedy has Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner on an adventure searching for "El Corazon?" Romancing the Stone
7/31/11 History
1. Which General became the 18th President after leading the Union Army to victory during the Civil War? Ulysses S Grant
2. In American history, what is important about the date December 7, 1941? The attack on Pearl Harbor
3. Who's attention was John Hinkley trying to catch when he shot at Ronald Reagan in 1981? Jodie Foster
4. The RMS Titanic set sail for New York in April 1912 from which English city? Southampton
5. Which country sold The Louisiana Purchase to the United States in the early 1800's? France
6. How was Adolf Hitler's life ended in September 1945? Suicide
7. The fictional character of Count Dracula is said to be inspired by which 15th century prince? Vlad the Impaler
8. In the mid to late 70's, the tyrannical Khemer Rouge regime targeted intellectuals and buddhists, and essentially attempted genocide in which country? Cambodia
9. Ratified on August 18, 1920, what was the subject of the Nineteenth Amendment to the US constitution? Suffrage, or a women's right to vote
2. In American history, what is important about the date December 7, 1941? The attack on Pearl Harbor
3. Who's attention was John Hinkley trying to catch when he shot at Ronald Reagan in 1981? Jodie Foster
4. The RMS Titanic set sail for New York in April 1912 from which English city? Southampton
5. Which country sold The Louisiana Purchase to the United States in the early 1800's? France
6. How was Adolf Hitler's life ended in September 1945? Suicide
7. The fictional character of Count Dracula is said to be inspired by which 15th century prince? Vlad the Impaler
8. In the mid to late 70's, the tyrannical Khemer Rouge regime targeted intellectuals and buddhists, and essentially attempted genocide in which country? Cambodia
9. Ratified on August 18, 1920, what was the subject of the Nineteenth Amendment to the US constitution? Suffrage, or a women's right to vote
7/31/11 Geography
1. For what event was Seattle's major landmark "The Space Needle" built? 1962 World's fair
2. What is the only wonder of the ancient world that still exists today? The Great Pyraid of Giza
3. Which two bodies of water are connected by the Suez Canal? Mediterranean and Red Seas
4. What warm whether garment is named for the pacific island chain, where the us first tested the h bomb? Bikini
5. In which state is Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States, behind LA? Illinois
6. The word Bushu-suru was coined after George Bush Sr. became ill and vomited in which country? Japan
7. What is the smallest country in the world, at only 2/10 of a square mile? Vatican City
8. 70-80% of the world's freshwater can be found where? Glaciers
9. The famous frozen tundra of Lambeau field is located in which state? Wisconsin
2. What is the only wonder of the ancient world that still exists today? The Great Pyraid of Giza
3. Which two bodies of water are connected by the Suez Canal? Mediterranean and Red Seas
4. What warm whether garment is named for the pacific island chain, where the us first tested the h bomb? Bikini
5. In which state is Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States, behind LA? Illinois
6. The word Bushu-suru was coined after George Bush Sr. became ill and vomited in which country? Japan
7. What is the smallest country in the world, at only 2/10 of a square mile? Vatican City
8. 70-80% of the world's freshwater can be found where? Glaciers
9. The famous frozen tundra of Lambeau field is located in which state? Wisconsin
7/24/11 Matching - Inventors
Inventors.pdf
1. F Eli Whitney - Cotton Gin
2. B Alfred Nobel - Dynamite
3. I George de Mestral - Velcro
4. A Stephanie Kwolek - Kevlar
5. J Hans Lipperhey - Telescope
6. C Johannes Gutenberg - Printing Press
7. H Louis-Sebastien Lenormand - Parachute
8. E Elias Howe - Sewing Machine
9. D Thomas Crapper - Ballcock
10. G Thomas Edison - Phonograph
1. F Eli Whitney - Cotton Gin
2. B Alfred Nobel - Dynamite
3. I George de Mestral - Velcro
4. A Stephanie Kwolek - Kevlar
5. J Hans Lipperhey - Telescope
6. C Johannes Gutenberg - Printing Press
7. H Louis-Sebastien Lenormand - Parachute
8. E Elias Howe - Sewing Machine
9. D Thomas Crapper - Ballcock
10. G Thomas Edison - Phonograph
7/24/11 Picture Round - Disney Characters
Disney Characters.pdf
1. Flik - A Bugs Life
2. Abu - Aladdin
3. Smee - Peter Pan
4. Baloo - Jungle Book
5. Timon - Lion King
6. Madam Mim - Sword in the Stone
7. Friar Tuck - Robin Hood
8. Penny - Bolt
9. Cruella De Ville - 101 Dalmations
10. Sebastian - Little Mermaid
1. Flik - A Bugs Life
2. Abu - Aladdin
3. Smee - Peter Pan
4. Baloo - Jungle Book
5. Timon - Lion King
6. Madam Mim - Sword in the Stone
7. Friar Tuck - Robin Hood
8. Penny - Bolt
9. Cruella De Ville - 101 Dalmations
10. Sebastian - Little Mermaid
7/24/11 Video Games
1. What is the first piece of fruit to appear on the screen in the classic Pac-Man? Cherry
2. In his first video game appearance ever (Donkey Kong) what was Mario's name? Jumpman
3. Released in 1984, which russian video game is one of the most prolific of all time? Tetris
4. Solid Snake is the protagonist in which video game series? Metal Gear
5. Which non-card based game has come free with the windows operating system since Windows 3.1? Minesweeper
6. With regard to gaming, what does RPG stand for? Role playing game
7. How many fret buttons are on the guitar controller in the game "Guitar Hero?" Five
8. A part of which gaming franchise was dubbed "The Hot Coffee mod," that allowed players to have sex with their in-game girlfriends and record sex tapes? Grand Theft Auto
9. Which video game console originally came with the game "Altered Beast," and later with "Sonic the Hedgehog?" Sega Genesis
2. In his first video game appearance ever (Donkey Kong) what was Mario's name? Jumpman
3. Released in 1984, which russian video game is one of the most prolific of all time? Tetris
4. Solid Snake is the protagonist in which video game series? Metal Gear
5. Which non-card based game has come free with the windows operating system since Windows 3.1? Minesweeper
6. With regard to gaming, what does RPG stand for? Role playing game
7. How many fret buttons are on the guitar controller in the game "Guitar Hero?" Five
8. A part of which gaming franchise was dubbed "The Hot Coffee mod," that allowed players to have sex with their in-game girlfriends and record sex tapes? Grand Theft Auto
9. Which video game console originally came with the game "Altered Beast," and later with "Sonic the Hedgehog?" Sega Genesis
7/24/11 Television
1. On South Park, what is written on Kenny's father's hat? Scotch
2. What channel was created in 1979 to televise live proceedings of Congress? CSPAN
3. One of the most successful of the 80's, which sitcom produced the spin-off "A Different World?" Cosby Show
4. Which iconic comedic actor played a main character's father in both Seinfeld and The King of Queens? Jerry Stiller
5. Which horror/fantasy themed show aired on Nickelodeon from 1990-2000? Are You Afraid of the Dark
6. Which late 90's ABC sitcom was based on a character in the Archie comic books? Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7. Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers and Whoopi Goldberg all fulfilled the same role on which TV show? Hollywood Squares
8. The original cast of Saturday Night Live consisted of John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Garett Morris, Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner and whom? Chevy Chase
9. Which actress was nominated for a daytime emmy award 18 times before she finally won for her role on All My Children? Susan Lucci
2. What channel was created in 1979 to televise live proceedings of Congress? CSPAN
3. One of the most successful of the 80's, which sitcom produced the spin-off "A Different World?" Cosby Show
4. Which iconic comedic actor played a main character's father in both Seinfeld and The King of Queens? Jerry Stiller
5. Which horror/fantasy themed show aired on Nickelodeon from 1990-2000? Are You Afraid of the Dark
6. Which late 90's ABC sitcom was based on a character in the Archie comic books? Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7. Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers and Whoopi Goldberg all fulfilled the same role on which TV show? Hollywood Squares
8. The original cast of Saturday Night Live consisted of John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Garett Morris, Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner and whom? Chevy Chase
9. Which actress was nominated for a daytime emmy award 18 times before she finally won for her role on All My Children? Susan Lucci
7/24/11 Science
1. What is the most common gas in the earth's atmosphere? nitrogen
2. Which planet is the closest to the sun in our solar system? Mercury
3. What is the name of the chronic sleep disorder, characterized by an excessive urge to sleep in inappropriate times? Narcolepsy
4. The first vaccine, developed by English physician Edward Jenner in 1796, protected people against what disease? Smallpox
5. Recently researchers at Montana University have concluded that which commonly known species of dinosaur didn't exist, and was actually an adolescent Torasaurus? Triceratops
6. In June of 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to do what? Go into space
7. What is Scottish Scientist and Nobel laureate Alexander Fleming credited with? Discovery of Penicillin
8. Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume? Gas
9. It is estimated that 70-80% of the oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere is produced by what? Algae
2. Which planet is the closest to the sun in our solar system? Mercury
3. What is the name of the chronic sleep disorder, characterized by an excessive urge to sleep in inappropriate times? Narcolepsy
4. The first vaccine, developed by English physician Edward Jenner in 1796, protected people against what disease? Smallpox
5. Recently researchers at Montana University have concluded that which commonly known species of dinosaur didn't exist, and was actually an adolescent Torasaurus? Triceratops
6. In June of 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to do what? Go into space
7. What is Scottish Scientist and Nobel laureate Alexander Fleming credited with? Discovery of Penicillin
8. Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume? Gas
9. It is estimated that 70-80% of the oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere is produced by what? Algae
7/24/11 Music
1. Which infamous producer created the music production technique known as "the Wall of Sound?" Phil Spector
2. The title of the 1978 debut from which new wave band asked the question: "Are we not Men?" Devo
3. Stefani Germanotta is better known by which stage name? Lady Gaga
4. Which band got it's name from a term used by Allied aircraft pilots in WW II to describe UFO's and other unknown aerial phenomena? Foo Fighters
5. The music video for "Here It Goes Again" featured the band members of what band performing choreographed maneuvers on treadmills? OK Go
6. Trying to show up Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, what is it rumored that Ozzy Osbourne snorted a line of? Ants
7. Dubbed the "King of Ragtime," who composed some of the most recognizable ragtime pieces, such as "Maple Leaf Rag," and "The Entertainer?" Scott Joplin
8. What was the name of the country supergroup, composed of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson? The Highwaymen
9. Which jazz singer/singer songwriter is the daughter of famous sitar player Ravi Shankar, perhaps best known for his association with George Harrison? Norah Jones
2. The title of the 1978 debut from which new wave band asked the question: "Are we not Men?" Devo
3. Stefani Germanotta is better known by which stage name? Lady Gaga
4. Which band got it's name from a term used by Allied aircraft pilots in WW II to describe UFO's and other unknown aerial phenomena? Foo Fighters
5. The music video for "Here It Goes Again" featured the band members of what band performing choreographed maneuvers on treadmills? OK Go
6. Trying to show up Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, what is it rumored that Ozzy Osbourne snorted a line of? Ants
7. Dubbed the "King of Ragtime," who composed some of the most recognizable ragtime pieces, such as "Maple Leaf Rag," and "The Entertainer?" Scott Joplin
8. What was the name of the country supergroup, composed of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson? The Highwaymen
9. Which jazz singer/singer songwriter is the daughter of famous sitar player Ravi Shankar, perhaps best known for his association with George Harrison? Norah Jones
7/24/11 Movies
1. In the original Star Wars trilogy, who played Lando Calrissian? Billy Dee Williams
2. What kind of burger does Jules take a bite of while retrieving Marcelus Wallace's briefcase from the young men in Pulp Fiction? Big Kahuna Burger
3. Who starred as Private Chris Taylor in Oliver Stone's Vietnam War Film classic, Platoon? Charlie Sheen
4. His first color film, which Alfred Hitchcock film was notable for taking place in real time and was edited as to appear as a single continuous shot? Rope
5. Which Spanish starlet joined the cast of the Pirates of the Caribbean cast for 2011's installment, On Stranger Tides? Penelope Cruz
6. What is the name of the evil corporation responsible for creating the monsters in the Resident Evil franchise? Umbrella Corporation
7. Which Spike Lee film sees him playing the character of Mookie, a pizza delivery boy for Sal's Famous Pizzaria? Do The Right Thing
8. Fans of which baseball franchise were upset with Jimmy Fallon and Drew Berrymore when they shot the ending scenes of Fever Pitch on the field after a very important win?
9. In 2010, who was the first performer to win both a best acting Oscar, and a worst performance Razzie in the same year? Sandra Bullock (Blindside & All About Steve)
2. What kind of burger does Jules take a bite of while retrieving Marcelus Wallace's briefcase from the young men in Pulp Fiction? Big Kahuna Burger
3. Who starred as Private Chris Taylor in Oliver Stone's Vietnam War Film classic, Platoon? Charlie Sheen
4. His first color film, which Alfred Hitchcock film was notable for taking place in real time and was edited as to appear as a single continuous shot? Rope
5. Which Spanish starlet joined the cast of the Pirates of the Caribbean cast for 2011's installment, On Stranger Tides? Penelope Cruz
6. What is the name of the evil corporation responsible for creating the monsters in the Resident Evil franchise? Umbrella Corporation
7. Which Spike Lee film sees him playing the character of Mookie, a pizza delivery boy for Sal's Famous Pizzaria? Do The Right Thing
8. Fans of which baseball franchise were upset with Jimmy Fallon and Drew Berrymore when they shot the ending scenes of Fever Pitch on the field after a very important win?
9. In 2010, who was the first performer to win both a best acting Oscar, and a worst performance Razzie in the same year? Sandra Bullock (Blindside & All About Steve)
7/24/11 Geography
1. In which country would you find the city of Transylvania? Romania
2. The city of Detroit sits on which great lake? Huron
3. Which country is the world's largest producer of maple syrup? Canada
4. In which city is watching fish-throwing at Pike Place market a popular tourist attraction? Seattle
5. Where would you currently find the London Bridge that was designed by engineer John Rennie in 1825? Lake Havasu, AZ
6. Nairobi is the capital of what country? Kenya
7. Which tens of thousands of years old landmark can be found in Los Angeles' Hancock Park? La Brea Tar Pits (La Brea means "the tar")
8. In which major U.S. City would you find the sculpture "Cloud Gate, by British artist "Anish Kapoor? Chicago
9. Which "Lost City of the Incas" can be found nearly 8,000 feet above sea level above the Urubamba Valley in Peru? Machu Picchu
2. The city of Detroit sits on which great lake? Huron
3. Which country is the world's largest producer of maple syrup? Canada
4. In which city is watching fish-throwing at Pike Place market a popular tourist attraction? Seattle
5. Where would you currently find the London Bridge that was designed by engineer John Rennie in 1825? Lake Havasu, AZ
6. Nairobi is the capital of what country? Kenya
7. Which tens of thousands of years old landmark can be found in Los Angeles' Hancock Park? La Brea Tar Pits (La Brea means "the tar")
8. In which major U.S. City would you find the sculpture "Cloud Gate, by British artist "Anish Kapoor? Chicago
9. Which "Lost City of the Incas" can be found nearly 8,000 feet above sea level above the Urubamba Valley in Peru? Machu Picchu
7/17/11 Picture Round - Doctors
Doctors.pdf
1. Doctor Ruth
2. Dr. Dre
3. Doc Holiday
4. Dr. No
5. Dwight "Doc" Gooden
6. Julius "Dr J" Erving
7. Dr. Doom
8. Dr. Seuss
9. Dr. Who
10. Dr. John
1. Doctor Ruth
2. Dr. Dre
3. Doc Holiday
4. Dr. No
5. Dwight "Doc" Gooden
6. Julius "Dr J" Erving
7. Dr. Doom
8. Dr. Seuss
9. Dr. Who
10. Dr. John
7/17/11 Matching Round - Cover Songs
Cover Songs.pdf
1. E I Love Rock N Roll - Joan Jett - Originally Arrows
2. H Lake of Fire - Nirvana - Originally Meat Puppets
3. B Me & Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin - Originally Kris Kristofferson
4. F Hard to Handle - Black Crows - Originally Otis Redding
5. A Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis - Originally Carl Perkins
6. D Red Red Wine - UB40 - Originally Neil Diamond
7. C Tainted Love - Soft Cell - Originally Gloria Jones
8. J I Fought the Law - Clash - Originally The Crickets
9. G I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow - Originally The Strangeloves
10. I Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix - Originally The Leaves
1. E I Love Rock N Roll - Joan Jett - Originally Arrows
2. H Lake of Fire - Nirvana - Originally Meat Puppets
3. B Me & Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin - Originally Kris Kristofferson
4. F Hard to Handle - Black Crows - Originally Otis Redding
5. A Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis - Originally Carl Perkins
6. D Red Red Wine - UB40 - Originally Neil Diamond
7. C Tainted Love - Soft Cell - Originally Gloria Jones
8. J I Fought the Law - Clash - Originally The Crickets
9. G I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow - Originally The Strangeloves
10. I Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix - Originally The Leaves
7/17/11 Simpsons
1. Who composed the theme to The Simpsons? Danny Elfman
2. Who is Mr Burns' assistant? (first and last) Waylon Smithers
3. What is the name of the secret society that Homer joins in the episode, "Homer the Great?" Stonecutters
4. What is the name of the rival town adjacent to Springfield? Shelbyville
5. Who voices Bart's nemesis, Sideshow Bob? Kelsey Grammer
6. What is Milhouse's last name? VanHouten
7. Where did Homer and Bart first find and adopt their dog, Santa's Little Helper? The dogtrack
8. What is the name of Springfield's minor league baseball team? The Isotopes
9. What does Bart name his pet elephant that he wins from a radio contest? Stampy
2. Who is Mr Burns' assistant? (first and last) Waylon Smithers
3. What is the name of the secret society that Homer joins in the episode, "Homer the Great?" Stonecutters
4. What is the name of the rival town adjacent to Springfield? Shelbyville
5. Who voices Bart's nemesis, Sideshow Bob? Kelsey Grammer
6. What is Milhouse's last name? VanHouten
7. Where did Homer and Bart first find and adopt their dog, Santa's Little Helper? The dogtrack
8. What is the name of Springfield's minor league baseball team? The Isotopes
9. What does Bart name his pet elephant that he wins from a radio contest? Stampy
7/17/11 Science
1. What is the most common gas in the earth's atmosphere? nitrogen
2. Which planet is the closest to the sun in our solar system? Mercury
3. What is the name of the chronic sleep disorder, characterized by an excessive urge to sleep in inappropriate times? Narcolepsy
4. The first vaccine, developed by English physician Edward Jenner in 1796, protected people against what disease? Smallpox
5. Recently researchers at Montana University have concluded that which commonly known species of dinosaur didn't exist, and was actually an adolescent Torasaurus? Triceratops
6. In June of 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to do what? Go into space
7. What is Scottish Scientist and Nobel laureate Alexander Fleming credited with? Discovery of Penicillin
8. Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume? Gas
9. It is estimated that 70-80% of the oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere is produced by what? Algae/Plankton
2. Which planet is the closest to the sun in our solar system? Mercury
3. What is the name of the chronic sleep disorder, characterized by an excessive urge to sleep in inappropriate times? Narcolepsy
4. The first vaccine, developed by English physician Edward Jenner in 1796, protected people against what disease? Smallpox
5. Recently researchers at Montana University have concluded that which commonly known species of dinosaur didn't exist, and was actually an adolescent Torasaurus? Triceratops
6. In June of 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to do what? Go into space
7. What is Scottish Scientist and Nobel laureate Alexander Fleming credited with? Discovery of Penicillin
8. Which state of matter has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume? Gas
9. It is estimated that 70-80% of the oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere is produced by what? Algae/Plankton
7/17/11 U.S. Presidents
1. What food did George Bush Sr. famously say he would no longer eat? Broccoli
2. Who was the only Catholic U.S. President? JFK
3. Richard Nixon resigned his presidency in August of 1974 because of which scandal? Watergate
4. What was Ronald Reagan's favorite candy? Jelly beans
5. How many presidents have been assassinated while in office? 4 lincoln, garfield, mckinley, jfk
6. Bill Clinton was described as "the MTV president" by some conservative detractors, after playing saxophone on which TV show? The Arsenio Hall Show
7. Who was the only president to serve who was not elected by voters as either President or Vice President? Gerald Ford (Nixon appointed him vp, then became president when Nixon resigned)
8. George W. Bush is the second President to follow in the footsteps of his father. Who was the first Father/Son team to serve as president? John Quincy Adams & John Adams
9. Name one of the two comic books that current president Barack Obama collects. Spider Man & Conan the Barbarian
2. Who was the only Catholic U.S. President? JFK
3. Richard Nixon resigned his presidency in August of 1974 because of which scandal? Watergate
4. What was Ronald Reagan's favorite candy? Jelly beans
5. How many presidents have been assassinated while in office? 4 lincoln, garfield, mckinley, jfk
6. Bill Clinton was described as "the MTV president" by some conservative detractors, after playing saxophone on which TV show? The Arsenio Hall Show
7. Who was the only president to serve who was not elected by voters as either President or Vice President? Gerald Ford (Nixon appointed him vp, then became president when Nixon resigned)
8. George W. Bush is the second President to follow in the footsteps of his father. Who was the first Father/Son team to serve as president? John Quincy Adams & John Adams
9. Name one of the two comic books that current president Barack Obama collects. Spider Man & Conan the Barbarian
7/17/12 Music
1. Which infamous producer created the music production technique known as "the Wall of Sound?" Phil Spector
2. The title of the 1978 debut from which new wave band asked the question: "Are we not Men?" Devo
3. Stefani Germanotta is better known by which stage name? Lady Gaga
4. Which band got it's name from a term used by Allied aircraft pilots in WW II to describe UFO's and other unknown aerial phenomena? Foo Fighters
5. The music video for "Here It Goes Again" featured the band members of what band performing choreographed maneuvers on treadmills? OK Go
6. Trying to show up Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, what is it rumored that Ozzy Osbourne snorted a line of? Ants
7. Dubbed the "King of Ragtime," who composed some of the most recognizable ragtime pieces, such as "Maple Leaf Rag," and "The Entertainer?" Scott Joplin
8. What was the name of the country supergroup, composed of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson? The Highwaymen
9. Which jazz singer/singer songwriter is the daughter of famous sitar player Ravi Shankar, perhaps best known for his association with George Harrison? Norah Jones
2. The title of the 1978 debut from which new wave band asked the question: "Are we not Men?" Devo
3. Stefani Germanotta is better known by which stage name? Lady Gaga
4. Which band got it's name from a term used by Allied aircraft pilots in WW II to describe UFO's and other unknown aerial phenomena? Foo Fighters
5. The music video for "Here It Goes Again" featured the band members of what band performing choreographed maneuvers on treadmills? OK Go
6. Trying to show up Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue, what is it rumored that Ozzy Osbourne snorted a line of? Ants
7. Dubbed the "King of Ragtime," who composed some of the most recognizable ragtime pieces, such as "Maple Leaf Rag," and "The Entertainer?" Scott Joplin
8. What was the name of the country supergroup, composed of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson? The Highwaymen
9. Which jazz singer/singer songwriter is the daughter of famous sitar player Ravi Shankar, perhaps best known for his association with George Harrison? Norah Jones
7/17/11 Movies
1. Patrick Bateman is the main character in what controversial 2000 film? American Psycho
2. Forest Whitaker won Best Actor for his portrayal of Idi Amin in which 2006 film? The Last King of Scotland
3. Who was the subject of the 2004 biopic, The Aviator? Howard Hughes
4. Which Oscar-winning actor wrote and directed the 1996 film That Thing You Do? Tom Hanks
5. Before American Graffiti and Star Wars, what was George Lucas' first directed feature film? THX 1138
6. Which two-time Oscar winning actor co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival to revitalize New York's film economy after the 9/11 attacks? Robert De Niro
7. The famous monologue by boxer Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull, where he claims he "coulda been a contender," was borrowed from which 1954 Marlon Brando film? On the Waterfront
8. What was the first full length animated feature produced by Walt Disney Productions? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
9. In the 20th anniversary edition of E.T., Steven Spielberg digitally replaced the the guns in the hands of the federal agents with what? Walkie-Talkies.
2. Forest Whitaker won Best Actor for his portrayal of Idi Amin in which 2006 film? The Last King of Scotland
3. Who was the subject of the 2004 biopic, The Aviator? Howard Hughes
4. Which Oscar-winning actor wrote and directed the 1996 film That Thing You Do? Tom Hanks
5. Before American Graffiti and Star Wars, what was George Lucas' first directed feature film? THX 1138
6. Which two-time Oscar winning actor co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival to revitalize New York's film economy after the 9/11 attacks? Robert De Niro
7. The famous monologue by boxer Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull, where he claims he "coulda been a contender," was borrowed from which 1954 Marlon Brando film? On the Waterfront
8. What was the first full length animated feature produced by Walt Disney Productions? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
9. In the 20th anniversary edition of E.T., Steven Spielberg digitally replaced the the guns in the hands of the federal agents with what? Walkie-Talkies.
7/17/11 Books and Literature
1. The Artful Dodger is a character in which Charles Dickens classic? Oliver Twist
2. Which English story writer and novelist was awarded the nobel prize in literature, and is probably best remembered for his collection of short stories, The Jungle Book? Rudyard Kipling
3. What was the name given to the area that was settled by Hobbits in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy, and The Hobbit? The Shire
4. Who wrote the Pulitzer Prize winning play "A Streetcar Named Desire?" Tennessee Williams
5. Considered by some to be the first non-fiction novel, which Truman Capote novel detailed a 1959 quadruple murder by two paroled ex-cons? In Cold Blood
6. Which author holds the record for the best selling writer of books of all time, with two of her most popular characters being Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple? Agatha Christie
7. According to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, what is the Ultimate Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything? 42
8. Holden Caufield is the angsty protagonist in which classic novel? The Catcher in the Rye
9. Which was the last of the three ghosts to visit Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens' "A Christmas Carol?" The Ghost of Christmas yet to come
2. Which English story writer and novelist was awarded the nobel prize in literature, and is probably best remembered for his collection of short stories, The Jungle Book? Rudyard Kipling
3. What was the name given to the area that was settled by Hobbits in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy, and The Hobbit? The Shire
4. Who wrote the Pulitzer Prize winning play "A Streetcar Named Desire?" Tennessee Williams
5. Considered by some to be the first non-fiction novel, which Truman Capote novel detailed a 1959 quadruple murder by two paroled ex-cons? In Cold Blood
6. Which author holds the record for the best selling writer of books of all time, with two of her most popular characters being Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple? Agatha Christie
7. According to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, what is the Ultimate Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything? 42
8. Holden Caufield is the angsty protagonist in which classic novel? The Catcher in the Rye
9. Which was the last of the three ghosts to visit Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens' "A Christmas Carol?" The Ghost of Christmas yet to come
7/10/11 Matching Round - Movie Remakes
Movie Remakes.pdf
1. F Vanilla Sky - Abre Los Ojos
2. J The Departed - Internal Affairs
3. A You've Got Mail - The Shop Around the Corner
4. H Disturbia - Rear Window
5. I I Am Legend - The Last Man on Earth
6. D Mean Machine - The Longest Yard
7. B Point of No Return - La Femme Nikita
8. G Quarantine - Rec
9. C 10 Things I Hate About You - Taming of the Shrew
10. E Meet Joe Black - Death Takes a Holiday
1. F Vanilla Sky - Abre Los Ojos
2. J The Departed - Internal Affairs
3. A You've Got Mail - The Shop Around the Corner
4. H Disturbia - Rear Window
5. I I Am Legend - The Last Man on Earth
6. D Mean Machine - The Longest Yard
7. B Point of No Return - La Femme Nikita
8. G Quarantine - Rec
9. C 10 Things I Hate About You - Taming of the Shrew
10. E Meet Joe Black - Death Takes a Holiday
7/10/11 Picture Round - TV Moms
TV Moms.pdf
1. Angela Bower (Who's the Boss)
2. Claire Huxtable (Cosby Show)
3. June Cleaver (Leave it to beaver)
4. Marion Cunningham (Happy Days)
5. Nancy Botwin (Weeds)
6. Kitty Forman (That 70's show)
7. Carmela Soprano (Sopranos)
8. Peggy Bundy (Married With Children)
9. Edith Bunker (All in the family)
10. Florida Evans (Good Times)
1. Angela Bower (Who's the Boss)
2. Claire Huxtable (Cosby Show)
3. June Cleaver (Leave it to beaver)
4. Marion Cunningham (Happy Days)
5. Nancy Botwin (Weeds)
6. Kitty Forman (That 70's show)
7. Carmela Soprano (Sopranos)
8. Peggy Bundy (Married With Children)
9. Edith Bunker (All in the family)
10. Florida Evans (Good Times)
7/10/11 Television
1. Who replaced Phil Hartman on News Radio after his tragic death? Jon Lovitz
2. Bruce Willis and Cybil Shephard starred together in which TV show? Moonlighting
3. What is the name of the sitcom with the characters Hot Lips Houlihan, Hawkeye Pierce, and Trapper John? MASH
4. In Star Trek, by what nickname is Dr. Leonard McCoy better known? Bones
5. On Sex and the City, what was Miranda Hobbes' career? Lawyer
6. What was the name of the research project that installed all the hatches and equipment on the island in Lost? Dharma initiative
7. On the TV show Cheers, what was bartender Sam Malone's previous occupation? Pitcher for the Red Sox
8. On what TV show did Erik Estrada play Frank Poncherello? CHiPs
9. What is the name of the bar that Peter Griffin and friends frequent on Family Guy? The Drunken Clam
2. Bruce Willis and Cybil Shephard starred together in which TV show? Moonlighting
3. What is the name of the sitcom with the characters Hot Lips Houlihan, Hawkeye Pierce, and Trapper John? MASH
4. In Star Trek, by what nickname is Dr. Leonard McCoy better known? Bones
5. On Sex and the City, what was Miranda Hobbes' career? Lawyer
6. What was the name of the research project that installed all the hatches and equipment on the island in Lost? Dharma initiative
7. On the TV show Cheers, what was bartender Sam Malone's previous occupation? Pitcher for the Red Sox
8. On what TV show did Erik Estrada play Frank Poncherello? CHiPs
9. What is the name of the bar that Peter Griffin and friends frequent on Family Guy? The Drunken Clam
7/10/11 Sports
1. Other than a pawn, which other chess piece can make the first move? Knight
2. What substance do sumo wrestlers spread in the ring before a bout? salt
3. To receive points in bull riding, the rider must stay atop the bull for how many seconds? 8
4. Winning them all in consecutive years, how many times did Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France? 7
5. In scrabble, which two tiles are worth 8 points? X and J
6. Mike Tyson was disqualified from a 1997 boxing match for biting who's ear? Evander Holyfield
7. What olympic sport has been given the nickname "Chess on ice?" Curling
8. In Baseball, "The Deuce" is a nickname for what kind of a pitch? Curveball
9. In a sport originating in Finland that takes place annually there in early July, a man must carry what through a 253 m obstacle course while carrying what? Their wife
2. What substance do sumo wrestlers spread in the ring before a bout? salt
3. To receive points in bull riding, the rider must stay atop the bull for how many seconds? 8
4. Winning them all in consecutive years, how many times did Lance Armstrong win the Tour de France? 7
5. In scrabble, which two tiles are worth 8 points? X and J
6. Mike Tyson was disqualified from a 1997 boxing match for biting who's ear? Evander Holyfield
7. What olympic sport has been given the nickname "Chess on ice?" Curling
8. In Baseball, "The Deuce" is a nickname for what kind of a pitch? Curveball
9. In a sport originating in Finland that takes place annually there in early July, a man must carry what through a 253 m obstacle course while carrying what? Their wife
7/10/11 Music
1. The Wailers were the backing band for which artist? Bob Marley
2. Chris Gaines is the alter ego of which multi platinum selling artist? Garth Brooks
3. Straight Outta Lynwood was the first top ten record for what grammy winning and gold and platinum selling artist? Weird Al
4. Lady Day was the nickname of what iconic jazz singer? Billie Holiday
5. According to Kanye West, which artist has the best music video of all time? Beyonce
6. Whitney Houston had a huge hit with "I Will Always Love You," which was written and originally performed by whom? Dolly Parton
7. What was the name of Buddy Holly's band? The Crickets
8. Brothers Jake and Elwood fronted which American soul revivalist band until the death of Jake in 1982? Blues Brothers
9. "Every Picture Tells a Story" was the first number 1 album for which singer? Rod Stewart
2. Chris Gaines is the alter ego of which multi platinum selling artist? Garth Brooks
3. Straight Outta Lynwood was the first top ten record for what grammy winning and gold and platinum selling artist? Weird Al
4. Lady Day was the nickname of what iconic jazz singer? Billie Holiday
5. According to Kanye West, which artist has the best music video of all time? Beyonce
6. Whitney Houston had a huge hit with "I Will Always Love You," which was written and originally performed by whom? Dolly Parton
7. What was the name of Buddy Holly's band? The Crickets
8. Brothers Jake and Elwood fronted which American soul revivalist band until the death of Jake in 1982? Blues Brothers
9. "Every Picture Tells a Story" was the first number 1 album for which singer? Rod Stewart
7/10/12 Movies
1. Which sporting event does the 2009 film Invictus center around? Rugby World Cup
2. Also a colloquial term for the police force, what was the name of the Errol Morris documentary that helped exonerate Randall Adams, who sat on death row? The Thin Blue Line
3. Which movie was released as Vaselina in Venezuela? Grease
4. What is the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl? Hedwig
5. In Avatar, what is name of the precious metal being mined on Pandora? Unobtanium
6. Who played Martin Riggs in the Lethal Weapon franchise? Mel Gibson
7. Which fictional character has been portrayed by Alex Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck? Jack Ryan (tom clanky movies)
8. Which animated duo starred in the feature The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and the short films The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave, and others? Wallace and Gromit
9. What is the name of Leni Riefenstah's most famous film, made at the 1934 Nuremberg congress of the Nazi Party? Triumph of the Will
2. Also a colloquial term for the police force, what was the name of the Errol Morris documentary that helped exonerate Randall Adams, who sat on death row? The Thin Blue Line
3. Which movie was released as Vaselina in Venezuela? Grease
4. What is the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl? Hedwig
5. In Avatar, what is name of the precious metal being mined on Pandora? Unobtanium
6. Who played Martin Riggs in the Lethal Weapon franchise? Mel Gibson
7. Which fictional character has been portrayed by Alex Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck? Jack Ryan (tom clanky movies)
8. Which animated duo starred in the feature The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and the short films The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave, and others? Wallace and Gromit
9. What is the name of Leni Riefenstah's most famous film, made at the 1934 Nuremberg congress of the Nazi Party? Triumph of the Will
7/10/11 Misc
1. What is currently the highest denomination bill printed in the US? $100
2. What color is Superman's cape? Red
3. Commonly known as Dr. Death, what is the name of the Dr. that served eight years in prison for helping terminal patients end their life on their own terms? Jacob "Jack" Kevorkian
4. Which artist's artwork is showcased in the book Wall and Piece? Banksy
5. How many is there in a baker's dozen? 13
6. What is the term used to describe blood or marks in locations corresponding to the crucifixion of christ? Stigmata
7. The seeds of a cilantro plant are a common culinary seasoning, called what? Coriander
8. How many universities make up the conference of Ivy League schools? 8
9. What 2-word term describes the bonding that can occur between hostages and their captors? Stockholm Syndrome
2. What color is Superman's cape? Red
3. Commonly known as Dr. Death, what is the name of the Dr. that served eight years in prison for helping terminal patients end their life on their own terms? Jacob "Jack" Kevorkian
4. Which artist's artwork is showcased in the book Wall and Piece? Banksy
5. How many is there in a baker's dozen? 13
6. What is the term used to describe blood or marks in locations corresponding to the crucifixion of christ? Stigmata
7. The seeds of a cilantro plant are a common culinary seasoning, called what? Coriander
8. How many universities make up the conference of Ivy League schools? 8
9. What 2-word term describes the bonding that can occur between hostages and their captors? Stockholm Syndrome
6/3/12 Matching Round - Actor - Oscar Win
Actor Oscar Win.pdf
1. D Robert Duval - Tender Mercies
2. J Dustin Hoffman - Kramer vs. Kramer
3. F Christopher Walken - The Deer Hunter
4. I Natalie Portman - Black Swan
5. H Kate Winslett - The Reader
6. B Robert De Niro - The Godfather II
7. A Jack Nicholson - Terms of Endearment
8. C Katherine Hepburn - On Golden Pond
9. E Frances McDormand - Fargo
10. G Hillary Swank - Boys Don't Cry
1. D Robert Duval - Tender Mercies
2. J Dustin Hoffman - Kramer vs. Kramer
3. F Christopher Walken - The Deer Hunter
4. I Natalie Portman - Black Swan
5. H Kate Winslett - The Reader
6. B Robert De Niro - The Godfather II
7. A Jack Nicholson - Terms of Endearment
8. C Katherine Hepburn - On Golden Pond
9. E Frances McDormand - Fargo
10. G Hillary Swank - Boys Don't Cry
6/3/11 Picture Round - American Heros
American Heros.pdf
1. Neil Armstrong
2. Rosa Parks
3. Caesar Chavez
4. Jackie Robinson
5. MLK
6. Paul Revere
7. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
8. Frederick Douglas
9. Lincoln
10. George S Patton
1. Neil Armstrong
2. Rosa Parks
3. Caesar Chavez
4. Jackie Robinson
5. MLK
6. Paul Revere
7. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger
8. Frederick Douglas
9. Lincoln
10. George S Patton
6/3/11 Television
1. Who replaced Phil Hartman on News Radio after his tragic death? Jon Lovitz
2. Bruce Willis and Cybil Shephard starred together in which TV show? Moonlighting
3. What is the name of the sitcom with the characters Hot Lips Houlihan, Hawkeye Pierce, and Trapper John? MASH
4. In Star Trek, by what nickname is Dr. Leonard McCoy better known? Bones
5. On Sex and the City, what was Miranda Hobbes' career? Lawyer
6. What was the name of the research project that installed all the hatches and equipment on the island in Lost? Dharma initiative
7. On the TV show Cheers, what was bartender Sam Malone's previous occupation? Pitcher for the Red Sox
8. On what TV show did Erik Estrada play Frank Poncherello? CHiPs
9. What is the name of the bar that Peter Griffin and friends frequent on Family Guy? The Drunken Clam
2. Bruce Willis and Cybil Shephard starred together in which TV show? Moonlighting
3. What is the name of the sitcom with the characters Hot Lips Houlihan, Hawkeye Pierce, and Trapper John? MASH
4. In Star Trek, by what nickname is Dr. Leonard McCoy better known? Bones
5. On Sex and the City, what was Miranda Hobbes' career? Lawyer
6. What was the name of the research project that installed all the hatches and equipment on the island in Lost? Dharma initiative
7. On the TV show Cheers, what was bartender Sam Malone's previous occupation? Pitcher for the Red Sox
8. On what TV show did Erik Estrada play Frank Poncherello? CHiPs
9. What is the name of the bar that Peter Griffin and friends frequent on Family Guy? The Drunken Clam
6/3/12 Science
1. What tree's leaves make up most of the diet of a koala? Eucalyptus
2. What two colors does a color-blind person have trouble distinguishing? Red and Green
3. What is iron pyrite more commonly known as? Fools Gold
4. What is the term that describes what happens to a body's muscles after death, causing the limbs to become stiff and difficult to move? Rigor mortis
5. What is the only mammal that can fly? A Bat
6. The constellation Ursa Major is more commonly known as what? Big Dipper
7. What is the name of the metallic alloy composed of copper and zinc? Brass
8. Where will you always find a hammer, anvil and stirrup together? An ear
9. What is the name of the magnitude scale for measuring earthquakes? Richter
2. What two colors does a color-blind person have trouble distinguishing? Red and Green
3. What is iron pyrite more commonly known as? Fools Gold
4. What is the term that describes what happens to a body's muscles after death, causing the limbs to become stiff and difficult to move? Rigor mortis
5. What is the only mammal that can fly? A Bat
6. The constellation Ursa Major is more commonly known as what? Big Dipper
7. What is the name of the metallic alloy composed of copper and zinc? Brass
8. Where will you always find a hammer, anvil and stirrup together? An ear
9. What is the name of the magnitude scale for measuring earthquakes? Richter
6/3/12 Pop Culture
1. A longtime supporter of animal rights, which TV host ended his show with "have your pets spayed or neutered" for much of his career? Bob Barker
2. The comedy group The Lonely Island teamed up with which pop star to record Dick In a Box and Motherlover? Justin Timberlake
3. By what name is Chilean-born Nicole Polizzi better known? Snooki
4. "Where's the beef?" was a famous ad campaign for which restaurant chain? Wendy's
5. At what kind of store was Quentin Tarantino famously a clerk before becoming a filmmaker? Video Store
6. Which Superhero would escape to his Fortress of Solitude to be alone? Superman
7. Joe Cool is the alter ego of which comic strip character? Snoopy
8. What was the name of the high school that Zach Morris and his friends attended? Bayside HS
9. What is Oprah Winfrey's middle name? Gail
2. The comedy group The Lonely Island teamed up with which pop star to record Dick In a Box and Motherlover? Justin Timberlake
3. By what name is Chilean-born Nicole Polizzi better known? Snooki
4. "Where's the beef?" was a famous ad campaign for which restaurant chain? Wendy's
5. At what kind of store was Quentin Tarantino famously a clerk before becoming a filmmaker? Video Store
6. Which Superhero would escape to his Fortress of Solitude to be alone? Superman
7. Joe Cool is the alter ego of which comic strip character? Snoopy
8. What was the name of the high school that Zach Morris and his friends attended? Bayside HS
9. What is Oprah Winfrey's middle name? Gail
6/3/12 Books and Literature
1. One of the cities in Dickens' classic, "A Tale of Two Cities" is Paris. What is the other? London
2. Who wrote the poem, "The Raven," featuring the repeated line, "Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore"? Edger Allen Poe
3. Who authored the novels Jurrasic Park, Rising Sun, Congo, and more, all of which would become blockbuster films? Michael Crichton
4. Which Kurt Vonnegut Jr. novel was inspired by his experiences as a german POW in WWII? Slaughterhouse 5
5. Maurice Sendak wrote and illustrated which 1963 children's book? Where the Wild Things Are
6. Which Ayn Rand novel centers around an architect by the name of Howard Roark? The Fountainhead
7. Located in San Francisco, CA, City Lights Bookstore was instrumental in what literary movement? The Beat Generation
8. Which John Grisham thriller was adapted into a 1993 film staring Tom Cruise? The Firm
9. What is the name of the narrator of the story in Harper Lee's classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird?" Scout Finch (will accept scout)
2. Who wrote the poem, "The Raven," featuring the repeated line, "Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore"? Edger Allen Poe
3. Who authored the novels Jurrasic Park, Rising Sun, Congo, and more, all of which would become blockbuster films? Michael Crichton
4. Which Kurt Vonnegut Jr. novel was inspired by his experiences as a german POW in WWII? Slaughterhouse 5
5. Maurice Sendak wrote and illustrated which 1963 children's book? Where the Wild Things Are
6. Which Ayn Rand novel centers around an architect by the name of Howard Roark? The Fountainhead
7. Located in San Francisco, CA, City Lights Bookstore was instrumental in what literary movement? The Beat Generation
8. Which John Grisham thriller was adapted into a 1993 film staring Tom Cruise? The Firm
9. What is the name of the narrator of the story in Harper Lee's classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird?" Scout Finch (will accept scout)
6/3/11 History
1. What was the name of the 1986 Space Shuttle that broke apart 73 seconds into flight, killing all 7 of it's crew members? Challenger
2. Which US politician is probably best remembered for his confused quotations and inability to spell potato? Dan Quayle
3. Which Country led a boycott of the 1980 Moscow summer games, to protest the Soviet war in Afghanistan? The US
4. Napoleon is said to have suffered from ailurophobia, which is a fear of what? cats
5. What was the name of the man that shot and killed purported assassin of JFK, Lee Harvey Oswald? Jack Ruby
6. Which famous American is generally credited with inventing bifocals? Benjamin Franklin
7. What is the name of the former NY State Representative that resigned in June 2011 after a scandal involving him tweeting pictures of his junk? Anthony Weiner
8. Who did Mark Chapman Kill in December of 1980? John Lennon
9. Who was the first female Governor of Alaska? Sarah Palin
2. Which US politician is probably best remembered for his confused quotations and inability to spell potato? Dan Quayle
3. Which Country led a boycott of the 1980 Moscow summer games, to protest the Soviet war in Afghanistan? The US
4. Napoleon is said to have suffered from ailurophobia, which is a fear of what? cats
5. What was the name of the man that shot and killed purported assassin of JFK, Lee Harvey Oswald? Jack Ruby
6. Which famous American is generally credited with inventing bifocals? Benjamin Franklin
7. What is the name of the former NY State Representative that resigned in June 2011 after a scandal involving him tweeting pictures of his junk? Anthony Weiner
8. Who did Mark Chapman Kill in December of 1980? John Lennon
9. Who was the first female Governor of Alaska? Sarah Palin
6/26/12 Matching - Animal Baby Names
Animal Baby Names.pdf
1. D Chimpanzee - Infant
2. G Hawk - Eyas
3. J Kangaroo - Joey
4. H Alligator - Hatchling
5. B Goat - Kid
6. C Pigeon - Squab
7. A Dophin - Calf
8. I Shark - Cub
9. F Cat - Kitten
10. E Cockroach - Nymph
1. D Chimpanzee - Infant
2. G Hawk - Eyas
3. J Kangaroo - Joey
4. H Alligator - Hatchling
5. B Goat - Kid
6. C Pigeon - Squab
7. A Dophin - Calf
8. I Shark - Cub
9. F Cat - Kitten
10. E Cockroach - Nymph
6/26/11 Picture Round - Historical Figures
historical figures.pdf
1. Kim Jong Il
2. Hosni Mubarak
3. Napoleon Bonaparte
4. Teddy Roosevelt
5. Karl Marx
6. Benito Mussolini
7. Julius Caesar
8. King Tut
9. Pope Benedict
10. Mao Zedong
1. Kim Jong Il
2. Hosni Mubarak
3. Napoleon Bonaparte
4. Teddy Roosevelt
5. Karl Marx
6. Benito Mussolini
7. Julius Caesar
8. King Tut
9. Pope Benedict
10. Mao Zedong
6/26/11 Sports
Sports
1. How many yards is it from goal post to the nearest goal line on a standard football field? 10
2. Holding records in all time pass attempts, yards, touchdowns, and others, which top NFL quarterback never won a superbowl? Dan Marino
3. What common fixture at sports stadiums was finally installed at Chicago's Wrigley Field in 1988? Lights
4. Arguably the most famous racehorse in history, which horse was the first U.S. Triple Crown champion in 25 years in 1973? Secretariat
5. What is the most expensive property available to purchase in the boardgame monopoly? Boardwalk
6. Among one of the best Americans to ever play the game, what sport did Arthur Ashe play? Tennis
7. In darts, how many points is a bullseye worth? 50
8. Who won the 2011 Stanley Cup? Boston Bruins
9. In baseball, what does RBI stand for? Run batted In
1. How many yards is it from goal post to the nearest goal line on a standard football field? 10
2. Holding records in all time pass attempts, yards, touchdowns, and others, which top NFL quarterback never won a superbowl? Dan Marino
3. What common fixture at sports stadiums was finally installed at Chicago's Wrigley Field in 1988? Lights
4. Arguably the most famous racehorse in history, which horse was the first U.S. Triple Crown champion in 25 years in 1973? Secretariat
5. What is the most expensive property available to purchase in the boardgame monopoly? Boardwalk
6. Among one of the best Americans to ever play the game, what sport did Arthur Ashe play? Tennis
7. In darts, how many points is a bullseye worth? 50
8. Who won the 2011 Stanley Cup? Boston Bruins
9. In baseball, what does RBI stand for? Run batted In
6/26/11 Science
Science
1. What tree's leaves make up most of the diet of a koala? Eucalyptus
2. What two colors does a color-blind person have trouble distinguishing? Red and Green
3. What is iron pyrite more commonly known as? Fools Gold
4. What is the term that describes what happens to a body's muscles after death, causing the limbs to become stiff and difficult to move? Rigor mortis
5. What is the only mammal that can fly? A Bat
6. The constellation Ursa Major is more commonly known as what? Big Dipper
7. What is the name of the metallic alloy composed of copper and zinc? Brass
8. Where will you always find a hammer, anvil and stirrup together? An ear
9. What is the name of the magnitude scale for measuring earthquakes? Richter
1. What tree's leaves make up most of the diet of a koala? Eucalyptus
2. What two colors does a color-blind person have trouble distinguishing? Red and Green
3. What is iron pyrite more commonly known as? Fools Gold
4. What is the term that describes what happens to a body's muscles after death, causing the limbs to become stiff and difficult to move? Rigor mortis
5. What is the only mammal that can fly? A Bat
6. The constellation Ursa Major is more commonly known as what? Big Dipper
7. What is the name of the metallic alloy composed of copper and zinc? Brass
8. Where will you always find a hammer, anvil and stirrup together? An ear
9. What is the name of the magnitude scale for measuring earthquakes? Richter
6/26/11 Pop Culture
Pop Culture
1. A longtime supporter of animal rights, which TV host ended his show with "have your pets spayed or neutered" for much of his career? Bob Barker
2. The comedy group The Lonely Island teamed up with which pop star to record Dick In a Box and Motherlover? Justin Timberlake
3. What is the name of the sitcom with the characters Hot Lips Houlihan, Hawkeye Pierce, and Trapper John? MASH
4. "Where's the beef?" was a famous ad campaign for which restaurant chain? Wendy's
5. At what kind of store was Quentin Tarantino famously a clerk before becoming a filmmaker? Video Store
6. Which Superhero would escape to his Fortress of Solitude to be alone? Superman
7. Joe Cool is the alter ego of which comic strip character? Snoopy
8. What was the name of the high school that Zach Morris and his friends attended? Bayside HS
9. What is Oprah Winfrey's middle name? Gail
1. A longtime supporter of animal rights, which TV host ended his show with "have your pets spayed or neutered" for much of his career? Bob Barker
2. The comedy group The Lonely Island teamed up with which pop star to record Dick In a Box and Motherlover? Justin Timberlake
3. What is the name of the sitcom with the characters Hot Lips Houlihan, Hawkeye Pierce, and Trapper John? MASH
4. "Where's the beef?" was a famous ad campaign for which restaurant chain? Wendy's
5. At what kind of store was Quentin Tarantino famously a clerk before becoming a filmmaker? Video Store
6. Which Superhero would escape to his Fortress of Solitude to be alone? Superman
7. Joe Cool is the alter ego of which comic strip character? Snoopy
8. What was the name of the high school that Zach Morris and his friends attended? Bayside HS
9. What is Oprah Winfrey's middle name? Gail
6/26/11 Movies
Movies
1. Who is the famous composer that has scored the blockbusters Jaws, Star Wars, and many others? John Williams
2. What unique physical characteristic does the killer have in the Harrison Ford movie, The Fugitive? One arm
3. the 1960 Western The Magnificent Seven, starring Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen is a remake of what film? Seven Samurai (Akira Kurosawa)
4. Which dark and controversial 1971 film starred Malcolm McDowell as Alex DeLarge? A Clockwork Orange
5. Who was the first black woman to ever win an academy award for best actress? Halle Berry
6. Which iconic leading man, who died in 1957 at the age of 57, muttered the last words, "I never should have switched from scotch to martinis?" Humphry Bogart
7. Which actress famously fakes an orgasm in a NY deli in the movie, When Harry Met Sally? Meg Ryan
8. What was the name of Dorothy's dog in The Wizard of Oz? Toto
9. Shirley MacLaine is the older sister of which actor, producer, and director? Warren Beatty
1. Who is the famous composer that has scored the blockbusters Jaws, Star Wars, and many others? John Williams
2. What unique physical characteristic does the killer have in the Harrison Ford movie, The Fugitive? One arm
3. the 1960 Western The Magnificent Seven, starring Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen is a remake of what film? Seven Samurai (Akira Kurosawa)
4. Which dark and controversial 1971 film starred Malcolm McDowell as Alex DeLarge? A Clockwork Orange
5. Who was the first black woman to ever win an academy award for best actress? Halle Berry
6. Which iconic leading man, who died in 1957 at the age of 57, muttered the last words, "I never should have switched from scotch to martinis?" Humphry Bogart
7. Which actress famously fakes an orgasm in a NY deli in the movie, When Harry Met Sally? Meg Ryan
8. What was the name of Dorothy's dog in The Wizard of Oz? Toto
9. Shirley MacLaine is the older sister of which actor, producer, and director? Warren Beatty
6/26/11 Geography
Geography
1. How many countries border Spain? 2 (portugal and france)
2. What country was initially settled by modern man as a penal colony of Britain? Australia
3. What present day country was once known as Formosa? Taiwan
4. Cape Cod is located in which U.S. State? Massachusettes
5. The time in what city is used as the standard by which the world regulates it's clocks and time? Greenwich
6. Named after the site of the ancient Olympic Games, what is the capital of Washington state? Olympia
7. Known for it's iconic architecture, what bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at it's completion in 1937? Golden Gate
8. What is the name of the river that separates Manhattan and New Jersey? The Hudson (or North River)
9. In what country would you find the statue, Christ the Redeemer, standing 130 feet tall? Brazil
1. How many countries border Spain? 2 (portugal and france)
2. What country was initially settled by modern man as a penal colony of Britain? Australia
3. What present day country was once known as Formosa? Taiwan
4. Cape Cod is located in which U.S. State? Massachusettes
5. The time in what city is used as the standard by which the world regulates it's clocks and time? Greenwich
6. Named after the site of the ancient Olympic Games, what is the capital of Washington state? Olympia
7. Known for it's iconic architecture, what bridge was the longest suspension bridge in the world at it's completion in 1937? Golden Gate
8. What is the name of the river that separates Manhattan and New Jersey? The Hudson (or North River)
9. In what country would you find the statue, Christ the Redeemer, standing 130 feet tall? Brazil
6/26/11 Current Events
Current Events
1. On June 14, 2011 Crystal Harris broke off her engagement to whom? Hugh Hefner
2. The winner of the NBA MVP award for the 2010-11 season, Derrick Rose, plays for what team? Chicago Bulls
3. With music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge, which Broadway musical finally opened on June 14, after 183 preview performances, the most in history? Spider Man Turn Off the Dark
4. Samuel L. Jackson narrated which children's book for adults, that went viral almost immediately after being published in June 2011? Go the Fuck to Sleep
5. Mob boss James Whitey Bulger, who was arrested in Santa Monica on June 23rd, was the inspiration for the boss in which oscar winning film? The Departed
6. Which cast member of the Jackass movies and TV show was recently killed in a car accident? Ryan Dunn
7. Which Rebecca Black song was recently removed from YouTube due to copyright issues? Friday
8. Who was hired as Charlie Sheen's replacement on Two and a Half Men? Ashton Kutcher
9. What is the name of the 26 year old mother currently on trial for the murder of her two year old daughter in 2008? Casey Anthony
1. On June 14, 2011 Crystal Harris broke off her engagement to whom? Hugh Hefner
2. The winner of the NBA MVP award for the 2010-11 season, Derrick Rose, plays for what team? Chicago Bulls
3. With music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge, which Broadway musical finally opened on June 14, after 183 preview performances, the most in history? Spider Man Turn Off the Dark
4. Samuel L. Jackson narrated which children's book for adults, that went viral almost immediately after being published in June 2011? Go the Fuck to Sleep
5. Mob boss James Whitey Bulger, who was arrested in Santa Monica on June 23rd, was the inspiration for the boss in which oscar winning film? The Departed
6. Which cast member of the Jackass movies and TV show was recently killed in a car accident? Ryan Dunn
7. Which Rebecca Black song was recently removed from YouTube due to copyright issues? Friday
8. Who was hired as Charlie Sheen's replacement on Two and a Half Men? Ashton Kutcher
9. What is the name of the 26 year old mother currently on trial for the murder of her two year old daughter in 2008? Casey Anthony
5/29/11 Simpsons
Simpsons
1. What is the secret ingredient in a Flaming Moe? Children's Cough Syrup
2. What does the valentines day card say that Ralph Gives to Lisa in the episode, "I Love Lisa? I choo choo choose you
3. What role does Nancy Cartwright play on the Simpsons? Bart
4. What are the names of the two church-going adolescents that live next to the simpsons? Rod and Todd
5. What is the first name of the man that founded the town of springfield? Jebadiah
6. What is the name of Mr. Burns' cherished teddy bear? Bobo
7. What is the name of the animated dog that Homer voiced in episode 14 of season 8? Poochie
8. What name did Homer engrave on the bowling ball that he gave to Marge as a gift for her 34th birthday? Homer
9. Who did Barnie replace in the barbershop quartet, The Be Sharps? Chief Wiggum
1. What is the secret ingredient in a Flaming Moe? Children's Cough Syrup
2. What does the valentines day card say that Ralph Gives to Lisa in the episode, "I Love Lisa? I choo choo choose you
3. What role does Nancy Cartwright play on the Simpsons? Bart
4. What are the names of the two church-going adolescents that live next to the simpsons? Rod and Todd
5. What is the first name of the man that founded the town of springfield? Jebadiah
6. What is the name of Mr. Burns' cherished teddy bear? Bobo
7. What is the name of the animated dog that Homer voiced in episode 14 of season 8? Poochie
8. What name did Homer engrave on the bowling ball that he gave to Marge as a gift for her 34th birthday? Homer
9. Who did Barnie replace in the barbershop quartet, The Be Sharps? Chief Wiggum
5/29/11 90's TV
90's TV
1. What was the family secret of the Solomons on Third Rock From the Sun? They were aliens
2. Who worked at the law firm "Cage/Fish & Associates" in Boston, MA? Ally McBeal
3. What was Joey Lawrence's catch phrase on the TV show Blossom? Whoa
4. What MTV animated show centered around a smart, acerbic, and somewhat misanthropic teenage girl? Daria
5. On The Drew Carey show, what was the name of Drew's nemesis at the department store? Mimi Bobeck
6. Where did Ellen DeGeneres work, on her TV show, "Ellen?"
7. On Home improvement, what was the name of the neighbor who's face was always obstructed? Wilson Wilson Wilson, Jr.
8. Who produced the shows Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, 7th Heaven, Charmed, and many, many more? Aaron Spelling
9. What UPN show starred R&B star Brandy in the starring role? Moesha
1. What was the family secret of the Solomons on Third Rock From the Sun? They were aliens
2. Who worked at the law firm "Cage/Fish & Associates" in Boston, MA? Ally McBeal
3. What was Joey Lawrence's catch phrase on the TV show Blossom? Whoa
4. What MTV animated show centered around a smart, acerbic, and somewhat misanthropic teenage girl? Daria
5. On The Drew Carey show, what was the name of Drew's nemesis at the department store? Mimi Bobeck
6. Where did Ellen DeGeneres work, on her TV show, "Ellen?"
7. On Home improvement, what was the name of the neighbor who's face was always obstructed? Wilson Wilson Wilson, Jr.
8. Who produced the shows Melrose Place, Beverly Hills 90210, 7th Heaven, Charmed, and many, many more? Aaron Spelling
9. What UPN show starred R&B star Brandy in the starring role? Moesha
5/29/11 Geography
Geography
1. Which is the largest ocean? Pacific
2. Where would you find a plaque with the engraving, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free?" Statue of Liberty/Liberty Island
3. Where would you find 887 moai statues? Easter Island/Rapa Nui
4. Which US State has the most lakes? Alaska
5. What was the previous name of the country that is called Myanmar by it's current government? Burma
6. What was the name of the one continent during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras, consisting of our current seven continents? Pangaea
7. The Will Rogers Highway, starting in Chicago and ending in Los Angeles is more commonly known as what? Route 66
8. Al Capone served 4.5 years of his sentence in which famous prison, which closed in 1963? Alcatraz
9. What is the world's largest dry desert? Sahara
1. Which is the largest ocean? Pacific
2. Where would you find a plaque with the engraving, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free?" Statue of Liberty/Liberty Island
3. Where would you find 887 moai statues? Easter Island/Rapa Nui
4. Which US State has the most lakes? Alaska
5. What was the previous name of the country that is called Myanmar by it's current government? Burma
6. What was the name of the one continent during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras, consisting of our current seven continents? Pangaea
7. The Will Rogers Highway, starting in Chicago and ending in Los Angeles is more commonly known as what? Route 66
8. Al Capone served 4.5 years of his sentence in which famous prison, which closed in 1963? Alcatraz
9. What is the world's largest dry desert? Sahara
5/29/11 Music
Music
1. What was the name of the famous NY music club that became a launching pad for many punk and new wave bands, such as The Ramones, The Cramps, Blondie, and the Talking Heads? CBGB
2. What was the Beach Boys' next #1 single after the 60's classic Good Vibrations? Kokomo
3. Bernie Taupin wrote most of the lyrics for which six time Grammy Award winner? Elton John
4. What is the term used to describe vocal singing without instrumental sound? A cappella
5. Which super-group was made up of members Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Tom Petty? The Traveling Wilburys
6. Which Alanis Morisette song is rumored to be about Full House star Dave Coulier?" You Otta Know
7. Kylie Minogue had a hit in the 80's with which Little Eva #1 song? The Loco-Motion
8. Which legendary Cleveland disc jockey is widely credited with coining the term Rock n Roll? Alan Freed
9. Which Swedish 70's pop group was named by using the first initial of each of it's members? Abba
1. What was the name of the famous NY music club that became a launching pad for many punk and new wave bands, such as The Ramones, The Cramps, Blondie, and the Talking Heads? CBGB
2. What was the Beach Boys' next #1 single after the 60's classic Good Vibrations? Kokomo
3. Bernie Taupin wrote most of the lyrics for which six time Grammy Award winner? Elton John
4. What is the term used to describe vocal singing without instrumental sound? A cappella
5. Which super-group was made up of members Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Tom Petty? The Traveling Wilburys
6. Which Alanis Morisette song is rumored to be about Full House star Dave Coulier?" You Otta Know
7. Kylie Minogue had a hit in the 80's with which Little Eva #1 song? The Loco-Motion
8. Which legendary Cleveland disc jockey is widely credited with coining the term Rock n Roll? Alan Freed
9. Which Swedish 70's pop group was named by using the first initial of each of it's members? Abba
5/29/11 Movies
Movies
1. What name did Tom Hanks give to his volleyball in Cast Away? Wilson
2. What was the highest grossing movie of the 90's? Titanic
3. What was Sigourney Weaver's character name in the Alien franchise? Ripley
4. In which 1950 classic does James Stewart have an invisible, six-foot, three-inch invisible rabbit? Harvey
5. In Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, what do the two main characters tell their ex-classmates they invented to appear successful? Post-It's
6. Katherine Bigelow was the first woman to win the best director oscar with which 2009 film? The Hurt Locker
7. What is Hannibal Lector's preferred wine in Silence of the Lambs? Chianti
8. Robert Englund portrayed which iconic horror villain? Freddy Krueger
9. What was the first animated Pixar feature to have segments including live action characters? Wall-E
1. What name did Tom Hanks give to his volleyball in Cast Away? Wilson
2. What was the highest grossing movie of the 90's? Titanic
3. What was Sigourney Weaver's character name in the Alien franchise? Ripley
4. In which 1950 classic does James Stewart have an invisible, six-foot, three-inch invisible rabbit? Harvey
5. In Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, what do the two main characters tell their ex-classmates they invented to appear successful? Post-It's
6. Katherine Bigelow was the first woman to win the best director oscar with which 2009 film? The Hurt Locker
7. What is Hannibal Lector's preferred wine in Silence of the Lambs? Chianti
8. Robert Englund portrayed which iconic horror villain? Freddy Krueger
9. What was the first animated Pixar feature to have segments including live action characters? Wall-E
5/29/11 Pop Culture
Pop Culture
1. Which actor began his career in English comedies like Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster before becoming an iconic character on American TV? Hugh Laurie
2. Michael Jackson's hair caught fire while filming a commercial for which product? Pepsi
3. Mork and Mindy was a spinoff of which show? Happy Days
4. Richard Bachman was the pseudonym for which famous author? Stephen King
5. In both the Batman comic books and movies, Harvey Dent is better known as what? Two-Face
6. Who was the first contestant ever to win American Idol? Kelly Clarkson
7. What long-running sitcom's opening credits included a shot of Chicago's Buckingham Fountain? Married with Children
8. How many licks does it take Mr. Owl to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Three
9. On King of the Hill, what is the name of the propane store at which Hank Hill works? Strickland Propane
1. Which actor began his career in English comedies like Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster before becoming an iconic character on American TV? Hugh Laurie
2. Michael Jackson's hair caught fire while filming a commercial for which product? Pepsi
3. Mork and Mindy was a spinoff of which show? Happy Days
4. Richard Bachman was the pseudonym for which famous author? Stephen King
5. In both the Batman comic books and movies, Harvey Dent is better known as what? Two-Face
6. Who was the first contestant ever to win American Idol? Kelly Clarkson
7. What long-running sitcom's opening credits included a shot of Chicago's Buckingham Fountain? Married with Children
8. How many licks does it take Mr. Owl to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Three
9. On King of the Hill, what is the name of the propane store at which Hank Hill works? Strickland Propane
5/29/11 Picture - Davids
Davids.pdf
1. David Crosby
2. David Beckham
3. David Byrne
4. David Koresch
5. David Lynch
6. David Boreanaz
7. Larry David
8. David Letterman
9. David Bowie
10. David Blaine
1. David Crosby
2. David Beckham
3. David Byrne
4. David Koresch
5. David Lynch
6. David Boreanaz
7. Larry David
8. David Letterman
9. David Bowie
10. David Blaine
5/29/11 Matching Round - Currency
Matching Round
Currency-Country.pdf
1. H Rupee - India
2. F Dollar - Jamaica
3. I Krone - Denmark
4. A Euro - France
5. G Pula - Botswana
6. B Peso - Mexico
7. J Yen - Japan
8. D Ruble - Russia
9. C Yuan - China
10. E Franc - Guinea
Currency-Country.pdf
1. H Rupee - India
2. F Dollar - Jamaica
3. I Krone - Denmark
4. A Euro - France
5. G Pula - Botswana
6. B Peso - Mexico
7. J Yen - Japan
8. D Ruble - Russia
9. C Yuan - China
10. E Franc - Guinea
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