10/23/11 Picture Round - Mugshots

 Mugshots.pdf
1. Bill Gates
2. Frank Sinatra
3. Larry King
4. Al Pacino
5. Johnny Cash
6. Marv Albert
7. Paul Reubens/Pee Wee
8. Glen Campbell
9. Andy Dick
10. Mick Jagger

10/23/11 Top 10

Most gold medals won in the 2008 Summer Olympics
1. China
2. USA
3. Russia
4. Great Britain
5. Germany
6. Australia
7. South Korea
8. Japan
9. Italy
10. France

10/23/11 Movies

1. In 2009, a London Times columnist accused what Oscar winning movie of reveling in the misery of India's children? Slumdog Millionaire
2. What 1993 Summer Blockbuster was set on a fictional island off the coast of Costa Rica, called Isla Nublar? Jurassic Park
3. What species is Spock's mother in the Star Trek franchise? Human
4. Singer Madonna played a character named Breathless Mahoney in which 1990 flop? Dick Tracy
5. The 2010 Disney film Tangled was a retelling of which Brothers Grimm fairy tale? Rapunzel
6. English actor Boris Karloff is most widely recognized for his portrayal of what role? Frankenstein's monster
7. Frances McDormand won a best actress award for portraying police chief Marge Gunderson in what 1995 film? Fargo
8. What famous athlete played himself, as a love interest of Cameron Diaz's character in the gross-out comedy, "There's Something About Mary?" Brett Favre
9. What is the surname of the family that is in dire need of a new nanny in the 1964 musical, Mary Poppins? Banks

10/23/11 Misc

1. In May of 2007, it was revealed that cereal mascot Cap'n Crunch's full name was what? Horatio Magellan Crunch
2. Which internet news site was founded by a Greek American author, pundit, and ex-California Governor candidate in 2005 as a liberal response to The Drudge Report? Huffington Post
3. Named for the Italian queen who loved it, what style of pizza has the toppings of tomato, basil, and mozzarella? Margherita
4. "Take a bite out of crime," is the catchphrase said by what anthropomorphic bloodhound, created by an ad agency in 1980? McGruff the Crime Dog
5. What is the name of the black and white, skull and crossbones flag traditionally flown on a pirate ship? Jolly Roger
6. In the Jewish faith, a moyle is a professional that performs what procedure? circumcision
7. What specific type of polls are taken of voters immediately after they have left the voting booth? Exit Poll
8. A maker of high-end tires, what Italian company has produced a coveted pin-up calendar since 1964? Pirelli
9. According to superstition, what feature of one's hairline indicates that a woman will outlive her husband? Widow's Peak

10/23/11 Books and Literature

1. Author of Steal this Book, what yippie activist once lead protestors in a tongue in cheek effort to levitate the pentagon? Abbie Hoffman
2. What 20th century novel by Boris Pasternak, chronicles the life and loves of a physician and poet, through the Russian Revolution and subsequent Russian Civil War? Doctor Zhivago
3. Author of The Great Gatsby, which American novelist is the namesake of the the theater in St. Paul, Minnesota that serves as home of the radio broadcast of A Prairie Home Companion? F. Scott Fitzgerald
4. Best known for her drama and romance novels, what author is currently the bestselling author still alive, having been on the NY Times best-seller list for over 390 consecutive weeks? Danielle Steel
5. In which US state are most Stephen King novels set? Maine
6. What is the name of the totalitarian Party leader in George Orwell's 1984? Big Brother
7. Call me Ishmael" is the opening line of what mid 19th century American classic? Moby Dick
8. What William Faulkner novel's title served as an album title for the hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks, and was also parodied by the title of a 2000 documentary about the punk band The Sex Pistols? The Sound and the Fury
9. What is the name of the poor, sad donkey who's tail keeps falling off in AA Milne's children's literary classic? Eeyore

10/16/11 Top 10

NBA team - most franchise wins
1. LA Lakers
2. Boston Celtics
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. NY Knicks
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Atlanta Hawks
7. Golden State Warriors
8. Sacramento Kings
9. Phoenix Suns
10. Chicago Bulls

10/16/11 Picture Round - Mustaches

Mustaches.pdf
1. Charlie Chaplin
2. Yanni
3. Rollie Fingers
4. Clark Gable
5. Frank Zappa
6. Richard Roundtree
7. Ron Jeremy
8. Robert Goulet
9. Dale Earnhardt
10. Errol Flynn

10/16/11 Matching - Buildings and Cities

Buildings and Cities.pdf
1. C        Notre-Dame - Paris
2. G        Taj Mahal - Agra
3. J         The Willis Tower - Chicago
4. A        Patronas Towers - Kuala Lumpur
5. F         Taliesin - Spring Green
6. E        Kremlin - Moscow
7. D        World Financial Center - Shanghai
8. B        St. Mark's Cathedral - Venice
9. I        Alhambra - Granada
10. H        Cathedral of St. John - New York

10/16/11 Music

1. Which musician did a now-closed Las Vegas museum pay tribute to, with items like a mink cape and a rhinestone studded car? Liberace
2. Which Canadian born singer-songwriter has released 34 studio albums, and has been inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame twice, once as a solo artist, and once as a member of Buffalo Springfield?  Neil Young
3. Which 60's English group, fronted by Dave Davies, pushed the boundaries of rock n roll, influencing future groups such as The Ramones and the Clash, with songs like You Really Got Me and Tired of Waiting for You? The Kinks
4. What band beat out Metallica and AC/DC for the Best Hard Rock/Metal Grammy the first year it was offered as a category, in 1989? Jethro Tull
5. Which British Folk Rock band's debut full length album, Sigh No More, reached number 2 in both the UK and the US in 2009? Mumford & Sons
6. Which pop star is unable to marry her boyfriend of 18 months, due to being placed under the conservatorship of her father? Britney Spears
7. What song is one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, recorded over 500 times, most recognizably by The Righteous Brothers, Elvis Presley, and Harry Belafonte? Unchained Melody
8. What is rapper 50 Cent's first and last name? Curtis Jackson III
9. What was the name of Andrew WK's first commercially successful release, featuring songs like Party Hard and It's Time to Party? I Get Wet

10/16/11 Geography

1. What is the largest country that the equator passes through? Brazil
2. Meaning little cover in Italian, what silicon valley city is home to Apple Computers? Cupertino
3. Located on the Cheyenne trail the grave of brothel owner Mother Featherlegs is an unlikely tourist attraction in which US State? Wyoming
4. What secured zone in Baghdad that is barricaded by cement walls and barbed wire is nicknamed the emerald city? The Green Zone
5. Unlike Manderine speakers on the mainland, residents of Hong Kong speak what Chinese Dialect? Cantonese
6. Celebrating it's local charms, what nation once issued a series of stamps featuring fish and chips, rugby boots, and kiwi fruit? New Zealand
7. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are among the seven sheikdoms of what Asian Nation? United Arab Emirates
8. Located on the island of Honshu, what eastern Capital's name literally means, Eastern Capital in English? Tokyo
9. What is the name of the California mountain pass in which only 45 of 81 emigrants survived passage of in 1844, some of them allegedly resorting to cannibalism to survive? Donner Pass

10/16/11 Etymology

1. From the latin for "bring together," what standard photo copying option automatically sorts your copies for you? Collate
2. From the greek word adamas, which means "unbreakable," what carbon based mineral is the hardest in the world? Diamond
3. From the latin meaning barricade, what kind of trade restriction turns cuban cigars into contraband?
4. A synonym for a reckless person, what two word term was inspired by unsecured artillery on the deck of a ship?  Loose cannon
5. Meaning "leaf" in greek, what flakey pastry dough is traditionally the main ingredient baklava? filo
6. From the greek for "earth heat," what form of energy uses underground steam to power turbines? geothermal
7. From the Latin for sausage, what paralyzing bacterial disease is usually caused by poorly canned foods? botulism
8. Derived from the French word for throat, what grotesque Cathedral carving is actually just a decorative drain spout? Gargoyle
9. Lending his name to describe someone with an inflated sense of self-importance, what was the name of the man in Greek mythology that fell in love with his own reflection? Narcissus

10/9/11 Picture Round - Cereal Mascots

Cereal Mascots.pdf
Cereal Mascots
1. Count Chocula
2. Cornelius
3. BuzzBee (Or Buzz)
4. Toucan Sam
5. Sugar Bear (Golden Crisp)
6. Sonny (Cocoa Puffs)
7. Franken berry
8. Tony the Tiger
9. California Raisin
10. Dig 'Em (honey smacks)

10/9/11 Top 10 - National Universities

Top 10 National Universities of 2011 according to US News
1. Harvard
2. Princeton
3. Yale
4. Columbia
5. California Institute of Technology
6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
7. Stanford
8. University of Chicago
9. University of Pennsylvania
10. Duke

10/9/11 Sports

1. March Madness is the informal name of which basketball championship? NCAA Men's Division basketball championship
2. Who did Muhammad Ali fight in the famous 1974 rumble in the jungle? George Forman
3. What equine inspired piece of gymnastics equipment is traditionally only used by male athletes? Pommel horse
4. Often associated with swashbucklers, what french phrase warns fencers to assume the ready position before a match? En garde
5. How many three-minute rounds are the maximum in a modern boxing match?  12
6. What is the name of the 1,049 mile race that takes place every year between Anchorage and Nome, Alaska? Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
7. Not including overtime periods, how long is a regulation world cup soccer game? 90 minutes
8. Pat Tillman was a safety for which NFL team when he quit football only to be killed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan? Arizona Cardinals
9. In what sport do competitors conserve energy by forming a tight configuration called the peloton? cycling

10/9/11 Science

1. What precursor to modern chemistry included mythical, religious, and spiritual practices, with the primary objective of creating precious metals, or the mythical Philosopher's Stone? Alchemy
2. What parasitic plant, responsible for holiday season displays of affection, was once believed to cure epilepsy? Mistletoe
3. With the scientific formula H2O2, what compound is often used to bleach hair? Hydrogen peroxide
4. More famous for writing the Cantebury Tales, Chaucer also coined the name of what Galaxy? Milky Way
5. While universal blood donors have type O blood, universal recipients are blessed with what blood type? AB
6. Once given to convicts to dull their libido, potassium nitrate is a mineral more commonly known as what? Saltpeter
7. Because it's victims cough up blood, what potentially lethal disease has been historically linked to vampires? Tuberculosis
8. The condition argyria (are-jer-ia), which causes a person's skin to tern a hue of blue-grey, is caused by ingesting or improper exposure to what precious metal? Silver
9. In chemistry, what basic unit of measurement is derived from the word molecule? mole

10/9/11 Movies

1. While James Bond's boss is known as M, what letter of the alphabet is used to identify his main provider of weapons and gadgets? Q
2. According to legend, Utah's Ben Lomand peak was the inspiration for what movie studio's logo? Paramount
3. Which movie, based on the short story "Super-Toys Last All Summer Long," was developed by Stanley Kubrick, but because of his death, was ultimately directed by one of the most recognizable directors ever?  A.I.
4. Which 12 year old actress garnered a Golden Globe award for her portrayal of Claudia alongside Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in Interview with the Vampire? Kirsten Dunst
5. What is the name of the spoiled rich girl in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, that also served as the name of a female fronted 90's rock band? Veruca Salt
6. Who is the co-chairman of Imagine Entertainment with Brian Grazer, that has been successful in film and TV as an actor, producer, and director, since the age of 5? Ron Howard
7. Batman Begins director Christopher Nolan gained widespread recognition with what time-bending thriller starring Guy Pearce? Momento
8. Who is the first U.S. president that Forrest Gump meets, as an All American college football player? JFK
9. Which movie, directed by George Clooney and starring Sam Rockwell, chronicles the life of Chuck Barris, host of the Gong Show and The Dating Game, who claims he was an assassin for the CIA? Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

10/9/11 History

1. Also known as a five day war, the south Ossetia war broke out in what former soviet republic in 2008? Georgia
2. What was the name of the aircraft that was the first to drop an atomic bomb as a weapon of war on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945? Enola Gay
3. What was the name of the spaceflight which landed the first humans, Armstrong and Aldrin, on earth's moon in 1969? Apollo 11
4. Who was the creator of the National Fascist Party, which ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943? Benito Mussolini
5. What brain damaged florida woman was at the center of a right to die controversy in 2005? Terry Schivo
6. Due to his ties to Tricky Dick, Chief Justice Rehnquist was once commonly believed to be what famed watergate informant?  Deep Throat
7.  Though she gets a bad rap in American folklore, who was acquitted in 1893 of murdering her dad and step mother? Lizzie Borden
8. What is the Beatles inspired name for the three million year old skeleton discovered in ethiopia in 1974? Lucy
9. Who is attributed with the quotation, "Give me liberty, or give me death," during one of the VIrginia Conventions in the American Revolution? Patrick Henry

10/2/11 Picture Round - Bill Murray

Bill Murray.pdf
1. Kingpin
2. Caddyshack
3. Zombieland
4. Stripes
5. What About Bob
6. Coffee and Cigarettes
7. Lost in Translation
8. Charlies Angels
9. Royal Tenenbaums
10. The Man Who Knew Too Little

10/2/12 Matching - Arena/Stadium - Team

Stadium - team.pdf
1. H        Turner Field - Braves
2. E        Pepsi Center - Avalanche
3. B        Rose Garden Arena - Trailblazers
4. G        Home Depot Center - Galaxy
5. A        Joe Louis Arena - Red Wings
6. J        Wrigley Field - Cubs
7. I        Izod Center - Nets
8. D        Candlestick Park - 49ers
9. F        Soldier Field - Bears
10. C        Honda Center - Ducks

10/2/11 Top 10 - Fast Food Restaurants

As of 2010, Fast Food Restaurants based on number of stores
1. Subway
2. McDonalds
3. Pizza Hut
4. Burger King
5. Dunkin Donuts
6. Wendys
7. Taco Bell
8. Kentucky Fried Chicken
9. Dairy Queen
10. Quiznos

10/2/11 Music

1. In 1984, musician Bob Geldof co-founded which charity concert to help raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia? Band Aid
2. Commonly played at weddings, Canon in D is a famous piece by what composer? Pachelbel
3. Which contemporary american band got it's name from the military and radio abbreviation for "Will Comply"? Wilco
4. Still believing in his talent, who's grandmother inspired the grammy winning 1990 hit, "Mama Said Knock You Out"? LL Cool J
5. Which country artist is the youngest grammy winner ever, six years after becoming an eight year old champion on Ed McMahon's Star Search? LeAnn Rimes
6. What is the first name of the singer of the Los Angeles hard rock/heavy metal band that released Undertow, AEnima, and Lateralus? Maynard James Keenan
7. Allowing guitare heroes to play vibrato, the tremolo bar is more commonly known as what? Whammy bar
8. After singing huge hits like "Fly," "Every Morning," and "Someday," which singer continued his entertainment career by becoming a host of the TV show Extra? Mark McGrath
9. The butt of many jokes on shows like Conan, Family Guy, and the movie "The 40 Year Old Virgin," Michael McDonald rose to stardom singing for which band? Doobie Brothers (or Steely Dan)

10/2/11 Misc

1. Used to prevent blisters, what soft fabric is named for the supple hide of a small borrowing mammal? Moleskin
2. Adding bad manners to his sins, Judas is depicted with his elbow on the table in what famous DiVinci painting? The Last Supper
3. Introduced in 1956, what popular modeling compound is not recommended for use by children with wheat allergies? Play-Doh
4. An icon of a west coast city, what s the only mobile national monument? SF Cable Cars
5. What disorder manifests itself with compulsive urges to shoplift or steal? kleptomania
6. What is the nickname of the wooden aircraft with the largest wingspan in history, built by the Hughes Aircraft company in 1947? Spruce Goose
7. Who lives at 10 Downing street, in the City of Westminster, London?  The prime minister
8. Used by much of the world, what does PM stand for, in reference to a 12 hour clock?  Post Meridiem
9. Since 1506, the Vatican has been guarded by brightly uniformed guards from what country? Switzerland

10/2/11 Animals

1. Applicable to clams and oysters, what zoological term refers to a mollusk with two shells hinged together? bivalve
2. Similar to tortoiseshell, what color pattern on a cat is nearly almost always found on a female? Calico
3. Well known for their behavior when threatened or harmed, what is the only marsupial that is native to North America?  Opossum
4. What breed of dog is often referred to as a wiener dog? Dachshund
5. What insect is sometimes referred to as the 17 year locust? Cicada
6. What is the largest living fish, that despite it's intimidating size and name poses no significant danger to swimmers and divers?  Whale Shark
7. How many legs do all insects have? 6
8. With the scientific name cavia porcellus what rodents are synonymous with scientific experimentation? guinea pig
9. Also a common condition that makes babies cry for hours on end, what is a potentially fatal stomach ailment in horses? Colic

9/25/11 Picture Round - Mythical Creatures

Mythical Creatures.pdf
1. Griffin
2. Medusa
3. Phoenix
4. Cerberus
5. Mermaid
6. Minotaur
7. Cthulhu
8. Pegasus
9. Chimera
10. Centaur

9/25/11 Matching Round - Presidential Opponents

Presidential Opponents.pdf
1. D        Ronald Reagan - Walter Mondale
2. H        John F Kennedy - Richard Nixon
3. A        Barack Obama - John McCain
4. J        Bill Clinton - George HW Bush
5. C        Dwight D. Eisenhower - Adlai Stevenson
6. F        Lyndon Johnson - Barry Goldwater
7. I        Andrew Jackson - John Quincy Adams
8. E        John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
9. G        Jimmy Carter - Gerald Ford
10. B        George W Bush - John Kerry

9/25/11 Top 10 - Newspapers

Top 10 Newspapers by daily circulation
1. Wall Street Journal
2. USA Today
3. NY Times
4. LA Times
5. San Jose Mercury News
6. Washington Post
7. Daily News
8. NY Post
9. Chicago Tribune
10. Chicago Sun Times

9/25/11 History

1. In 1898, Americans were rallied to war with the rhyming slogan, "Remember the Maine, to Hell with" what country? Spain
2. What famous north vietnamese assaults were coordinated during the celebration of the lunar new year? The Tet Offensive
3. In 1775, what famous American Revolution battle took place on Breed's Hill during the Siege of Boston? The Battle of Bunker Hill
4. In Arlington cemetery, the statue of Marines raising a flag, is based on a photo of what WWII battle? Iwo Jima
5. Guilty of sending explosives by mail, what criminal wrote a manifesto that led to his capture in 1996? Unibomber (Ted Kazinski)
6. What was the first name of the six year old who was seized by the Department of Justice in 2000, and deported back to Cuba? Elian
7. What two words hung on a banner behind President Bush, as he spoke on the USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1st, 2003? Mission Accomplished
8.  Bruno Hauptmann gained notoriety in 1932 by kidnapping which author, inventor and aviator's baby? Charles Lindberg
9. Living sometime between 500 and 400 BC, what was the birth name of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism? Sidhartha

9/25/11 Geography

1. Before becoming independent, Croatia and Serbia were part of what Eastern European Federation? Yugoslavia
2. The land-locked Bolivia maintains a Navy on which snicker-inducing named lake that also borders Peru? Lake Titicaca
3. Many UFO enthusiasts believe that the UFO that crashed in Roswell, NM was taken to area 51, a top secret area of an air force base located about 80 miles from what major city? Las Vegas, NV
4. Called Siam at the time, what is the modern name of the southeast asian country that joined Japan to declare war on the allies in 1942? Thailand
5. What is the only continent on earth without an active volcano? Australia
6. Located on the west bank of the Hudson river, what NJ city is the birthplace of both baseball, and ole blue eyes, Frank Sinatra? Hoboken
7. In 1989 what country's army killed protestors in Tiananmen Square? China
8. Known for it's abundance of modern pirates, what country has the longest coastline in Africa? Somalia
9. Second in population to Jerusalem, what is Israel's second most populous city, with the nickname "The White City?"  Tel Aviv

9/18/11 Picture Round - Children's Books

Children's Books.pdf
1. Goodnight Moon
2. Charlotte's Web
3. The Giving Tree
4. Madeline
5. The Little Prince
6. The Story of Ferdinand
7. Tin Tin
8. The Velveteen Rabbit
9. Hop on Pop
10. Where the Wild Things Are

9/18/11 - Matching Round - Celebrity Families

Celbrity Families.pdf
1. D        Angelina Jolie - Jon Voight
2. G        Jamie Lee Curtis - Janet Leigh
3. A        Liza Minnelli - Judy Garland
4. J         Jason Patrick - Jackie Gleason
5. E        Mariska Hargitay - Jane Mansfield
6. I        Sean Astin - Patty Duke
7. B        Isabella Rosselini - Ingrid Bergman
8. F        Kate Hudson - Goldie Hawn
9. C        Carrie Fisher - Debbie Reynolds
10. H        Gwyneth Paltrow - Blythe Danner

9/18/11 Television

1. Borrowed from the BBC, what PBS show once uncovers basement treasures, such as a novaho blanket worth almost $5000? Antiques Roadshow
2. Named for a variety of pine three, what was the name of the ranch that was home to Bonanza brothers Hoss and Little Joe? Ponderosa
3. Featuring cast members from the popular sketch show "The State," what documentary style comedy show featured a short-shorts wearing character named Jim Dangle? Reno 911
4. What former NY mayor adjudicated The People's Court from 1997 to 1999? Ed Koch
5. Which 80's children's cartoon featured PSA's at the end of each show, and included the catch-phrase, "Now you know, and knowing is half the battle"? GI Joe
6. Which FX sitcom features a group of friends named Charlie, Dee, Mac, and Dennis? It's Always Sunny
7. Using muppets as an allegory to explore prejudice, what series from Jim Henson featured Doozers, Gorgs, and the all-knowing Trash Heap? Fraggle Rock
8. In the world of cable music television, what does the VH in VH1 stand for? Video Hits
9. Three years before splitting with Alan Colmes, what Fox News host founded an online dating service for conservative singles? Sean Hannity

9/18/11 Saturday Night Live

1. Thanks to a 2010 internet campaign, what octogenarian became the oldest host in the history of Saturday Night Live? Betty White
2. Also a new Ben and Jerry's flavor, what was Alec Baldwin's character name on the Delicious Dish sketch? Pete Schwetty
3. Real life Minnesota Senator, Al Franken had a hugely popular recurring sketch with a mock self-help show called, "Daily Affirmation with" who? Stuart Smalley
4. Co-created by Robert Smigel, Ace and Gary are together known as what? The Ambiguously Gay Duo
5. Will Farrell and Christopher Walken lampooned which band in the famous "more cowbell" sketch? Blue Oyster Cult
6. Norm Macdonald created the Celebrity Jeopardy sketch as an excuse to do his impersonation of Burt Reynolds, who, in his last appearance, insists that Alex Trebek refer to him by which name? Turd Ferguson
7. Which mid-90's SNL alum has a daughter who a current cast member? Chris Elliot (daughter abbey)
8. What phrase did Dan Aykroyd make famous in Weekend Update's regular segment, "Point/Counterpoint," while debating and berating his partner, Jane Curtin? Jane you ignorant slut
9. From what city did Wayne Cambell and Garth Algar broadcast their cable access show? Aurora, IL

9/18/11 Top 10

Name the top ten artists on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
1. Bob Dylan        Like A Rolling Stone
2. Rolling Stones    Satisfaction
3. John Lennon    Imagine
4. Marvin Gaye    What's Going On
5. Aretha Franklin    Respect
6. Beach Boys    Good Vibrations
7. Chuck Berry    Johnny B Goode
8. Beatles        Hey Jude   
9. Nirvana         Smells Like Teen Spirit
10. Ray Charles    What'd I Say

9/18/11 Misc

1. Richard Branson is the British business magnate, best known for starting which group of companies? Virgin
2. Headquarted in McLean, VA, what legendary candy company manufactures snickers and m&m's? Mars
3. Sold in a small cardboard box with a training manual, what novelty gift made ad exec Gary Dahl a millionaire in just six months in 1975? Pet rock
4. What holiday requires Muslims to fast during daylight hours for a full Islamic calendar month to burn away all sins? Ramadan
5. Also the 23rd letter of the greek alphabet, what term is now synonymous with paranormal powers of perception? Psi
6. Often mistaken as the builders of stonehenge, ancient celtic priests were known as what? Druids
7. In March of 2009, Bernie Madoff plead guilty to charges stemming from the largest of what type of fraudulent investment operation in history? Ponzi Scheme
8. What is the last name of Prince Charles, Prince of Wales? Windsor (Will also accept George)
9. A form of personification, what is it called when an author attributes human qualities to animals or inanimate objects? Anthropomorphism

9/18/11 Etymology

1. Greek for beautiful writing, in what visual art might you use a quill pen? Calligraphy
2. Meaning "sharpened" in latin, what word describes a 45 degree angle, or a bad case of appendicitis? Acute
3. Meaning unexpected financial gain, what term was inspired by fruit that was knocked to the ground by strong breezes? Windfall
4. Meaning "To Know" in French, and often associated with autism, what term describes someone gifted in a certain field? Savant
5. Meaning peace in Hebrew, what word is used as a greeting by Jews worldwide? Shalom
6. An early example of hyperbole, and the name of a segment on the Daily Show that was hosted by Steve Carell, what two word latin phrase literally means "to sickness" in English? Ad Nauseum
7. From the French word for lute, what is the word used to describe someone that makes or repairs stringed instruments? Luthier
8. Meaning false step, what French term refers to an unintentional social blunder? Faux Pais
9. Usually meaning to enjoy an alcoholic drink, what english word is derived from the Latin word for absorb or inhale?  Imbibe

9/11/11 Matching Round - Solo Artist - Former Band

Solo Artist - Band.pdf
1. F         Rod Stewart - Faces
2. C        Buster poindexter - New York Dolls
3. J        Ted Nugent - The Amboy Dukes
4. G        Robbie Williams - Take That
5. A        Peter Frampton - Humble Pie
6. D        Ryan Adams - Whiskeytown
7. E        Fergie - Wild Orchid
8. I        Aimee Mann - Til Tuesday
9. B        Bryan Ferry - Roxy Music
10. H        Billie Joel - Attila

9/11/11 Picture Round - Influential Women

Influencial Women.pdf
1. Madeleine Albright - first female secretary of state
2. Anne Frank
3. Ruth Bader Ginsberg - ex-Supreme Court Justice
4. Eleanor Roosevelt
5. Jackie Kennedy
6. Benazir Bhutto - first prime minister of muslim state - pakistan
7. Queen Victoria
8. Susan B Anthony
9. Margaret Thatcher - ex-prime minister of uk
10. Harriet Tubman

9/11/11 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

9/11/11 Movies

1. In Star Trek, what ominous catch phrase is uttered by the power-hungry Borg? Resistance is futile
2. In the movie Cast Away, what was the name of Tom Hank's only friend during his four year stay on a deserted island? Wilson
3. Staring the hobbit Sean Astin, what sports film was the based-on-a-true-story account of a young man who dreamed of playing football at the University of Notre Dame? Rudy
4. Allegedly coined by Rob Reiner, what hybrid word refers to satirical movies that pretend to document real-life? Mocumentary
5. What is the name of the stock sound effect of a comical scream is an inside joke in hollywood, being used in Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, and over 200 other productions? Wilhelm Scream
6. Which 1955 film contained the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe standing on a subway grate, with her dressing blowing up above her knees?  The Seven Year Itch
7. Quentin Tarantino was an uncredited screenwriter for which Michael Bay/jerry Bruckheimer film, set in the San Francisco Bay area? The Rock
8. In the first Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, what was the name of the kidnapped Miami dolphin mascot, a real bottlenose dolphin? Snowflake
9. The ensemble cast of which 1999 film, with scenes shot at an apartment building just across the street, included Tom Cruise as Frank TJ Mackey, author of a seduction self-help book called Seduce and Destroy? Magnolia

9/11/11 Misc

1. Also the name of a Hollywood flop, what cult committed mass suicide in 1997 while sporting brand new Nikes? Heaven's Gate
2. What financial icon, nicknamed the Oracle of Omaha, sent a letter to investors admitting, "in 2008, I did some dumb things." Warren Buffet
3. According to author Christopher Hitchens, what revered Roman Catholic humanitarian was a fanatic, a fundamentalist, and a fraud? Mother Teresa
4. According to the Kubler-Ross model, bargaining and denial are two of the five stages of what process? Grief/Grieving
5. Larger than all other redwoods, the estimated 2,700 year old General Sherman is a giant variety of what species of tree? Sequoia
6. What multi-part exam do most graduating law students have to pass in order to get their state license? The bar
7. Which theatrical play is referred to by actors as "The Scottish Play", due to a superstition of using it's real name? Macbeth
8. Depicting objects from multiple angles, what modern art movement did Picasso co-found? Cubism
9. What is the name of the San Jose, CA mansion that was the residence of a gun magnate widow, who kept it continuously under construction for 38 years? Winchester Mystery House

9/11/11 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

9/11/11 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

9/11/11 Books & Literature

1. Frequently cited at weddings, the verse that begins "love is patient, love is kind" comes from which book of the bible? Corintheans
2. After the bell tolled for him, what novelist's key west residence became a museum with more than 60 cats living o the grounds? Ernist Hemmingway
3. Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and their two cubs are the brainchild of what famed husband and wife authors? Bernstein
4. What 2005 best selling non-fiction book carried the tag-line, "A rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything"? Freakonomics
5. Providing shortcuts for slacker students, what black and yellow study guides claim to be the fastest way to learn? Cliffs Notes
6. In Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, what is the name of the main character, who is haunted by the headless horseman? Ichabod Craine
7. Who is the novelist who wrote a family of pioneers in Little House on the Prairy? Laura Engels
8. Which Salman Rushdie novel drew protests from Muslims around the world, including a fatwa from the leader of Iran? The Satanic Verses
9. Which reclusive contemporary American novelist is best known for his novels, Gravity's Rainbow, The Crying of Lot 49, and and V? Thomas Pynchon

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