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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. What poet coined the phrase "candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker"? Ogden Nash
2. In which city is the world famous La Scala opera house? Milan
3. Which actress was awarded "Sexiest Woman of the Century" honors by People magazine in 1999? Marilyn Monroe
4. Who gave the famous "Keep Hope Alive" speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention? Jesse Jackson
5. The star cluster, "Seven Sisters", is also known as what? Pleiades
6. What religious day follows Halloween? All Saint's Day
7. What year was the film "The Fly", starring Jeff Goldblum, released in theaters? 1986
8. Which ice skater was attacked by one of her arch rivals? Nancy Kerrigan
9. What is the largest mammal in the world? Blue Whale
10. Which US state is nicknamed the "Yellowhammer State"? Alabama
Tie Breaker What year saw the founding of the Michelin tire company? 1889


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. At the end of "The Da Vinci Code", the Holy Grail is revealed to be buried at what popular spot? The Louvre Museum
2. In what country would you find the mouths of the river Rhine? The Netherlands
3. Who played Leon, Roseanne's boss at the café, on the sitcom "Roseanne"? Martin Mull
4. What was the name of the scandal that forced President Nixon to resign? Watergate 
5. What year was the World Wide Web launched in? 1991
6. What toy was released in 1958 creating an instant craze among children? The Hula Hoop
7. In the TV show "The Simpsons", before becoming a tavern owner, what was Moe's profession? Boxer
8. What novelist's father, Bronson, was one of the founders of the Transcendentalist movement? Louisa May Alcott's
9. What is a Googol? 1 with 100 zeroes
10. Ljubljana is the capital of which Central European country? Slovenia
Tie Breaker In which country did the cheese Emmental originate?  Switzerland 

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. What did Jack Horner pull from his pie? A plum
2. Which US state is nicknamed the "Peach State"? Georgia
3. What musical talent does the Devil display in the song "The Devil Went Down to George"? Fiddle playing
4. Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence? John Hancock
5. What is the more common name for Umbilicus? Belly button
6. A silk-screened print is also known as what? Serigraph
7. Which UK band had a 1974 hit with "Billy Don't Be A Hero"? Paper Lace
8. What NHL team's theme music is Aram Khachaturian's most famous composition? The Buffalo Sabres
9. Which country deliberately introduced myxomatosis to reduce its rabbit population? Australia
10. The Rio Grande River flows in what body of water? Gulf of Mexico
Tie Breaker What team did basketball star Larry Bird play 13 seasons for? Boston Celtics