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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. When did Benjamin Britten's opera "Death in Venice" premier? 1973
2. Which US state is named after a King of England? Georgia
3. What movie starring Tobey Maguire and Michael Caine won a Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar for John Irving? The Cider House Rules
4. What year was Cable News Network, or CNN, launched? 1980
5. What name did Neil Armstrong give to the spot where man first touched down on the Moon? Tranquility Base
6. If it is 1:00 a.m. in Alaska, what would the time be in New York? 5:00 a.m.
7. What is the make of the car used as a time machine in the movie "Back to the Future"? DeLorean
8. Which book of the Bible follows Exodus? Leviticus
9. What is the hardest known naturally occurring mineral? Diamond
10. What US States end with the letter N? Michigan, Washington, Oregon and Wisconsin
Tie Breaker How long is a round in boxing? 3 minutes


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. How many strings does a standard violin have? Four
2. In which US state is Yale University located? Connecticut
3. What year was the film "The Day of the Jackal" released? 1973
4. What US president was fatally shot in 1881? James Garfield
5. How many hearts does an octopus have?  Three hearts
6. Who invented the correction fluid known as Liquid Paper? Bette Nesmith Graham
7. Who directed the movie "Leaving Las Vegas"? Mike Figgis
8. What restaurant is known as Mai Dang Lao in China? McDonalds
9. What is a group of mallards in flight called? A Sord
10. What are the three colors of the flag of the United Kingdom? Red, White and Blue
Tie Breaker A person who has been canonized has been granted what status? Sainthood

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who is the Roman goddess of hunting? Diana
2. The national currency of Panama is named for what Pacific explorer? Balboa
3. What year was Sylvester Stallone born? 1946
4. What year did MTV debut as a channel? 1981
5. As the speed of a body approaches the speed of light, its mass approaches what? Infinity
6. What is the five-letter term for a rabbi who performs ritual circumcisions? Mohel
7. What British TV series featured Basil and Sybil? Fawlty Towers
8. What is the Binot-Simon Scale used to measure? Intelligence
9. Which element is third on the periodic table? Lithium
10. What is the capital of Guatemala? Guatemala City
Tie Breaker Who is credited with the creation of the Barbie doll? Ruth Handler