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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who wrote the epic poem "Paradise Lost"? John Milton
2. What river runs through both Lyon and Marseilles? Rhone River
3. "A Christmas Story" was inspired by the childhood reminiscences of what radio personality? Jean Shepherd
4. Which dynasty preceded the Han Dynasty ending its rule in 207 BC? Qin Dynasty
5. What planet is the coldest in our solar system? Uranus
6. What item would a tailor measure in lignes? A button
7. In what 1997 movie did Danny DeVito's character work for a sleazy tabloid named "Hush, Hush"? L.A. Confidential
8. What company did Craig Newmark found? Craigslist
9. How many times faster does sound travel in water than in air? Four times
10. What US city is home to the International UFO Museum and Research Center? Roswell
Tie Breaker A light shining atop of Big Ben's tower indicates what? Parliament is in session


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. What do the letters J and D stand for in J. D. Salinger's name? Jerome David
2. What river flows through the city of Savannah? Savannah River
3. What duo's biggest hits are found on 1985's "Songs from the Big Chair" album? Tears for Fears
4. Which 1912 maritime disaster was responsible for numerous changes and improvements in maritime safety? RMS Titanic
5. What is the common name for a "circumorbital hematoma"? Black eye
6. What month and year was National Geographic magazine first published? October 1888
7. Who replaced David Tennant to become the doctor in "Doctor Who"? Matt Smith
8. Which one of tennis' Grand Slam tournaments did Pete Sampras never win? French Open
9. How many blowholes does a southern right whale have? 2
10. In what US state would you find Fort McHenry? Maryland
Tie Breaker In the traditional modern deck of cards, which is the only king without a moustache? King of Hearts

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. What name is given to the annual festival of music and poetry held in Wales? Eisteddfod
2. On what continent is Mt. Vesuvius? Europe
3. In Star Wars, what disguise did Luke and Han wear on the Death Star? Stormtrooper armor
4. What was the first country to have a public monorail system? UK
5. What do zoologists call the leader of a wolf pack? The alpha male
6. Who was famous for saying "That's telling like it is"? Howard Cosell
7. What country was the setting for the 2009 movie "The Hurt Locker"? Iraq
8. To which color group does St. Charles Place belong on a standard US Monopoly board? Light purple
9. What scoop out cirques, coombs, and corries? Glaciers
10. What country borders Egypt to the west? Libya
Tie Breaker What is a Hurdy-Gurdy? Stringed instrument