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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. In Greek mythology, the hundred-eyed Argus was honored by Hera by being transformed into what bird? Peacock
2. Jefferson City is the capital of which US state? Missouri
3. What was singer George Jones' animal nickname? The Possum
4. What fish was the subject of a dispute between Spain and Canada from 1994 to 1996? Turbot
5. What is the name of the instrument used for listening to the heart? Stethoscope 
6. The site Wikipedia began life as a complementary encyclopedia project to what website? Nupedia
7. In Star Wars, what was the vulnerable spot on the Death Star? A small thermal exhaust port
8. In what year did the NBA introduce the 24 ­second shot clock? 1954
9. What movie award appears in the International Radio Alphabet? Oscar
10. Brisbane is the state capital of which Australian state? Queensland
Tie Breaker A Murphy bed is also known as a what? Foldaway bed


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who wrote "De Profundis" while in prison? Oscar Wilde
2. What is the only African country whose common name is only one syllable? Chad
3. John Oliver began hosting what show for HBO in 2014? Last Week Tonight
4. What continent borders the Weddell Sea? Antarctica
5. N2O is more commonly known as what? Laughing gas
6. Which Major Leaguer pitcher totalled the most strikeouts during both the 1970's and 1980's? Nolan Ryan
7. On what TV show would you find Powdered Toast Man? The Ren & Stimpy Show
8. How many wine gallons does a "half pipe" barrel contain? 63
9. What hinged surfaces on a plane's wingtips allow the aircraft to roll? Ailerons
10. Sierra Leone lies along the shores of which ocean? Atlantic
Tie Breaker What's the opposite of the Orient? The Occident

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who wrote the novel "Gone with the Wind"? Margaret Mitchell
2. In what country would you find the mouths of the Limpopo river? Mozambique
3. Who played Molly's love interest in the movie "Pretty in Pink"? Andrew McCarthy
4. Which significant beverage did John Pemberton invent in 1886? Coca-Cola
5. What are the bumps on the tongue that carry the taste buds called? Papillae
6. What is the correct name for a virgin cow? Heifer
7. In what movie does Alec Baldwin play a ghost? Beetle Juice
8. What ingredient gives Cajun "dirty rice" its dark color? Chicken liver or giblets
9. How long is the giraffe's tongue? 17 inches
10. Which African coast is Somalia located on? East
Tie Breaker Sauerbraten is a specialty beef dish that originated in what country? Germany