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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. What British statesman wrote "A History of the English-Speaking People"? Winston Churchill
2. What Irish city's name is Gaelic for "black pool"? Dublin
3. What newspaper does Clark Kent work for? The Daily Planet
4. What empire arose in the Peruvian highlands around 1200 AD? The Inca Empire
5. Metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous are types of what? Rocks
6. What is a "major-domo"? A chief steward
7. In the 2003 movie "Finding Nemo", what kind of animal does Marlin hitch a ride with? A turtle
8. What fashion brand was co-founded by artist Beyonce? House of Dereon
9. How many sides does a decagon have? Ten
10. Which US state's name is derived from the Chippewa words for "great water"? Michigan
Tie Breaker What's the traditional meat on a Reuben sandwich? Corned beef


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. In "Archie" comics, what character's real first name is Forsythe? Jughead
2. What is the capital of Tanzania? Dodoma
3. What was the full name of Mangum P.I.? Thomas Magnum
4. The Hundred Years' War actually lasted how many years? 116 years
5. Do sea gulls drink sea water? Yes
6. Emmental cheese originated in what country? Switzerland
7. What band sang the song during the opening and closing credits in the film "The Breakfast Club"? Simple Minds 
8. What racket sport involves bashing a bird? Badminton
9. What did Henry Shrapnel invent? Exploding shell
10. Which US state is nicknamed the "Land of the Midnight Sun"? Alaska
Tie Breaker What was George Hepplewhite's profession? Furniture maker

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who wrote the 1975 novel "Shogun"? James Clavell
2. In what country would you find the mouths of the river Nile? Egypt
3. What instrument did jazz bandleader Count Basie play? Piano
4. According to legend, what laws were so named because of the color of the paper used when the ordinance was written? Blue laws
5. What is the name of the second biggest planet in our Solar System? Saturn
6. What is the name of the baby depicted on the Sacagawea dollar coin? Pomp
7. Who played the blind character in the movie "Red Dragon"? Emily Watson
8. Who rode Shergar to victory in the Epsom Derby? Walter Swinburn
9. Which space shuttle is named for the ship on which Robert Scott first sailed to Antarctica? The Discovery
10. In what country would you find the mouths of the river Rhine? The Netherlands
Tie Breaker What US state's name is the first "M" of the 3M Company? Minnesota