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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. From what language did English borrow the word "luau"? Hawaiian
2. Where are the Guiana Highlands located? Northeastern South America
3. Who is the director of the movie "Jurassic Park"? Steven Spielberg
4. What year marked the appearance of Doc Savage? 1933
5. What number is indicated by the Roman numeral "D"? 500
6. What fabric derives its name from the French for "cord of the king"? Corduroy
7. In 2000, the Black Crowes released a live album recorded with what legendary guitar player? Jimmy Page
8. What game can you "squidge", "squop" and "pot out" in? Tiddlywinks
9. What name did Neil Armstrong give to the spot where man first touched down on the Moon? Tranquility Base
10. What five African countries border the Mediterranean Sea? Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya
Tie Breaker What do you call filo pastry stuffed with chopped nuts and honey, or syrup? Baklava


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. What ballet term translates literally as "in Arabic fashion"? Arabesque
2. The White Sea borders what large country? Russia
3. What was the name of Derek Zoolander's rival male model, played by Owen Wilson, in the 2001 movie "Zoolander"? Hansel
4. For what occassion did George Frideric Handel compose the anthem "Zadok the Priest"? Coronation of King George II
5. What name is given to the dark areas on the surface of the Sun? Sunspots
6. In 1982, who began selling spaghetti sauce, turning over all profits to charity? Paul Newman
7. What is Doc allergic to in the movie "Back To The Future"? Synthetics
8. What former World Heavyweight Champion boxer was nicknamed "The Brown Bomber"? Joe Louis
9. What element's chemical symbol is Pb? Lead's
10. What city is the capital of Djibouti? Djibouti City
Tie Breaker What is the top color on the neck of the guitar in the Guitar Hero game? Green

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. In Greek mythology, who was Hippomenes also known as? Melanion
2. What US state has a Thames River? Connecticut
3. What TV series, which debuted in 1965, was set in the year 1997? Lost in Space
4. Where was the first US Mint constructed? Philadelphia
5. Which scientist is credited with being the first one to isolate DNA material in 1869? Friedrich Miescher
6. Who won the US Open men's tennis title in 1990 at the age of just 19? Pete Sampras
7. Who directed the 1994 movie "Ed Wood"? Tim Burton
8. Rioja wine comes from which country? Spain 
9. How long is the giraffe's tongue? 17 inches
10. The majority of the Sierra Nevada Mountains are located in which state? California
Tie Breaker Who was the first winner of the Fifa World Cup? Uruguay