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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who is credited with writing the first detective story, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"? Edgar Allan Poe
2. In what country would you find the mouths of the Yangtze river? China
3. How long does a replicant live for in the movie "Blade Runner"? Four years
4. The 2008 Summer Olympic Games were held in what city? Beijing
5. What deadly disease is also known a hydrophobia? Rabies
6. What is the 3 letter code for O'Hare International Airport? ORD
7. In what Tom Cruise movie does his character play a doctor? Eyes Wide Shut
8. What is Wales' national dish called? Cawl
9. What is the molten rock magma called once it flows from a volcano? Lava
10. What is the capital of Guam? Hagatna
Tie Breaker What city is home to Amazon.com's headquarters? Seattle


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. What semi-autobiographical play did Emlyn Williams write in 1938? The Corn Is Green
2. What is the actual name of the giant human figures of Easter Island? Moai
3. The last two surviving jurors from the film "12 Angry Men" were actors who shared what first name? Jack
4. What 1863 Civil War battle resulted in over 50,000 casualties in a three-day period, the most of any Civil War battle? Battle of Gettysburg
5. What does DNA stand for? Deoxyribonucleic acid
6. What is the point value of the outer bull's eye on the dartboard? 25 points
7. What ship was commanded by Jack Sparrow? Black Pearl
8. How many sheets of paper are there in a quire? 25
9. What is the common name for the animal classified as "Ursus arctos"? Brown bear
10. What is the second smallest country in the world? Monaco
Tie Breaker What did George Harrison's dentist do in April 1965 that changed the face of rock? Gave the Beatles LSD

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. What is the name of Dr. Seuss's egg-hatching elephant? Horton
2. In what country is Lake Baikal located? Russia
3. What was Billie Holiday also known as during her career? Lady Day
4. Which great battle took place from July 1 to November 18, 1916? The Battle of the Somme
5. Eastern Diamondback, Massasauga and Timber are species of what animal? Rattlesnake
6. What do the letters MG stand for in the British sports car? Morris Garage
7. What was David Dunn's weakness in the movie "Unbreakable"? Water
8. Which of Santa's reindeer is named for a female fox? Vixen
9. By what other name are pink dolphins known? Boto
10. In what city is Purdue University located? West Lafayette, IN
Tie Breaker What sport takes place in a velodrome? Track cycling