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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. In what country was composer Ludwig van Beethoven born? Germany
2. What is the World's largest landlocked country by land area? Kazakhstan
3. In "The Wizard of Oz", what was the lion looking for? Courage
4. In 1966, Johnny Cash briefly shared a Nashville apartment with what other country legend? Waylon Jennings
5. What is the actual name of the flower known as daffodil? Narcissus
6. How many players are there in a standard American football team? Eleven
7. What musician had a first name from Roman myth and the even more unusual middle name "Sphere"? Thelonious Monk
8. What is the name for a gin martini garnished with a pickled onion instead of an olive? Gibson
9. Caries refers to decay in what? Teeth
10. What Florida city is known as the "Winter Strawberry Capital of the World"? Plant City
Tie Breaker The serial killer Peter Sutcliffe was also known as what? The Yorkshire Ripper


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who is the subject of the book "Longitude" by Dava Sobel? John Harrison
2. Luzon and Mindanao are the two largest islands of what country? The Philippines
3. Who played the role of Lamont Sanford in the TV show "Sanford and Son"? Desmond Wilson
4. When did the Sydney Opera House officially open its doors to the public? 20 October 1973
5. What rating refers to the measure of auto-ignition resistance of gasoline used in internal combustion engines? Octane rating
6. Pnigerophobia is the fear of what? Smothering
7. What Canadian singer was married to Mutt Lange? Shania Twain
8. In the B&O Railroad, what does B&O stand for? Baltimore and Ohio
9. What is the Latin name for the common mouse? Mus musculus
10. In what city would you find the most famous street named "Carnaby Street"? London
Tie Breaker What is the literal translation of the Greek word "Utopia"? No-place

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. What was the name of the town where all the characters lived in the comic strip “L’il Abner”? Dogpatch
2. What was Cambodia once known as? Khmer Empire
3. What is the theme song of the TV show "Friends" called? I'll Be There for You by The Rembrandts
4. Why were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed in 1953? Espionage
5. What creatures does an ichthyologist study? Fish
6. Including Jesus, how many were in attendance at The Last Supper? 13
7. Which band member of Thin Lizzy died of drug overdose? Phil Lynott
8. What is the nickname given to the stretch between San Jose and San Francisco known for its many technology businesses? Silicon Valley
9. How much of the daily recommended calcium intake does a glass of milk contain? 39%
10. What European country ruled Macau until December 20, 1999? Portugal
Tie Breaker What does "dakota" mean in the Sioux language? Friend