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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. From what language did English borrow the word "pariah"? Tamil
2. Salton Sea is located in which western US state? California
3. Whose second album was the chart-topping "No Need to Argue"? The Cranberries
4. Who made the first wheelbarrow? Chinese
5. In what gland is human growth hormone produced? The pituitary
6. At 8:00 p.m. in Miami, what time is it in Boston? 8:00 p.m.
7. In Disney's "Pinocchio", what animal characters does Pinocchio meet on his way to school? A Fox and Cat
8. The single-portion takeout named "bento" originated from which country? Japan
9. Like the majority of reptiles and fish, monotremes are mammals that do what? Lay eggs
10. The Santa Clara Valley is located in which US state? California
Tie Breaker What do the face cards count for in the card game Gin Rummy? 10


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. Who is the subject of Jean Anouilh's play "L'Alouette"? Joan of Arc
2. What Australian state shares a nickname with the US state of Florida? Queensland
3. What TV show starred Suzanne Somers as Carol Foster/Lambert? Step by Step
4. Who was Martina Navratilova's usual ladies doubles partner in the 1980's?  Pam Shriver 
5. Almonds are members of what family? Rose
6. By what name is Mardi Gras known in Britain? Shrove Tuesday
7. In the diner scene from the movie "When Harry Met Sally", what did Meg Ryan order? Chef salad and apple pie
8. In which decade was the first aluminum bat used in professional baseball? 1970s
9. What is the term for any four-sided figure? Quadrilateral
10. In what body of water can one find the Dry Tortugas islands? Gulf of Mexico
Tie Breaker In which decade were the first Winter Olympic Games held? 1920s

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. The French phrase "espirit de corps" translates in English to what? Comaraderie
2. Tirana is the capital of which Eastern European country? Albania
3. What screen legend made his final appearance in the movie "The Score"? Marlon Brando
4. What year was Indira Gandhi assassinated? 1984
5. What is the sternum more commonly known as? Breastbone
6. What is known as "Adam's Ale"? Water
7. What good little witch is Casper's friend? Wendy
8. What does the word "khaki" literally translate to in English? Soil-colored
9. A Polyorchid has at least three what? Testicles
10. What is the International Calling Code for Australia? 61
Tie Breaker What Internet search engine runs the Babel Fish translation service? AltaVista