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Round 1

Question Number Question Answer
1. What is the literary term for a word that is spelled the same backwards as it is forwards? Palindrome
2. What are the three colors on the German flag? Black, red, and gold
3. For what movie did Joe Pesci win an Academy Award? Goodfellas
4. Who was the only two-term president of the Republic of Texas? Sam Houston
5. How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach Earth? About 8 minutes
6. What are wrapped in bacon to make the dish "Angels on Horseback"? Oysters
7. What TV show did "Top of the Heap" spin off from? Married...with Children
8. What are the Chiuhauhan, Nubian, and Alaskan? Deserts
9. What planet was named after the goddess of beauty? Venus
10. What is the modern day equivalent of Asia Minor? Turkey
Tie Breaker What brand of cheese celebrated its 60th birthday in 1978? Velveeta


Round 2

Question Number Question Answer
1. What kind of bird taught Dr. Doolittle to talk to the animals? A parrot
2. Into which bay does the Ganges flow? The Bay of Bengal
3. "Staying Alive", the sequel to the movie "Saturday Night Fever", was released what year? 1983
4. What union was behind the "Look for the Union Label" advertising campaign?" International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU)
5. What actually is a shooting star? A meteor
6. In what decade was Montreal Canadien great Maurice "Rocket" Richard born? 1920s
7. Who voiced Rocky in the movie "Chicken Run"? Mel Gibson
8. In 1991, who erected three thousand blue and yellow umbrellas on the coasts of California and Japan? Christo
9. What does an ombrometer measure? Rainfall
10. What 4 seas are named for colors? Red, White, Yellow and Black
Tie Breaker Who is the only founding member of both the International Surfing and Swimming Halls of Fame? Duke Kahanamoku

Round 3

Question Number Question Answer
1. Which author built a home called Goldeneye in Jamaica? Ian Fleming
2. Lake Sakakawea is the largest lake in which US state? North Dakota
3. What animal is Indiana Jones afraid of? Snakes
4. Who commanded the Anglo-Egyptian army at the Battle of Ondurman in 1898? Lord Kitchener
5. What bird lays the largest eggs? The ostrich
6. What is the fear of light flashes called? Selaphobia
7. In the TV show "The Simpsons", what is Apu's last name? Nahasapeemapetilon
8. What was Michael Jordan's jersey number for most of his NBA career? 23
9. What fungus is used in making bread? Yeast
10. Death Valley is located in which US state? California
Tie Breaker In 2003, who became the first Latin­American to hit 500 career home runs in Major League Baseball? Sammy Sosa