Finish the Phrase
Our Northern Neighbor
Michigan Things
Name that Animal
Potent Potables
100
This cautionary phrase starts with “Look before…”
“…you leap.”
100
This massive northern inlet, shaped like a giant inland sea, freezes over in winter and was once central to the fur trade run by the Hudson’s Bay Company.
What is Hudson Bay?
100
This stretch of towering golden dunes along Lake Michigan includes bluffs that drop sharply to turquoise water below, with legends of a mother bear and her cubs giving the area its name.
What are the Sleeping Bear Dunes?
100
This black‑and‑white bird cannot fly but waddles on land, slides on its belly, and swims through icy waters like a little torpedo.
What is a penguin?
100
This elegant drink, famously ordered “shaken, not stirred,” is served in a cone‑shaped glass and often arrives with either a lemon twist or a pair of olives.
What is a Martini?
200
This old expression begins “Where there’s smoke…”
“…there’s fire.”
200
This national symbol appears on Canada’s red‑and‑white flag and represents the tree whose sap is boiled into maple syrup, a staple of springtime sugar shacks.
What is the maple leaf?
200
This golden ginger ale, created by a Detroit pharmacist in the 1800s, is known for its strong fizz, sweet‑spicy flavor, and reputation as a soothing remedy for upset stomachs.
What is Vernors?
200
This nighttime bird turns its head almost all the way around and is known for its soft hoot echoing through the dark woods.
What is an owl?
200
This bright, citrusy drink is often served in a wide‑rimmed glass coated with salt, and is known for its tart lime flavor that pairs perfectly with warm summer evenings.
What is a Margarita?
300
This encouraging saying starts with “Every dog…”
“…has his day.”
300
This fast‑paced winter sport is woven into Canadian identity, played on frozen ponds and in packed arenas, producing legends like Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe.
What is hockey?
300
This group of five freshwater lakes surrounds Michigan on three sides, creating sandy beaches, lighthouses, and waves so large they once sank the Edmund Fitzgerald.
What are the Great Lakes?
300
This towering forest animal has long legs for wading through lakes and marshes, a heavy nose, and broad antlers shaped like open hands spreading out from its head.
What is a moose?
300
This tropical favorite blends creamy coconut and sweet pineapple flavors, often served in a tall glass with a wedge of fruit and memories of warm beaches.
What is a Piña Colada?
400
This romantic old saying begins “Absence makes…”
“…the heart grow fonder.”
400
This imaginative red‑haired heroine from Prince Edward Island became beloved worldwide through books and TV adaptations set among rolling fields and white farmhouses.
Who is Anne of Green Gables?
400
This massive stadium in Ann Arbor, one of the largest in the country, fills with maize‑and‑blue fans whose cheers echo across campus on crisp fall Saturdays.
What is Michigan Stadium (The Big House)?
400
This massive plains animal has a shaggy front, a humped back, and once thundered across North America in huge herds that shook the ground beneath them.
What is a bison?
400
This classic cocktail, often served in a chilled stemmed glass, blends whiskey with sweet vermouth and a dash of bitters, and is traditionally garnished with a single cherry resting at the bottom.
What is a Manhattan?
500
This comforting phrase begins “There’s no use crying…”
“…over spilled milk.”
500
This major city in Quebec is known for its French‑speaking culture, old stone buildings, and famous summer jazz festival.
What is Montreal?
500
This massive Dearborn complex, once the world’s largest industrial site, produced everything from Model Ts to modern trucks and symbolized Michigan’s proud automotive heritage.
What is the Ford Rouge Plant?
500
This bird is known for its shimmering tail feathers that fan out in a giant circle, each “eye” pattern catching the sunlight in blues and greens.
What is a peacock?
500
This timeless cocktail is built around whiskey, a touch of sweetness, and a twist of orange peel, often served in a short, heavy glass that clinks softly with a single large ice cube.
What is an Old Fashioned?
