General Knowledge
Classic Cars
Finish the Phrase
Basic Biology
Name the Animal
100
This U.S. state is the only one made up entirely of islands and is located in the Pacific Ocean.
What is Hawaii?
100
This 1957 Chevrolet model featured pronounced tailfins, a wide chrome grille, and optional fuel injection. It appeared in drive‑ins, high‑school parking lots, and early rock‑and‑roll films. Many remember its two‑tone paint combinations and the gold‑colored trim used on the higher‑end version.
1957 Chevy Bel Air
100
This caution begins “Don’t put all your eggs…”
“…in one basket.”
100
This organ sits slightly left of center and works steadily without rest, pushing blood through a network of vessels the way an old water pump kept a farm running.
What is the heart?
100
This bird announces its presence with a steady tapping sound. Its strong beak works like a tiny chisel, and many species wear a bright red patch that looks like a little cap.
What is a woodpecker?
200
This large river flows through Egypt and is often described as one of the longest rivers in the world.
What is the Nile?
200
Introduced in 1964, this Ford model launched the “pony car” category. Early versions had long hoods, short rear decks, and a wide range of engine options. It appeared in car magazines, high‑school lots, and several well‑known films, becoming one of the most recognizable American cars of the era.
What is a Ford Mustang?
200
This reminder starts with “You can’t have your cake…”
“…and eat it too.”
200
This organ, nestled safely inside the skull, sends messages faster than any old telegraph line and helps you think, move, and remember.
What is the brain?
200
This clever creature, often seen near back porches and trash cans, has nimble paws and a black mask across its eyes that gives it a mischievous look.
What is a raccoon?
300
This planet is known for its prominent rings and is the second‑largest planet in our solar system.
What is Saturn?
300
This Cadillac model from the 1950s and 1960s had a long wheelbase, large tailfins, and extensive chrome trim. It was frequently used in parades, official motorcades, and formal events. Many seniors remember its wide bench seats and the smooth, quiet ride associated with luxury cars of the period.
What is a Cadillac Fleetwood?
300
This morning‑motto begins “The early bird…”
“…gets the worm.”
300
This classic list—taught with simple pictures of eyes, ears, noses, tongues, and hands—explains how we gather information from the world around us.
What are the five senses?
300
This small creature darts along branches with surprising agility. Its bushy tail helps it balance as it leaps from tree to tree.
What is a squirrel?
400
This famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci features a woman with a subtle smile and is displayed in the Louvre Museum.
What is The Mona Lisa?
400
This two‑seat Chevrolet sports car debuted in 1953 with a fiberglass body, a design choice that was unusual at the time. Early models had a straight‑six engine and a Powerglide automatic transmission. Seniors recall seeing it at beach‑town cruising spots, car shows, and in early television programs that featured American sports cars.
What is a Chevrolet Corvette (c1)?
400
This warning starts “People who live in glass houses…”
“…shouldn’t throw stones.”
400
These two bean‑shaped organs quietly filter the blood all day, removing waste the way a water purifier cleans a stream.
What are the kidneys?
400
This black‑and‑white bear spends much of its time sitting upright, calmly chewing bamboo. Its round face and dark eye patches give it a soft, almost stuffed‑animal look.
What is a panda?
500
This large Asian country is the world’s most populous nation and has its capital in Beijing.
What is China?
500
This Plymouth model from the late 1960s had a long hood, short deck, and a wide range of performance options. Seniors recall its presence at local drag strips and its appearance in car magazines featuring mid‑century American performance cars.
What is a Plymouth Barracuda?
500
This envy‑warning begins “The grass is always greener…”
“…on the other side.”
500
This long, spiraling molecule carries instructions for building a living thing, often shown as a twisting ladder in textbooks.
What is DNA?
500
This gentle creature moves with quick, springy hops and freezes at the slightest sound. Its large ears swivel like little radar dishes, and its soft brown coat blends perfectly with the woods behind your backyard.
What is a deer?