Texas History
After a nine year tireless fight to bring the Texas Republic into the The United States of America, which Texan then saw the Texas legislators voluntarily vote to join the confederacy? Name the heartbroken Texan who then retired from public life to neither support the Confederacy nor oppose his fellow Texans?
Sam Houston
At a sit down meal, it is appropriate to begin eating after what event?
After everyone has been served.
The term "Triple Crown" could refer to a very rare dental procedure, or more commonly refers to winning what three races?
The Belmont Stakes, The Preakness, and The Kentucky Derby
Which famous symphony begins with the sound:
Bah-bah-bah-baaah
Bah-bah-bah-baaah
Beethoven's 5th symphony
Joseph Morris is which year in school at the University of Dallas?
Sophomore (2nd Year)
The battle of the Alamo took place in a fort that was originally built as a church complex called what (provide the full name)?
Mission San Antonio de Valero
At Wingren, who is the head of the house that it is courteous to greet upon arriving or leaving?
Jesus present in the Tabernacle
Which Cowboys franchise quarterback is arguably now having twice as good a career as a commentator then he did as a player?
Tony Romo
Which classic song can be used to perform CPR?
Stayin' Alive (by the Bee Gees - Artist not required)
Which mentor is most likely to school in you soccer?
Martin Laurant
Which TWO industrial inventions ended the fleeting cowboy free range era (1860s to early 1890s) to replace it with ranching?
Windmill Water Pumps (Wells) and Barbed Wire
How far down should a tie go?
Top of belt buckle
In the 2023 MLB post season, culminating in a glorious Texas Rangers World Series victory, Which Ranger had the best regular season batting average
Cory Seager (.327)
What three nursery rhymes all have the same melody
Bah Bah Black Sheep
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
The A-B-C Song
Name two Mentors that are left handed.
Andy Caranti
Joseph Morris
or
Charlie Ellis
In September 1835 Mexican Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea and six men were sent to retrieve a Mexican 6 pound caliber bronze artillery piece. The residents of the town of Gonzales sparked the beginning of the Texas war for independence by refusing to surrender the cannon with the famous phrase "Come and Take it." What was the originally purpose for the Mexican government's giving the cannon to the town of Gonzales?
Indian Defense
What is the name of the pointless blanket that goes on the top of your bed that you take off the bed when sleeping and put back on the bed when making the bed (it actually has a purpose of keeping mitigating odors and generally just looking nice).
The Comforter
How many no-hitters does the great Ranchers pitcher Nolan Ryan have?
7
Which artist has the most listened to track of all time?
"The Weeknd"
When cheering his team on in sports, Andy Caranti is mostly likely to address team members by what common noun?
"boys" (as in "let's go boys" or "come on boys")
What is the name of the New Jersey businessman whose 1831 firearm and factory revolutionized mounted warfare between rangers and Texas plains Indians?
Samuel Cult (Cult six shooter or the Cult Revolver)
["Cult" will be accepted as a complete answer]
From left to right, give the proper order of the placement of these utensils when setting the table:
Plate, Knife, Fork, Spoon, Napkin.
Napkin (often under fork), Fork, Plate, Knife, Spoon.
Bonus Point: Glass Top Right Corner
In 1993, the Dallas Stars were established. From which City or State did the team move from?
Bloomington or Minnesota
This verse is from which classic 1967 song?
"On the corner is a banker with a motorcar
And little children laugh at him behind his back
And the banker never wears a mac in the pouring rain
Very strange"
"Penny Lane" (by the Beatles)
Peter James and John Michael are two of our illustrious mentors. Identify one middle name and one last name from the names listed above.
Middle Name: Michael
Last Name: James