Faminals
"Swope-isms"
Weddings
Mystery Photos
Number Crunch
ABBR
Literary Masterworks
One Word Only
100
Park Avenue's most recent feline resident had orange striped fur and was known for its frequent upchuck. What was its name?
Cleo
100
In recent years, "skrattar du, förlorar du" became one of Evan's most pervasive catch-phrases. What language is it?
Swedish, and it means "you laugh, you lose"
100
In what Massachussetts town did Emily and Andrew's wedding reception take place?
Tewksbury
100
Which Swope is playing Santa Claus in this photo?
John
100
What is John's high school football jersey number minus the day of the month of Aaron and Hope's wedding?
99-2=97
100
Hope attended college run by the sisters of the Holy Cross in Notre Dame, Indiana for four years from 2015-2019. What is the 3-letter abbreviation for this college?
SMC
100
Which Swope child wrote and illustrated this story entitled "Evangelization?"
Emily
100
After the Puffin just the shape of a Muffin converted from eating the little fishes that were most delicious, on what food did he base his new diet?
Pancakes
200
What is the name of this pig?
"Wutts"
200
Perhaps the most enduring Swope catch phrases of all time was first uttered by toddler Jacinta in 2007-2008 to suggest the allocation of goods for the benefit of the group. It was also the subject line of a Ruth email from September 18, 2019. What is this four-word sentence?
"We can just...share"
200
At Uncle Bob and Aunt Cindy's wedding, the second mass reading was a letter from St. Paul. Which letter was it (to whom was the letter written)?
the Colossians
200
What is the name Tessie gave to the doll pictured below?
Clown Baby
200
What is the sum of the total number of Swope kids that have graduated from STA plus the number of Swope kids that have totaled cars?
6+4=10
200
The most common code prefixes for the "metals" at A World Apart are AQQ, QQ, XY, and XXY. What has been the two-letter prefix for all of the metal wine-holders?
JJ
200
"It's just a flesh wound."
Which 14-year old Swope child wrote this as their favorite quote in the St. Thomas Yearbook
John
200
To which Swope did "Dave" write this affectionate message?
Joe
300
A stuffed animal was brought to Sicily in 2007, but was infamously lost. What its name?
Chuck the Duck
300
The intantly recognizable and fun-to-pronounce phrase "Much too good for children," was hammered into our memory by the likes of Joe, Emily, and Mom. What movie is it from?
Matilda
300
Name 4 of Dad's 6 groomsmen blurred out of this photo
Tony Wood, Perry, Rick, Don, Bob, Michael Pakaluk
300
This famous picture was taken on a family hike in Europe. It depicts all members of the Swope family who originally moved to Europe. Who took this picture? 
Melissa 
300
What is the Swope home phone number from 2004 (not including area code) plus the initial number of chickens the Swopes obtained?
4340727+6=4340733
300
There was a single red letter on the back of the red Toyota Corolla. The manufacturer affixed this letter to every car of this year and model to indicate the trim level. Which letter was it?
S
300
Which Swope started off rough in his/her relationship with music theory, writing these exasperated comments in the margins of the workbook?
Ruth
300
Which of these animals is not depicted on the playroom wall? Parrot, Cat, Elephant, Ostrich
Ostrich
400
Ruth's most recently-owned parakeet was named for its blue and white plumage. What was its name?
Cielo
400
What two-word phrase became a running joke after Joe used it to ask for a fourth carnivorous helping during a visit to Park Avenue in summer of 2014?
"Mehr fleisch?"
400
Name 4 of the 5 people obscured in this photo
400
This historic photo launched most of the Swope family to Europe. During the shot, Dad purposely arranged the composer's name to be visible. What is the composer's name? Bonus question: who took this photo?
Chopin
Bonus answer: George Lopez
400
What is the Vienna district containing Schloss Neuwaldegg plus the number of different universities in which Dad has been enrolled, including graduate school?
17+3=20
400
Students from an American university visited Schloss Neuwaldegg every year, including the year we lived there. What was the 3-letter abbreviation for that university
OCU
400
Which Swope wrote this story, entitled "A Day at the Beach"?
I tak my pail and my flotey to the beach and I make a sand castle and I cannot swim so I take my flotey and I go in my flotey and I let go of my flotey and I droawned. My mom saw me and she Ran in the water and I ran to my toys and I will play.
Emily
400
In what town is Grandpa Swope buried?
Johnstown
500
In this picture, young Aaron is holding a baby sheep which was well-known and loved by multiple swopes. What was its name?
"Lamb chop"
500
The phrase "I need... more" became a catch-phrase after it was first uttered by Ignacio in 2008. What was Ignacio originally referring to?
Muscles, specifically biceps
500
What was the first name of Hope's maid of honor at her wedding?
Sarah
500
Which Disney character is holding Ruth in this photo?
Buzz Lightyear
500
What was the street number of Mom and Dad's first house on Chester Rd. in Waltham Massachussetts plus the street number of John and Camille's townhouse apartment in Hoboken?
52+1312=1364
500
Emily is the Swope child with the highest level of education. What is the 3-letter abbreviation for her highest degree?
MFA
500
Which Swope wrote this masterpiece?
500
What was the first name of the previous owner of the cabin at 143 Back Bay Rd.? One of his mugs he left behind had his name on it along with the words "meaning: open-minded" underneath. 
Brad
600
What is the name of Nathan's most recent hamster, pictured here? 
Petey
600
The final line of the Youtube video "Easter Egg Hunt," edited and published by Nathan in March 2008, is delivered somewhat ironically by a pouting 5-year-old Evan. What is this 7-word phrase?
600
What Avett Brothers ballad played during Emily and Andrew's first dance?
"Roses and Sacrifice"
600
How old is mom in this photo? Bonus: who is she with?
15 years old, and she is sitting with Uncle Jack Kahny
600
What is the year in which the 3rd floor was built plus the number of separate apartments at 45 Birch St (not including the tattoo parlor) ?
2001+8=2009
600
What was the lowest recorded grade on a report card in Swope St. Thomas history, earned in a math class taught by Mrs. Green?
Bonus: whose report card was it?
D
Aaron
600
Which wise and cynical-beyond-years Swope wrote this ode to mortality t 10 years old?
read "Great Literature for 600"
Evan
600
Which Swope child won "Most Optimistic" as their yearbook class superlative?
Tessie