Government & Politics
She was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. BONUS: Within 3, in what year was she appointed? (Must answer initial question correctly; 200 points.)
Sandra Day O'Connor; 1981
Inyo County is home to both the highest point in the continental U.S. (Mount Whitney) and the lowest point, Badwater Basin in this National Park. BONUS: Team closest to elevation (feet in relation to sea level) wins 200 points (do not need correct answer to initial question.)
Death Valley, 282 feet below sea level
Two teams have won more than 2 MLS Cup titles. Name them. (100 points each)
LA Galaxy, DC United
A judge ordered that this person be given control of "Tiger King" Joe Exotic's animal park and land in Garvin County, Oklahoma.
Carole Baskin
Craig Tucker, a character with a compulsive tendency to flip people off, usually for no discernible reason, is a regular character on this television show.
South Park
Three U.S. Presidents have won the Nobel Peace Prize: Woodrow Wilson, Barack Obama, and him, "for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development."
Jimmy Carter
He holds the record as longest-serving California governor. Each time he served, he succeeded an actor.
Jerry Brown (1975-83, 2011-19)
Lance Armstrong, recently featured in an ESPN documentary, won the Tour de France this many times before having these titles stripped due to doping. (If no team gets correct number, team(s) closest gets the points.) BONUS: 400 points for year he won the Tour for the first time (need not get initial question correct.)
7; 1999
This nine-term member of Congress, an anti-immigration hardliner with a history of making racist statements, was defeated in Tuesday's Republican primary. BONUS: 400 points for naming the state he represents (need not answer initial question correctly.)
Steve King; Iowa
This phrase, often used as a dismissive farewell, was originally uttered by Craig, a character in a 1995 comedy film about a day in South Central Los Angeles.
"Bye, Felicia!"
Within 2, what is the fewest number of states a candidate can win and still be elected president?
11 (California,Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey)
This hospitality chain, founded in Santa Barbara in 1962 to serve budget-conscious travelers, will famously "leave the light on for you!"
Motel 6
After association football (soccer), these three sports are the next most-popular in the world, according to sportsshow.net, which uses various criteria to ascertain the total number of participants/fans. 200 points per correct response.
Cricket (2.5 billion), Basketball (2.2 billion), Hockey (field and ice) (2 billion)
St. John's Church at Lafayette Square, in front of which President Trump held a Bible this week, serves this Christian denomination, known for being more liberal and accepting of refugees, the LGBTQ community, and abortion rights.
Episcopalian
The only Craig in the Hall of Fame, this former Major Leaguer, inducted in 2015, finished his career ranked second in times hit by a pitch in major league history. BONUS: Within 30, how many times was he hit? (600 bonus points, must answer initial question correctly.)
Craig Biggio; 285 times
This country's government is the only one spread across 3 capital cities. BONUS: Name the cities (100 points each.)
South Africa (Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein)
Within 1, how many grandchildren does Kris Jenner have? BONUS: Each child named is granted 100 extra points (do not need to answer initial question correctly).
10. Mason, Penelope, and Reign Disick (Kourtney and Scott); North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm West (Kim and Kanye); Dream Kardashian (Rob and Blac Chyna); Stormi Webster (Kylie and Travis); and True Thompson (Khloe and Tristan).
The newest Major League Baseball ballpark in which an official game has been played, is home to this team. BONUS: What team plays in the second-newest park? (400 points, do not need to answer initial question correctly.)
Atlanta Braves (Truist Park, 2017); Miami Marlins (2012)
This week, SpaceX (in coordination with NASA), launched the first astronauts from American soil since the end of the shuttle program in 2011. What other company is contracted through NASA's Commercial Crew Program to send astronauts into space? BONUS: Team closest to average height of ISS (in miles) wins 400 bonus points (need not answer initial question correctly.)
Boeing; 254 miles (wikipedia)
This brother-in-law of the 44th U.S. president, has been head basketball coach at Oregon State and now is vice president of player and organizational development for the New York Knicks.
Craig Robinson
The first openly LGBT head of government was Prime Minister of this European country. BONUS: The team closest to the year this person took office wins 500 bonus points (need not get initial question correct.)
Iceland (Johanna Siguroardottir), 2009
After milk/dairy products, these two crops are second and third-most valuable in California's agriculture industry, as of 2019. (Marijuana excluded, 500 points per correct answer.)
Almonds (6.1 billion); Grapes (5.4 billion)
In addition to 3-on-3 basketball and BMX freestyle (variations of already existing sports), the delayed 2020/21 Tokyo Olympics will feature 4 brand new sports that have never before been at the games. Name one for full points. If your answer is correct, 400-point BONUS will be awarded for each additional correct answer (must guess one at a time until incorrect answer.)
Karate; Skateboarding; Sport Climbing; Surfing
This week, Ben & Jerry's spoke out about "inhumane police brutality that is perpetuated by a culture of white supremacy." According to their website, these were the top five Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors of 2019 (200 points per correct answer). BONUS: Team closest to the year Ben & Jerry's was founded will be awarded 500 points.
Half Baked; Cherry Garcia; The Tonight Dough; Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough; Chocolate Fudge Brownie. 1978
Daniel Craig has played James Bond in 5 films (counting the currently-delayed installment.) Name the films (200 points each.)
Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre, No Time to Die