Big Book Trivia
St. Patrick's Day
Finish the Lyric
Famous March Birthdays
Geography
Peculiar Animal Knowledge
100
The "12 & 12" refers to which text?
What is the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions?
100
According to Irish folklore, thesew creatures, typically small in size and prone to mischief, have lived in Ireland long before the first human stepped foot on the Emerald Isle.
What is a leprechaun?
100
“You used to call me on my ___ _____, Late night when you need my love."
- Drake "Hotline Bling"
What is "cell phone"?
100
This person is RELATIVELY famous and is known as the famous physicist who invented: Avogadro's Number, Quantum Theory of Light, General Theory of Relativity, lasers, basic GPS. All of which have revolutionized our understanding of space, time, gravity, and the universe.
Who is Einstein?
100
This city is known for the Alamo, the number one tourist attraction in Texas and one of the city's five Spanish colonial missions.
Where is San Antonio?
100
Which animal can spend up to 12 hours a day eating? In order to fulfill their dietary needs, they need to eat at least 28 pounds of bamboo!
What is a panda?
200
Which step is the first step to include talk of a higher power?
What is Step 2?
200
Saint Patrick used this three-leafed plant (which is not to be confused with the four-leaf clover) as a metaphor for the holy trinity when he was first introducing Christianity to Ireland.
What is a shamrock?
200
"My _________ is killing me and I, I must confess I still believe, still believe!"
- Britney Spears "Hit Me Baby One More Time"
What is "loneliness"?
200
Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta has an amazing voice, lyricism, skills, confidence, and fashion taste and had her first debut song "Just Dance" in 2008.
Who is Lady Gaga?
200
Name this state flower of Texas which was adopted on March 7, 1901.
What is a bluebonnet?
200
These animals are most commonly known for their humps, which are actually just great hulks of fat. A popular misconception is that these humps hold water for the camel, helping to keep the animal hydrated – this is not true. However, they are able to go without water or even food for up to three days.
What is a camel?
300
The birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous dates from the first day of sobriety of one of its two founders, which was ____ 10, 1935.
What is "june"?
300
St. Patrick is known for scaring what type of animal out of Ireland?
What are snakes?
300
"Up in the club, just broke up, I’m doing my own little thing. Decided to dip, but now you wanna trip, ‘Cause another ______ noticed me”
- Beyonce "Single Ladies"
What is "Brother"?
300
Also an upstart in 2008, this Canadian singer was discovered by Usher who helped sign him to a recording contract in late 2008. You may know him from his song "Baby" or "One Time"!
Who is Justin Bieber?
300
Name the largest state at 665,000 sq. miles.
What is Alaska?
300
One of Texas' state animals is this barrel-shaped animals covered with natural armor. In fact, its name in Spanish means “little armored one.”
What is an armadillo?
400
"_______ is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities." This is a quote from the "twelve tradition"s in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, and is the "twelfth tradition".
What is "anonymity?"
400
Which city, known for having the most movable bridges in the USA, turns their river bright Kelly Green every St. Patrick's?
What is Chicago?
400
"Somebody once told me the world was gonna roll me, I ain't the ________ tool in the shed."
- Smash Mouth "All Star"
What is "sharpest"?
400
This 7' 1" American basketball player, named in 1996 to the National Basketball Association (NBA) list of its 50 greatest players of all time wears a size 23 shoe and in retirement has become a major NBA sports analyst. He was a center but also played center stage as the genie in "Kazaam"!
Who is Shaquille O'Neal? AKA Shaq
400
This state has the longest coastline (1,197 statute miles) in the contiguous United States, with 825 miles of accessible beaches to enjoy.
What is Florida?
400
Most elephants weigh less than the tongue of this marine mammal!
What is a blue whale?
500
The first meeting between Bill W and Dr. Bob happened in what City/State?
Where is Akron, OH?
500
Though we've come to associate kelly green with the Irish and the holiday, the 5th-century saint’s official color was a light shade of ______ . The color green only became associated with the big day after it was linked to the Irish independence movement in the late 18th century.
What is "Saint Patrick's blue"?
500
“His palms are sweaty, ____ weak, arms are heavy”
- Eminem "Lose Yourself"
What are "knees"?
500
Name this famous model/actor from the 90's!
Who is Fabio?
500
Adirondack Park is larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier, and Olympic Parks combined. What state is this giant park located?
What is New York?
500
The underwater animal has a huge head, which houses an impressive brain making them known for their intelligence. This animal has two hearts and can grow up to 60 feet and weigh a staggering 1000lbs. sadly; they only live for around 12-months and usually die after mating.
What is a giant squid?
600
What is the “code” name A.A. members use to identify themselves so as to maintain anonymity?
What are "Friends of Bill W."?
600
What does the traditional Irish phrase “Erin go Bragh" mean?
What is "Ireland forever"?
600
"I’m a savage, classy, bougie, ratchet, sassy, moody, nasty, acting stupid, ____ ______?”
- Megan Thee Stallion "Savage"
What is "what's happening"?
600
From about 1900 this famed magician began to earn an international reputation for his daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, and handcuffs and from various locked containers ranging from milk cans to coffins to prison cells.
Who is Harry Houdini?
600
This state hosts the only roller skating museum in the world, located in the town of Lincoln.
What is Nebraska?
600
There are names of groups of animals that you may be familiar with: a "herd" of antelope, a "pride" of lions, or a "bed" of oysters. Maybe not so familiar is a "pandemonium" or parrots OR a _____ of hyenas?
What is a cackle?