In the Comics
($100) This arachnid-themed superhero was introduced in 1962 and has been slinging his way through comics ever since.
Answer: Who is Spider-Man? At the time, Spider-Man was unusual for a lead comic character because he was a teenager.
($100) This 1985 film stars Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg and is based on a novel of the same name by Alice Walker.
Answer: What is The Color Purple? Winfrey was prompted by Steven Spielberg to ad-lib the big speech her character Sofia gave at the dinner table.
($100) This synthetic fabric gained massive popularity in the ’70s and was seen in many disco fashions.
Answer: What is polyester? In the ’80s, polyester went from a disco favorite to an athletic wear must-have.
($100) The 1980 Winter Olympics were held in Lake Placid, in this northeastern U.S. state.
Answer: What is New York? The games were held from February 13–23 and included highlights like the “Miracle on Ice.”
($100) Artist and sculptor Picasso
Answer: Who is Pablo? He is credited with helping create the Cubist movement along with fellow artist Georges
($200) The world first met this lasagna-loving comic cat in 1978.
Answer: Who is Garfield? The comic strip has spawned an animated television series as well as several movies.
($200) In this 1968 film, the Beatles traverse under the sea to Pepperland.
Answer: What is Yellow Submarine? Despite their reluctance to create the film, the Beatles were reportedly impressed by the results.
($200) Abbreviated YSL, this designer rose to fame in the 1960s and continues to be a sought-after designer today.
Answer: Who is Yves Saint Laurent? He worked for Christian Dior as a teenager before going on to create his own designs.
($200) In a national tragedy in 1963, President Kennedy was assassinated in this southern state.
Answer: What is Texas? The president was on a speaking tour at the time, promoting themes of natural conservation, education, and world peace.
($200) Folk singer Baez known for hits like “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”
Answer: Who is Joan? Baez helped another folk singer, Bob Dylan, rise to fame in the mid-1960s.
($400) The 1980s introduced us to this group of pizza-loving superheroes named after well-known artists. They are “heroes in a half shell.”
Answer: Who are the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? They are a spoof of many comic stereotypes.
($400) This Molly Ringwald love-triangle classic of 1986 includes the characters Andie, Duckie, and Blane.
Answer: What is Pretty in Pink? The teen flick was filmed at the same Los Angeles high school as the 1978 movie Grease.
($400) His designer jeans and other apparel, sometimes emblazoned with a CK, rose to popularity in the 1970s to early ’80s.
Answer: Who is Calvin Klein? Klein opened his first shop in 1968 with just $10,000.
. ($400) The historic launch of Apollo 11 took off from this state’s Cape Kennedy (now Cape Canaveral).
Answer: What is Florida? The event was televised, and nearly 650 million people tuned in when Neil Armstrong took his first step onto the lunar surface.
($400) Civil rights leader Chavez, who fought for farm workers’ rights
Answer: Who is Cesar? He formed the National Farm Workers Association and led many marches and boycotts on behalf of farm workers.
($600) This big, green Marvel superhero was introduced in his own comic series in 1962.
Answer: Who is the Incredible Hulk (or the Hulk)? The character was originally gray, but the Marvel printers had difficulty with the hue, so he was changed to green.
($600) In this 1954 film, scientists discover a prehistoric beast lurking in the waters of the Amazonian jungle.
Answer: What is Creature from the Black Lagoon? Reportedly, filmmaker Ingmar Bergman watched the film every year on his birthday
($600) This designer’s looks were often worn by Audrey Hepburn, including the black dress she wore in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Answer: Who is Givenchy (gee-vahn-SHEE)? The frock is considered one of the most influential dresses in 20th-century fashion history.
($600) This state’s university in Tuscaloosa was integrated in 1963 with the admission of three African American students.
Answer: What is Alabama? President Kennedy mobilized the National Guard to accompany the students as they registered for classes.
($600) French general de Gaulle
Answer: Who is Charles? He also served as president of the Fifth Republic of France from 1959 to 1969.
($800) This iconic 1980s graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons begs the question, “Who watches the ________?”
Answer: What is Watchmen? The novel was adapted into a television show in 2019.
($800) This 1973 film stars Charlton Heston as Detective Thorn and asks the iconic tagline question, “What is the secret of (this)?”
Answer: What is Soylent Green? The Soylent Green factory scenes were actually filmed at a Chevron oil refinery in California.
($800) Designers like Gunne Sax were known for this style of women’s dress, noted for looking like pioneer fashion.
Answer: What is the prairie dress? The style was similar to dresses worn in Victorian times.
($800) In 1974, the World’s Fair, also known as Expo ’74, was held in this state.
Answer: What is Washington? It was held in Spokane, the smallest city ever to host a World’s Fair.
($800) Women’s rights activist Sanger
Answer: Who is Margaret? One of her notable achievements was coining the term birth control and helping with its legislation.