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100

What cheese is traditionally used on a Reuben sandwich?

Swiss

100

What is a knee-length pleated wool garment which is traditionally worn by Scottish males?

Kilt

100

 On the lighter side, which animated series about a futuristic family featured Rosie the Robot, and Astro, the family's pet dog?

The Jetsons 

100

What London street is home to a famous theater and, in a children's song, to "the Muffin Man"?

Drury Lane

100

What American federal holiday occurs in October?

Columbus Day and/or Indigenous Peoples’ Day

200

What type of surface is curling played on?

Ice

200

A blanket or shawl made of colored squares sewn or crocheted together is called a what?

AFGHAN

200

In the book Frankenstein, what is the name of the scientist who creates the monster?

Dr. Victor Frankenstein

200

What is the capital of China?

Beijing

200

What are October’s birthstones?

Tourmaline and opal

300

What US road sign is typically shaped like a triangle?

Yield

300

Which of these fashionable women was a key fashion icon of the 1920's?  

Coco Chanel   Marilyn Monroe    Jacqueline Kennedy

Coco Chanel 

300

Rod Serling created what famous science fiction television show?

The Twilight Zone

300

What heats the water in a natural hot spring?

the Earth's geothermal energy/Magma

300

What is the bird of the month for October?

The owl

400

Gouda cheese originated in which country?

The Netherlands

400

This one-time headpiece covers a woman's chin, neck and hair, exposing only the face. What was it called?

wimple/Habit 

400

Who wrote the epic sci-fi story “The War of the Worlds” that became a global phenomena?

HG Wells

400

Harrisburg is the capital of which US state?

Pennsylvania

400

What is the traditional German food served during Oktoberfest?

Bratwurst, Pretzels, Spätzle

500

What is steak tartare?

A dish made of finely chopped raw beef

500

What do you call this single 9ft. length of fabric traditionally worn by women?

Sari/saree

500

What 1968 sci-fi movie involves a voyage to Jupiter with a sentient computer?

2001: A Space Odyssey

500

What is the nickname for Rome, Italy?

Eternal City

500

October is one out of 7 months that share __ __?

31 days in a month

600

What common cooking ingredient gets its name from the French words meaning "sour wine"?

Vinegar

600

Where would espadrilles be worn?

feet

600

Who directed the movie “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”?

Steven Spielberg

600

Which river forms part of the boundary between Mexico and the United States?

Rio Grande

600

What is the traditional flower for October?

Marigold and Cosmos

700

What does ABV stand for in the beer industry?

Alcohol By Volume

700

What is the oldest known fabric made from?

linen made from Flax fibers. Been around for 38,000 years

700

Who wrote the 1951 novel “The Day the Earth Stood Still”, which tells the story of an alien who comes to Earth with a message of peace?

Harry Bates

700

Where is the world's largest greenhouse?

Cornwall, England -- The Eden Project is home to more than one million plants.

700

In the world of sports, what series began on October 1st, 1903?

The World Series 

800

What commonly used drug is also used as a natural pesticide?

Caffeine

800

What is the name of the knot or bow of ribbon worn pinned to a hat called?

cockade or rosette (A cockade is a knot or bow of ribbon worn pinned to a hat, originally for decorative purposes in the 18th century but later used to show affiliation with a political party or cause.)

800

In the book Fahrenheit 451, what is the job of the main character?

Fireman (1953 dystopian novel by American writer Ray Bradbury. It presents a future American society where books have been outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found)

800

What US city is nicknamed the "Crossroads of the West"?

Salt Lake City

800

What is the name of the full moon that occurs in October?

the Hunter's Moon.  It's named after the time of year when people would hunt and preserve meat for the winter

900


Mung bean sprouts

900

This style of shoe, known popularly as a clog, is called by what name in its native Netherlands?

Klomp or Klompen (Their name may be attributed to the sound they make when worn, which they still are daily in their European homeland)

900

Written in 1931, this dystopian novel by English author Aldous Huxley examines a futuristic society, called the World State, that revolves around science and efficiency. What is the title of the book?

Brave New World

900

Where is the world's oldest opera house located and  opened in 1637?

Venice, Italy

900

On October 8, 1871, what historical event killed approximately 300 people, destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles of the city including over 17,000 structures?

 The Great Chicago Fire

1000

What is the more common name for an Apiarist?

Beekeeper

1000

What is the origin of the word tuxedo?

comes from the name of Tuxedo Park, a resort in New York's Hudson Valley that became popular in the late 1800s

1000

What 1956 film was inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest?

Forbidden Planet

1000

Where can you take part in the "Battle of the Oranges"?  

Ivrea, Italy

1000

What is the name of the astronomical event that occurs in October when the Earth passes through debris left by Halley’s Comet?

Orionid meteor shower

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