Slightly Bookish
Sarsaparilla, Spitoons, Etc.
Rivers
Monkey Business
Great Scott!
100
What ancient Greek epic poem is getting a film
adaptation in 2026, helmed by British-American hit-maker
Christopher Nolan?
The Odyssey
100
What is the name of Woody's trusted steed, first appearing in the 1999 animated classic Toy Story 2?
Bullseye
100
What 777-kilometer long river in northern France produced adverse health effects for many acquatic Olympians in 2024?
Seine, or The River Seine
100
Actor Taron Egerton provided the voice for Johnny, a vocally gifted gorilla in what 2016 animated film?
Sing
100
What is the name of this actor, currently starring as Mark S. in the Apple TV original series Severence?
Adam Scott
200
The Gates of Hell, a monumental bronze sculptureby August Rodin, is based on what famous narrative poem by Dante?
Inferno, or The Divine Comedy
200
What is the stage name of William Frederick Cody, one of the most famous figures of the American Old West, known for performing in his Wild West touring shows that displayed cowboy themes and episodes from the frontier and Indian Wars?
Buffalo Bill
200
Down in the River to Pray," performed by Allison Kraus, appears in this memorable scene of what 2000 Coen Brothers film?
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
200
What is the name of the actor who has dawn a motion capture suit four separate times to play the role of Cesar in Matt Reeves's Planet of the Apes reboot franchise?
Andy Serkis
200
He may be 87 years old, but this English film director came out with a hit blockbuster last year, following up his 2000 hit starring Russell Crowe. What is his name?
Ridley Scott
300
What is the name of the author most known for her 2018 novel with a television adaptation staring a hunky Irish BAFTA winner?
Sally Rooney
300
What is the name of this icon of Westerns, most known for starring in films like The Searchers, Stagecoach, Rio Bravo, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence?
John Wayne
300
Rivers Cuomo, seen here, is the leader of what American power pop group, known for hits like "Beverly Hills," "Undone," and "Say It Ain't So"?
Weezer
300
The Monkees song "I'm a Believer," sat at the no. 1 spot of the Billboard top 100 chart for 7 weeks in 1966. It was written by what famous musician, now known for getting stadium fans out of their seats to chant "bum, bum, bum" at Fenway Park?
Neil Diamond
300
George Gilbert Scott, a prolific 19th century English architect, was known for his revival of what architectural style, characterized by the building below?
Gothic
400
What prickly Sarah J. Mass fantasy romance series, blowing up on BookToc, follows the journey of 19-year-old Feyre Archeron after she is brought into the faerie lands of Prythian?
A Court of Thorns and Roses, or ACOTAR
400
What is the full name of this suave game antagonist, leader of a gang distinguished with his surname?
Dutch van der Linde
400
What is the name of this major U.S. river that connects with the Mississippi?
The Ohio River
400
What is the name of the Sony video game franchise that involves a young boy with a net locating and trapping a diverse cast of these little buggers?
Ape Escape
400
What is the name of Travis Scott's second studio album from 2016, his first no. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart?
Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight
500
What is the surname of the famous literary sister duo who brought us classics such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights?
Brontë
500
The Treaty of Ghent was signed to end what war of American expansion, fought against Great Britain and its Native allies?
The War of 1812
500
What is the title of the 1991 Gus Van Sant film, loosely based on Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1, Henry IV, Part 2, and Henry V, that stars a young River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves? Hint: the title plays on lyrics from a 1980 B-52's hit.
My Own Private Idaho
500
What is the name of this famous female western lowland gorilla who passed away in 2018, known for her communication skills? She can be seen here having a tickle fight with Robin Williams.
Koko the Gorilla
500
Scott Joplin, American composer and pianist, was dubbed the "King of" what musical genre, characterized by its syncopated or "ragged" rhythm?
Ragtime