Aesop's Fable
Dream a Little Dream
Grab Bag
Night & Day
Birds
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This animal won the race in “The Tortoise and the Hare"
What is the tortoise? The moral of the story is that slow and steady wins the race.
100
I’m dreaming of visiting this land of leis and luaus.
What is Hawaii? It is the only U.S. state to commercially grow coffee, though the University of Florida is now experimenting with growing it.
100
This is New York City’s island borough.
What is Staten Island? The residents attempted to secede from New York City in 1993. They voted in favor of the secession referendum, but the state legislature did not allow it to proceed.
100
A daytime performance, typically in the afternoon, is called this.
What is a matinee? Matinee movies are less expensive than their evening counterparts. Most Broadway playhouses hold Wednesday matinees. Remember to ask for a senior discount.
100
These birds were used to carry messages over long distances.
What are pigeons? The invention of the telegraph led to the replacement of carrier pigeons. They’re also known as homing birds because of their ability to find their way home from great distances.
200
It laid the golden egg.
What is a goose? The fable is “The Goose and the Golden Egg.” It’s a story about greed.
200
I’m dreaming of the Coliseum, pasta, and biscotti.
What is Rome (or Italy)? Rome is known as the Eternal City.
200
This fruit is often stuck on a wooden stick and dipped in hot caramel sauce.
What is an apple? To thoroughly remove the wax from the apples before dipping, rinse them under very hot water for a few seconds and then dry them.
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200
Humans and animals who sleep during the day are called this.
What is nocturnal? Owls, bats, and raccoons are examples of animals that are active at night
200
This wading bird is revered for its striking pink color.
What is the flamingo? Although they are wading birds, they can fly. When they fly, you can see their black flight feathers.
300
This person cried wolf.
Who is the boy? The fable is “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” We all know people who always think the sky is falling. It not only gets tiresome but also makes it impossible to discern when a real emergency exists.
300
I’m dreaming of the Magnificent Mile and deep-dish pizzas.
What is Chicago? In 1885, the world’s first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building, was built in Chicago. Today, you can see four states from the top of Chicago’s Willis Tower, which stands 110 stories high.
300
In 1914, this automaker set wages at five dollars for an eight-hour day.
What is Ford? The money was not to be used for “riotous living,” as defined by Henry Ford.
300
When it’s noon in New York City, it’s this time in London.
What is 5:00 p.m.? London is usually five hours ahead of New York
300
The increase in this is what signals to birds that it’s time to migrate north.
What is daylight? Certain hormones are triggered by increased light in the spring.
400
The ant worked all summer to store food, while this insect sang, danced, and played his violin instead of gathering his winter sustenance.
What is the grasshopper? The tale is “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” and the moral is to get work done before playing.
400
I’m dreaming of visiting this world-famous Spanish party island.
What is Ibiza? It’s known as the party capital of Europe thanks to its abundance of nightlife—music and dance galore, and the largest nightclub in the world. During the day, you can enjoy the sunshine 300 days out of the year.
400
In the popular 1960s tune “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel, the lyrics ask this person, “Where have you gone?”
Who is Joe DiMaggio? The song is featured in the 1967 film The Graduate with Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman.
400
Depending on this natural satellite’s cycle, it can be visible from Earth in the morning, afternoon, evening, or night.
What is the moon? The moon rises and falls on its own schedule, without regard for Earth’s daytime or nighttime. Before a full moon, you can see it from the afternoon into the night. After the full moon, you can see it from nighttime into the morning.
400
This flightless bird is found in New Zealand.
What is a kiwi? They are an endangered species, with only five percent of chicks surviving to adulthood.
500
These animals wanted a king.
What are frogs? “The Frogs Asking for a King” is a tale about a leaderless group of frogs who wanted a king, and the moral of the fable is that you should be careful about what you wish for.
500
I’m dreaming of visiting this lakeside city in Switzerland, the European home of the United Nations.
What is Geneva? In summer, the city hosts sunrise music concerts starting at 6:00 a.m. and an open-air cinema at night. As a visitor, you can ride public transport free of charge for the duration of your trip.
500
The Commodore” refers to this early industrialist.
Who is Cornelius Vanderbilt? The Commodore got his start in the early 19th century with 100 borrowed dollars, which he used to launch a passenger boat business on Staten Island. Then he became a commercial boat builder before building a massive railroad empire.
500
This invention is linked to a sharp rise in people reporting that they dream in color.
What is color television? In earlier studies before color television debuted, more people reported dreaming in black and white.
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Some of the population of this five-letter bird doesn’t migrate; they remain in North America due to their ability to handle colder temperatures
What is the robin? The urge to migrate is based on winter temperatures and food availability.
