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What colour are Dorothy's slippers in 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Answer: (One Word)
Answer: Ruby
In L. Frank Baum's book they were silver.
What is the very first book in the Old Testament?Hint
Matthew
Genesis
Malachi
Revelation
Answer: Genesis
On December 27, 1903, 600 people died in a theatre fire. What theatre was this?
Iroquois Theatre
Manhattan Theatre
Chicago Theatre
Marcus Theatre
Answer: Iroquois Theatre
The Iroquois Theater was advertised as "absolutely fireproof." That day, over 1,900 people were in attendance at a matinee showing the popular musical Mr. Bluebeard, and a light ignited a curtain. The building doors pulled out, but people were pushing, causing the firefighters to not get into the building. Over 600 people died that day.
How many of the 50 United States begin with the letter "M"?Hint
Seven
Five
Six
Eight
Answer: Eight
What is the connection between the flag of Albania, the flag of Mexico and a Lunar landing module?Hint
Snake
Sparrow
Hawk
Eagle
Answer: Eagle
Who directed 'Some Like It Hot'?Hint
Elia Kazan
Billy Wilder
Frank Capra
George Cukor
Answer: Billy Wilder
Starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe.
How many books have the name of John (just named for him, not necessarily written by)?Hint
3
2
4
1
Answer: 4
On December 10, 1898, the U.S and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris which ended which war?
Hint
French-Indian War
War of 1812
Civil War
Spanish-American War
Answer: Spanish-American War
This war was fought in the Caribbean and the Pacific. The Treaty of Paris provided that Cuba should becomes an independent country and the United States acquired Puerto Rico and Guam and agreed to pay Spain twenty million dollars for the Philippines.
This state's bird is the cardinal. Its flower is the dogwood. Its tree is the pine. James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson were born here. What state is it?Hint
Georgia
Oklahoma
Missouri
North Carolina
Answer: North Carolina
GMT, BST, and EDT are all what?Hint
British Morning TV Shows
Time Zones
US Rappers
Wrestling Finishing Moves
Answer: Time Zones
The 1945 film 'And Then There Were None' was based on a book by which author?
Answer: (Two words, or last name only - Miss Marple)
Answer: Agatha Christie
Starring Walter Huston and Barry Fitzgerald.
In the book of Matthew, there is a list of people and who their fathers were. According to Matthew, who is Joseph's (Jesus' father) father?Hint
Eliud
Jacob
Eleazar
Matthan
Answer: Jacob
Benjamin Franklin did more than discover electricity. What else was he?Hint
inventor
statesman
all of these
printer
Answer: all of these
Benjamin Franklin was one of the best known Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, politician, printer, scientist, philosopher, publisher, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat.
This state's motto is "Eureka". The lowest point in the United States is in this state.
Texas
California
Alaska
Montana
Answer: California
Which word best fits into these blank spaces: "The _____ Who Came To Dinner," "The ____Who Fell To Earth," "The _____Who Knew Too Much," and "The _____Who Would Be King"?Hint
Alien
Star
Man
Spy
Answer: Man
Which cast member from 'The Philadelphia Story' donated their salary to war relief?Hint
Cary Grant
Katharine Hepburn
James Stewart
Ruth Hussey
Answer: Cary Grant
James Stewart won the Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in this film.
Is it true that the first four books of the New Testament tell basically the same story but from a different point of view?
Yes
No
Answer: yes
Who was John Marshall?Hint
Chief Justice of Brown vs.. Board Of Education case
Chief Justice of the Marbury vs. Madison case
Milkman
Actor
Answer: Chief Justice of the Marbury vs. Madison case
How many of the 50 United States have two-word names, commonly speaking?
Eight
Ten
Seven
Five
Answer: Ten
What forename, which means 'watchful', is shared by the voluptuous wife of cartoon character Roger Rabbit and a super sleuth with the surname Fletcher?Hint
Angelina
Patricia
Jane
Jessica
Answer: Jessica
Who was the female star of 'Singin'in the Rain'?Hint
Cyd Charisse
Leslie Caron
Debbie Reynolds
Betty Grable
Answer: Debbie Reynolds
Also starring Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor.
There are two books in the Protestant Bible named for women, but as you read through, which once comes first?
Answer: (answer Esther or Ruth)
Answer: Ruth
Who was Thomas Paine?Hint
a member of the Senate
a poet
a freedom writer who wrote "Common Sense"
one of the Supreme Court judges
Answer: a freedom writer who wrote "Common Sense"
This state has the only state flag with a picture of a president. Nicknamed "The Evergreen State", its state tree is the Western Hemlock.Hint
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Oregon
Washington
Answer: Washington
My neighbor invoked a quasi-religious superstition to help sell her home by burying a statue of Jesus's foster father in her yard. A statue of which saint did she bury?Hint
John the Baptist
St. Paul
St. Peter
St. Joseph
Answer: St. Joseph
Who played Captain Bligh in the 1935 version of 'Mutiny on the Bounty'?Hint
Humphrey Bogart
Clark Gable
Charles Laughton
Donald Crisp
Answer: Charles Laughton
It won Best Picture.
The Old Testament Apocrypha include several books and passages not found in many versions of the Bible. Of the books found only in the Apocrypha, how many are named for women?Hint
4
6
5
1
Answer: 1
Who was Thaddeus Kosciuszko?Hint
Strike Force Officer
Author
General
Poet
Answer: General
The cactus wren is this state's bird. Nicknamed "The Grand Canyon State", it was admitted to statehood on February 14th, 1912.Hint
Arizona
Nevada
California
New Mexico
Answer: Arizona
I am found in an orange, on dice, and in a great book. I can signal the time, or indicate rank. What the Dickens am I?Hint
Pip
Peel
Pith
Pap
Answer: Pip
Which future t.v. star was in 'Stage Door'?Hint
Florence Henderson
Barbara Eden
Elizabeth Montgomery
Lucille Ball
Answer: Lucille Ball
Starring Katharine Hepburn and Ginger Rogers.
Jude writes a letter to Christians everywhere in his book Jude. In this book, who does he say his brother is?Hint
Mark
Paul
James
John
Answer: James
Which of these American singers did NOT write or sing 1960s civil rights or anti-war songs?Hint
Brian Wilson
Bob Dylan
Joan Baez
Phil Ochs
Answer: Brian Wilson
Alphabetically, what is the last of the 50 states?
Answer: (One word)
Answer: Wyoming
A US naval officer promoted up through enlisted ranks, a 1966 Wilson Picket R&B "Sally" song, and a defunct brothel in Nevada all share an animal name. What is it?Hint
Eagle
Mustang
Shark
Wolf
Answer: Mustang
Which was the first film to win Best Picture, Actor, Actress and Director?Hint
It Happened One Night
All Quiet on the Western Front
Mrs Miniver
Casablanca
Answer: It Happened One Night
Directed by Frank Capra,starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert.
The book of Titus is also a letter from someone to Titus. Who wrote it?Hint
Matthew
Paul
Mark
John
Answer: Paul
What was the battle or war of "Chipyong-ni" also known as?Hint
The Korean War
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Bunker hill
World War II
Answer: The Korean War
On this state's flag, within the picture of the state seal are thirty-four stars representing the order of statehood. The sunflower is the state flower and the state song is "Home On the Range".Hint
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Answer: Kansas
What word connects the 1996 US Olympic women's gymnastics team, a famous stretch of Chicago's Michigan Avenue, and a clairvoyant alter ego of Johnny Carson?Hint
Amazing
Spectacular
Stupendous
Magnificent
Answer: Magnificent
Which consecutive years did Joseph.L Mankiewicz win Best Director and Screenplay?Hint
49-50
45-46
47-48
51-52
Answer: 49-50
For "A Letter to Three Wives" (49) and "All About Eve" (50).
How many Bible books are named after Timothy?Hint
0
2
1
3
Answer: 2
Who is Jerry Seinfeld?Hint
World War II General
Sports Writer
Scientist
Comedian
Answer: Comedian
Presidents Eisenhower and L.B. Johnson were born in this state. The state became the 28th state of the Union in 1845.Hint
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Texas
Answer: Texas
Uncle Sam is to United States of America as ____ is to the Philippines.Hint
Eniong Edong
Juan Tamad
Juan dela Cruz
Maria Clara
Answer: Juan dela Cruz
Who was the male star of 'Sunset Boulevard'?Hint
Cary Grant
William Holden
Richard Burton
Gary Cooper
Answer: William Holden
The female lead was Gloria Swanson.
According to the book of Revelation, how many tribes of Israel are there?Hint
7
12
4
8
Answer: 12
Samuel Colt patented his famous invention. What was it?Hint
Wine glass
Revolver
Mouse trap
Screen protectors
Answer: Revolver
Directly bordering six other states, the motto of this state is "Esto perpetua", meaning "It is Forever". The western white pine is its state tree.Hint
Idaho
Missouri
Wyoming
Colorado
Answer: Idaho
What item, ubiquitous in modern offices, is believed to have been invented by US statesman, Thomas Jefferson?Hint
Printer
Coffee machine
Swivel chair
Water cooler
Answer: Swivel chair