Great Lakes
1950s Hits and Artists
Vegetables
George Who??
Desserts
100

Which of the following U.S. states does not border a Great Lake: Ohio, Minnesota, or Wyoming?

Wyoming 

100

This Beatle released the hit song “Imagine.”

John Lennon

100

Which vegetable, when dried and ground, is used to make paprika?

Bell Pepper


100

This fictional George gets into plenty of monkey business. Although he grew up in the jungle, he now lives in an apartment with his friend, a man who always wears a yellow hat.

Curious George 

100

Which French dessert's name means "perfect"?

Parfait

200

The Jet Express is a ferry service in which of the Great Lakes?

Lake Erie

200

“The Singing Rage” is the nickname of this artist from Oklahoma who is well-known for “The Tennessee Waltz.”

Patti Page

200

Which of the following vegetables is highest in protein?

A. Peas

B. Spinach

C. Asparagus

D. Kale


A. Peas

200

This TV character was Jerry"s best friend on "Seinfeld".

George Costanza

200

What type of cheesecake is named after a U.S. city?

New York Cheesecake

300

What is the common acronym used to remember the names of the five Great Lakes?

HOMES. 

To remember their geographic order from west to east, the suggested mnemonic is “SuperMan Helps EveryOne.”

300

Her album Tapestry contains the hits “It’s Too Late” and “I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet.”

Carole King

300

Artichokes are part of the _____________ family.

A. Daisy

B. Sunflower

C. Crystanthynum

D. Tulip

B. Sunflower 

300

This George played guitar in the Travelling Wilburys. He also played in a slightly more famous band called the Beatles.

George Harrison

300

Which deep- fried dough sticks come from Andalusia, in Spain?

Churros

400

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement was signed between the United States and Canada during which decade?

The 1970's - It was signed in 1972.

400

This band released Dark Side of the Moon in 1973.

Pink Floyd

400

Which of the following vegetables is Toxic to Dogs?

A. cucumber

B. Leeks

C. Carrots

D. Beetroots

B. Leeks

400

This George gave us the Star Wars Saga

George Lucas

400

What is the big difference between a Dutch Apple pie and a French apple pie?

The Topping (French apple pie has walnuts)

500

Split Rock Lighthouse is located on which Great Lake?

Superior

500

She wrote the 1969 single “Woodstock” but didn’t attend the festival

Joni Mitchell

500

Which commonly eaten vegetable is not actually a plant?

Mushrooms

500

This George coined the phrase "Big Brother" in a novel about an intrusive, authoritarian government

George Orwell

500

Which delicious dessert is made from layers of jelly, sponge, fruit, custard, and cream?

Trifle

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