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100

Which 2019 film directed by Bong Joon-ho won the Academy Award for Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to win that honor? 

What is Parasite?

100

What new hit single, a collaboration between two famous artists, is based around a Korean drinking game? (hint: one is a kpop soloist, the other is an American singer-songwriter)

What is APT - Rosé & Bruno Mars?

100

In which country is the dish "Pho," a noodle soup made with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat (usually beef or chicken), a popular staple?

What is Vietnam?

100

What is next year's zodiac animal?

What is a snake?

100

What popular Vietnamese restaurant in Harvard Square is famous for its pho and banh mi, often packed with locals and visitors alike?

What is Le’s Vietnamese Restaurant?

200

Who is the Asian American actress known for her roles in "Grey’s Anatomy," "The Princess Diaries," and "Killing Eve"?

Who is Sandra Oh?

200

What song, by an Icelandic Chinese singer and jazz-inspired pop artist, is about unrequited love for a friend?

What is From the Start - Laufey?

200

Which type of tea is a popular beverage in many Asian cultures, particularly in China and Japan, known for its distinct flavor and health benefits?

What is green tea?

200

What is the Hindu festival of lights that will occur this Friday?

What is Diwali?

200

According to the United Nations, how many Asian countries are there?

What is 48?

300

Which Asian-American actress, who starred in "The Office," went to BB&N? 

Who is Mindy Kaling?

300

What song, by a popular South Korean indie rock band, explores emotional conflict, with time as a symbol of the cycle of hope and despair?

What is Seasons - Wave to Earth?

300

In Korean cuisine, what is the name of the rice dish served with various toppings, often including raw or cooked meat, vegetables, and a fried egg?

What is bibimbap?

300

What collection of holidays (under one name) is the longest vacation period of the year for many Japanese workers?

What is Golden Week?

300

What percentage of the BB&N student body is Asian?

What is 20.6%? (15-25% is accepted)

400

What groundbreaking ABC sitcom, which premiered in 2015, follows the lives of a Chinese-American family living in Los Angeles? (hint: Evan Huang is one of the characters) 

What is Fresh Off the Boat?

400

What single by a Filipino-English singer is a love song based around an adhesive?

What is Glue Song - Beabadobee?

400

What is the traditional Japanese fermented soybean product that is often used as a condiment or in soups?

What is miso?

400

What day will Lunar New Year fall on in 2025?

What is January 29th, 2025?

400

What’s “hello” in Vietnamese? 

What is Xin chào?

500

Who is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli and the director of many of its most famous films, including "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro"?

Who is Hayao Miyazaki?

500

What song, by a Japanese American singer, is about a damaged relationship, and a sped-up/slowed down version became popular on TikTok?

What is Washing Machine Heart - Mitksi?

500

In India, what is the name of the popular flatbread that is commonly served with meals and can be made from wheat or other grains?

What is roti or naan?

500

What Thailand water festival marks the traditional Thai New Year involves throwing water at each other for good luck?

What is Songkran?

500

Muscat is the capital of which of these countries? Nepal, Oman, Mongolia, Russia

What is Oman?

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