Things are getting a little Stranger
What is the name of the alternate dimension that mirrors Hawkins?
The Upside Down
What’s the largest species of big cat?
Tiger
What type of school typically serves grades 5–8?
Middle school
What colorful stacking toy made of plastic bricks became one of the most popular Christmas gifts starting in the 1950s?
LEGO
What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
Teapot
In Season 4, which song saves Max from Vecna?
“Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush.
What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system?
The Milky Way
What ancient civilisation is known for creating some of the earliest organised schools, called “academies”?
Ancient Greece
What electronic pet from the 1990s required “feeding” and constant attention, making it a huge Christmas craze?
Tamagotchi
I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest man can’t hold me for long. What am I?
Breath
What snack food does Eleven become obsessed with in Season 1?
Eggo waffles
Which element has the chemical symbol “Na”?
Sodium
What country invented paper, an essential school supply?
China
What Star Wars character action figure sold out after the 1977 film, leading to the famous “empty box” Christmas?
Luke Skywalker (and other early Star Wars figures, delivered later)
Forward I am heavy, but backward I am not. What am I?
What is the name of Eddie Munson’s D&D club?
The Hellfire Club
In what art movement was Claude Monet a leading figure?
Impressionism
What are the three ‘R’s that have historically been the basis of primary education?
Reading, writing, and arithmetic
What 1950s mechanical drawing toy was invented by a French electrician and later became a Christmas classic in 1960?
Etch A Sketch
I have branches, but no fruit, trunk, or leaves. What am I?
Bank
What is the name of Steve Harrington’s workplace in Season 3?
Scoops Ahoy
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
The Mongol Empire
In the 1800s, what handheld device did students use for writing before paper notebooks were common?
A slate
What handheld gaming console from 2017 became a top Christmas gift due to its portability and TV dock?
Nintendo Switch
How can the number 4 be half of 5?
In Roman numerals. IV is 4, which is 'half' of five (f-IV-e).