History
Food and Drink
Significant Numbers
First Generation
Second Generation
100

The Franciosas emigrated from this Italian town.

What is Melfi?

100

Finish the name of this sweet treat made by Dora: ____  ____ Jesus cake.  

What is sweet baby Jesus cake? 

100

14

What is the number of kids in Grandma's family?

100

The plumbing device that scared a repairman when he went in Grandma Jean’s basement.

What is a snake?

100

Linda often tried to eliminate herself unsuccessfully as this character in this game.

What is the witch in Werewolf?

200

The name of the Cartusciello living in Italy who started the Facebook group "Cartusciellos in the World" and opened a Museum of Surnames, or Museo del Cognome. 

Who is Michele? 

200

This beverage-making device was located in Aunt Ida's basement. 

What is the wine press?

200

13 + 3

What is the number of grandkids and great grandkids Grandma Jean had? 

200

Marie and Rocky enjoy this beverage in the mornings and late afternoons. 

What is black tea? 

200

In May, Blaze graduated with this type of doctorate degree, which allows her to practice medicine in all 50 U.S. states.  

What is a Doctor of Osteopathy/Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine? 

300

Great Grandma Cartusciello emigrated from this Italian town.

What is Castello di Cisterna? 

300

Three pickled foods that Tom sells in Larchmont for the company he works with, Doctor Pickle. 

(Hint: There are more than three!) What are pickles, olives, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and peppers? 

300

421

What is the address number of Grandma and Grandpa's house in East Harlem?

300

Yolanda's term for the pink, topical liquid used to treat chickenpox, poison ivy, and other itchy skin conditions.

What is calamommy's lotion? 

300

The second generation cousins spontaneously sang this song around a piano in Manhattan.

What is Bohemian Rhapsody?

400

In Napoletano, this command word means "wait." 

(Hint: It's very similar to the Italian command for "wait.") What is ash-peht/ush-pet? 

400

This signature dish, made by Betty, was named after her grandmother. 

What is Chopiva stew? 

400

1965

(Hint: This is not a year.) What is the number on the 78th street address? 

400

Uncle Joey responded with this phrase if he asked you for money and you didn’t give him any.

What is "next time?" 

400

Several members of the younger generation played with these animals in the backyard of Aunt Ida’s East Harlem apartment.

What are snails?

500

Nestled in the Campania region of southern Italy, this town is where Padre Pio was born.

What is Pietrelcina, Italy?

500

*DAILY DOUBLE!*

The seven fishes Aunt Gina uses in her seafood salad.

500

28

(Hint: This number has to do with Grandma Jean.)
What is the number of years Grandma Jean was married to Grandpa Mike? 

500

The maiden name of Maureen, Uncle Neil's wife. 

What is Blydenburgh?

500

Jessica was the sports commentator for this game played in the Jersey Cartusciellos’ basement.

What is foosball?

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