John received a special medal of honor from the Boy Scouts of America and appeared in their magazine. What did he do that was so special?
What is lift a riding mower off a neighbor
100
Melissa once hauled a very large Christmas gift all the way from Utah to Virginia for Brittany. Name that gift.
What is Ted
100
What illegal activity did Troy secretly enable Melissa and Melissa secretly enable Danny to engage in?
What is driving without a license?
100
This one sibling attended a different high school than the rest of the Dow kids.
Who is Troy.
100
In what year did the Dow family move to Virginia, and what state did they live before that?
What is 1979 and California
200
Coach once jumped out of a backyard tree "swinging like a monkey". What was he trying to save Melissa and John from?
What are bees?
200
During a family vacation to the beach Danny tried fishing from the shore. With just a piece of fishing wire and a hook, what did Danny catch?
What is a shark?
200
When Danny set fire to the Vissors’ backyard, what was he assigned to do as ‘natural consequence’?
What is burning down 500 matches, one at a time
200
The sport John played most in high school.
What is lacrosse?
200
DAILY DOUBLE
What is coal?
300
While traveling through an airport, Brittany once found she was not tall enough to get a drink from the drinking fountain. Which sibling assisted her, and how?
What is John, by getting on his hands and knees so she could stand on his back.
300
Which of the following animals has never been a pet in the Dow home: Dog, cat, fish, guinea pig, hamster, bird, mouse, ferret, snake, tarantula.
What is a ferret
300
Troy was once punished for being unwilling to share something with the rest of the family unless he was promised it would be replaced. What was the item he was asked to share?
What is toothpaste?
300
When Brittany was learning to read she had a reading tutor. What Saturday Night Live skit did she quote to her reading tutor?
What is daily affirmations?
300
The only Dow sibling to receive a driver’s license when they turned 16
Brittany
400
Mom dashed down the driveway in California in pursuit of Danny as he sped away in what vehicle?
What is a stroller.
400
DAILY DOUBLE
What is central vac
400
Melissa was grounded one weekend night every week of her senior year. What was the offence that resulted in this punishment?
What is lying?
400
Danny once brought a pet to school for show-and-tell and accidentally dropped it on the cement at the entrance to the school. What kind of pet was it?
What is a goldfish?
400
What was John's favorite band when he was 4?
What is U2? Bonus question: What was his favorite song to sing? What is
500
Coach was known to tell cousins and neighborhood children that he was the Six Million Dollar Man. Name one piece of evidence he offered to support this claim.
What is a scar, a photograph, or a 'super fast' run across the street and back.
500
Dow kids were paid a penny each to remove what from the evergreen bushes?
What is bagworms
500
Our family had a neighborhood bully who fought the boys, kicked the dog, and was a general menace. Name that neighborhood bully.
Who is John Flynn.
500
What Dad would say each day as he dropped us off at seminary.
What is "Only you can make it a great day" or "make it a great day"
500
When Melissa decided that "Melissa" was not the right name for her, what was the new name she gave to herself?