Children's Literature
Who illustrated most of Dr. Seuss’s books?
A) Maurice Sendak
B) Dr. Seuss himself
C) Quentin Blake
D) Beatrix Potter
B) Dr. Seuss himself
Which fast food chain once sold a burger called the “Arch Deluxe,” marketed toward adults, but it failed?
McDonald's
Which city is mentioned in the song “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys?
New York
In Samoa, what could a husband be punished for forgetting?
A) His wedding vows
B) His wife’s birthday
C) Their wedding anniversary
D) His children’s names
B) His wife’s birthday
If someone is stoic, they are likely to:
A) Show no emotion
B) Laugh easily
C) Be quick-tempered
D) Talk constantly
A) Show no emotion
In Peter Pan, what are the names of the three Darling children?
A) John, Mary, and Michael
B) Wendy, John, and Michael
C) Susan, Lucy, and Edmund
D) Lily, James, and Wendy
B) Wendy, John, and Michael
Which fast food chain was originally called “Pete’s Super Submarines”?
A) Jimmy John’s
B) Quiznos
C) Subway
D) Jersey Mike’s
C) Subway
The Beastie Boys sung "No Sleep 'til _______"
Brooklyn
In France, what is it illegal to name your pig?
A) Napoleon
B) Louis
C) Bacon
D) Marie
A) Napoleon
This law stems from the Napoleonic Code, which prohibits the use of historical figures' names for animals or inanimate objects, in order to protect the dignity of French legacy.
What does juxtapose mean?
A) To put side by side for comparison
B) To hide something
C) To destroy
D) To exaggerate
A) To put side by side for comparison
Which book by Maurice Sendak features the line, “Let the wild rumpus start!”?
Where the Wild Things Are
1. What year did McDonald’s introduce the Egg McMuffin?
A) 1968
B) 1972
C) 1975
D) 1980
B) 1972
In the Beach Boys’ hit “Kokomo,” which of these is NOT a place they sing about?
A) Aruba
B) Jamaica
C) Key Largo
D) Honolulu
D) Honolulu
In Japan,the "Metabo Law" regulates what?
A) Beard length
B) Waistline size
C) Shoe color
D) Ice cream flavors
B) Waistline size
The "Metabo Law" in Japan, officially known as the Act on the Promotion of Health by Preventing Abdominal Obesity, is a set of regulations introduced in 2008 to address rising obesity rates and related health issues. It doesn't criminalize being overweight, but instead mandates waist circumference measurements during health checkups for individuals aged 40-74. If employers have a high percentage of employees exceeding the waistline thresholds (85 cm for men, 90 cm for women), they may face penalties. Those exceeding the limits are encouraged to participate in health counseling and weight management programs.
What does the word ephemeral mean?
A) Eternal
B) Lasting a very short time
C) Confusing
D) Sickening
B) Lasting a very short time
This author wrote Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and The BFG
Roald Dahl
The founder of Wendy’s, Dave Thomas, once worked for which other fast food company before starting his own?
A) McDonald’s
B) KFC
C) Burger King
D) White Castle
B) KFC
Which song begins with the line, “On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair”?
Hotel California by The Eagles
In Denmark, what type of names are regulated by the government?
A) Baby names
B) Dog names
C) Street names
D) Toy names
A) Baby names
Parents must choose from an approved list or apply for permission.
What does ubiquitous mean?
A) Rare and unusual
B) Found everywhere
C) Loud and harsh
D) Untrustworthy
B) Found everywhere
In The Very Hungry Caterpillar, what food does the caterpillar NOT eat?
A) Ice cream
B) A pickle
C) A slice of pizza
D) A cupcake
C) A slice of pizza
What is the oldest fast food chain in the United States, founded in 1921?
White Castle
Which city is the subject of the Frank Sinatra classic “My Kind of Town”?
A) New York City
B) Los Angeles
C) Chicago
D) Boston
C) Chicago
Singapore banned the sale of ______ in 1992 to help keep the streets clean:
A) loose leaf paper
B) Newspapers
C) Cheeseburgers
D) Chewing gum
D) Chewing gum
Singapore banned gum sales in 1992, though medical gum is allowed.
A parsimonious person is:
A) Extremely generous
B) Very talkative
C) Unwilling to spend money; stingy
D) Easily persuaded
C) Unwilling to spend money; stingy