Taking the Train
The person in charge of getting the train moving - and stopping when it's time
What is a CONDUCTOR?
This currency is used by most European Union countries
What is the EURO?
Likely to see this brand in your fridge if you use ketchup, mustard, or relish
What is HEINZ?
Known for singing "the hills are alive with the sound of music!" in an Austrian-set musical
Who is JULIE ANDREWS?
Musical comedy taking place in Italy where a woman dreams of her father walking her down the aisle.
What is MAMMA MIA?
The Venice of the North is the official nickname for ______ - yet shared by several other cities.
What is AMSTERDAM?
This country - NOT in Europe - is known for having the fastest high-speed railway.
What is CHINA?
Steam, diesel, and electricity are all ways to fuel the train's
What is ENGINE?
This country is famous for its chocolate, waffles, and Tintin.
What is BELGIUM?
People buy this truffle-style Swiss chocolate as a Valentine's Day or Christmas gift
What is LINDT?
Belgian actress who had American cinephiles in awe of her beauty in films like "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Who is AUDREY HEPBURN?
This British film was a box office success in 1999. It's a typical love story. A certain William Thacker (Hugh Grant) meets film star Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), whom he adores, in his little bookstore.
What is NOTTING HILL?
The Dutch East India Company was founded in 1602. The Dutch displaced another European colonial power to monopolize trade with the Spice Islands. This country was ____
What is PORTUGAL?
The powered vessel used to pull the train and train cargo
One of this mountain range' most iconic peaks is Matterhorn, located on the border of Switzerland and Italy.
What are THE ALPS?
Famous for its potato chips, this brand is the British equivalent of Lay's
What are WALKERS?
Who is DANIEL DAY LEWIS?
This film is made in 1996 by Danny Boyle. The Scottish script contains names like Renton, Sick Boy and Co. All these guys are heroine junkies. The only thing they do is try to survive in the big world. The film was the start of Ewan McGregor's Hollywood career.
The island of Sicily had been incorporated into a union with ____ as the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1815, following the end of the Napoleonic Wars
What is NAPLES?
This is the name of the cartoon steam engine who's catchphrase was "I think I can!"
Who is THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE?
This main river that flows through Amsterdam, The Netherlands, shares its name with a beer
What is AMSTEL?
A German brand that makes popular gummy bears
What is HARIBO?
Hailing from Wales, his best known acting role was likely Hannibal Lecter in "Silence of the Lambs"
Who is ANTHONY HOPKINS?
This 1964 film, which was a worldwide hit, was shot on the Greek island of Crete and starred Anthony Quinn as the eponymous hero, as well as Alan Bates and Irene Papas. It also featured music by Mikis Theodorakis
What is ZORBA THE GREEK?
In Roman Times, Zurich was called Turicum, which means ___ in English.
What is WATER CITY?
A newer technology called ___ levitation propels trains forward, keeping the vehicle levitated but close to the track.
What is MAGNETIC?
This European city is home to the headquarters of NATO
What is BRUSSELS?
This Italian food brand sells its pasta in blue boxes across grocery stores countrywide
What is BARILLA?
You may recognize her from the movie Casablanca, but she was actually born in Sweden
Who is INGRID BERGMAN?
Roman Polanski, the Polish film director, made this film in 1992. It's a French-British co-production with Hugh Grant and Emmanuelle Seigner (Polanski's wife). It's a drama about love and mainly takes place on a boat.
The Eighty Years War (1568-1648) separated the Netherlands from Belgium and _____
The name of the tunnel that carries passengers between the UK and France.
What is THE CHANNEL TUNNEL?
The longest river that flows entirely within the European Union.
What is the DANUBE?
A candy brand known for things named "Bueno," "Joy," and "Happy Hippos"
What is KINDER?
This Berlin-born star had what folks called an "androgynous style" as well as a sultry voice which helped her claim cinematic fame during World War II era.
Who is MARLENE DIETRICH?
Sheffield in the nineties. Gaz and his friends don't have a job and want to become the local Chippendales. This comedy makes you laugh all the time and contains a lot of cool, pleasant scenes. The disco-soundtrack is great.
What is THE FULL MONTY?
This person ruled Milan starting in 774 and called himself King of the Lombards even though he was King of the Franks
Who is CHARLEMAGNE?