Independence Day
Mainly Maine
Second acts in American Politics
What am I selling
This Vacation
100

New York City's July 4th fireworks display was first enjoyed in 1958. It became an annual event in 1976. The event was first televised in 1991. What famous NY institution sponsors the event?

Macy's

100

Maine Borders the Atlantic Ocean, Canada and what U.S. State?

New Hampshire

100

Before he became the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan was famous for what?

Acting

100

What cereal does this cartoon tiger want you to eat?

Frosted Flakes

100

What is the address of the house we are currently in?

34 Viking Way

200

In 1996, Roland Emirich had a smash success with the movie Independence day starring what two actors seen here?

Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum 

200

The English first made a settlement in Maine in 1607. The were, however, not the first Europeans to arrive. What country beat them by three years settling the Maine Island of St. Croix 3 years earlier?

France

200

Before this man became a U.S. Representative for California's 44th district, he was known for his singing and variety show hosting with his wife. What was his name?   

Sonny Bono

200

This is Colonel Sanders. What fast food join would he like you to stop at?

KFC

200

During this vacation, I introduced Miles to a new Video Game. What is the name of the game he and I have been playing?

No Man's Sky

300

Who was the first person to sign their name to the Declaration of Independence?

John Hancock

300

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Maine has the 4th most coastline of any state in the U.S. narrowly beating out California. Name two of the three states with more coastline than Maine. 

Alaska

Florida

Louisiana 

300

This is Al Franken. Before a became a Senator from Minnesota he was best known for his work on what T.V. show?

SNL

300

This is George Foreman. After his boxing career was over, he had a second act as a pitchman for what product?

Grill

300

Bonnie has tried the Chowder at almost every eatery we have visited. Where did she enjoy the Chowder the most?

The Maine Cabin Masters (the woodshed)

400

On what date does our neighbor to the North, Canada, celebrate its Independence day?

July 1st (Canada Day)

400

Which of these is the correct spelling:

A) Damerscotta

B) Damarescotta

C) Damariscota 

D) Damariscotta 

D) Damariscotta

400

Before Bill Bradley became a Senetor for the State of New Jersey, he was known for his career as a famous _______?

Basketball Player

400

If you want your battary operated gizmos to keep going and going and going, this bunny recommends what product?

Energizer

400

What model car have we been driving around in?

Toyota Hylander

500

On what date in 1776 did the continental congress vote in favor of Independence?

July 2nd, 1776

500

Crustaceans were Maine's 2nd leading export in 2023. What was Maine's leading export? 

Aircraft Parts

500

Davy Crocket may be best known as being king of the wild frontier but he was also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives serving for what state?

Tennessee     

500

He was Pedro Cerrano in Major League. He was President Palmer in 24. Now many know Dennis Haysbert as the pitchman for what insurance company?

Allstate

500

All of our devices have been making use of the houses wifi signal. What is the Wifi Password?

45marthabeck

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