Pop Culture
The 1988 movie “Mystic Pizza” launched the career of what “Pretty Woman?”
Julia Roberts
The Shujing, Chunqiu, and Shijing are considered the foundations of the literary tradition in what country?
China
What is the best-selling album of all time?
Thriller
Which state’s capital is named after a famous explorer?
Colombus
In what year was the first US $1 bill printed?
1862
What actor played Alex Keaton on the '80s TV show “Family Ties?”
Michael J. Fox
In the classic 1957 children's book, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," what is the name of the town the Grinch steals holiday presents and decorations from?
Whoville
Which legendary singer, who was a surprise presenter at the 2025 Grammy Awards, has been nominated for 13 Grammys but never won?
Diana Ross
Which state has the capital named after a president?
Madison
In what year did the US enter World War I?
1917
What year did the comedy sketch TV show, “Saturday Night Live,” debut?
1975
Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are the caretakers of what famed female protagonist played by Judy Garland?
Dorothy Gale
Which singer was the only solo musician to have a #1 hit in every year of the 1990s?
Mariah Carey
Which state capital’s name means ‘Red Stick’ in French?
Baton Rouge
What was the first permanent English American colony named?
Jamestown
Audrey Hepburn plays what character in the movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”?
Holly Golightly
What literary "S" term is intended to be both critical and humorous while poking fun at an institution or idea?
Satire
Which city is often referred to as the birthplace of jazz?
New Orleans
The Liberty Bell is located near which state’s capital?
Harrisburg
How many British colonies originally existed in North America?
13
Who penned the 2018 autobiography “Becoming”?
Michelle Obama
Indian author Vikas Swarup wrote a 2005 novel titled "Q & A" involving a game show that was (loosely) adapted into a 2008 British film that later won the Academy Award for Best Picture. What was the name of the adaptation?
Slumdog Millionaire
What instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
Trumpet
Which capital city is closest to the geographical center of the U.S.?
Pierre
Which public scare related to technological failures happened in 2000?
Y2K