This love interest of Robert Redford in the 1973 film The
Way We Were and star of Funny Girl on Broadway and the big
screen can’t read a note of music.
Who is Barbara Streisand
100
When a swirling, funnel-shaped column of rotating air is accompanied by
thunderstorms, one of these is passing overhead and might touch down.
What is a Tornado
100
This game show replaced long-time host Bob Barker with Drew Carey and asks
contestants to “come on down” to guess prices on various items.
What is The Price is Right
100
Which of Clorox’s products replaced Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing as the product of
choice to keep whites looking white.
What is Bleach
100
In the United States, we celebrate this day, which was first celebrated on September 5,
1882, on the first Monday in September.
What is Labor Day
200
This Russian-born, world-renowned composer of classics
such as “God Bless America,” “White Christmas,” and scores for
Broadway hit musicals Puttin’ on the Ritz and Annie Get Your
Gun played entirely by ear—he couldn’t read or write a note of
music.
Who Is Irving Berlin
200
This mountain-like structure erupts and spews molten lava, rocks, and ash.
What is a Volcano
200
This game show led to the marriage of Allen Ludden and Betty White.
What is Password
200
This was the first form of mass communication after the newspaper.
What is the Radio
200
On September 3, 1939, Britain and France declared war
on this country.
What is Germany
300
Even though this knighted, surviving Beatle wrote a ballet score for the New York City
Ballet, he plays music by ear and can’t read or write a note of music.
Who is Sir Paul McCartney
300
This is what happens when massive amounts of snow
begin to break away and slide swiftly down a mountain.
What is an Avalanche
300
Richard Dawson hosted this game show that started in the
1970s and would say “Survey saaaays” each time he revealed an
answer
What is The Family Feud
300
Instead of defrosting frozen foods on the counter or in the refrigerator, if you’re in a
hurry, you can use this appliance, also known as “Chef Mike.”
What is the Microwave
300
On September 20, 1973, Bobby Riggs lost to this tennis player in “The Battle of the
Sexes.”
Who is Billie Jean King?
400
This guitarist from Puerto Rico who was born blind and is best
known for performing “Light My Fire” and “Feliz Navidad” plays by ear.
Who is Jose Feliciano
400
After heavy or sustained rain, this happens when the earth
on a hillside erodes and falls.
What is a Landslide
400
This game show, starring Peter Marshall as host, used a giant tic-tac-toe square filled
with celebrities, and Paul Lynde occupied the center square from 1966 to 1979.
What is Hollywood Squares
400
This company, which used to send telegrams for its
customers, changed the money-transfer business.
What is Western Union?
400
On September 21, 1970, on a Monday night, this televised event debuted on the ABC
network with Keith Jackson, Don Meredith, and Howard Cosell offering play-by-play and color
commentary of the game.
What is Monday Night Football
500
This King of Rock ’n’ Roll, whose overdose at Graceland was
blamed on Dr. George Nichopoulos’ heavy hand with the prescription
pad, couldn’t read or write a note of music.
Who is Elvis Presley
500
Name one of three wet-weather events accompanied by high winds that “are all the
same weather phenomenon,” according to National Geographic. “Scientists just call these
storms different things depending on where they occur.”
What is a hurricane, cyclone, or typhoon?
500
This game show, originally hosted by Art Fleming, was cancelled in the 1970s but
returned in 1984 with Canadian-born Alex Trebek as host.
What is Jeopardy
500
These codes replaced price stickers on individual items for purchase.
What are Bar Codes
500
On September 30, 1868, Louisa Mae Alcott released the first volume of her young
girls novel featuring March sisters Josephine, Meg, Beth, and Amy.