Lost in Translation
Recent Affairs
Movie Magic
Oct 19
The man, the myth, the legend
100

This French phrase describes the eerie illusion or sensation of having already experienced a current situation.

What is Déjà vu?

100

This pop star faced backlash over her relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, which became public amid reports of both of their marital separations.

Who is Ariana Grande?

100

This is a 2006 psychological mystery thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman.

What is The Prestige?

100

This famed civil rights leader is arrested during a sit-down protest at a segregated Atlanta lunch counter in 1960.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

100

This is the amount of letters spelling my first name as printed on my birth certificate.

What is 7?

200

Coming originally from the Spanish diminutive for "war," this term refers to members of an independent paramilitary group engaging in surprise hit-and-run tactics.

What is guerilla?

200

This model found herself at the center of a 2019 scandal after being accused of kissing Tristan Thompson, Khloé Kardashian’s then-partner.

Who is Jordyn Woods?

200

This multi-talented Taiwanese pop star played magic shop owner Li in the 2016 heist film Now You See Me 2.

Who is Jay Chou?

200

Thieves disguised as construction workers successfully stole eight pieces of Crown Jewels valued at approximately €88 million from this place in 2025.

What is the Louvre?

200
I have been taking physical therapy sessions after injuring this lower body part chasing a tennis ball in the park nearly 4 months ago.

What is the calf?

300

Literally translating from German as "noisy ghost," this term describes a spirit said to make loud sounds and move or throw physical objects.

What is a poltergeist?

300

This former White House intern became the center of a political scandal involving a blue dress, a televised denial, and an impeachment battle.

Who is Monica Lewinsky?

300

In the film Wicked: For Good, she was the Press Secretary for the Wizard and former Dean of Sorcery at Shiz University, portrayed by Michelle Yeoh.

Who is Madame Morrible?

300

This darkly named event occurred in 1987 and saw the worst single-day percentage crash in U.S. stock market history.

What is Black Monday?

300

This is the number of pets that my family owns.

What is 3?

400

From the Arabic for "restoration" or "reunion of broken parts," this mathematical discipline shares its name with an ancient Arabic term for setting bones.

What is algebra?

400

In 2018, this pop star famously called out her ex, Bay Area rapper G-Eazy, for cheating on her during a performance of 'Sorry' on SNL.

Who is Halsey?

400

In the Harry Potter franchise, he portrayed an evil power-hungry wizard and the leader of the Death Eaters.

Who is Ralph Fiennes?

400

This author's classic novel Jane Eyre is first published in London in 1847.

Who is Charlotte Brontë?

400

My current job, which started 3 weeks ago, is in this industry.

What is insurance / insurtech?

500

Formed or used for a specific, immediate purpose rather than for general application, this Latin phrase literally translates to "for this."

What is ad hoc?

500

This international sporting event became infamous when an investigation revealed that the host nation had orchestrated a sophisticated scheme to manipulate drug testing and protect its athletes on home turf.

What are the 2014 Sochi Olympics?

500

This is a 2006 American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel.

What is The Illusionist?

500

British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his army here in 1781, in what was the final major land battle of the American Revolutionary War.

What is the Siege of Yorktown?

500

This is my favorite color.

What is orange?

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