Wizards
WW2 History
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Considered by many to be the greatest basketball player ever, this long-time Bull finished his career with the Washington Wizards.

Who is Michael Jordan?

200

The battle fought near this atoll is viewed as a major turning point in the Pacific Theater, as the U.S. Navy sank four Japanese fleet carriers.

What is Midway?
200

This is a biological process where yeasts convert sugars into ethanol and carbon dioxide.

What is (Alcoholic) Fermentation?

200

To add fine particles, or to remove them.

What is Dust?

200

This German composer won Academy Awards for his work on "The Lion King" and "Dune".

Who is Hans Zimmer?

400

This medieval British magician was originally introduced as an advisor to Uther Pendragon, father of King Arthur, but he has since been portrayed in several other roles, including as the mentor of Arthur in Disney's "The Sword in the Stone".

Who is Merlin?

400

As ambassador to the UK, he was a frequent visitor to the fictitious Darlington Hall in Kazuo Ishiguro's "The Remains of the Day". As Germany's Foreign Minister, he's best known for negotiations with Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov.

Who is Joachim von Ribbentrop?

400

This ancient beverage is made by fermenting honey with water.

What is Mead?

400

Heading to a destination, or restrained from movement.

What is Bound?

400

First performed by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz", this number won an Oscar for Best Original Song.

What is "Over the Rainbow"?

600

Selena Gomez starred in this Disney Channel sitcom.

What is Wizards of Waverly Place?

600

On June 6, 1944, Canadian infantry landed on this beach in the town of Bernieres-sur-Mer.

What is Juno Beach?

600

Arrrgh matey! Fill yer tankard with this diluted mixture of rum and water, a favorite amongst sailors and pirates.

What is Grog?

600

A statement of remorse for an action, or a defense of one.

What is Apology?

600

Legendary composer John Williams did much of his work for this movie production company.

What is Lucasfilm?

800

The founder of the first industrial research laboratory, he was dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park".

Who is Thomas Edison?

800

He was awarded the Medal of Honor for leading a harrowing air raid on Japanese targets following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Who is Jimmy Doolittle?

800

This cocktail typically made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters is named for the third most populous U.S. island.

What is a Manhattan?

800

To desist from doing something, or to repeat.

What is Refrain?

800

The daughter of a member of the "Rat Pack", she recorded the theme to the 1967 James Bond film "You Only Live Twice".

Who is Nancy Sinatra?

1000

Forrest Gump is named for this original Grand Wizard.

Who is Nathan Bedford Forrest?

1000

This German General, known as "The Desert Fox", was defeated by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery at the Second Battle of El Alamein.

Who is Erwin Rommel?

1000

The primary liquor in a traditional Martini, gin is flavored with this coniferous crop.

What are Juniper Berries?

1000

To approve, or to boycott.

What is Sanction?

1000

Originally recorded for the 1953 movie "The Caddy", this hit was nominated for an Oscar and became a signature song for Dean Martin.

What is "That's Amore"?

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