Who won the "Golden Boot" award at last year's World Cup?
James Rodriguez
200
What were the two previous capitals of the United States before Washington, DC?
New York and Philadelphia
200
Who wrote "The Four Seasons"?
Vivaldi
200
Name a staff member PRESENT who was top seed at a TOC.
Daniel, Leah
200
What does "Cogito Ergo Sum" mean in English, and who said it?
"I think, therefore I am", Renee Descartes
300
Name the MLB team that plays its home games at Progressive Field?
Cleveland Indians
300
Which U.S. Vice President shot Alexander Hamilton?
Aaron Burr
300
What is Jackson's favorite book?
50 Shades of Gray
300
Name 4 members of staff who debated in Texas.
Rebecca Kuang, Chloe Naguib, Rebecca Gelfer, Anne-Marie, Aashima, etc.
300
Who were the last people to close out a Tournament of Champions, and what state did they attend high school in?
Lius, Alabama
400
Which of these NHL teams did not win a Stanley Cup in the first decade of the 2000s: Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche
LA Kings
400
When did the War of 1812 begin?
1812
400
Which rapper performed the song "Baby Got Back"?
Sir Mix a Lot
400
Name three VBI staff members from last summer who aren't here this summer.
(Jackson Knows)
400
What was the TOC topic three years ago? (Jackson's sophomore year, Ben's Junior year)
Rehab / Retribution
500
What NFL team does D'Brickashaw Ferguson play for?
New York Jets
500
Whose face is on the $2 bill?
Jefferson
500
Which musical artist/band has won the most Grammy awards?
U2
500
Which staff member is an expert-rated chess player?
Michael Bogaty
500
What year were the original Lincoln-Douglas Debates?