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FINAL JEOPARDY
100

This holiday was established to commemorate a _____.

What is a SAINT?

100

This day commemorates our Commanders-in-Chief, past and present.

What is PRESIDENT'S DAY?
100

16th President of the United States and also happens to be the tallest president yet.

Who is ABRAHAM LINCOLN?

100

Painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

Who is MICHAELANGELO?

100

As the saying goes, if you're on time, you're ____.

What is LATE?

100

This team just won the most recent Superbowl

Who are the SEAHAWKS?

100

This is the Greek god of love

Who is EROS?
200

Often used as the mascot of Valentine's Day, he dons a bow and arrow

Who is CUPID?

200

This animal celebrity is known as the “Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary.”

Who is Punxsutawney Phil?

200

Instead of being impeached for his part in the ___ Scandal, Richard Nixon resigned from office.

What is WATERGATE?

200

1944’s Absent in the Spring is one of the non-mystery novels she wrote under the name Mary Westmacott

Who is AGATHA CHRISTIE?

200

The teacher assigned the project weeks ago but I ______ and am doing it last minute!!!

What is PROCRASTINATED?

200

Our residence is called The Highlands, but there are over 70 other properties that make up this company

What is HAWTHORN?

300

Diamonds, a popular gift on Valentine's Day, are actually pieces of pressurized ____.

What is CARBON?
300

A holy day of fasting and prayer celebrated by some Christian groups

What is ASH WEDNESDAY?

300

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from this country.

What is FRANCE?

300

Esther Greenwood, who has a mental breakdown in The Bell Jar, was written by and based on this author.

Who is SYLVIA PLATH?

300

Not only is it unhealthy, but doing this can leave a musky odor on clothing, hair, and even walls.

What is SMOKING?
300

This state is the official location of the Grand Canyon

What is ARIZONA?

400

On average, around 250 million of these are produced for Valentine's Day each year

What are ROSES?
400

The last day of Mardi Gras and the last day before the fasting of Lent

What is FAT TUESDAY?

400

This is the year the moon landing took place

What is 1969?

400

A futuristic society revolves around science and efficiency in this 1932 novel by Aldous Huxley.

What is BRAVE NEW WORLD?
400

Someone who is a shopaholic or has trouble keeping track of money should probably consider making and sticking to this

What is a BUDGET?

400

A garment worn by some Muslim women to cover their hair.

What is a HIJAB?

500

Weighing 5,616 pounds, this chocolate candy company broke the record for the world's largest box of chocolates in 2023

What is RUSSELL-STOVER?

500
A celebration of a new cycle of moons that takes place on the Eastern hemisphere, also known as the Lunar New Year

What is CHINESE NEW YEAR?

500
He became president after Herbert Hoover

Who is FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT?

500

This character in Shakespeare asked, "Is this a dagger which I see before me?".

What is MACBETH?

500
Careful- do this too much and you won't have any left to put polish on!

What is BITING NAILS?

500

In architecture and engineering, this is known to be the strongest/most reliable shape

What is a TRIANGLE?

600

This notable romantic poet from 1800s is said to be the inspiration for the first vampire novel.

Who is DRACULA?

600
This month has been nationally recognized as ____.
What is BLACK HISTORY MONTH?
600

Published in 1783, his American Spelling Book preceded his famous dictionary by 45 years

Who is NOAH WEBSTER?

600

This American artist famously said, "In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes

Who is ANDY WARHOL?

600

Just because it's a weekend doesn't give you an excuse to do this!

What is SLEEPING IN?

600

In 1839 the first of several wars broke out over the trade of an extract from this certain type of plant/flower.

What are POPPIES?

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