December IQ
True or False? Walt Disney, who was born in December, never won an academy award.
False. He won 26.
If you're eager to go to a holiday party, you might say you'll be there with this.
With bells on
Casablanca is set in this country.
Morocco
The Oval Office is in this wing of the White House.
West wing
You'll find these roasting on street corners in NYC in December.
Chestnuts
This battle, which also describes the battle of our physique after a month of holiday eating, began on December 16, 1944, in WWII's Eastern Front.
Battle of the Bulge
During the 1960's a new trend in western films emerged. Low budget westerns filmed on location in Italy went by this name.
Spaghetti westerns
Three Coins in the Fountain was filmed on location in this country.
Italy at the Trevi Fountain
A mile is made of this number of feet.
5,280
These are a hybred of mandarins and sweet oranges and sometimes are referred to by their brand names, including Halos, Cuties and Sweeties.
clementines
What is the name of the woman who refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama, on December 1, 1955?
Rosa Parks
This is the only letter that doesn't appear in the periodic table of elements.
J
Notting Hill is set in this country.
England
This country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a show of friendship.
France
This native North American berry is grown in bogs and is readily available at the grocery store in December.
cranberries
What are the birthstones for December?
A. Sapphire and Diamond B. Garnet and Ruby
C. Turquoise and Blue Topaz
D. Aquamarine and Emerald
C. Turquoise and Blue Topaz
This tart, yellow fruit looks a little like an apple, and is primarily used in jams and jellies.
quince
The TV series Northern Exposure is set in this US state.
Alaska
Astronaut is a combination of two words: astro and naut. Astro means this.
Stars. Naut means sailor so astronaut means sailor of the stars.
This white, cruciferous vegetable is in season year-round but best in fall and winter.
cauliflower
British novelist Jane Austen was born on December 16, 1775. Which was NOT one of her novels?
A. Sense and Sensibility B. Jane Eyre
C. Northanger Abbey
D. Pride and Prejudice
B. Jane Eyre
A square of this color on the game board indicates that the entire word will earn a triple score.
Red
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was filmed in this country.
India
The 10 highest mountains in the US are all in this state.
Alaska
These vegetables look like white carrots.
parsnips