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100

What American author's novels include East of Eden, The Grapes of Wrath, and Of Mice and Men?

John Steinbeck

100

According to Motor Trend one factor in the rise of hot rods during the 1960's was the appeal of this auto racing company known by a six-letter acronym.

NASCAR

100

In February 1972, Richard Nixon made history as the first US president to visit this nation.

China

100

M is for this first female prime minister of the UK who served as the "Iron Lady" from 1979 until 1990.

Margaret Thatcher

100

What vehicle did Ford unveil at the 1964 World's Fair exhibit in New York?

Mustang

200

What television show features the characters Andy Taylor, Opie, and Barnie Fife?

The Andy Griffith Show.

200

With models like the Chevelle, and Corvette that boasted high speeds and top performance, this manufacturer dominated the 1970's hot rod scene.

Chevrolet

200

In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became the first woman prime minister of this country.

United Kingdom

200

B is for this Brit rock band who announced their split in 1970.

Beatles

200

What 1961 movie features two rival street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks?

West Side Story

300

The CN Tower is a communication tower and tourist destination in what city?

Toronto, Canada 

300

The Grand National from this car brand has been a favorite muscle car since the 1980's.

Buick

300

This Canadian city played host to the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Montreal

300

J is for this 1975 hit film about a seaside town beset by a shark.

Jaws

300

In 1969, who was the first man to walk on the moon?

Neil Armstrong

400

Which planet of our solar system is called the Red Planet?

Mars

400

In 1964's Goldfinger, superspy James Bond drives a car by this British manufacturer.

Aston Martin

400

This body of water was the landing place for the Apollo 13 spacecraft on April 17, 1970.

South Pacific Ocean

400

A is for this NASA mission that landed a rover on the moon for the first time.

Apollo 15

400

What popular movie about the Von Trapp family was released in 1965?

The Sound of Music

500

What great king of the ancient world ruled over Macedonia, united Greece, and conquered Persia?

Alexander the Great

500

Popular throughout the 60's and 70's, this hot rod manufacturer shared its name with a big cat.

Jaguar

500

This is the place where Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer played what some consider the most famous chess match of all time.

Reykjavik, Iceland

500

P is for this video game, whose simple design was based on a game of table tennis.

PONG

500

What game show debuted in 1964 on television and is still running today?

Jeopardy

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