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100
What object is fired from a crossbow?
An arrow
The crossbow has a piece that holds the drawn bow in place. It is easier to use than a regular bow
100
What inspired Robert Baden-Powell to found the Boy Scouts?
His military service
He adapted games and contests he had used to train cavalry troops to help boys gain life skills
100
In what city is Heathrow Airport?
London
It started out as a small airport and, according to many sources, it is now the fifthbusiest airport in the world
100
Henry Ford first sold this car model in October 1908.
What is Model T?
The original Model T cost around $825 and could reach speeds of 40 mph.
100
This is the study of the entire universe beyond Earth— planets, stars, dark holes, and galaxies.
What is astronomy?
According to Merriam-Webster, it is “the study of objects and matter outside Earth’s atmosphere.”
200
How many pawns does each opponent have at the beginning of a chess game?
Eight
They are the king’s first line of defense.
200
True or false? The King’s Venturer Award is one of the highest youth awards in Scouts Canada
True
It was formerly known as the Queen’s Venturer Award. It is comparable to the Eagle Scout rank in terms of level of achievement and prestige. British Scouts also earn the Queen’s Scout Badge
200
In what classic film did Humphrey Bogart say, “Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship”?
Casablanca
The movie was released in 1942 and stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Its famous airport farewell scene is one of the best known endings in movie history.
200
In October 1990, this country was reunited after 45 years of division between the east and west.
What is Germany?
The fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification of Germany are celebrated on “Unity Day”
every October 3.
200
At sunset, the sky can appear to be this primary color
What is red?
During sunrise and sunset, the sun’s light must travel a longer distance and the blue light rays scatter, allowing red, orange, and yellow colors to be seen more easily.
300
Who plays Hawkeye Pierce in the long-running television series M*A*S*H?
Alan Alda
Donald Sutherland plays the character in the 1970 film.
300
About how many national Scout organizations are part of World Scouting: 50, 170, or 320?
170
World Scouting includes more than 170 national Scout organizations around the world, including in Belgium, Egypt, Chile, and South Africa.
300
What garden was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
There is very little documentation of these gardens, which suggests they may never have existed.
300
It was October 1957 when this motto first appeared
on U.S. paper currency.
What is “In God We Trust”?
The motto had been used on coins since the days of the Civil War.
300
This is the pseudoscience of how stars and planets influence our lives.
What is astrology?
Astrologers rely on the positions of the planets and the signs of the zodiac to interpret your horoscope
400
What is the quickest two-legged animal?
The ostrich
The ostrich has been clocked at speeds of 43 miles per hour.
400
What is a jamboree?
A gathering of scouts camping in friendship
Common features of a jamboree are campfires, singalongs, and sporting games
400
For what game is 300 a perfect score?
Bowling
Even though bowling has 10 frames, the final frame allows extra rolls, so a perfect game requires 12 strikes in a row
400
This Florida tourist attraction first opened in October 1971 with a theme park, golf courses, and resorts.
What is Walt Disney World?
Magic Kingdom is the oldest of Walt Disney World’s theme parks, having since been joined by Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom.
400
This is where astronauts from many nations live and conduct experiments during extended visits to space.
What is the International Space Station (or ISS)? The longest stay on the station has been 355 days
500
What is the colorful name of Scarlett and Rhett Butler’s daughter in Gone with the Wind?
Bonnie Blue
In the story, she falls from a pony and dies. Scarlett and Rhett’s marriage does not survive her death.
500
What inspired William Boyce to found an American version of the Boy Scouts after a trip to London?
He was assisted by a Boy Scout
When he got lost in the London streets in 1909, an unknown Scout appeared and guided him.
500
What flavor is Cointreau liqueur?
Orange
It is considered both a before- and after-dinner drink. It is used in many mixed drinks, such as a cosmopolitan
500
This Vice President resigned on October 10, 1973.
Who is Spiro Agnew?
He plead no contest to a
charge of federal income tax evasion on the same day.
500
This is one of the two October full moons, both of which begin with an “H.”
What is hunter’s or harvest?
It’s called the harvest moon if it occurs at the beginning of the month and the hunter’s moon if it occurs at the end of the month.