Literature
Greek Heroes
Michael J. Fox
100

Dr. Seuss made a bet that he could write a book using no more than 100 unique words, which became one of his most popular books ever wirtten.

Green Eggs and Ham

100

This Greek hero was widely known for their strength and was supposedly the son of Zeus and Alcemene (who was the granddaughter of the hero Perseus.

Hercules

100

In this trilogy, Marty McFly has unique revolving themes which are studied in university physics classes still today.

Back to the Future

200

What 1949 science fiction book by author George Orwell describes a dystopian world in the future?

1984

200

Although he wasn't a god, his mother tried to make him immortal by dipping him in the river Styx, leaving one part of his body vulnerable. It was through this body part that he was killed at the battle of Troy.

Achilles

200

Considered his breakout television role, Alex P. Keaton participated in the 1988 election of presidential candidate George Bush, and much to the surprise of the writing team of the show, Michael Dukakis lost, changing the course of his character.

Family Ties

300

Which novel begins with the sentence, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"? (Double points if you also name the author)

A Tale of Two Cities (Charles Dickens)

300

Being tied to his ship's mast, this hero made famous by Homer's "The Iliad" was the only person to hear and survive the Siren's song.

Odysseus

300

Daniel is a struggling professional bowler, who is estranged from and manipulated by his rich Uncle Joe, to see if the favorite nephew is deserving to inherit the family fortune. (daily double worth 600 points!)

Greedy

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