Alphabet Round (W)
American science fiction franchise created by Michael Crichton for a 1973 film which was made into an HBO series that debuted in 2016. The series takes place in the title fictional area, a Wild West-themed, technologically-advanced theme park.
Westworld
In professional boxing, this weight class runs from 140-147 pounds.
Welterweight
What is the four-word title for the official anthem of the U.S. President?
“Hail to the Chief”
What Austrian physician was the first to use hypnotism on his patients in an attempt to cure or lessen various ailments?
Franz Mesmer
In cricket, this is one of the two sets of three stumps and two balls at either end of the pitch, which are defended by a batsman.
Wicket
Shallow freshwater lake in east-central Wisconsin which is fed by the Wolf and Fox Rivers and which shares its name with a brand of recreational vehicle.
(Lake) Winnebago
What is the lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere?
Troposphere (troap-uh-SFEER)
Which city at the confluence of the White Nile and the Blue Nile is the capital of Sudan?
Khartoum
Capital and largest city of Poland.
Warsaw
Sisters who became the first tennis players, male or female, to meet in four consecutive Grand Slam singles finals.
(Venus and Serena) Williams
Checkpoint Charlie was a segment of which structure, a symbol of the Cold War?
Berlin Wall
A bassoon represents the grandfather of one of the title characters in which symphonic work by Sergei Prokofiev (pro-KOE-fee-eff)?
Peter and the Wolf
Leader in the movement for Scottish independence who was known as “Braveheart” and who was victorious at Stirling Bridge. He was later captured and drawn and quartered by King Edward II.
(William) Wallace
Stocky and muscular carnivore also known as the quickhatch who resembles a small bear and which nicknames the sports teams of a major university in Ann Arbor.
Wolverine(s)
How many prime numbers fall between twenty and thirty?
Two (23 and 29)
What is the square root of one thousand twenty-four?
Thirty-two
American lexicographer whose name has become synonymous with “dictionary” in the United States probably due to his partnership with George and Charles Merriam.
(Noah) Webster
Fictional wealthy American industrialist that is the secret identity of Batman.
(Bruce) Wayne
Robert Plant was the frontman for what British rock band that performed “Stairway to Heaven”?
Led Zeppelin
Traits that require two matching alleles to be expressed are known by what term?
Recessive