Fairy Tales
Birds
BBQ Side Dishes
The Civil War
Our Solar System
Comic Strips
Potpourri
100
In this fairy tale, a jealous queen orders the murder of her beautiful step daughter. The young woman hides with seven dwarves in the woods until the evil queen finds her and feeds her a poisoned apple, true love's kiss the only cure.
What is Snow White?
100
This bird of prey is the National Symbol of the United States.
What is a Bald Eagle?
100
This summer staple is served cold in the US but warm in Germany. Chopped boiled potatoes are mixed with dressings such as mayonnaise, vinegar, and mustard and combined with other ingredients like celery, eggs, or onions.
What is Potato Salad?
100
This man was the President of the United States during the Civil War.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
100
The third planet from the Sun, this is the planet that we call home.
What is the Earth?
100
Charlie Brown and Snoopy star in this classic comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.
What is Peanuts?
100
These hard, white structures are used to chew on food. Take care of them or you'll need to see a dentist or orthodontist!
What are teeth?
200
This young woman was abused by her cruel step mother and sisters, forced to wear rags and do all the chores. Her Fairy God Mother gifted her a magical dress, a coach made from a pumpkin, and glass slippers. All our heroine has to do is make it home before midnight!
What is Cinderella?
200
These water fowl are found around the globe. The ones we see in Evansville are named for Canada and frequently lay their eggs and raise their families on our campus.
What is a Goose?
200
As simple as a box mix or as complex as a bechamel sauce made with melted cheddar and baked in an oven over elbow pasta, this classic comfort food is a favorite side dish of kids and adults alike.
What is Macaroni and Cheese?
200
The federal government and loyal Northern States who did not secede were referred to as this, for short.
The Union
200
This celestial body circles the earth, waxing and waning throughout the month as it shines in the night sky.
What is the Moon?
200
John Arbuckle and Odie the dog deal with the sass of a fat, lasagna loving cat in this comic by Indiana Native Jim Davis.
What is Garfield?
200
This bright color is known for describing flamingos, lipstick, and strawberry ice cream.
What is pink?
300
A little girl, on her way to visit her grandmother with a basket of goodies, is waylaid in the woods by a wolf. When she finally makes it to her grandmothers house...oh my, what big teeth she has!
What is Little Red Riding Hood?
300
These birds are primarily raised for their eggs and meat, but can also be kept as pets.
What is a Chicken?
300
Boiled eggs are cut in half. The yolk is removed and mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and other ingredients before being returned to the yolk cavity. The entire dish is often dusted with paprika.
What are Deviled Eggs?
300
The Southern States who left the United States to form their own country referred to themselves as this. Their first and only President was Jefferson Davis.
What was The Confederacy/Confederate States of America?
300
This star is at the center of our solar system. All of the planets and asteroids orbit it.
What is the Sun/Sol?
300
Created by Hank Ketcham, this comic strip features a mischievous five year old boy who unwittingly torments his parents, teachers, and the neighborhood.
What is Dennis the Menace?
300
Running for 11 seasons from 1072-1983, this critically acclaimed television program follows the doctors and nurses working in an Army Hospital during the Korean War.
What is M*A*S*H?
400
A young, foolish boy, is sent to the market to sell the family cow. He is convinced to sell her for three magic beans, which the boy's angry mother pitches into the back yard. In the morning, wonders await the boy and he goes on an adventure in the sky.
What is Jack and the Beanstalk?
400
The males of this species have striking red feathers.They are named after members of the clergy in the Catholic Church.
What is a Cardinal?
400
This fruit is grown worldwide and is a symbol of summer refreshment. The outside is green, and the inside is a dark pink. They can come in seedless varieties.
What is a Watermelon?
400
This Executive Order was issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1st, 1863. The Proclamation changed the legal status of more than 3.5 million enslaved African Americans in the secessionist South from enslaved to free. As soon as slaves escaped the control of their enslavers, either by fleeing to Union lines or through the advance of federal troops, they were permanently free.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
400
The fourth planet from the Sun, known as the red planet and named for a god of war, has been home to several NASA rovers.
What is Mars?
400
This comic strip has been running since 1930 under various writers and artists but remains popular to this day. The main couple dated for a for years before getting married in-strip in 1933.
What is Blondie?
400
This classic naval strategy game originated during WWI and was played using pen and paper before Milton Bradley released a plastic board game version in 1967.
What is Battleship?
500
A prince is transformed into a monster after unknowingly treated a fairy discourteously. The only cure- he must learn how to love, and the other person must love him in return. Many years later he takes a young woman prisoner. What could happen next?
What is Beauty and the Beast?
500
The most abundant bird in North America, this is the state bird of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Connecticut. They lay blue eggs and are considered a symbol of the oncoming spring.
What is a Robin?
500
Parboiled navy beans are then baked in a sauce at a low temperature. The sauce often has a tomato and brown sugar base. You can buy this side dish ready to eat in a can.
What are Baked Beans?
500
This 1863 speech by Abraham Lincoln was only 271 words wrong and lasted longer than 2 minutes. It was delivered after a battle that proved to be a turning point for the Union in the Civil War.
What is the Gettysburg Address?
500
The second planet from the sun, this planet is named after a goddess of love and beauty. In ancient times, people called this planet the morning and evening star, respectively.
What is Venus?
500
In continuous production since 1960, this comic was originally written by Bil Keane and is now written by his son Jeff Keane. The parents share their names with the author and his wife, and the children are based on their real life kids.
What is The Family Circus?
500
The most heavily populated country in the world, this country borders Pakistan and China. Bollywood movies, curry, and Hinduism originate from this country.
What is India?
600
An acorn falls from a tree and hits a chick on the head. The chick, convinced the sky is falling, decides to travel to inform the King that "The sky is falling!!!" and meeting characters like Goosey Loosey, Ducky Lucky, and Foxy Loxy along the way.
What is Chicken Little/Henny Penny?
600
These tropical birds include macaws, cockatoos, and lovebirds. Some can mimic human speech and various other noises!
What is a Parrot?
600
This side salad involves finely shredded cabbage dressed with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette.
What is Coleslaw?
600
This American stage actor became an assassin on April 14, 1865. He sympathized with the rebelling states and opposed the abolition of slavery.
Who is John Wilkes Booth?
600
Named for the god of thunder, this planet is the largest in the Solar System and is famous for it's great storm, which we observe as a red dot.
What is Jupiter?
600
Created by Mort Walker in 1950, this comic strip follows the mishaps at a fictitious US Army post.
What is Beetle Bailey?
600
This classical musician is perhaps most famous for continuing to compose after losing most of his hearing and for inspiring the modern professional orchestra. Songs include the Ode to Joy, Moonlight Sonata, Für Elise, and many symphonies and sonatas.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
700
The German town of Hamelin hires a rat catcher who lures the rodents away with a magical tune, causing the rats to follow him out of town and to the river. The burgermeister then refuses to pay him for his services. In retaliation, he leads away the children of the village with his magical music.
What is The Pied Piper of Hamelin?
700
Canaries are an example of this common bird. Their nests are basket shaped and they live on every habitable continent except Australia.
What is a Finch?
700
An Italian salad, this dish consists of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
What is Caprese Salad?
700
The Civil War is often called the first industrial war. For example, the US Navy was the first to use this rapid fire multi-barrel firearm in 1862.
What are Machine Guns/Gatling Guns?
700
Discovered in 1930, this former planet was reclassified in 2006. During that time, this celestial body did not complete one orbit around the Sun.
What is Pluto?
700
This Canadian comic strip was largely distributed in the US and around the globe. Running from 1979 until 2008, it chronicled the lives of the Paterson family where the characters actually aged in real time.
What is For Better or for Worse?
700
This Illinois native has penned many classic novels and short stories. He served as an ambulance driver during WWI and was injured by shrapnel. Works include The Sun Also Rises, For Whom the Bell Tolls, A Farewell to Arms, and The Old Man and the Sea.
Who is Ernest Hemingway?