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100

McDonald’s signature burger

What is the Big Mac? It was introduced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1967 and went nationwide in 1968.

100

The Windy City is the nickname for this U.S. city

What is Chicago?

 It’s the third-largest city in the United States, with a population of 2.7 million people. It has 600 parks, so there’s plenty of open space

100

Name one of the two signs of the horoscope associated with May.

Taurus and Gemini

100

S’mores are made with this type of cracker

What is graham? The other ingredients are toasted marshmallows and a chocolate bar.

100

The United States, Canada, and Australia celebrate this on the second Sunday in May.

What is Mother’s Day? 

Much of the world honors mothers on different days throughout the year

200

The musical era ushered in on the heels of the Great Depression

What is big band? Big band music was characterized by jazz orchestras and often a solo vocalist

200

The city is known for this type of pizza.

What is deep dish? 

Other famous foods in town include Garrett popcorn, the rainbow cone, and Italian beef sandwiches.

200

What world famous horse race is usually held on the first Saturday in May

The Kentucky Derby

200

These super-thin pancakes are wrapped around sweet and savory fillings.

What are crepes? Chocolate-filled crepes are a sweet delight, and for fans of savory foods, seafood-filled crepes are popular.

200

Memorial Day is celebrated on this Monday in May.

What is the last? 

The day commemorates those who died while serving their country in the military, whether at home or deployed, in war or peacetime. It was previously known as Decoration Day

300

A big marine animal; also a euphemism for high rollers  

What is a whale? Casinos call their frequent, high-roller customers whales, and they are privy to perks that most only can dream of receiving

300

The city’s tallest building, Willis Tower, used to be called by this name.

What is Sears Tower? 

It takes up a two-block area. For 25 years, it was the tallest building in the world.

300

Which flower is traditionally associated with the month of May?

Lily of the Valley

300

Blueberries pair well with this citrus in muffins.

What is lemon?

 Substitute blackberries in a blueberry-lemon muffin recipe for a tasty variation.

300

This holiday on May 5 is more widely celebrated in the United States than in Mexico.

What is Cinco de Mayo?

 In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily observed in the state of Puebla, where the Mexican army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In the United States, the day has become a broader celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.

400

“Big Sky Country”

What is Montana? The state is known for its big, open expanses and uninterrupted horizons

400

Named after the inventor George who first constructed it at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, what carnival attraction could refer to the London Eye, the Singapore Flyer, or the Ain Dubai?

Ferris Wheel

400

Which American actress, born on May 4th, 1929, is known for her roles in classic films such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday, and My Fair Lady?

Audrey Hepburn

400

The earliest bakers have been traced back to this ancient civilization.

What are the Egyptians? They baked simple bread over hot coals. The Romans and Greeks were the first to bake bread in enclosed ovens.

400

May the Fourth, which coincidentally sounds like “May the Force,” celebrates this ever-popular film franchise, which debuted in 1977.

What is Star Wars? 

Conventions worldwide bring together Star Wars fans, and a big, global online event occurs every year on May 4.

500

Tennessee Williams play featuring Big Daddy

What is a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? Big Daddy is a dying Mississippi plantation owner and Brick’s father

500

The older of the city’s two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams plays at this stadium.

: What is Wrigley Field? Home to the Chicago Cubs, the stadium was built in 1914, and it’s the second-oldest MLB stadium, after Boston’s Fenway Park

500

Which famous artist, known for his surrealist paintings, was born on May 11, 1904?

Salvador Dalí

500

This British teatime treat is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside; you can identify it by its telltale holes on top.

What are crumpets? 

When you top hot crumpets with butter and marmalade, all that luscious goodness seeps into the holes.

500

Double Jeopardy !

Of the residents at Arcadia, Name at least two, who celebrate in May?

  • Mary W. on May 1st 
  • Bob T. on May 12th 
  • Claire N. on May 15th
  • Jane G. on May 19th
  • Irene E. on May 28th
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