General Knowledge
In the movies
100

The Salvation Army's founders were born in this country in the 1800s.

What is England?

100

In a classic holiday episode, this famous British comedian, named after an important source of fiber,  conducts a Salvation Army band while the conductor tries on jewelry stolen by a young pickpocket.

Who is Mr. Bean?

200

Volunteers passionately shake these percussive instruments to raise money for The Salvation Army's work during the holidays.

What are bells?

200

This 1983 comedy taking place in the 1940s begins with a young Ralphie Parker watching a Christmas parade featuring the holiday sounds of a Salvation Army band.

What is "A Christmas Story?"

300

The Salvation Army's international leader is known by this military rank.

What is General?

300

As a child, Meredith Wilson watched a Salvation Army marching band in his hometown, giving him an affinity for music and later inspiring him to pen this well-known musical.

What is "The Music Man?"

400

This Westchester County cemetery is the final resting place for many Salvation Army figures, including General Evangeline Booth who retired in Hartsdale.

What is Kensico Cemetery? 

400

This well-known Broadway musical features an unlikely romance between a New York City gambler and a Salvation Army 'mission doll'.

What is "Guys and Dolls?"

500

The Salvation Army joined the Jewish Welfare Board, YMCA, and other organizations in 1941 to form this well-known group organizing recreation of men serving in the armed forces.

What is the USO?

500

This 1941 movie hit follows an idealistic Salvation Army preacher, Barbara Undershaft, whose father is a wealthy weapons manufacturer looking to pass his success onto an heir.

What is "Major Barbara?"

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