Brain Brawns
Raven Claws
Food for Thought
Land of Lincoln
Media Mania
100
What is the size of the current MOSFET technology node? (Colloquially known as the 'x' nm process- identify x)
x=5
100
What was the name of James Potter's gang of four?
The Marauders
100
Which restaurant chain opened its first-ever outlet at Joliet, IL?
DQ (Dairy Queen)
100
In 1885, the first modern skyscraper was built in Chicago. Identify the building
The Home Insurance Building
100
What was the original name of Mickey Mouse?
Mortimer Mouse.
(Suggested by Walt Disney's wife)
200
What is the world's fastest production car?
The SSC Tuatara
200
Identify the spell Professor Severus Snape created that lacerates the target and causes severe haemorrhaging
Sectumsempra
200
What is kumiss?
A Central Asian drink made from fermented mare's milk which is said to have medicinal properties
200
Illinois is called Land of Lincoln. What is its other popular nickname? (found on license plates)
The Prairie State
200
Who were the creators of the Tom and Jerry series?
William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
300
Which was the first Android version with the confectionery theme?
Android Cupcake (1.5)
300
Name at least three Horcruxes of Voldemort, other than Harry himself.
- Marvolo Gaunt's Ring
- Salazar Slytherin's Locket
- Helga Hufflepuff's Cup
- Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem
- Nagini the Snake
- Tom Riddle's diary
300
What is a Philly Taco?
A cheesesteak rolled into a slice of pizza from Philadelphia
300
What is Illinois' state snack?
Popcorn!
300
Which is the last movie to win the "Big Five" sweep at the Oscars (Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Actor, Actress)?
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
400
Why was this image in news recently?
The Ig Nobel prize in 2021!
400
Who was the longest known "hatstall" (when the sorting hat cannot decide which house to place the student in) at Hogwarts?
Minerva McGonagall
400
The most stolen food in the world is?
Say CHEESE!!
(About 4% of the world's production is stolen!)
400
According to popular legend, the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 was caused by a pet animal knocking over a lamp onto the flammable floor.
Name the animal and its owner.
Mrs. O'Leary's cow!
400
Which is the highest-grossing media franchise of all time?
Pokemon!