Basic Quizbowl Literature
This poem by Matthew Arnold describes a "darkling plain... where ignorant armies clash by night."
What is "Dover Beach?"
"You play to win the game... you don't play to just play it"
Who is Herm Edwards?
"I know that human beings and [blank] can coexist peacefully." (one word)
What is "fish?"
This MLB team, a favorite of Kevin Pham, recently won the 2021 World Series.
Who are the Atlanta Braves?
Quizbowl players are commonly encouraged to perform this sports-related phrase during a close game
What is "make a play?"
This author lamented "tonight I can write the saddest lines" in his Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair
Who is Pablo Neruda?
"I eat pears and s**t like that"
Who is Rick Ross?
"Fool me once, shame on you... Fool me, [blank]" (four words)
What is "can't get fooled again?"
This NFL team's JaMarcus Russell is widely regarded as the biggest draft bust in NFL history
Who are the Raiders?
Nate Muncy attempted a perilous one of these in heavy Nashville traffic during a trip to Vanderbilt
What is a three-point turn?
This author included "The Minister's Black Veil" and "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" in his collection Twice-Told Tales.
Who is Nathaniel Hawthorne?
"I said forget about it, cuh."
Who is Paul Walker? [or Brian O'Conner]
"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and [blank]" (three words)
What is "neither do we?"
This female tennis player won the "Battle of the Sexes" against Bobby Riggs in 1973
Who is Billie Jean King?
One member of this team, Elliot Deep, was chastised at a summer 2022 tournament by Dren Rollins due to his low scoring.
What is Auburn?
This country's Jose Marti had his poems adapted into the patriotic song "Guantanamera."
What is Cuba?
"Come after me, I'm a man, I'm forty! I'm not a kid."
Who is Mike Gundy?
"I call upon all nations, to do everything they can, to stop these terrorist killers... Now, [blank]" (three words)
What is "watch this drive?"
They're not Ohio State and Michigan, but these TWO universities play annually in a football match known as "The Game"
Who are Harvard and Yale?
This restaurant, commonly cited as the best Italian restaurant in America, is located in Greeneville.
What is Casa Nostra?
This Edith Wharton novel, centered on Newland Archer, was turned into a 1993 Martin Scorsese drama.
What is The Age of Innocence?
“Who am I? Why am I here? I'm not a politician.”
Who is James Stockdale?
"Too many [blank]'s aren't allowed to practice their love with women all across this country." (one word)
What are "OB-GYNs?"
This former Warriors player, most recently of the Detroit Pistons, was criticized for perhaps intentionally injuring Kawhi Leonard during a 2017 playoff game.
Who is Zaza Pachulia?
This celebrate item is featured in an ominous photograph taken inside of one person's home.
What is the SpongeBob piñata?