The Frontier
What is or was the frontier?
The place where so-called civilization met the wilderness
The statue was a gift from whom?
France
Where is Arnold Schwarzenegger originally from?
Austria
What's the full (real) name of the main character?
Optional 100 points: What is the name he gives himself?
Christopher McCandless
Alexander Supertramp
How many states make up the United States?
50
"What's above the ground is more important than what's beneath the ground". Explain what this means.
That it doesn't matter who your parents are, you are your own person and will be judged on your own merits.
Where can the statue be found?
In the New York harbor, on Liberty Island.
How did he first become famous?
By being a body builder
What does Ron, the old man, ask the main character if he can do?
Adopt him
What is the original Independence Day? (date and year)
July 4, 1776
In which state does "The Leader of the People" take place?
California
What is the title of Emma Lazarus' poem found at the base of the statue?
"The New Colossus"
In which state was he governor?
California
What gift does Jan give the main character?
A knit cap
Which state is the biggest?
Alaska
According to "The Frontier Heritage", three values were important on the frontier. What are they?
Individualism, self-reliance, equality of opportunity
Finish the quote: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses ______"
"yearning to breathe free"
Name two of his films (sequels don't count!)
Predator, Commando, Terminator, Running Man, Pumping Iron, ...
What lesson does he learn at the end? (The line he writes in his book)
Name five current or former presidents
...
When did the frontier "end"? (decade)
1890s
According to the poem, the statue's flame is what? (quote)
"(The) imprisoned lightning"
How many times did he win the Mr. Olympia contest?
Six times
When was the movie released?
2007
How many colonies made up the US when it became independent?