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100

Merrimack College's most famous Alum, Emily Carpenter, attended the school in this Massachusetts town.

North Andover

100

What is the state capital of California?

Sacramento

100

This is a restricted traffic lane reserved for the exclusive travel of vehicles with a driver plus 1 or more passengers.

Carpool Lane

100

What date was the Declaration of Independence signed?

July 4, 1776

100

Who is the current captain of the Boston Bruins?

Zdeno Chara
200

This yellow-toothed UNH graduate was an ESPN Sportscenter anchor in 1991 and since the 2007-2008 season, has done the play-by-play for the Boston Bruins

Jack Edwards

200

Throughout 25 of the 50 United States, there is a town or city named Springfield. Only 1 state has Springfield as its capital, which state is it?

Illinois

200

The part of Earth's surface that is directly above the focus of an earthquake is called what?

Epicenter

200

How many stripes does the American Flag have?

13

200

Which of the following players was a #1 pick in an NBA Draft?

A. Michael Jordan

B. Jay Williams

C. Andrea Bargnani

D. Darko Milicic

C. Andrea Bargnani (2006)

300

Bay Path University, located in Longmeadow, MA is located just 6 miles from this amusement park that is Headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Six Flags

300

This state capital is home to the National Memorial Cemetery of The Pacific

Honolulu, HI

300

This is a famous Italian cream cheese, that is the main ingredient to the Italian dessert: "Tiramisu"

Mascarpone

300

Name the 4 Presidents on Mount Rushmore

(Must get all 4)

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln.

300

Mark McGwire hit his 62nd home run of the 1998 MLB season off of pitcher Steve Trachsel. What team was Trachsel pitching for?

Chicago Cubs

400
Nicknamed, The Jaspers, the University of Manhattan is located in which borough of New York City

The Bronx

400

This state capital has the largest population of all state capitals. (Hint: West of Mississippi River)

Phoenix, AZ (1.66 Million)

400

Who has won the most awards for Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year?

Garth Brooks (7)

400

Famously wearing a red bandanna on her head, this cultural icon represented the women who worked in the shipyards and factories during World War II. 

Rosie the Riveter

400

Tom Brady (to some: Benedict Arnold) wore Nike apparel until he signed with Under Armour in what year?

2010

500

Geno Auriemma first won a NCAA Women's National Championship in 1995, how many National Championships has he won as Head Coach?

Bonus 100 points; How many collegiate wins has Geno amassed since 1985 (within 20 wins +/-)

11 National Championships

1,091 wins

500

John Denver once famously said "this is the smallest capital by population, to also be the most populated city in its state"

Bonus 100 Points; what state was John Denver born in?

Charleston, West Virginia

John Denver was born in New Mexico

500

How many #1 hits did the sibling-duo "The Carpenters" have during their career?


Bonus 100 points: Name the two siblings in the band (Must get both)

Bonus 100 points: Name a #1 hit of The Carpenters


3 (Top of The World, Please Mr. Postman, They Long To Be Close To You)


Karen & Richard

500
In the Presidential Line of Succession, the Vice President is first in line to become President. Following the Vice President, who is next on that list?


Bonus 100 points; Name the current Incumbent of this position.

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Nancy Pelosi

500

During the 1986-1987 season, Michael Jordan averaged his highest points per game of his entire career. How many PPG did he average that season? (within 2 points +/- will count)

Bonus 100 points: Michael's #23 is retired by the Chicago Bulls and what other NBA franchise? (Hint: He did not play for this team)

37 PPG.

Miami Heat