19th Century Brit Lit
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The City of Brotherly Love
The Office
100
This historical novel, first published in 1819,has been credited with increasing interest in romance and medievalism.
What is Ivanhoe?
100
Greg Luzinski, outfielder for the Phillies from 1970-1980, was better known by this name.
Who is The Bull?
100
Paul Thomas Anderson described this film of his as "for better or worse, the best movie I'll ever make"
What is Magnolia?
100
Before they were the Eagles, Philadelphia's football team went by this name.
What is the Frankford Yellow Jackets?
100
This is Phyllis' maiden name before she marries refriegerator magnate, Bob Vance.
What is Lapin?
200
This novel was the basis for the 1995 Alicia Silverstone film, "Clueless".
What is Emma?
200
When the Philadelphia franchise first joined the National League in 1883, they were better known by this name.
Who are the Philadelphia Quakers?
200
As of 2018, Paul Thomas Anderson stated that he was most proud of this 2012 film of his.
What is The Master?
200
This is the name of the nation's oldest residential street.
What is Elfreth's Alley?
200
This is what Kevin suggests that Dwight puts in his gun holster in lieu of an actual gun.
What is a banana?
300
By ordering this, one might be looking for a famous Sir Walter Scott novel, or a Manhattan made with Scotch instead of Whiskey.
What is a Rob Roy?
300
Darren Daulton led the National League in this category in 1992.
What are RBI's?
300
Paul Thomas Anderson has directed these two films that were nominated for Oscars for best picture.
What are "There Will Be Blood" and "Phantom Thread"?
300
This art institution recently moved from the Main Line to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
What is the Barnes Foundation?
300
The porcupine used by Dwight to frame Jim.
Who is Henrietta?
400
Francis Ford Coppola's film "Apocalypse Now" is loosely based on this 19th century novel.
What is Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness"
400
The Philadelphia Phillies had to wait this many years for their first World Series title.
What is 97?
400
Paul Thomas Anderson dropped out of NYU's film school after two days. After receiving his tuition money back, PTA used the funds to make this film.
What is "Cigarettes and Coffee"?
400
This spring holiday was invented in Philadelphia in 1908, but did not gain federal recognition until 1914.
What is Mother's Day?
400
It's a long-standing tradition for Shrute wedding ceremonies to be facilitated with the bride and groom standing here.
What is in their graves?
500
Originally published under her pseudonym Ellis Bell, this novel was the only one Emily Bronte ever completed.
What is Wuthering Heights?
500
Long before Barack Obama's campaign, this Phillie's second baseman brought the catchphrase "Yes We Can" to Philadelphia.
Who is Dave Cash?
500
Paul Thomas Anderson is a big fan of Major League Baseball. His favorite teams are his hometown Los Angeles Dodgers and his late father's favorite team, also the team of the city where he studied English for two semesters. [Hint: also my "American League team"]
Who are the Boston Red Sox?
500
When UPenn students move out in May, Philadelphians enjoy finding the often valuable things they leave behind, a tradition which has become known as this.
What is Penn Christmas?
500
He was Jan's young assistant who eventually released an album.
Who is Hunter?