Contemporary Literature
What is the name of the wizarding (Harry Potter) world’s highest court of law?
Wizengamot
The fastest land animal in the world is a ...
Cheetah
What city was the first capital of the United States?
New York City
What is Roger Federer's home country?
Switzerland
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
Which football club features prominently in Nick Hornby's best-selling book Fever Pitch?
Arsenal
In the Western Hemisphere, the ________ is the largest cat
Jaguar
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2nd, 1776
Who has won the most women's Wimbledon singles titles?
Martina Navratilova
What did Karl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler invent?
The Motor Car
For which novel did Salman Rushdie win the 1981 Booker Prize?
Midnight's Children
The _________ is the largest wildcat on Earth
Tiger
Who was the first President of the United States?
Peyton Randolph
Who ended a 77-year wait for a British men's Wimbledon champion in 2013?
Andy Murray
Which was one of the two Germanies was the German Democratic Republic (DDR) - East or West?
Who was Katniss and Peeta’s mentor in The Hunger Games?
Haymitch Abernathy
Which is the largest cat?
Liger
What was the deadliest battle in American history?
The Battle of Antietam
Novak Djokovic turned professional in which year?
2003
Which philosopher is known for his concept of the übermensch?
Friedrich Nietzsche
In Crazy Rich Asians, Rachel is a professor at what university?
New York University (NYU)
Which of these animals is not a cat?
Kodkod; Genet; Caracal; Tigon
Genet
WHAT DO THE COLORS OF THE AMERICAN FLAG SYMBOLIZE?
Red: hardiness, White: purity, Blue: perseverance
How many Grand Slams has Venus Williams won?
7
Where did Albert Einstein make his home after renouncing his German citizenship?
Switzerland