Famous Battles
What battle marked the end of Napoleon Bonaparte’s rule as Emperor of France in 1815?
Battle of Waterloo
Which species of penguin is the tallest?
Emperor Penguin
We all know that shotgun shells are partially composed of a colored plastic casing that contains the shot. However, what is the official name for a shell’s casing?
Hull
What historic mill sits on the eastern outskirts of Maquoketa?
Oakland Mill / Costello’s Mill
Who were the star-crossed lovers in one of William Shakespeare’s most famous play?
Romeo and Juliet
What was the first major battle of the American Civil War on July 21, 1861?
Battle of Bull Run
Clay pigeons might be harder to hit than the docile animals they are named after. Before pigeons adapted to walking the city streets, what natural structure did the birds nest in?
Cliffsides / Rocky Cliffs
What shellfish are correctly associated with the production of pearls?
oysters
What is the name of the largest and most visited cave in the Maquoketa Caves?
Dancer's Hall
What iconic couple is at the center of the movie “Titanic”?
Jack and Rose
The “Battle of New York” was a landmark event in a fictional movie franchise. Which action franchise featured a battle with alien invaders in 2012 through the streets of New York?
Avengers / Marvel / MCU
What bird has the largest wingspan of any living bird?
Albatross
The famous "Conch Republic" refers to an area in which U.S. state?
Florida / Florida Keys / Key West
Just South of Maquoketa is the historic 61 Drive-in theater. This year they are celebrating an impressive special anniversary.. What year did the Drive-In open?
1950
What modern royal couple stepped back from their royal duties in 2020?
Prince Harry and Megan Markle / Harry and Megan
Who led the Salt March in 1930 as part of India’s fight for independence?
Mahatma Gandhi
The fastest animal in the world is actually a bird. What species of bird achieves a speed up to 200 miles per hour when diving through the air?
Peregrine Falcon
For a more sophisticated version of macaroni and cheese, try shells and cheese. Beginning in the 1980s, which brand pioneered shells and cheese as a household favorite?
Velveeta
Are you tired of driving the same old livestock? Take a trip down Dark Hollow Road just North of town to see which type of animal ranch?
Buffalo
In Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," the Prince would have remained a monster forever if Belle had not fallen in love with him. What magical object serves as the time limit for the Beast to Find true love?
Rose / Rose Petals
The Battle of Midway was a turning point in which war?
WWII
Certain birds, like peacocks and starlings, possess feathers that appear to shine and reflect light in mesmerizing ways. What do you call this feather phenomenon?
iridescent feathers
Which type of insect is known for its hard, protective shell that is sometimes called a "scarab"?
Beetles
Over 100 years ago, the Hurstville Lime Kilns were responsible for coking some of the highest-quality limestone bricks around. How many kilns are found at the historic site?
4
You don’t have to read the books or see movies to pick a team. Name all three members of the central love triangle from the Twilight franchise.
Bella, Edward, Jacob
Some people prefer to battle with words instead of weapons. Throw a hip hop beat down under those words and you have a rap battle. What 2002 movie featured Eminem working his way up through the rap battle scene?
8 Mile
Let’s talk about the birds and the bees. Although I don’t know what the bees do, what bird is commonly associated with delivering babies in folklore?
Stork
In Mario Kart, what type of shell is famous for targeting the leader?
Blue Shell
Located inside a barn, 98.1 KHAK once called this music venue the coolest and most trendy stage in Iowa. What venue is this?
Codfish Hollow / Codfish Hollow Barnstormers
What famous gangster duo’s love story ended in tragedy after terrorizing the U.S. during the Great Depression?
Bonnie and Clyde
William Wallace's men may have lost their lives, but not their freedom. What movie depicted the famous battle of Stirling Bridge from Scottish history?
Braveheart
What is the state bird of Iowa? Hint- it’s not a hawkeye and it’s definitely not whatever's inside a cyclone… *Go Hawks*
Goldfinch
Which chemical element is the main ingredient in shells that belong to snails, hermit crabs, and sea creatures?
Calcium
Are you hooked on Bluff Lake? Well if you are, you probably know that it all began with a loving father trading in his house for a farm in 1969. Who was the man who dug the pond that became Bluff Lake?
Clayton Kuhlman
In Greek mythology or the musical adaptation Hadestown, which hero journeyed to the Underworld to rescue his love, Eurydice?
Orpheus