Lunar New Year
What year was it LAST the year of the Fire Horse?
1966 (1967 would also be correct)
what year was Ilia born in?
1977
How did Natan get his name?
He was named after Ilia's paternal grandfather.
Apart from Grandparents, who has been the biggest supporter in attending the boys' various sports games?
Auntie Kathy
Who is the BEST CHEF according to Ethan?
Gung Gung
What are the five elements in the Chinese Zodiac that correspond to different animal signs each year? (Eor example, this year is the FIRE horse, so FIRE is the element.)
Wood, fire, metal earth and water
What present-day city and country was Ilia born in?
Minsk, Belarus
How did Ethan get his name?
Ethan was the only name that didn't get crossed out by Daddy from mommy's list of Baby names.
Who asked mommy: "Do you think Tai-paw was around when there were dinosaurs?"
Ethan
2nd or 3rd grade would receive credit.
What animal(s) is NOT part of the Chinese Zodiac? (name all that apply)
a) dog
b) lion
c) cow/ox
d) cat
e) sheep
b) lion and d) cat
What are the names of Ilia's parents?
Rita & Vladimir
Which of the boys NEVER wanted to have his diaper changed as a baby?
Ethan
Ethan used to go around telling everyone that Natan was SO GOOD . . . like REALLLY GOOD at basketball. When asked by mommy, what did Ethan state as the basis for his assessment?
"He's even better than me!"
What was the mascot of the school where Auntie Lisa & Mommy met?
Alligators
According to the Chinese Zodiac story, which animal rode on the ox's back and later jumped off in front of the ox in the end?
the Rat
How old was Ilia when he came to the United States?
13 (either 12 or 13 will receive credit since I believe he turned 13 on the plane ride over)
Who wrote the book: "You Don't Want an Uppet?"
Natan
What song by Johnny Cash did both boys sing?
"I've Been Everywhere"
What was the name of the venue where Ilia & Michelle had their wedding reception?
Presidio Officer;s Club
According to folktales, what animal was prevented from being part of the Chinese Zodiac by the Rat?
the cat
What is the name of Ilia's youngest sibling?
Diana
What was the name of the first duo formed by Natan & Ethan - where they both wore matching clip-on ties and made funny skits, shows & videos?
The Tieppets
To whom can we attribute this quote: "At least he's still with us in song."
Natan (during a bedtime discussion when Ilia and Natan discussed that Johnny Cash "wasn't around anymore".)
What is the English translation of the name of the first Russian Salad that Michelle made for Ilia?
Herring under a Fur Coat.