“BIG”ger Than Life
Around the House
Money Matters
Easter EGG Jokes
A Really Big “Show”
Hello, April
Final Jeopardy
100

The biggest living land mammal on Earth.

What is an African elephant? The blue whale is even larger than the elephant.

100

When nighttime temperatures drop below freezing, do this to your faucets.

What is dripping the water? The operative word is drip; you do not need a steady stream of water.

100

The money you pay for insurance.

What is a premium? It’s derived from a Latin word meaning “reward” or “prize.”

100

How do EGGS stay fit for the hunt?

They EGG-sercise!

100

Launched in 1979, this cable network is the go-to station for sports.

What is ESPN? The network is now a global franchise, broadcasting some of the most significant international sporting events.

100

April showers are necessary for these.

What are May flowers? April is traditionally a rainy month, followed by a profusion of flowers in May.

100

This U.S. president was assassinated in April 1865.

Who is President Abraham Lincoln?

200

Men who have two wives.

What are bigamists? In 1862, the U.S. Congress passed the first anti-polygamy law, commonly referred to as the Morrill Anti-Bigamy Act.

200

If you don’t clean your dryer vent, you risk this.

What is fire?

200

Payment to support an ex-spouse.

What is alimony? Unlike child support, which is typically granted, alimony is not always granted, even if the ex-spouse makes little or no money.

200

What do you call a tired Easter EGG?

What is EGG-zosted!

200

He was called “the most trusted man in America.”

Who is Walter Cronkite? He anchored the CBS Evening News and signed off every broadcast saying, “And that’s the way it is.”

200

This famous maritime disaster occurred on April 14, 1912.

What is the sinking of the Titanic?

300

The biggest (heaviest and longest) wall in the world.

What is the Great Wall of China? What’s even more mind-boggling than its length, at 13,000-plus miles, is its age. Some phases of the Wall were built as early as the seventh century BC.

300

These come in café, ruffled, and shower.

What are curtains? The English word curtain comes from the Old French word cortine, meaning “tapestry” or “drape.”

300

The only one of the seven deadly sins dealing with money.

What is greed? According to Britannica, “Greed is defined as the immoderate love or desire for riches and earthly possessions.”

300

What do you call naughty Easter EGGS?

What are Deviled EGGS?

300

This Korean War–era sitcom holds the viewership record for its series finale.

What is M*A*S*H? Few sitcoms today have the star power Alan Alda brought to the show or the broad appeal it had during its time.

300

April is peak season for these blooming trees in Washington, D.C.

What are cherry trees? In 1912, Japan gifted the United States with 3,000 cherry trees. Today, there are around 3,800 cherry trees in Washington, D.C.

400

The biggest commercial aircraft.

What is Airbus A380? The A-380 is longer and wider than the 747. It carries a maximum of 853 passengers, compared to the largest 747, which has a capacity of 660 passengers.

400

Electrical panels used these before they had circuit breakers.

What are fuses? Fuses had to be replaced; you only have to flip the circuit breaker.

400

Payment to release kidnap victims.

What is ransom? During the 1970s, ransoms peaked in the millions of dollars. The highest ransom on record is $134 million, paid for the release of a Hong Kong businessman’s son.

400

How do eggs leave the house?

They use the EGG-sit!

400

On this show, Peter Falk plays this eccentric detective, whose signature line is, “One last thing...”

What is Columbo? The show was ranked No. 1 on Ranker’s 150+ Best Detective Shows of All Time list. It originally aired from 1971 to 1978 and is still in reruns.

400

They begin to migrate back home from Florida in mid-April to May.

What are snowbirds? Snowbird season runs from October through April in Florida. Golf course superintendents take advantage of the lull to rehabilitate golf courses for next year’s season.

500

The bigger between a solar system and a galaxy.

What is a galaxy? Our solar system consists of the sun and the planets, moons, and smaller bodies that surround it. Our galaxy is the Milky Way, which consists of 200 to 400 billion stars. Billions of galaxies comprise the universe

500

This is the three-letter word for a Grecian jar, often shaped like a vase.

What is an urn? Urns date to antiquity, and you can buy copies of ancient urns.

500

Excessive interest charges.

What is usury? There is no federal limit on the interest rates that credit card companies can charge, but they must communicate their interest rates to cardholders and card applicants.

500

Who did the lady whose house was infested with Easter EGGS call?

She had to call an EGGS-terminator

500

He will always be remembered for calling his show the “really big shew.

Who is Ed Sullivan? On February 9, 1964, The Ed Sullivan Show earned its place in history by introducing the Beatles to the United States. When the show first aired in 1948, it was called Toast of the Town.

500

Simon & Garfunkel recorded this April song on their 1966 album Sounds of Silence.

What is “April Come She Will”? Paul Simon wrote the song in 1964 about a girl he met in England.

600

Country where the biggest pyramid by volume is found.

What is Mexico? The Great Pyramid of Cholula in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, is the biggest by volume. The Great Pyramid of Giza, in Egypt, is the third-largest pyramid.

600

This bathtub is named for its appendages.

What is a clawfoot? This Victorian-era tub design dates to 1700 Dutch furniture design.

600

A formal gift, often for research or education.

What is a grant? Pharmaceutical companies partially fund drug research and development through grants.

600

Why did the Easter EGG go to the salon?

She needed a dye job?

600

Long before celebrity chef shows were a dime a dozen, she ruled the airwaves on The French Chef.

Who is Julia Child? French did not refer to her ethnicity; she was an American who specialized in French cuisine.

600

This is celebrated on April 1 in Japan.

What is April Fools’ Day? The annual day of pranks is celebrated around the world, including in Japan.