Movie Trivia
What franchise had an anthropomorphic yak as the villain? (Hint: Voiced by J.K. Simmons)
Kung Fu Panda
What football team has made it to the Super Bowl four times (and lost)?
The Buffalo Bills
What American pop artist is expected to release her 12th album on Oct 3, 2025?
Taylor Swift
What country has the tallest mountain?
Mt. Everest shares a border with China and Nepal
What is the name of the museum on Campus?
The Neuberger
What is the highest-grossing film in history?
Avatar (Gone with the Wind if you adjust for ticket inflation)
Who was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the LA Lakers last spring?
Luca Dončič
What American rapper released a song titled "Not Like Us" last summer?
Kendrick Lamar
What is the official currency in Japan?
Japanese yen
Name one famous artist who attended Purchase.
Answers vary
What horror franchise known for featuring horrific disasters came out with a revival this summer after the last film was released in 2011?
Final Destination
Which NBA team almost changed its name to the Swamp Dragons?
The New Jersey Nets
Who was the first member of One Direction to leave in 2015?
Zayn Malik
What is the smallest country in the world?
The Vatican City
Which of the following is not a major at Purchase?
->Anthropology
->African American History
->French
->Linguistics
African American History
What movie starring Natalie Portman was partially filmed at Purchase?
The Black Swan
What are Canada’s 2 official national sports?
Ice hockey & Lacrosse
Name 2 artists who performed at Super Bowl LVI (2022).
Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Dr. Dre
In which European city was the first organized marathon held?
Athens
What is the name of the event D-Hall hosts every semester at the start of finals season?
Pancake Madness
How much was Jamie Lee Curtis paid for her role as Laurie Strode in the movie Halloween (1978)?
$8,000
What is the only sport that has been played on the moon?
Golf
What is Rihanna’s full name?
Robyn Rihanna Fenty
What is the longest river in Europe called?
The Volga
What year was Purchase founded?
1967