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100

What colour are Dorothy's slippers in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

Answer:  (One Word)

Answer: Ruby

In L. Frank Baum's book they were silver.

100

What is the very first book in the Old Testament?Hint

 Matthew

 Genesis

 Malachi

 Revelation

Answer: Genesis

100

On December 27, 1903, 600 people died in a theatre fire. What theatre was this?

 Iroquois Theatre

 Manhattan Theatre

 Chicago Theatre

 Marcus Theatre

Answer: Iroquois Theatre

The Iroquois Theater was advertised as "absolutely fireproof." That day, over 1,900 people were in attendance at a matinee showing the popular musical Mr. Bluebeard, and a light ignited a curtain. The building doors pulled out, but people were pushing, causing the firefighters to not get into the building. Over 600 people died that day.

100

How many of the 50 United States begin with the letter "M"?Hint

 Seven

 Five

 Six

 Eight

Answer: Eight

100

What is the connection between the flag of Albania, the flag of Mexico and a Lunar landing module?Hint

 Snake

 Sparrow

 Hawk

 Eagle

Answer: Eagle

200

Who directed 'Some Like It Hot'?Hint

 Elia Kazan

 Billy Wilder

 Frank Capra

 George Cukor

Answer: Billy Wilder

Starring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe.

200

How many books have the name of John (just named for him, not necessarily written by)?Hint

 3

 2

 4

 1


Answer: 4

200

 On December 10, 1898, the U.S and Spain signed the Treaty of Paris which ended which war?
Hint

 French-Indian War

 War of 1812

 Civil War

 Spanish-American War


Answer: Spanish-American War

This war was fought in the Caribbean and the Pacific. The Treaty of Paris provided that Cuba should becomes an independent country and the United States acquired Puerto Rico and Guam and agreed to pay Spain twenty million dollars for the Philippines.

200

This state's bird is the cardinal. Its flower is the dogwood. Its tree is the pine. James K. Polk and Andrew Johnson were born here. What state is it?Hint

 Georgia

 Oklahoma

 Missouri

 North Carolina

Answer: North Carolina

200

GMT, BST, and EDT are all what?Hint

 British Morning TV Shows

 Time Zones

 US Rappers

 Wrestling Finishing Moves

Answer: Time Zones

300

The 1945 film 'And Then There Were None' was based on a book by which author?

Answer:  (Two words, or last name only - Miss Marple)

Answer: Agatha Christie

Starring Walter Huston and Barry Fitzgerald.

300

 In the book of Matthew, there is a list of people and who their fathers were. According to Matthew, who is Joseph's (Jesus' father) father?Hint

 Eliud

 Jacob

 Eleazar

 Matthan

Answer: Jacob

300

Benjamin Franklin did more than discover electricity. What else was he?Hint

 inventor

 statesman

 all of these

 printer

Answer: all of these

Benjamin Franklin was one of the best known Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a leading author, politician, printer, scientist, philosopher, publisher, inventor, civic activist, and diplomat.

300

This state's motto is "Eureka". The lowest point in the United States is in this state.

 Texas

 California

 Alaska

 Montana

Answer: California

300

Which word best fits into these blank spaces: "The _____ Who Came To Dinner," "The ____Who Fell To Earth," "The _____Who Knew Too Much," and "The _____Who Would Be King"?Hint

 Alien

 Star

 Man

 Spy

Answer: Man

400

Which cast member from 'The Philadelphia Story' donated their salary to war relief?Hint

 Cary Grant

 Katharine Hepburn

 James Stewart

 Ruth Hussey

Answer: Cary Grant

James Stewart won the Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in this film.

400

 Is it true that the first four books of the New Testament tell basically the same story but from a different point of view?

 Yes

 No

Answer: yes

400

Who was John Marshall?Hint

 Chief Justice of Brown vs.. Board Of Education case

 Chief Justice of the Marbury vs. Madison case

 Milkman

 Actor

Answer: Chief Justice of the Marbury vs. Madison case

400

How many of the 50 United States have two-word names, commonly speaking?

 Eight

 Ten

 Seven

 Five

Answer: Ten

400

What forename, which means 'watchful', is shared by the voluptuous wife of cartoon character Roger Rabbit and a super sleuth with the surname Fletcher?Hint

 Angelina

 Patricia

 Jane

 Jessica

Answer: Jessica

500

Who was the female star of 'Singin'in the Rain'?Hint

 Cyd Charisse

 Leslie Caron

 Debbie Reynolds

 Betty Grable

Answer: Debbie Reynolds

Also starring Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor.

500

There are two books in the Protestant Bible named for women, but as you read through, which once comes first?

Answer:  (answer Esther or Ruth)

Answer: Ruth

500

Who was Thomas Paine?Hint

 a member of the Senate

 a poet

 a freedom writer who wrote "Common Sense"

 one of the Supreme Court judges

Answer: a freedom writer who wrote "Common Sense"

500

This state has the only state flag with a picture of a president. Nicknamed "The Evergreen State", its state tree is the Western Hemlock.Hint

 Pennsylvania

 South Dakota

 Oregon

 Washington

Answer: Washington

500

My neighbor invoked a quasi-religious superstition to help sell her home by burying a statue of Jesus's foster father in her yard. A statue of which saint did she bury?Hint

 John the Baptist

 St. Paul

 St. Peter

 St. Joseph

Answer: St. Joseph

600

Who played Captain Bligh in the 1935 version of 'Mutiny on the Bounty'?Hint

 Humphrey Bogart

 Clark Gable

 Charles Laughton

 Donald Crisp

Answer: Charles Laughton

It won Best Picture.

600

The Old Testament Apocrypha include several books and passages not found in many versions of the Bible. Of the books found only in the Apocrypha, how many are named for women?Hint

 4

 6

 5

 1

Answer: 1

600

Who was Thaddeus Kosciuszko?Hint

 Strike Force Officer

 Author

 General

 Poet

Answer: General

600

The cactus wren is this state's bird. Nicknamed "The Grand Canyon State", it was admitted to statehood on February 14th, 1912.Hint

 Arizona

 Nevada

 California

 New Mexico

Answer: Arizona

600

I am found in an orange, on dice, and in a great book. I can signal the time, or indicate rank. What the Dickens am I?Hint

 Pip

 Peel

 Pith

 Pap

Answer: Pip

700

Which future t.v. star was in 'Stage Door'?Hint

 Florence Henderson

 Barbara Eden

 Elizabeth Montgomery

 Lucille Ball

Answer: Lucille Ball

Starring Katharine Hepburn and Ginger Rogers.

700

Jude writes a letter to Christians everywhere in his book Jude. In this book, who does he say his brother is?Hint

 Mark

 Paul

 James

 John

Answer: James

700

Which of these American singers did NOT write or sing 1960s civil rights or anti-war songs?Hint

 Brian Wilson

 Bob Dylan

 Joan Baez

 Phil Ochs

Answer: Brian Wilson

700

Alphabetically, what is the last of the 50 states?

Answer:  (One word)

Answer: Wyoming

700

A US naval officer promoted up through enlisted ranks, a 1966 Wilson Picket R&B "Sally" song, and a defunct brothel in Nevada all share an animal name. What is it?Hint

 Eagle

 Mustang

 Shark

 Wolf

Answer: Mustang

800

Which was the first film to win Best Picture, Actor, Actress and Director?Hint

 It Happened One Night

 All Quiet on the Western Front

 Mrs Miniver

 Casablanca

Answer: It Happened One Night

Directed by Frank Capra,starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert.

800

The book of Titus is also a letter from someone to Titus. Who wrote it?Hint

 Matthew

 Paul

 Mark

 John

Answer: Paul

800

What was the battle or war of "Chipyong-ni" also known as?Hint

 The Korean War

 Battle of Bull Run

 Battle of Bunker hill

 World War II

Answer: The Korean War

800

On this state's flag, within the picture of the state seal are thirty-four stars representing the order of statehood. The sunflower is the state flower and the state song is "Home On the Range".Hint

 Kansas

 Missouri

 Oklahoma

 Texas

Answer: Kansas

800

What word connects the 1996 US Olympic women's gymnastics team, a famous stretch of Chicago's Michigan Avenue, and a clairvoyant alter ego of Johnny Carson?Hint

 Amazing

 Spectacular

 Stupendous

 Magnificent

Answer: Magnificent

900

Which consecutive years did Joseph.L Mankiewicz win Best Director and Screenplay?Hint

 49-50

 45-46

 47-48

 51-52

Answer: 49-50

For "A Letter to Three Wives" (49) and "All About Eve" (50).

900

How many Bible books are named after Timothy?Hint

 0

 2

 1

 3

Answer: 2

900

Who is Jerry Seinfeld?Hint

 World War II General

 Sports Writer

 Scientist

 Comedian

Answer: Comedian

900

 Presidents Eisenhower and L.B. Johnson were born in this state. The state became the 28th state of the Union in 1845.Hint

 Rhode Island

 Pennsylvania

 Illinois

 Texas

Answer: Texas

900

Uncle Sam is to United States of America as ____ is to the Philippines.Hint

 Eniong Edong

 Juan Tamad

 Juan dela Cruz

 Maria Clara

Answer: Juan dela Cruz

1000

 Who was the male star of 'Sunset Boulevard'?Hint

 Cary Grant

 William Holden

 Richard Burton

 Gary Cooper

Answer: William Holden

The female lead was Gloria Swanson.

1000

According to the book of Revelation, how many tribes of Israel are there?Hint

 7

 12

 4

 8

Answer: 12

1000

Samuel Colt patented his famous invention. What was it?Hint

 Wine glass

 Revolver

 Mouse trap

 Screen protectors

Answer: Revolver

1000

Directly bordering six other states, the motto of this state is "Esto perpetua", meaning "It is Forever". The western white pine is its state tree.Hint

 Idaho

 Missouri

 Wyoming

 Colorado

Answer: Idaho

1000

What item, ubiquitous in modern offices, is believed to have been invented by US statesman, Thomas Jefferson?Hint

 Printer

 Coffee machine

 Swivel chair

 Water cooler

Answer: Swivel chair