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Find the rock in this list: quartz, mica, pumice.

Pumice

100

Complete this book title: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and...

Mr. Hyde

100

Does a hypocrite eat crow, cry wolf, or shed crocodile tears?

Shed crocodile tears

100

Which Boston sports figure is nicknamed "Big Papi"?

David Ortiz

100

Where is recognized as the location of the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth, per the World Meteorological Organization?

Death Valley, California

200

Are most elements metals, gases, or liquids?

Metals

200

In what book can you read about characters such as Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit?

A Christmas Carol

200

The Marquis de Lafayette helped Americans win what war?

Revolutionary War

200

Which Henry used assembly lines to make affordable cars? Henry Hudson, Henry Ford, or Henry Chrysler?

Henry Ford

200

You're standing under a tiny umbrella, but you don't get wet.  Why?

It's not raining.

300

How much is 0.05 x 0.003?

0.00015

300

What kind of musical instrument is a Stratavarius?

Violin

300

In what present-day country is was the Incan empire located?

Peru

300

At the bottom of your letter you write "P.S." what does it stand for?

Post Script

300

In an atlas, on which continent would you find the Atlas Mountains?

Africa

400

Calculate 30 cubed (303)

27,000

400

Which artist, known for his 'Joy of Painting,' afro, and happy little clouds, drew inspiration from his time in Alaska while serving in the US Air Force? We're looking for first and last names.

Bob Ross

400

Nike was known to the Greeks as the Winged Goddess of what?

Victory

400

What is the tiny piece at the end of a shoelace called?

an Aglet

400

For up to how long do cicadas live underground before emerging above ground for just a few weeks?

17 years

500

Is insulin produced by special cells in the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas?

Pancreas

500

Which two male artists are currently tied for most Grammy wins by a rapper, with 24?

Jay-Z and Kayne West (Ye)

500

“Adventure of Sherlock Holmes” was written by which writer?

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

500

If something is described as being antediluvian, what is it?


Really old

500

What was the first trading card game ever invented?

Magic: the Gathering