BEOPARDY

IDIOMS

100

This idiom means to initiate conversation in a social setting, making people feel more comfortable.

"Break the ice."

200

This idiom means to give up or quit, especially after trying for a while.

"Throw in the towel."

300

This idiom means to reveal a secret or disclose something that was meant to be kept private.

"Let the cat out of the bag."

400

This idiom means to do something difficult or unpleasant that you've been avoiding.

"Bit the bullet."

500

This idiom means to work late into the night.

"Burn the midnight oil."

UNSOLVED MYSTERIES

100

In 1937, this aviator vanished while attempting to fly around the world. Despite extensive searches, neither her plane nor her remains have ever been found.

Amelia Earhart

200

For centuries, there have been alleged sightings of a large creature in this Scottish lake. Despite many attempts to find conclusive evidence, the existence of this creature has never been proven.

The Loch Ness Monster

300

Numerous ships and planes have disappeared under mysterious circumstances in area of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Bermuda Triangle

400

This prehistoric megalithic structure in England is mysterious not only for how it was built, but why.

Stonehenge

500

When this man hijacked a Boeing 727 along with $200,000, he proceeded to jump out of the plane with a parachute. He was never found, however, and this remains the only unsolved case in US aviation history.

D.B. Cooper

WORD ORIGINS

100

This word for a small, cozy restaurant comes from French and originally referred to coffee.

Café.

200

Originally meaning 'good news' in Greek, this word is now associated with religious texts.

Gospel.

300

Derived from Old Norse, this word described someone who works on a farm but is now used to describe a country bumpkin.

Yokel.

400

This word for a large social gathering comes from a Latin word meaning 'to break bread.'

Banquet.

500

Coming from the Greek word for 'without blood,' this term now means a lack of energy or enthusiasm.

Anemic.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS

100

The last line of this classic novel is, 'After all, tomorrow is another day.'

Gone with the Wind.

200

'Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship,' are the last words of this iconic 1942 film.

Casablanca.

300

In this 1999 sci-fi thriller, the last line is, 'Where we go from there is a choice I leave to you.'

The Matrix.

400

In this Shakespearean tragedy, the title character says, 'The rest is silence.'

Hamlet.

500

The last line of this iconic American novel is, 'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.'

The Great Gatsby.

VEGETABLES THAT ARE ACTUALLY FRUITS

100

This fruit belongs to the legume family, and is known for its long, slender shape.

Green Bean.

200

This fruit is a type of winter squash, but they're especially rich in Vitamin A.

Pumpkin.

300

The Aztecs are credited with cultivating this fruit over 7,000 years ago.

Avocado.

400

Aubergine is the name for this common fruit in British English.

Eggplant.

500

Lycopene is an antioxidant, responsible for giving this fruit its red color, is believed to have several health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease.

Tomato.