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100

Who was one of the most renowned English poets and play-writers?

William Shakespeare 

100

Who is the author of The Great Gatsby?

Francis Scott Fitzgerald 

100

Which two completely opposite movies were released in summer 2023?

Barbie, Oppenheimer 

100

Who were the two candidates applying for the role of President of the United States?

Kamala Harris, Donald Trump

100

What are Japanese characters (writing) called?

Kanji

200

This novella is an allegory for the Russian Revolution and Communism 

Animal Farm

200

Name 3 authors and at least 1 of their works.

Francis S. Fitzgerald-The great Gatsby, Ernest Hemingway-The old man and the sea, Edgar A. Poe—The black cat, The murders in the Rue Morgue.., Mark Twain-Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, John Steinbeck-Of mice and men, Lucy M. Montgomery-Anne of Green Gables

200

In “The Matrix” what colour pill does Neo take and what is the outcome of his choice?

Neo takes the red pill, which leads him to learn “the truth“ about reality

200

Which Italian city has earned the title “Capital of artists“?

Florence 

200

What is Japanese traditional attire called?

Kimono

300

Who is the author of the philosophical novel, telling a story about an extraordinarily handsome man wanting to remain beautiful forever. 

Oscar Wilde

300

Name a famous novel written by Harper Lee that deals with the issue of racism through the eyes of a child.

To kill a mockingbird 

300

In what year was Titanic released (+/- 1year) 

1997

300

Which explorer is considered the first European to discover North America, almost 500 years before Columbus?

Leif Erikson 

300

What is the highest peak, and also a symbol of Japan?

Mount Fuji

400

Name the novel written by Mary Shelley that is considered to be one of the earliest sci-fi works. 

The Frankenstein

400

What is the name and who is the author of the poem that is known for ending its stanzas with the words “Nevermore”?

The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe

400

Name at least 3 Oscar-winning movies

The dune, Forrest Gump, Amadeus, The godfather, Titanic, Gladiator, Interstellar… 

400

Which monarch, known as the “Sun King“, reigned France for 72years and built the Palace of Versailles?

Luis XIV

400

How do you call Japanese art of paper folding, later spread throughout Europe?

Origami 

500

What is the name and who is the author of the novel featuring the famous line “Please, sir, I want some more.”?

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

500

What are the names of the four sisters in Louisa May Alcott’s book “Little Women”

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March

500

Who is the current owner of Disney?

Bob Iger

500

Name the longest European river that flows through Russia and ends at the Caspian Sea?

Volga river 

500

Which of the Japan’s main islands is known for its cool climate, ideal for skiing, and beautiful lavender fields?

Hokkaido