The Life of Carol Johnson Boulris, Part II
Birthdays, Weddings, and Anniversaries
Turns of Phrase
Man's Best Friend
1776
100

Carol assembled a large collection of which decorative utensil?

Presidential spoons

100

What is our next Boulris/Townsend family birthday?

Luke's 1st on July 6!

100

Luke’s current slogan

"Uh oh!"

100

Biscuit is known for what frequent facial feature?

Her stuck-out tongue

100

Which state abstains courteously?

New York

200

Carol's lucky number

4

200

Matt and Alex got married on what holiday weekend in 2020?

Memorial Day

200

Proposed title of Carol's next cookbook

"Stuff It"

200

Bolt was recently discovered in what location?

Sara's closet

200

The songs between these two characters are based accurately on their actual letters.

John and Abigail Adams

300

In what make of car did Grandma survive a childhood crash with her mother, and later drive herself?

A Lincoln

300

The cover story of Mark's 60th birthday surprise was...

Sara was on college tour but didn't feel like going far afield that day, so they made plans to meet up with "friends" for a casual Needham breakfast...

300

Nick alleges that a three-letter synonym for "mistake" is an…

"Oof"

300

Carol is known for refusing to do what with Bella (and other dogs)?

Pet her

300

Which song was the source of frequent (grandchild attempts to) skip it in the extended cut of 1776?

Momma, Look Sharp (approximate titles are acceptable)

400

Carol had an academic rivalry with which fellow student, who (due to her father’s position) assigned her what nickname?

Mean David / Checkbook. Carol's father was Superintendent of Alton Public Schools.

400

In addition to our most recent Cape Cod family gathering, who got married 10 years ago?

Ben and Amy

400

Term for a Cape Cod local

"Cape Codder"

400

Caspar knows which two football plays?

Motion and hut

400

The musical was the first to be performed at this, the most prestigious of American sites.

The White House

500

What are some of the Needham town ornaments created under Carol's tenure? (Name at least 4 of 7)

Memorial Park/July 4th fireworks, The Blue Tree, Needham High School, Echo Bridge, Needham Historical Center, Peony, Town Seal

500

Lori famously sang what song at her wedding to Bob?



"Embraceable You"
500

Emily’s initial assessment of the water level at the beach

"Very deep"

500

While living in Vermont, Grandma had what kind of dog? (Bonus for name)

A German Shepherd named Count

500

Before becoming a songwriter and composer, what was the (noble) profession of 1776 creator Sherman Edwards?

(History) teacher