Detective Fiction: Last Day

Questions my kids came up with

100

This is the more common name for Siamese Fighting Fish

Betta Fish

200

Barbara Park is the beloved children's author of this famous book series featuring her title character's life in kindergarten and first grade. 

Junie B. Jones

300

In what year did Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the Gulf Coast of the United States

2005

400

Who farted?

Violet / the dog

500

What wonderful, carefree phrase did Pumba and Timon teach Simba?

Hakuna matata 

All things 80s

100

This singer's song "Never Gonna Give You Up" got new life in more recent years with the advent of "Rick Rolling".

Rick Astley

200

In what city and state did the "Miracle on Ice" take place?

Lake Placid, New York

300

This movie starring Sean Astin and Josh Brolin told the story of some unlikely heroes saving their neighborhood from developers.

The Goonies

400

Which Space Shuttle tragically exploded in January 1986?

Challenger

500

What year did the World Series get disrupted because of an earthquake.

1988

TV/Movie Characters' Last Names

100

Friends' Chandler

Bing

200

Ferris Bueller's Sloane

Peterson

300

Breaking Bad's Skyler

White

400

Stranger Things' Joyce

Byers

500

Simpsons' Millhouse 

Van Houton!!!!

All things movies

100

Currently, what is the highest grossing movie of all time?

Avengers: Endgame

200

This 1990s movie features the main character uncovering a conspiracy to televise his entire life.  It later came to be referred to as a syndrome in psychological journals.

The Truman Show

300

This 1990s classic about life in Los Angeles is best known for its quotes, like these few that are clean enough to share:

Is this your homework Larry?

I don't roll on Shabbos!

You want a toe? I can get you a toe. 

The Big Lebowski

400

This Disney movie was remembered for it's saying "Hakuna Matata" meaning "no worries".

The Lion King

500

This 1979 movie is set during the Vietnam War and is inspired by the book "Heart of Darkness".

Apocalypse Now

Sports

100

This man holds the record for 100m sprint and is often called the fastest man on earth.

Usain Bolt

200

2019-2020 NFL regular-season MVP.

Lamar Jackson

300

This Swimmer holds the all-time record for Olympic Gold Medals.

Michael Phelps

400

This woman is the most decorated American gymnast with 30 World Championship and Olympic medals combined.

Simone Biles

500

These three athletes: Steve Smith, Ben Stokes, Virat Kohli are at the top of their game in THIS sport.

Cricket