Diwali
Halloween
NYC
Squad
Glazing & other sweet treats
100

This is the common phrase for why Diwali is celebrated?

What is light over darkness, or What is good over evil?

100

This friendly ghost has been haunting TV screens since the 1940s — but he’s known for being nice, not scary.

Who is Casper?

100

This borough is home to Yankee Stadium.

What is the Bronx?

100

This is the nickname of Akash & Nishal's cousin who lives in NYC.

What is lit bheeya?

100

After acquiring Twitter, Elon Musk received excessive praise from this person.

Who is Donald Trump?

200

Diwali marks Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after defeating this demon king.

Who is Ravana?

200

This actor is famous for playing Edward Scissorhands and the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland.

Who is Johnny Depp?

200

You can take this subway line all the way from the Bronx to Coney Island.

What is the D train?

200

This is where Wahid surprised everyone after returning from his world tour. 

Where is Vegas?

200

This Brooklyn bakery started in the ‘90s by two friends is considered one of NY's most famous cookies.

What is Levain?

300

This type of colorful floor art, often made from powder or flowers, decorates entrances during Diwali.

What is rangoli?

300

The practice of carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns originated from this root vegetable in Ireland.

What is a turnip?

300

If you’re ordering a “BEC SPK” from a deli, what does that stand for?

What is Bacon, Egg, and Cheese, Salt, Pepper, Ketchup?


300

This was Emily's major in college

What is English? 

300

Dominique Ansel became famous for this viral sweet treat

What is a cronut? 

400

Before Diwali, many families clean and decorate their homes to welcome this goddess.

Who is Lakshmi?

400

In the U.S., this city is famous for its month-long Halloween celebrations and haunted history.

What is Salem, Massachusetts? 

400

Before becoming the High Line, this elevated structure carried freight trains delivering goods to Manhattan’s factories and warehouses. It was known by this original name.

What is the West Side Elevated Line?


400

The street name of the Mission trap house.

What is South Van Ness?

400

This is a vegan alternative to the foam created by egg whites. 

What is aquafaba?

500

What Sikh holiday coincides with Diwali? 

What is Bandi Chhor Divas?

500

This was Cady's costume in Mean Girls

What is an ex-wife? 

500

Before it was called New York, the city was known by this Dutch name.

What is New Amsterdam?

500

Often a mystery, this is Gups's job title.

What is...? 

500

In the dessert world, mirror glazing refers to the glossy finish achieved by combining gelatin, water, sugar, and this key ingredient for shine.

What is condensed milk?