The Most Dangerous Game
The Old Man and the Sea
Lather and Nothing Else
Misc. Holiday
Misc.
100

This is the name of the island where Rainsford falls off the yacht.

Ship-trap Island.

100

What is the old man's name?

Santiago.

100

This role or job puts the narrator in direct physical contact with Captain Torres.

He is a barber.

100

Who is the famous character that is famous for saying the phrase, "Bah, humbug!"

Ebenezer Scrooge

100

The U.S. signed the Declaration of Independence on this date?

July 4, 1776.

200

He is the mysterious general who hunts humans for sport.

General Zaroff.

200

What is the boy's name?

Manolin.

200

What is the Captain's name? 

Capt. Torres. 

200

What are at least THREE things Buddy the elf adds to his dinner in the movie Elf?

Candy, syrup, marshmallows, chocolate.

200

This famous structure in Rome was used for gladiator battles and public spectacles.

The Colosseum. 

300

This massive, silent servant assists Zaroff and intimidates guests.

Ivan.

300

This physical problem repeatedly causes Santiago pain while he battles the fish.

Injured hands.

300

The Captain is known for doing this to rebels he captures.

Executing them.

300

What is the name of the main character who gets left home alone in the film, Home Alone?

Kevin McCallister.

300

This ancient civilization is credited with inventing paper. (give me the country)

China.

400

Zaroff explains that he hunts humans because animals no longer provide this.

Excitement.

400

Despite losing the marlin’s flesh, Santiago returns with this proof of his struggle.

The Marlin's skeleton.

400

This object symbolizes the barber’s power and temptation to kill.

The razor.

400

In the song "The 12 Days of Christmas", what is given for the number 4? (Extra points if you sing it)

4 calling birds.

400

This process in plants converts sunlight into chemical energy.

Photosynthesis. 

500

This ironic twist occurs at the end of the story.

Rainsford becoming the hunter instead of the hunted?

500

Santiago repeatedly dreams of these animals, symbolizing strength and youth.

Lions.

500

The barber ultimately makes this decision at the climax of the story.

He decides not to kill Torres.

500

What do we call the shortest day of the year?

The Winter Solstice. (The shortest day of the year. Sunday, Dec. 21 2025)

500

This man was the 3rd president of the United States.

Jefferson.