This inventor is on the $100 bill, which is the largest US Bill in print. (Go ahead and take it out to look, I'll wait)
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
100
This is the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, aka "Bobby" and she has been an activist and political matriarch
Who is Ethel Kennedy?
100
In 1917, this scientist published the first paper on cosmology using a general theory of relativity
Who is Albert Einstein?
100
This borough is actually larger than Manhattan in terms of land area and population
What is Brooklyn, NY?
100
Born in 1917, this actor/singer was a member of the Rat Pack. He had his own show and a Comedy Roast. "Memories are made of this"
Who was Dean Martin?
200
The Roman numeral for 100
What is C?
200
The undisputed First Lady of the musical comedy stage, this Ethel's signature song was "There's No Business Like Show Business"
Who was Ethel Merman?
200
In 1917, this famous magician performed a "Buried Alive Escape" near Santa Ana, California
Who was Harry Houdini?
200
How many miles of shoreline does Brooklyn have? 5 miles, 10 miles, 25 miles or 30 miles?
What is 30 miles?
200
One of the leading Jazz singers of all times was also born in 1917. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammys. Her career began in Harlem, where she was known as the Queen of Scat.
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
300
In Latin, this phrase means "per hundred" and uses this sign: %
What is per cent?
300
This Ethel came from an entire family of actors. She was regarded as the "First Lady of American Theatre" After becoming a star, she would dismiss adoring audiences who kept demanding curtain calls by saying, "That's all there is- there isn't anymore"
Who was Ethel Barrymore?
300
In 1917, this Gangster earned his nickname, Scarface, from a knife fight
Who was AL CAPONE?
300
When Ethel was just 10 years old, this wooden roller coaster opened at this famous Brooklyn amusement park
What is Coney Island?
300
On May 29, 1917 this future Harvard grad and 35th U.S. President was born to Rose Fitzgerald.
Who was John F. Kennedy?
400
The number of blessings a religious Jew is supposed to recite every day?
What is 100 blessings?
400
This famous Ethel has a liquid last name. She was famous for singing, "Stormy Weather."
Who was Ethel Waters?
400
In 1917, this President took the oath of office (again) on March 5th using the campaign slogan, "He kept us out of war" yet on April 2nd he asked Congress to declare war.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
400
This brand of hot dogs is native to Brooklyn
What is Nathans? Also, Twinkies, Sweet N' Low and the country's first credit card came from Brooklyn too
400
This actress was born in 1946 on December 14. She was famous for her role as The Miracle Worker. Diagnosed with BiPolar Disorder, she was known for advocating for mental health issues.
Who was Patty Duke?
500
What is the boiling temperature of water at sea level?
What is 100 degrees Celsius?
500
This Ethel is a sculptor who was honored at Orlando's City Hall in 2009 with a showing of her clay work.
Who is Ethel Siegel?
500
In 1917, on April 6, the United States declared war on this country (so did Cuba, Panama, Greece, etc)
What is Germany?
500
A Cold War bomb shelter was actually uncovered under this famous bridge in 2006
What is the Brooklyn Bridge?
500
This famous actress, born in 1917, was married 9 times. She was known for quipping, "I am a marvelous housekeeper: Every time I leave a man I keep his house."