In the year 2024...
Desert Planets
Oklahoma!
Need for Speed
The name James
100

In the year 2024, Anya Taylor-Joy and this actor starred as the titular character and Dementus, respectively, in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

Who is Chris Hemsworth?

100

The desert planet of Arrakis is known for this potent raw material.

What is spice?

100

Oklahoma's second-largest city.

What is Tulsa?

100

The "fastest thing alive," according to a 1993 theme song.

Who is "Sonic the Hedgehog"?

100

This James, sometimes referred to by historians as James the Just, was the (half)brother of a Jewish rabbi who was martyred for his controversial teachings. He also wrote a five-chapter book of the Bible.

Who is James the brother of Jesus?

200

In the year 2024, Donald Trump became the second president to be elected to two non-consecutive presidential terms, along with this man.

Who is/was Grover Cleveland?

200

The Clone Wars began on this desert planet.

What is Geonosis?

200

This 2005 American Idol winner was born in Oklahoma.

Who is Carrie Underwood?

200

The world's fastest train, once reaching a top speed of 501 km/h, is located in this Eastern country.

What is China?

200

This James is second all-time in NBA 3-pointers made.

Who is James Harden?

300

In the year 2024, this rapper released tracks such as "Euphoria" and "Not Like Us" as part of his rap beef with Drake.

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

300

The dunes of Arrakis shelter this group of people known for their blue eyes and stillsuits designed to conserve and utilize water.

Who/what are the Fremen?

300

In 2006, this NBA team played its home games in Oklahoma City as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

What are the New Orleans Hornets?

300

This fish, the world's fastest at speeds of 68 mph, has several fins that aid its swiftness in the water, including a large dorsal fin on its back from which the fish derives its name.

What is the sailfish?

300

Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan are just three of the actors who have portrayed this fictional James in a total of 27 movies spanning from 1961-2021.

Who is James Bond?

400

In the year 2024, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt starred in this comedy about a stuntman who becomes embroiled in a conspiracy.

What is The Fall Guy?

400

Rey Palpatine lived on this desert planet prior to the events of The Force Awakens.

What is Jakku?

400

This Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning novel, written in 1939, tells the tale of a poverty-stricken family that decides to make the journey from Oklahoma to California.

What is The Grapes of Wrath?

400

Formula Rossa, located in this Middle Eastern country, is currently the world's fastest rollercoaster, reaching speeds of over 149 miles per hour; in fact, it is so fast that passengers are given goggles to protect their eyes.

What is the United Arab Emirates (or UAE)?

400

This fictional James is known for his vanity and signature paint job in a popular children's media.

Who is James the Red Engine?

500
In the year 2024, at the Game Awards, this actress was double-nominated and won the award for best video game adaptation for her performances in Arcane: League of Legends and Fallout.

Who is Ella Purnell?

500

Luke Skywalker's uncle Owen Lars farmed this valuable resource (like his father before him), as did many individuals living on desert planets such as Tatooine.

What is moisture (or vapor)?

500

The name "Oklahoma" comes from two words meaning "red people" in this Native American language.

What is Choctaw?

500

The Thrust SCC remains the only land vehicle to break the sound barrier, reaching a top speed of 763 mph, which it did in 1997 while powered by two of these.

Bonus: the car company that produced these.

What are (Rolls-Royce) jet engines?

500

This James served as Secretary of State from 1845-1849 and represented Pennsylvania in both Houses of Congress before his election as President of the United States in 1857.

Who was (is?) James Buchanan (Jr.)?