Family History
What was the original last name of Dad's family when they came to Ellis Island?
Von Kastell
What plagued Nick's bedroom for months as it went unaddressed?
Black Mold
What was the name of Jess's hamster?
Shakira
What century was Lincoln settled?
Lincoln is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. Lincoln was settled in the 17th century as part of the Louisquisset grant, and several colonial stone-enders still exist in the town.
What is Mom's astrological sign?
Gemini
What street was Dad's Dad's store on in NYC?
Spring St.
What year was the house built?
1949
What nation is the basset hound from?
The modern Basset Hound descends from French dogs that were bred in Great Britain in the late 1800s.
How many (Full day K-5) public elementary schools are there in the town of Lincoln?
4
(Full day K-5): Saylesville Elementary School, Lonsdale Elementary School, Central Elementary School, and Northern Lincoln Elementary School
What superlative was Nick awarded in high school?
Most Inseparable
What were the Dallas Cowboys originally called?
The Cowboys were first called the Steers
With five championship trophies and eight Super Bowl appearances to its name, the Dallas Cowboys’ success is a source of great envy and admiration in the pro sports world. During its 58-year tenure, the club has called three different fields home and seen hundreds of players come and go. But it hasn’t changed its franchise since its inaugural year. Dallas’ NFL team kicked off its career as the Steers, then spent a few weeks playing as the Rangers before general manager Tex Schramm settled on the Cowboys.
According to Zillow, at what price was the house sold to Mom and Dad for?
$164,500
What was the name of the breeder that Lucy came from?
Hickory-dickory dachshunds
How many different zip codes are there in the town of Lincoln?
3
02802, 02865, 02838
What pet did Jess buy on her own without asking permission first?
Bonus 50 points: what was its name?
A lizard from the pet expo named Mr. Twigs
What are the name's of Mom's Mom's parents?
Clarence and Jesse (Vander Werf) Vande Vrede
How many stairs are there total in the house? Note: a stair counts as a step up to a new level.
26
How many pets are buried in the backyard?
8 - RIP
A fish, a frog, 2 lizards, 3 guinea pigs, 1 hamster
What is the name of the first discount department store opened in the United States? Hint: its in Rhode Island
Ann and Hope was the first discount department store in the United States the property was opened in Rhode Island
How does Dad order his martini?
Grey Goose vodka martini, up, olives, rocks on the side
How long would it take to drive from Queens, NY to Grand Rapids, MI (according to google).
Note - the route does not go through Canada.
11 hrs and 14 mins.
According to Zillow, what date was 21 Westwood Rd listed as "sold"?
8/29/1991
How many bones are in the back of a dachshund (does not include the tail)?
30
There are 7 bones in the neck (cervical) region, 13 in the chest (thoracic) region, 7 in the lower back (lumbar) region and 3 fused together to form the sacrum (at the hips).
What is the state rock of Rhode Island?
91
11+24
6+2
12+9
4+23