Award Season
In 1984, which dancing pop icon took home 8 awards, tied for the most in a single night?
Michael Jackson
What popular breakfast food is usually served on Shrove Tuesday?
Pancakes
Which mammal is known for its laughter in packs?
Hyenas
American gold medalists in what sport include Kristi Yamaguchi and Peggy Fleming?
Figure Skating
What is the name of Sherlock Holmes’ faithful sidekick?
Dr. Watson
Which motion-picture and television producer has won the most Academy Awards in history?
Walt Disney (22 awards)
What wearable trinkets are often thrown from Mardi Gras floats to parade-goers?
Beads
What animal is the largest living bird?
Ostrich
What is the name of the area built to house Olympic athletes during the competition?
The Olympic Village
What element has the chemical symbol K?
Potassium
Which female singer holds the record for most Grammy wins?
Beyonce (35 wins, 99 nominations)
What three colours are the official colours of this holiday?
Purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power)
Walt Disney's famous deer was named what?
Bambi
What winter Olympic sport includes events like downhill, slalom, and super-G?
Skiing
What kind of fungus has a poisonous variety called “death cap”?
Mushroom
Who is the oldest person ever to win an Academy Award at 82 years old?
Christopher Plummer for Beginners
What type of music was born in New Orleans and is closely associated with the city?
Jazz music
What animal lives in an apiary?
Honey bees
Including this years games, how many Olympic Games have been hosted in Italy?
Four
Hanoi is the capital city of what country?
Vietnam
Who declined the Best Actor award in 1973 in protest of Hollywood's treatment of Native Americans?
Marlon Brando for The Godfather
What does "Mardi Gras" translate to in English?
Fat Tuesday
What land animal has the most powerful bite?
Hippo
What country holds the all-time gold medal record for the Winter Olympics?
Norway (148 medals)
Who wrote The Lord of the Rings novels?
J.R.R Tolkein