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100

Crowned in 1896, this man was the last Russian czar. 

Who is Nicholas II? 

100

She is the first Bachelorette and the only one this host has heard of. She's been happily married to Ryan Sutter since 2003. 

Who is Trista Rehn Sutter? 

100

Let's start with an easy one. If today is Tuesday, what day is tomorrow? 

What is Thursday? 

100

Splish splash! Leaving behind dreary, old England, this pop artist loves to paint the colorful swimming pools he found in sunny L.A. 

Who is David Hockney? 

100

In 1978, this "Red Headed Stranger" released "Stardust," an album of pop standards. 

Who is Willie Nelson? 

200

Boris Godunov's death in 1605 brought on the age in Russian history known as the "Time of ___" 

What is Troubles? 

200

Originally known as the virgin Bachelor, he's now come out as gay. 

Who is Colton Underwood? 

200

This is Coco Chanel's real first name. 

What is Gabrielle? 

200

This artist's "Dinner Party" was an installation piece showing 39 place settings around a giant triangular table. 

Who is Judy Chicago? 

200

In 1975, a double album was released combining the two Johnny Cash albums he recorded at these two prisons. 

What are San Quentin and Folsom? 

300

Peter the Great imposed a 100-ruble tax on nobles who wore on of these. 

What is a beard? 

300

This woman has hosted Top Chef since Season 2. 

Who is Padma Lakshmi? 

300

Strobe lights traditionally use this noble gas.

What is xenon? 

300

Polka, pumpkins, and mirrors, oh my! Name this contemporary Japanese artist. 

Who is Yayoi Kusama? 

300

When her "Here You Come Again" hit the pop charts in 1977, she said, "I'm  not leaving country, I'm just taking it with me." 

Who is Dolly Parton? 

400

This man was the Russian premier during the Cuban Missile Crisis. 

Who is Nikita Khrushchev? 

400

Please give both of the two Rupaul-appropriate phrases used to tell a queen she is safe or eliminated on Drag Race. 

What is "shantay you stay" and "sashay away"? 

400

This Shakespeare character declares, "Lord, what fools these mortals be!" 

Who is Puck? 

400

He's known for provocative works such as "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living," showing a full size shark in formaldehyde. 

Who is Damien Hirst? 

400

At 16, Taylor Swift shot to fame with a 2006 hit named for this country music superstar. 

Who is Tim McGraw? 

500

Before overthrowing him and becoming great in her own right, Catherine was married to this Prussia-loving czar for 17 years.

Who is Peter III? 

500

I love a good pun name. Please name this "selfish" queen who was kicked off Season 3 Drag Race for wrangling India Ferrah. 

Who is Mimi Imfurst? 

500

Thlassophobia is the fear of this.

What is the ocean? 

500

Victor Vasarely was a leading figure in this modern art movement named for its effect on viewers' eyes. 

What is Op (Optical) Art? 

500

This rock classic begins "Well I'm running down the road trying to loosen my load, I've got seven women on my mind." 

What is "Take it Easy?"