Roots & Relatives
What year was Grandpa Alfred Cole born?
1913
Which family member is known for breaking their toilet?
Uncle Larry
Which movie features the line, “You can’t handle the truth!”?
A Few Good Men
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Vatican City
What is the term for pasta that is cooked until it is firm to the bite?
al dente
Which family member middle name with an ancestor?
Answers vary.
Which family member was most arrested?
Uncle Alan
What is the highest-grossing animated film of all time?
The Lion King (2019)
Which city is home to the tallest building in the world?
Dubai (Burj Khalifa)
Which spice, often used in baking, comes from the inner bark of a tree?
Cinnamon
What is the maiden name of Grandma Anna Cole?
Herlein
Who accidentally caused the lights to go out and broke some shot glasses at a family Christmas party?
Celia
Which actor holds the record for the most Oscar nominations?
Meryl Streep
What is the only continent without a desert?
Europe
Which cooking method involves submerging food in hot oil to cook it quickly?
frying
Which relative served in the military?
Uncle Art
Who in the family once had a pet that caused chaos or became famous for their antics?
Answers will vary.
What TV show holds the record for the longest-running scripted prime-time series?
The Simpsons
Which river flows through the most countries?
The Danube
What type of cheese is traditionally used in a classic Caprese salad?
Mozzarella
Who in the family was born in a different country or state from the rest of us?
Answers will vary.
Who was the first of Alfred and Anna's children to get married?
Not sure. Alan?
Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023?
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Which country has the most natural lakes in the world?
Canada
Which grain is ground to make polenta, a staple in Italian cuisine?
corn