Who won the "Golden Boot" award at this year's World Cup?
James Rodriguez
200
What were the two previous capitals of the United States before Washington, DC?
New York and Philadelphia
200
Who wrote "The Four Seasons"?
Vivaldi
200
Name two staff members from NSD last summer who are not working here this summer.
(Numerous Accepted Answers)
200
What does "Cogito Ergo Sum" mean in English, and who said it?
"I think, therefore I am", Renee Descartes
300
Name the MLB team that plays its home games at Progressive Field?
Cleveland Indians
300
Which U.S. Vice President shot Alexander Hamilton?
Aaron Burr
300
What is Matt Gmitro's favorite movie?
The Big Lebowski
300
Which staff member at NSD, in addition to being a TOC finalist, was a two-time champion of the NSD camp tournament?
Daniel Moerner
300
Who were the last people to close out a Tournament of Champions, and what state did they attend high school in?
Jeff and Larry Liu, Alabama
400
Which of these NHL teams did not win a Stanley Cup in the first decade of the 2000s:
Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche
Los Angeles Kings
400
When did the War of 1812 begin?
1812
400
Which rapper performed the song "Baby Got Back"?
Sir Mix-a-Lot
400
NSD staff members are attending / have attended 7 of the 8 Ivy League universities. What is the eighth?
Brown University
400
What was the TOC topic three years ago (Matt's junior year, Ben and Daiya's sophomore year)?
Resolved: It is morally permissible for victims to use deadly force as a deliberate response to repeated domestic violence.
500
What NFL team does D'Brickashaw Ferguson play for?
New York Jets
500
Whose face is on the $2 bill?
Thomas Jefferson
500
Which musical artist/band has won the most Grammy awards?
U2
500
Which two staff members here debated in semifinals of last year's NSD camp tournament?
Ram Prasad and JP Stuckert
500
What year were the original Lincoln-Douglas Debates?