Prohibition
This infamous Chicago gangster made millions during Prohibition by bootlegging alcohol.
Who is Al Capone?
This household item was famously sold door to door and came with a lifetime guarantee.
What is a vacuum cleaner?
Maple syrup is made by boiling down the sap of this type of tree.
What is a maple tree?
This infamous island prison in San Francisco Bay held Al Capone and "The Birdman."
What is Alcatraz?
This British author created Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy.
Who is Jane Austen?
Homemade, illegal alcohol was often called this — also the title of a famous Marvin Gaye song.
What is “moonshine”?
This encyclopedic book set was a popular item sold by traveling salesmen in the mid-20th century.
What is Encyclopedia Britannica?
This grade of maple syrup is known for its light color and delicate flavor.
What is Golden (Delicate Taste)?
This 1994 film, based on a Stephen King story, features a man wrongly imprisoned at Shawshank.
What is The Shawshank Redemption?
This Brontë sister wrote Jane Eyre under the pen name Currer Bell.
Who is Charlotte Brontë?
This term refers to people who smuggled alcohol into the U.S. during Prohibition
What are bootleggers?
This cookware brand became famous through in-home demonstrations and direct sales.
What is Tupperware?
Canada’s flag features a leaf from this tree, famous for its sweet sap.
What is a maple tree?
Located in Pennsylvania, this now-closed prison is known for its harsh solitary confinement and ghost stories.
What is Eastern State Penitentiary?
This American author of Little Women used the pseudonym A.M. Barnard for her early works.
Who is Louisa May Alcott?
Prohibition led to a rise in this type of illegal business activity.
What is organized crime?
This religious group is known for going door to door with pamphlets like The Watchtower.
Answer: Who are Jehovah’s Witnesses?
This U.S. state produces the most maple syrup.
What is Vermont?
Known as “The Rock,” this prison was considered inescapable.
What is Alcatraz?
This Gothic novelist wrote Frankenstein at just 18 years old.
Who is Mary Shelley?
This term describes illegally making alcohol at home.
What is homebrewing (or distilling)?
This company made its name selling vacuum cleaners like the “Model D” and “Avalir.”
What is Kirby?
Maple syrup is most commonly poured over these breakfast items.
What are pancakes?
A deadly 1971 uprising occurred at this prison in upstate New York
What is Attica?
This Nobel Prize-winning author of The Good Earth was the first American woman to win the award for literature.
Who is Pearl S. Buck?