Favorite Things
Planes, Trains & Submarines
80 Years Ago
Sound Round
100
Favorite Color

What is blue?

100

This part of a submarine, which allows those on board to see above the surface

What is a periscope?

100

This Disney movie, with psychedelic pink elephants, premiered in 1941

What is Dumbo?

100

#1

What is popcorn popping?

200

Favorite food

What is meat?

200

The country that boasts the most miles of train tracks

What is the United States?

200

On December 7th, 80 years ago, "a day that will live in infamy"

What is the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

200

#2

What is the sound of opening beer/beer pouring?

300

Favorite musical artist or composer

Who is Bach?

300

The type of plane Grampa flew

What is a Cessna (172) or Piper Arrow?

300

In 1941, this sport introduced the use of helmets for the first time, 102 years after its beginnings. 

What is baseball?

300

#3

What is the melody from close encounters of the third kind?
400

Favorite Place to Vacation

Where is Hawaii?

400

The name of the National Historic site where the Transcontinental Railroad was completed - Grampa has been there before, with grandkids!

What is the Golden Spike?

400

80 years ago, the first book starring this character debuted, accompanied by the man in the yellow hat. 

Who is Curious George?

400

#4

What is a single prop airplane engine? 

500

Favorite Movie

What is Smokey & the Bandit?

500

The year women were first allowed to serve on submarines

When is 2010?

500

80 years ago, when Grampa was born, it was in this astrological sign. 

What is Capricorn?

500

#5

What is In the Mood, bonus points (100) for Glenn Miller?