DC Trivia
2021 Entertainment
Politics, politics
HWG Little Known Facts
Holiday Tunes
100

This owner of two professional DC sports teams was also an executive at AOL

Ted Leonsis

100

The 8th person to play this famous spy might be someone very different from the traditional actors.

James Bond

100

This northeastern Democrat is the longest serving member of the Senate who is still in office

Patrick Leahy (46 years!)

100

The firm's current offices are located at the site of this former government agency.

What is the FCC?

100

In "Santa Clause is Coming to Town" the kids are told not to do this.

What is "Cry and Pout"?

200

This hotel where Ronald Reagan was shot also hosts the annual Telecom Prom.

The Washington Hilton

200

Japan won a total of 5 medals in this sport that debuted at the 2021 Summer Olympics.

What is skateboarding?

200

A representative from this state was recently censured for posting a video cartoon of himself killing another member of Congress.

Arizona (Paul Gosar)

200

Mark Grannis appears last among the name partners, but in exchange he received this nice perk.

What is the first choice of office space?

200

The kind of sleigh used in Jingle Bells.

What is a one-horse open sleigh?
300

This highest point in DC is not where the politicians gather.

Fort Reno Park

300

This series (not for the squeamish) is the most watched program ever on Netflix.

Squid Game

300

Former President Trump has reached a deal to sell this asset at a $70 million loss.

Trump International Hotel (DC)

300

HWG attorneys have run for and successfully won this many elected government offices?

What is 0?

(Mark Grannis, Kelly McGinn)

300

In the Christmas Carol, "We wish you a Merry Christmas" the carolers are pretty insistent they get this treat before leaving.

What is figgy pudding?

400

The oldest university in DC

Georgetown University (founded 1789)

400

The reunion special for this TV series, showed that the cast would be there for you even if it it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year.

What is Friends?

400

This relative of former Governor Andrew Cuomo just lost his job too (or might).

Chris Cuomo (CNN)

400

In 2011, this HWG partner was ranked the number one raquetball player in Virginia.

Who is Tim Simeone?

400

This is what Daveed Diggs wants for Hannukah.

What is a puppy?

500

Despite his name, this architect of DC's layout was fully grown.

Pierre L'Enfant

500

This Olivia Rodrigo's debut single has everyone revisiting their teenage heartbreak and belting out the song's infectious hook—in their car, of course.

What is Drivers License?

500

Campaigning has begun in advance of the 2024 Iowa Caucuses:  1. False or 2. Heaven help us

What is Heaven help us?  Please.

500

A former HWG associate appeared on -- and won -- this reality television show.

What is Survivor?

500

Versions of this song, infamous at HWG, have been sung by Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Ru Paul, Justin Bieber and the cast of Glee ... among many others.

What is the Little Drummer Boy?