Golden Oldies
Which song was Elvis Presley's first No. 1 hit on the Billboard pop charts?
A) "Jailhouse Rock"
B) "Heartbreak Hotel"
C) "Hound Dog"
D) "Love Me Tender"
B) "Heartbreak Hotel"
Which 1959 film starred Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon in a cross-dressing comedy?
A) "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"
B) "Some Like It Hot"
C) "The Seven Year Itch"
D) "How to Marry a Millionaire"
B) "Some Like It Hot"
Which U.S. state has the most natural lakes?
A) Michigan
B) Minnesota
C) Alaska
D) Wisconsin
C) Alaska
Which food is most commonly grilled and served in a bun at American picnics?
A) Hamburger
B) Hot dog
C) Chicken breast
D) Pork chop
B) Hot dog
Which Italian dish, originally from Naples, is now one of the most popular foods in the U.S.?
A) Lasagna
B) Pizza
C) Risotto
B) Pizza
What 1950s hit by Bill Haley & His Comets is often credited with bringing rock and roll into mainstream culture?
A) "Shake, Rattle and Roll"
B) "See You Later, Alligator"
C) "Rock Around the Clock"
D) "Crazy Man, Crazy"
C) "Rock Around the Clock"
What 1960 Alfred Hitchcock thriller is famous for its shower scene and eerie score?
A) "Rear Window"
B) "Vertigo"
C) "Psycho"
D) "North by Northwest"
C) "Psycho"
What is the largest desert in the United States?
A) Mojave Desert
B) Sonoran Desert
C) Great Basin Desert
D) Chihuahuan Desert
C) Great Basin Desert
What is the main ingredient in traditional potato salad?
A) Pasta
B) Rice
C) Potatoes
D) Bread
C) Potatoes
Tacos, now a favorite across the U.S., originated in which country?
A) Spain
B) Mexico
C) Argentina
D) Brazil
B) Mexico
Who had a Billboard hit in the 1950s with the song “Tutti Frutti”?
A) Chuck Berry
B) Little Richard
C) Fats Domino
D) Jerry Lee Lewis
B) Little Richard
Which 1961 musical film won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture?
A) "My Fair Lady"
B) "West Side Story"
C) "The Sound of Music"
D) "Oliver!"
B) "West Side Story"
Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous U.S., is located in which state?
A) Colorado
B) California
C) Washington
D) Oregon
B) California
Which fruit is a popular, refreshing picnic treat often served in slices?
A) Pineapple
B) Watermelon
C) Apple
D) Banana
B) Watermelon
Sushi, often enjoyed in American cities, comes from which country?
A) China
B) Thailand
C) Japan
D) Korea
C) Japan
Which female artist topped the Billboard charts in 1950 with “The Tennessee Waltz”?
A) Doris Day
B) Patti Page
C) Connie Francis
D) Rosemary Clooney
B) Patti Page
Who starred in the 1956 epic "The Ten Commandments" as Moses?
A) Kirk Douglas
B) Gregory Peck
C) Charlton Heston
D) Yul Brynner
C) Charlton Heston
Which U.S. city is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers?
A) Cincinnati, Ohio
B) St. Louis, Missouri
C) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
D) Louisville, Kentucky
C) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Which of these is a common dessert found at picnics?
A) Cupcakes
B) Cheesecake
C) Crème brûlée
D) Tiramisu
A) Cupcakes
General Tso’s Chicken is a popular American Chinese dish. Which of the following is true about its origins?
A) It was created in Beijing
B) It was invented in Taiwan
C) It was developed in the U.S.
D) It dates back to ancient China
C) It was developed in the U.S.
What doo-wop group had a major hit in 1954 with “Sh-Boom”?
A) The Platters
B) The Penguins
C) The Chords
D) The Drifters
C) The Chords
What 1967 film featured Dustin Hoffman as a recent college graduate seduced by an older woman?
A) "Midnight Cowboy"
B) "The Graduate"
C) "Easy Rider"
D) "Bonnie and Clyde"
B) "The Graduate"
Which U.S. state has the longest coastline (including islands)?
A) Florida
B) California
C) Hawaii
D) Alaska
D) Alaska
What type of sandwich is often packed for picnics and includes peanut butter and jelly?
A) BLT
B) Club sandwich
C) PB&J
D) Grilled cheese
C) PB&J
The croissant, now a common item in American bakeries, is originally associated with which country?
A) France
B) Italy
C) Austria
D) Switzerland
A) France