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Space

100

For 100 points, What is the smallest planet in the Solar System?

Mercury.

200

For 200 points, What planet is closest in size to Earth?

Venus.

300

For 300 points, What is the largest planet in the Solar System?

Jupiter.

400

For 400 points, What is the hottest planet in the Solar System?

Venus.

500

For 500 points, The moon Titan orbits what planet?

Saturn.

Presidents

100

For 100 points, Which American President was a national hero when America was young? Herbert Hoover, George Washington, Millard Fillmore, John F. Kennedy,

George Washington

200

For 200 points, Who is considered the author of the Declaration of Independence? George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams.

Thomas Jefferson wrote most of the Declaration, which explained why the colonies wanted their freedom.

300

For 300 points, Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation? Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1862, began the process of freeing the slaves.

400

For 400 points, What president said, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country"? Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton.

John F. Kennedy spoke these famous words in his 1961 inaugural address.

500

For 500 points, Which President had an alligator as a pet? James Madison, John Quincy Adams, John Tyler, Andrew Johnson.

John Quincy Adams. He kept it in the East Room of the White House.

US States

100

For 100 points, Which state is called "The Lone Star State"?

Texas is nicknamed "The Lone Star State" to signify its struggle and independence from Mexico. The lone star is also found on the state flag.

200

For 200 points, Which state is called "The Bluegrass State"?

Kentucky is nicknamed "The Bluegrass State" because it has fertile grass called bluegrass where horses graze and where they have many horse farms.

300

For 300 points, Which state is called "The Sunshine State"?

Florida is nicknamed "The Sunshine State" because of the yearly warmth and sunshine there. Oranges and grapefruit are grown in Florida because of its warm climate.

400

For 400 points, Which state is called "The Golden State"?

California is nicknamed "The Golden State" because that is where gold was found during the 19th century during the time called the California Gold Rush.

500

For 500 points, Which state is called "The Empire State"?

New York is nicknamed "The Empire State" because of its wealth and resources.

Amazing Animals

100

For 100 points, Water is a most essential part of our life. An average person can live up 2 to 3 days without water. Other organisms cannot survive without water for a long period of time. You might be surprised if I tell you there is an organism that can live without water for nearly 120 years. What is its name? Desert Frog, Cockroach, Water Bear, Desert Rat.

Water bears have a shell like a tortoise. When they feel there is no water present in their habitat they cocoon their whole body into their shell and slowly decrease their rate of metabolism. Now they can live for up to 120 years without water.

200

For 200 points, After water comes food as an essential part of our life. Without food, no organisms can live. Humans can also live for several days, even weeks without food. But there are some organisms which can do better. Which of these animals can live for a month without food? Termite, Ant, Cockroach, Dragonfly.

Cockroaches are really interesting organisms. The can live for at least a month without food, with some references saying three months. Without water though, survival is only possible for a week. This can enable them to survive in areas in which other animals might perish.

300

For 300 points, The head is an important part of an animal. It has eyes to see, a nose to smell, a tongue to taste with and even a brain with which to think and act. But there is an organism that can live for nine days even when its head has been cut off. Which of these animals can perform this feat? Beetle, Snail, Ant, Cockroach.

Cockroaches are really amazing animals. They can live for nine days even if their heads have been cut off. They are very small but can adapt themselves to any situation. They can even hold their breath for nearly an hour. Isn't it amazing?

400

For 400 points Do you sleep at night? Of course you do. Now tell me what type of work you can do while sleeping? Of course, nothing. There is a bird that can sleep even during flying. Can you name that bird? Crow, Albatross, Arctic Tern, Pigeon.

The albatross is one of the largest birds in the world. Once they are fledged, they spend most of their time flying over the seas and oceans. They even sleep while flying but this can make them easy prey for their predators.

500

For 500 points, Like the brain, the heart is also an important part of an animal. It pumps blood that circulates through the whole body. How many hearts are beating inside your chest? Of course, the answer is one. Which of these animals has three hearts? Snail, Shark, Octopus, Cockroach.

An octopus has eight tentacles. It doesn't have only eight arms but also has three hearts. The functions of all hearts are same, i.e. to pump blood. Octopuses lives underwater in seas and oceans, and have suckers on their arms which help to catch their prey.

Movies

100

For 100 points, One famous Disney movie features a queen who is very jealous of her step daughter because she is more beautiful. The queen is so jealous that she uses magic to transform herself into a pedlar, and gives her a poison apple. Who is the queen's step daughter? Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Belle.

Snow White.

200

For 200 points, In 'Finding Nemo', what is Nemo's dad called? Marvin, Marlin or Martin?

Marlin.

300

For 300 points, In Disney's animated movie 'Frozen' what is the name of the snowman that comes to life? Olaf, Sven, Yolaf, Snowlaf,

Olaf.

400

For 400 points, What is the name of the girl who finds a blue dog...or should I say alien? Alice, Lito, Jasmine, Lilo.

Lilo.

500

For 500 points, In which of the following movies does the main character not speak at all? Dumbo, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Dumbo.