American Authors: Births and Deaths
Guess the American author based on their birth and death, 1830 (Amherst, MA) 1886 (Amherst, MA)
Emily Dickinson
His picture is on the flag of the state named after him.
From Jeffpardy 7.0, Say two Meanings of Arm
A human limb, and to get a weapon
"The best part of waking up is ------- in your cup.”
Folgers
The 1960 election ended with JFK victorious over this vice president and future president.
Richard Nixon
Guess the American author based on their birth and death, 1897 (New Albany, MS) 1962 (Byhalia, MS)
William Faulkner
A bear on this state’s flag commemorates the short-lived Bear Flag Republic
California
From Jeffpardy 9.0, Person hired to kill Padme, killed before telling plans
Zam Wesell
“I don’t want to grow up, I’m a ------------- kid.”
Toys R Us
Early 1961 saw Congress pass JFK’s bill to increase the federal hourly this to $1.25.
Minimum Wage
Guess the American author based on their birth and death, 1899 (Oak Park, IL) 1961 (Ketchum, ID)
Ernest Hemingway
In the upper-left corner of which state has the Union Jack. (British Flag)
Hawaii
From Jeffpardy 4.0, What happened September 30, 1938?
What is the Munich agreement
“Like a good neighbor, ---------------- is there.”
State Farm
His Executive Order 10924 established this agency that sends its volunteers around the world.
Peace Corp
Guess the American author based on their birth and death, 1902 (Salinas, CA) 1968 (New York, NY)
John Steinbeck
Which state has a two sided flag?
Oregon
From Jeffpardy 3.0, How many ingredients are in the Nacho Bell Grande?
Five
“I’m stuck on -------- ‘cause --------- stuck on me.”
Band-aid
Kennedy sent 3,000 troops to quell riots at this college where James Meredith tried to enroll.
Ole Miss
Guess the American author based on their birth and death, 1896 (St. Paul, MN) 1940 (Los Angeles, CA)
F. Scott Fitzgerald
What four states do not have blue in their flag? (Name at least 2)
Alabama, California, Maryland, and New Mexico
From Jeffpardy 9.0, All answers are two 4-letter words. You can have a quick brake after telling me which Dave Brubeck Quartet track is the biggest-selling jazz song of all time.
Take Five
“Call ---------------------- that's the name, and away go troubles down the drain.”
Roto-Rooter
While in World War II, JFK commanded PT boats, short for what, in the Pacific theater.
Patrol Torpedo