Signs of Autumn
Pizza and Pasta
The 20th Century
British Royals
Common Ground
100

The days can be hot during the fall, but you'll feel the chill during these two times of day.

What are morning and night? 

Fall and spring are transitional seasons that feature incremental but major changes om temperature.

100

This fungus tops both pizza and pasta.

What are mushrooms? 

Favorite Italian mushrooms include Portobello, porcini, and chanterelles.

100

He was the defendant in "The Trail of the Century."

Who is O.J. Simpson?

After football, he served as a spokesperson for Hertz.

100

He's nicknamed "Wills."

Who is Prince William? 

He was known as a brat when he was a kid.

100

Of buffalo, horse, donkey, and zebra, it the animal that doesn't belong.

What is buffalo?

The horse, donkey, and zebra all share the same body type and are closely related.

200

This full moon happens during the fall, wither in September or October?

What is the harvest moon? 

It's the brightest of all the full moons, giving off an orange glow like a big pumpkin in the sky.


200

This green sauce can top both pizza and pasta.

What is Pesto?

Pesto is versatile sauce and can also be used on vegetables, eggs, beans, and meats.

200

These shantytowns popped up during the Great Depression, when people were evicted from their homes.

What are Hoovervilles?

Many blamed Present Hoover for not providing assistance and name the shantytowns after him. 

200

This is the bnickname of Prince Andrew's former wift.

What is "Fergie?" 

When Sarah Ferguson was 12 years old, her mother took a vacation to Argentina, fell in love with a polo player, and moved there, leaving her family behind.

200

Of shoulder, arm, finer, and toe, it's the body part that doesn't belong. 

What is toe? 

The other body parts are located above the waist; the toes are located below the waist.

300

This fruit is grown in Washington state is in season and a sign of fall.

What are apples?

Experts recommend isolating apples so there ethylene won't ripen other fruit prematurely.

300

Flour is the primary ingredient in most pasta, but this pasta uses potato and flour to form its shape.

What is Gnocchi?

Of the different varieties of pasta, gnocchi has the fewest calories.

300

The year 1983 saw the first generation of this communication device.

What is mobile phones or cell phones. 

Motorola was the first to launch the cell phone in the consumer market. 

300
Queen Elizabeth's mother was known by this title.

What is queen mother? 

Because she was a trickster as a child, the queen mother earned the nickname "Merry of Mischief."

300

Of green, purple, red and orange, this the color that doesn't belong.

What is red? 

Red is a primary color.

400
Trees, shrubs, and vines that lose their leaves fall into this category.

What is deciduous?

Those that keep their leaves and pine needles are known as evergreen.

400

This U.S. city is famous for its deep-dish pizza.

What is Chicago?

It's made with pizza toppings on a yeasty, bread-like crust made in cast-iron pans.

400

The rule of the Russian tsars ended when this imperial family was summarily executed in 1918.


What is Romanov? 

400

This is the Windsors' August vacation spot?

What is Balmoral Castle?

Located in Scotland, Balmoral is also where Queen Elizabeth died. 

400

Of trapezoid, circle, square, and tringle, it's the shape that doesn't belong.

What is circle?

The circle is the only shape in the group that doesn't have angles or straight lines. It has only once curved line. 

500

The eaning sunlight in the fall leads to a reduced production of this in plants.

What is Chlorophyll? Chlorophyll is required for photosynthesis. 

This process feeds the plants and gives them their color during the spring and summer. The lack of sunlight causes the leaves to have brilliant fall colors. 

500

Pizza first gained popularity in this country.

What is the United States? 

Flat bread topped with sauces and other ingredients dates to ancient Roman, Greek, and Egyptian civilizations.

500

During the Iran hostage crisis, he kept us glued to our TVs during his weeknight ABC News Nightline show?

Who is Ted Koppel? 

He typically focused on once topic each night, but he always gave important updates on the hostage crisis.

500

Under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this herb, often referred to as a spice, was not allowed on royal menus.

What is garlic?

The queen hated the taste and the smell of it. 

500

of the $1,$20,$100, and $500 bills, this doesn't belong. 

What is the $500 bill? 

The 500 bill is the only one not currently printed. The government stopped printing it in 1945.