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She is the single most decorated gymnast in history.
Who is Simone Biles?
This web slinging superhero's real name is Peter Parker (or Miles Morales).
Who is Spiderman?
This novella stars Ebeneezer Scrooge as he is visited by three ghosts, and learns a lesson about the true spirit of the holiday season.
What is A Christmas Carol?
In a ____ far, far away...
what is galaxy?
The address of the house the Sheehans grew up in.
What is 3 Sunset Ave, Boston MA 02130
Marie Curie was the first woman to win this prestigious award, and the first ever to win it twice.
What is the Nobel Prize?
This is the number of superbowls the Patriots won with Tom Brady as quarterback.
This English writer penned many classics: Northanger Abbey, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, etc.
Who is Jane Austen?
One of the three branches of government that is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws. It includes but is not limited to the President, the VP and their cabinet.
What is the executive branch?
Name ONE place that Nana Phyllis lived.
Possible answers: Bayshore, Kensington Court, Egret's Landing, the Hebrew Home, etc.
She penned her most famous phrase in a letter to her husband, urging him to consider women's rights when forming the American government: "remember the ladies."
Who is Abigail Adams?
This is the number of bones in the adult human body.
What is 206?
This classic by George Orwell begins: "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen"
What is 1984?
A notorious bioweapon that was most notably used in 2001 when it was laced into envelopes and sent through the postal system to various politicans and news outlets.
What is anthrax?
The address of the house that Andy and Edith grew up in.
What is 9 East Perkal Street, Bayshore, NY, 11706
Betsy Ross is most famous for this act during the American Revolutionary War.
What is created the American flag?
This is the brightest star in the night sky.
What is Sirius (the dog star)?
^harry potter?
This house, located in Salem, MA, is the eponymous inspiration for one of Nathaniel Hawthorne's most famous works.
What is The House of the Seven Gables?
This is the only vestigial organ located in the abdomen.
What is the appendix?
The number of grandchildren and great grandchildren that Nana Sheehan has.
What is 15??
She was the first woman of color elected to congress. (1969)
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
Name THREE professional sports teams with bird names.
What are...
NFL: Cardinals, Falcons, Ravens, Seahawks
MLB: Orioles, Cardinals, Blue Jays
NBA: Hawks, Pelicans
NHL: Ducks, Blackhawks,
This Shakespeare play is set in Denmark.
What is Hamlet?
When the authorities need to do an autopsy on a corpse that's already been buried, they perform this action.
What is exhumation?
Name TWO themes from Grace's birthday parties in Methuen.
Possible answers: butterflies, walk the red carpet, High School Musical, etc. (group effort)