Genealogy According to G'ma Zoe
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Dad/Grandpa-isms
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Riddle Me Chris
100

My firstborn's son's maternal grandmother's daughter is?

Zoe

100

What is the most commonly used letter in English?

E

100

What is an often demeaning, sometimes playful name for an overly-eager assistant?

Vern, Delbert, Fred

100

Who was the inventor of the telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell

100

I’m not a five, but  I’ve got the beat, 

Moonwalking my way down every street.

Jackson

200

My fifth child's husband's mother-in-law's spouse is?

Mike Dunford

200

What is the term for a word that modifies a verb?

Adverb

200

What catastrophic event occurs too soon by consuming bread that has less color?

The whiter the bread, the "sooner you're dead"

200

What country’s flag has an eagle holding a snake on it?

Mexico

200

I’m not just a name,  I’m Wolverine too, 

With claws and charm, I’ll slice right  through.

Logan

300

My oldest grandchild's mother's oldest sibling is?

Melanie

300

What is the term for a word formed by taking the first letters of a phrase and pronouncing it as a word?

Acronym

300

This phrase is commonly said to someone who is unintentionally blocking the view (e.g., standing in front of the TV)

"You make a better door than a window"

300

What treaty ended World War I?

Treaty of Versailles

300

I’m short and bold, a name that zips, 

Like crossing oceans on speedy ships. 

I’m not Tom, but I take the lead, 

On every mission, I’ve got the speed.

Cruz

400

My newest granddaughter's oldest cousin's maternal grandfather's youngest child is?

Jackson

400

What is the term for a word that sounds like its meaning?

Onomatopoeia

400

The fizzy brown non-caffeinated drink found at most family get-togethers is often referred to as what?

"Rootsie-pop"

400

Who was the British Prime Minister during WWII?

Winston Churchill

400

I pack a punch, I’m  strong and fast, 

A boxer’s name from ages past. 

But I’m also brains, a science guy— 

What’s my name? Give it a try!

Tyson

500

My only brother's nephew's paternal grandmother is?

Lois

500

A word or sentence that reads the same backward or forward (like: “Madam, I’m Adam”) is called what?

A Palindrome

500

What is the proper way to address a youngster who appears to be hard of hearing?

"Are your ears painted on?"

500

Abraham Lincoln was not only a great president but also a champion athlete in what sport?

Wrestling. Lincoln  had a 299-1 record in wrestling and is the only president in the National  Wrestling Hall of Fame.

500

Archangel or athlete,  I’ve done it all, 

A timeless name that stands tall.

Michael