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100

 This state is the second largest in the USA and is bordered by several states including Oklahoma and New Mexico. Which state is it?

 California

 Alaska

 Colorado

 Texas

Texas

100

 According to Genesis 41:45, what was the name of the daughter of Potipherah, priest of On, who became the wife of Joseph?

 Abishag

 Ahinoam

 Asenath

 Apphia

Asenath

100

On Friday, November 22, 1963, police patrolman J. D. Tippitt was shot and killed while questioning a possible crime suspect, while standing near his marked police vehicle. His suspected killer was arrested for the crime, but was never tried or convicted for the crime in a court of law. Who allegedly shot Officer J. D. Tippitt?

 James Hunter Smith

 Jack Ruby

 Lee Harvey Oswald

 William Davis Douglas

Lea Harvey Oswald

100

About how many chemical elements are considered to be essential to the human body?

 11

 22

 44

 33

22

100

 Axel Foley is a Detroit cop who travels to California to track down the killer of his best friend. He has help from two reluctant detectives, who keep an eye on his unusual approach to policework. Name the movie.

 The Untouchables

 Lethal Weapon

 Beverly Hills Cop

 48 Hrs

Beverly Hills Cop

200

 This mitten state is surrounded by the Great Lakes. To the south are Indiana and Ohio.

 Pennsylvania

 Wisconsin

 Michigan

 New York

Michigan

200

 What was the name of David's wife who worked behind the scenes to make sure her son Solomon would become king?

 Bathsheba

 Bethsaida

 Bashemath

 Berachah


Bathsheba

200

John Lennon, one of the world's most famous musical talents, was shot and killed as he returned to his residence in New York, after completing a recording session. Which deranged fan was arrested at the scene for the murder of Lennon?

 Mark David Chapman

 Joshua Anthony Mason

 James Earl Ray

 James Earl Jones

Mark David Chapman

200

Which has the highest amount of water as a percentage of total body weight?

 Newborn baby

 Adult (20-50)

 Teenager

 Adult (50+)

Newborn baby

200

 An unemployed actor is desperate for work, so he disguises himself as a woman and gets a role in a soap opera. Nobody knows that he is a man, and after a while, he falls in love with the leading actress of the soap opera.
Who plays the roles of Michael Dorsey/Dorothy Michaels in the award winning movie "Tootsie" (1982)?

 Al Pacino

 Bill Murray

 Dustin Hoffman

 Robin Williams


 Dustin Hoffman

300

 I think I'll go see a Bears game, but it sure is windy in the Windy City. Where could I be?

 Chicago

 New York City

 Cincinnati

 Pittsburgh

Chicago

300

According to 1 Corinthians 1:11, members of a certain woman's household made the apostle Paul aware of divisions in the church at Corinth. What was the woman's name?

 Chloe

 Claudia

 Candace

 Cozbi

Chloe

300

 One of the founding fathers of the United States of America, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, died as a result of a gunshot wound on July 12, 1804. Who fired the bullet that ended the life of Alexander Hamilton?

 James Madison

 Benedict Arnold

 Aaron Burr

 Steph Hopkins

Aaron Burr

300

Yellowstone Lake, the largest high-altitude lake in USA at 130 square miles, sits on top of a super volcano.

True or False

True

300

 This emotional movie, directed by Oliver Stone, looks at the lives of a group of American soldiers as they fight in the jungles of Vietnam. Animosity between the two sergeants leads to a second 'war' within the group. It is seen from the perspective of a young recruit. Name the movie.

 Apocalypse Now

 Full Metal Jacket

 Platoon

 The Deer Hunter

 Platoon

400

I'm riding the cable cars and enjoying Chinatown! Where could I be?

 Washington D.C.

 San Francisco

 Atlanta

 Greensboro


San Francisco 

400

 What was the name of the woman, who at an advanced age, gave birth to John the Baptist?

 Elizabeth

 Eunice

 Esther

 Euodias

Elizabeth

400

The 25th President of the USA, William McKinley, was shot at point blank range by a gunman as he greeted guests at the Pan-American Exhibition in Buffalo, New York, on September 5, 1901. Who was convicted of the shooting murder of McKinley?

 Charles J. Guiteau

 Leon Czolgosz

 Gilbert O'Sullivan

 Marcus Damon Cosmos


Leon Czolgosz

400

 Which 19th Century astronomer first identified 'canali' on the surface of Mars?

Giovanni Schiaparelli

 Charles E Burton

 Percival Lowell

 Camille Flammarion

Giovanni Schiaparelli

400

 The first of the "Die Hard" movies was released in 1988. Who played the terrorist Hans Gruber?

Ben Kingsley

 Jeremy Irons

 Alan Rickman

 David Morse



Alan Rickman

500

 I mourn for those lost at Ground Zero, but I also marvel at the giant buildings that reach to the sky. I surely know why they call this city the "Big Apple!". Where could I be

 New York City

 Atlanta

 Raleigh

 Columbus


New York City

500

 The letter F. According to Luke 2:37, what word that starts with the letter 'F' best describes the prophetess Anna?

 Friendly

 Frivolous

 Furious

 Faithful


Faithful

500

On Sunday morning, November 24, 1963, during a live television broadcast, Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy, was himself shot and killed in the basement of Dallas Police Department Headquarters, while he was being transferred (in handcuffs) to a more secure holding facility. Who was shown on television as he shot Oswald at point blank range, to the shock of dozens of police and press officials present for the event?

 David Ferrie

 Clay Shaw

 Jack Ruby

 Lee Bauer

Jack Ruby

500

Which animal part can be found in lipsticks and shampoo?

 Bird feathers

 Locust wings

 Snail mucus

 Fish scales

Fish Scales

500

 Famous archeologist, Indiana Jones, is hired by the U.S. Government to find the Ark of the Covenant. On his way he recruits the help of an old flame. Who plays Indy's ex-girlfriend Marion Ravenwood?

 Kate Capshaw

 Goldie Hawn

 Diane Keaton

 Karen Allen

Karen Allen

600

I am enjoying the World of Coke Museum, the Olympic Park, and the Underground. Where could I be?

 Nashville

 Jackson

 Raleigh

 Atlanta

Atlanta 

600

 What's the name of the woman who killed Sisera, the captain of an opposing army, when she hammered a tent peg through his skull while he was in a deep sleep? (Judges 4:16-21)

 Jael

 Joanna

 Jezebel

 Jochebed

Jael

600

 Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak was shot and killed during an assassination attempt on the life of U.S. President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt in Miami, Florida. Who was tried and convicted for the murder of Cermak?

 Timothy J. McCarthy

 Gary Gilmore

 Vitto Scotti

 Giuseppe Zangara


Guiseppe Zangara

600

Which Philip K novel was the inspiration for the 1982 movie "Blade Runner"?

 We Can Remember It for You Wholesale

 The Golden Man

 Second Variety

 Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

600

Baby meets Johnny who teaches dance at the family summer camp and after hours dirty dances with the other dancers. She learns a routine when one of the women is recovering from an abortion, and becomes Johnny's lover. Who plays Baby in "Dirty Dancing" (1987)?

 Kelly McGillis

 Ally Sheedy

 Jennifer Grey

 Jeanne Tripplehorn

Jennifer Grey

700

Bright lights, slots, poker, and more! It's a good thing what happens here stays here. If I'm in the town they call "Sin City," what state am I in?

 Arizona

 Las Vegas

 Nevada

 California


Nevada

700

What is the name of the woman Abraham took as a wife after the death of Sarah, as per Genesis 25:1-6?

 Karen

 Kezia

 Keturah

 Keren-happuch

Keturah

700

Many feel that the bright lights of the future of the United States were dimmed on June 5, 1968 with the assassination of U.S. Senator, and presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy. The accused gunman was immediately captured at the scene in Los Angeles, California. Who was convicted and sent to prison for committing the crime?

 Charles "Tex" Watson

 Charles Manson

 Sirhan B. Sirhan

 Richard Rodriguez

Sirhan B. Sirhan 

700

 Who was the one-time English spy who wrote "Robinson Crusoe"?

 John Le Carre

 Daniel Defoe

 Graham Greene

 Kingsley Amis

Daniel Defoe

700

Alex Owens is a steel worker by day and exotic dancer by night. Her dream is to get a place at a prestigious dance school. Who played Alex Owens in "Flashdance" (1983)?

 Jennifer Jason Leigh

 Jessica Lange

 Jennifer Beals

 Irene Cara

 Jennifer Beals

800

 Wow, Niagara Falls sure is beautiful! I could be in Canada, but this is a United States quiz! On that note, what state am I in?

 New York

 Maine

 Ohio

 Vermont

New York

800

 What was the name of the woman who, according to Scripture, was the first convert to Christianity in Europe? (Acts 16:14-15)

 Leah

 Lydia

 Lois

 Lo-ruhamah


Lydia

800

 While campaigning for the office of President of the United States, Democratic candidate George Wallace was shot in Laurel, Maryland on May 15, 1972. Who fired the bullets that critically wounded George Wallace?

 James Earl Jones

 Arthur Bremer

 Stokley Carmichael

 Peter Dixon


Arthur Bremer

800

Which of these was a painting from Pablo Picasso's Rose Period?

 The Clown's Family with a Cat

 The Trapeze Artist's Family with a Hamster

 The Bearded Lady's Family with a Canary

 The Acrobat's Family with a Monkey

The Acrobat's Family with a Monkey

800

Skip and Harry are framed for a bank robbery and end up in prison. They are having difficulty adjusting to prison life, until the warden finds that Skip has talent for riding broncos. Name the movie.

The Frisco Kid

 Stir Crazy

 Bustin' Loose

 Trading Places



 Stir Crazy

900

From 1926 to 1984, this official highway stretched from Chicago to Los Angeles and became one the the most popular routes for Americans to travel. Before this nostalgic highway was decommissioned and replaced by the U.S. Interstate System we know today, it was the place you could surely 'get your kicks'.

 the New Jersey Turnpike

 I25

 the Bear Tooth Highway

 Route 66

Route 66

900

 Out of the choices below, what word that starts with the letter 'U' best describes Leah, the first wife of Jacob, as per Genesis 29:31?

 Useless

 Unkind

 Uppity

 Unloved

Unloved

900

Residents of the city of San Francisco, California were shocked on November 27, 1978 to learn of a shooting at their City Hall that claimed the lives of the city mayor, and a member of the city's Board of Supervisors. Who was responsible for committing these heinous murders?

 Joseph Alioto

 Leo Ryan

 Dianne Feinstein

 Dan White

Dan White

900

What is the name of the TV sitcom in which Danny DeVito played Frank Reynolds?

 Everybody Loves Raymond

 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

 Will & Grace

 Taxi

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

900

"Fatal Attraction" (1987) was one of the most talked about movies of the 80s. Who played the sinister stalker, Alex Forrest?

Mimi Rogers

 Glenn Close

 Rebecca De Mornay

 Julianne Moore

Glenn Close

1000

This natural wonder located in Wyoming, raises 1,200 feet above its valley floor. It was established as a Natural Monument in 1906 and is a popular attraction for rock climbers. Besides holding its own interesting legends and stories, it also gained fame by becoming a popular icon in the classic film 'Close Encounters Of the Third Kind'. What is it?

 the Grand Canyon

 Mt. Baker

 Pikes Peak

 the Devils Tower

The Devils Tower

1000

 Abigail was originally married to Nabal and after he died she married King David. According to 1 Samuel 25:3, out of the choices below, what word that starts with the letter 'W' best describes Abigail?

 Wanderer

 Wacky

 Wise

 Wretched

Wise

1000

An assassination attempt was made on the life of Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, as he left a Washington D.C hotel on March 30, 1981. Who was the deranged gunman who critically wounded Reagan and three other men on that fateful day?

 Oscar R. Swoboda

 Oswald Harvey Lee

 John W. Hinckley

 James Brady

John W. Hinckley 

1000

 The inflatable life jacket that saved thousands of servicemen in World War II was nicknamed after which movie star and double entendre specialist?

 Marlene Dietrich

 Mae West

 Betty Grable

 Gloria Swanson

Mae West

1000

A detective is a cartoon rabbit's only hope to prove his innocence, when he is accused of murder. Who directed "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (1988)?

 Barry Levinson

 Robert Zemeckis

 Richard Donner

 Ron Howard



 Robert Zemeckis