Landmarks
President Theodore Roosevelt designated Devil's Tower as the very first national monument in the United States. In what state is this striking, sacred geological formation located?
A) Montana
B) South Dakota
C) Wyoming
D) Utah
Wyoming
The 1997 HBO film starring Ving Rhames and subtitled "Only in America,"ntells the story of whom?
A) Jackie Robinson
B) Berry Gordy
C) Martin Luther King Jr.
D) Don King
Don King
Which classical string instrument requires a player to master four pedals, 47 strings, and use both hands and feet simultaneously?
A) Double Bass
B) Cello
C) Harpiscord
D) Harp
Harp
What is the English translation of the Italian word biscotti, the famous twice baked, hard, oblong-shaped cookie?
A) Sweet Slice
B) Cooked Twice
C) Almond Bread
D) Crunchy Crust
Cooked Twice
A "chukka" is a period of playing time in which sport?
A) Badminton
B) Volleyball
C) Polo
D) Hockey
Polo
The towering Gateway Arch in St.Louis is the tallest monument in the United States. What event in American history does it primary commemorate?
A) The Lewis in Clark Expedition
B) The Westward Expansion of the United States
C) The completion of the Transcontinental
D) The Louisiana Purchase
The Westward Expansion of the United States
In the 1996 HBO original film Gotti, which actor portrayed the infamous "Teflon Don" himself, John Gotti?
A) Al Pacino
B) Armand Assante
C) James Caan
D) Joe Mantegna
Armand Assante
Which double reed woodwind instrument is known as the "clown of orchestra" due to its low register and the immense breath control needed?
A) Bassoon
B) Clarinet
C) English Horn
D) Bass Flute
Bassoon
Where did the famous fortune cookie actually originate?
A) Beijing, China
B) Kyoto, Japan
C) Los Angeles, California
D) Shanghai, China
Los Angeles California
Calvados is a type of brandy made with which fruit?
A) Plum
B) Cherries
C) Oranges
D) Apples
Apples
General Sherman, the largest known living-stem tree on Earth by volume, resides in Sequoia National Park's Giant Forest.Which exact tree species is the General Sherman tree?
A) Coast Redwood
B) Ponderosa Pine
C) Giant Sequoia
D) Bald Cypress
Giant Sequoia
In 2026, Questlove returned to HBO streaming archives with an epic music documentary about which legendary R&B and funk group?
A) Earth, Wind and Fire
B) Kool and the Gang
C) The Commodores
D) Parliament-Fuckadelic
Earth, Wind and Fire
The oboe is notorious for being one of the hardest woodwind instruments to master.What specific part of the oboe makes it so difficult to control?
A) The double reed
B) The single wooden reed
C) The leather pads
D) The thumb rest
The double reed
What is the secret ingredient that gives chewy chocolate chip cookies, their soft,moist,and pliable texture compared to crispy ones?
A) Egg yolks
B) Vegetables Oil
C) Brown sugar
D) Baking powder
Brown Sugar
How many squares are there in standard sudoku puzzle?
A) 49
B) 64
C) 81
D) 100
81
Chimney rock served as a vital, famous landmark for emigrants traveling on the Oregon,California, and Mormon Trails. In which state is this natural rock spire situated?
A) Nebraska
B) Oregon
C) Nevada
D) Wyoming
Nebraska
In the 1999 animated classic,The Iron Giant, what is the name of the small town in Maine where Hograth Hughes lives?
A) Derry
B) Oakhaven
C) Rockwell
D) Amity Island
Rockwell
Which brass instrument is widely considered one of the most notoriously difficult to play, largely because its small mouth piece and immense tubing require exact lip tension and a hand placed inside the bell?
A) Tuba
B) Trumpet
C) French Horn
D) Trombone
French Horn
What was the original purpose of the Graham Cracker when it was first invented in the 1820's by Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham?
A) A travel ration for gold miners
B) A health food to curb unhealthy urges
C) An edible teething ring for infants
D) A dessert for the US Military
A health food to curb unhealthy urges
Which pop singer starred in the 1960 film "Expresso Bongo"?
A) Adam Faith
B) Billy Fury
C) Cliff Richard
D) Elvis Presley
Cliff Richard
How many miles long (or high)is the "Screaming Eagle"geyser located in Yellowstone National Park commonly known as Old Faithful?
A) 43 meters
B) 90 meters
C) 55 meters
D) 13 meters
55 meters
In Shrek, when Lord Farquaad is interrogating the Gingerbread Man, what specific type of baked goods button does Farquaad threaten to rip off his body?
A) Licorice
B) Gumdrop
C) Marshmallow
D) Chocolate
Gumdrop
What two instruments are in the key of F?
A) Flute and Tenor Sax
B) French Horn and English Horn
C) Alto Sax and Oboe
D) Bassoon and Piccolo
French Horn and English Horn
How wide is the world largest recorded cookie, baked by the Immaculate Baking Company in Flat Rock, North Caroline, in 2003?
A) 52 feet
B) 84 feet
C) 102 feet
D) 150 feet
102 feet
In 1938, which liner took the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic crossing?
A) Normandie
B) Queen Mary
C) United States
D) Queen Elizabeth
Queen Mary