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Who has won more tennis grand slam titles - Venus or Serena Williams ?
Serena Williams
100
What hip-hop/R&B,pop singer has won a total of 14 awards since her debut. She plays the Flute on stage frequently and has been touted as a body-positive role model.
Lizzo
100
What magical fiction series includes 7 books?
Harry Potter
100
This piece of architecture was given to the US by the people of France
The Statue of Liberty
100
This animated fantasy movie debuted in 2001 and has had many successful sequels. The main character lives in a swamp and befriends a wise-cracking donkey. What is this movie?
Shrek
200
This basketball player is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history, and frequently compared to Michael Jordan. What team does he play for?
Lebron James, LA Lakers
200
This iconic R&B/pop singer is known for her music, entrepreneurship ventures, humanitarian work, and fashion/makeup line. Recently, she announced her second pregnancy with a famous rapper during a sporting event.
Rihanna
200
This dystopian novel coined the phrase "Big Brother is watching you"
1984, George Orwell
200
What museum is the largest art museum in the US?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art ("the Met")
200
What are the names of all 6 main characters in the show, Friends?
Joey, Chandler, Ross, Phoebe, Rachel, and Monica
300
Who was the first African American baseball player (played for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947)
Who is Jackie Robinson
300
Which astronomer is name-dropped in Queen's smash hit "Bohemian Rhapsody"?
Galileo
300
Which book (and movie) is about a man trapped on a boat with a Bengal Tiger? (or so it seems..)
Life of Pi
300
What are 3 sites to see in Central Park?
Alice in Wonderland Statue, Strawberry Fields memorial, The ramble, the Belvedere castle, The Great Lawn, Shakespeare in the Park, the Boathouse, Bethesda Fountain, Central Park Zoo, Ice Skating, and more!
300
This ABC medical drama has been on television for nearly 19 seasons. What was the name of the principle character who just left the show?
Dr. Meredith Grey
400
In 2018, which gymnast became the first female in 25 years to win all 5 events at the US National Championships, including a record-setting all-around title.
Simone Biles
400
This Canadian rapper got his start on the hit show Degrassi: the next generation. He has won 4 grammy awards.
Drake
400
In the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe , what was the dessert that White Witch gave to Edmund?
Turkish delight
400
What are 3 specific examples of free activities you could do in NYC currently?
The High Line, The MET, Walk the Brooklyn Bridge, NY Public Library, 9/11 Memorial Museum, Walk grand central terminal, skating at Battery Park, The Cloisters, Art Galleries in Chelsea, The Vessel in Hudson Yards, ETC ETC
400
Who was the only actor to receive an Oscar nomination for their role in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy? A) Elijah Woods B) Ian McKellen C) Liv Tyler D) Viggo Mortensen
B) Ian McKellen was nominated for an Oscar in 2002 for his role in the Lord of the Rings : The Fellowship of the Ring
500
What college-level women's basketball program is the most successful in the nation?
The UCONN Huskies have won a record 11 NCAA Division I National Championships and a women's record four in a row, from 2013 through 2016.
500
Who was the only country artist to have a Top 20 hit on the Billboards hot country songs for six straight decades?
Dolly Parton
500
Which highly American author of horror, suspense, crime, science-fiction has sold 350 million copies worldwide? Many of his books have been adapted into films, TV series, and miniseries.
Stephen King
500
What is the most filmed location in all of NYC? (hint: it is not a building)
Central Park
500
What is the name of Winston's cat in the show, New Girl?
Ferguson 