Know your place
Baltimore is home to one of the first permanent monuments to which U.S. president?
George Washington
Name the spell taught to first years in Professor Flitwick's Charms class to levitate an object off the ground.
Wingardium Leviosa
In the Shrek movie franchise which animal plays the character of Shrek's annoying best friend?
A Donkey
Who was the second person to walk on the moon?
Buzz Aldrin
Which country is the biggest exporter of coffee beans worldwide?
Brazil
Which hospital in Baltimore was the first Chest Pain Emergency Center in the world?
Yours truly
Which Hogwarts house does Luna Lovegood belong to?
Ravenclaw
The head of what kind of animal is front-and-center in an infamous scene from The Godfather?
A horse
At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit equal?
-40
Which fruit is known as the "king of fruits" and has a strong smell?
Durian
The American national anthem was written by Francis Scott Key after witnessing the 25-hour bombardment of this historic monument in the city of Baltimore by the British garrison. Where was this?
Fort Mchnery
A house elf needs to be presented with an item of _____ from his/her master to achieve freedom from slavery. Harry tricks Lucius Malfoy into giving Dobby a _____, which sets him free. (Points for either answer)
Clothing. Sock
Which state of America has been a popular filming location for some of the most iconic movies in Hollywood such as Jurassic Park and King Kong.
Other Hints: _________________
Hawaii
What is the name of the device used to measure radiation exposure?
Bonus: 100 points for saying the right unit to measure radiation
Geiger counter; Becquerel or Curie
Found on many types of sushi, nori is the Japanese name for the edible species in the red algae genus Pyropia. Frequently used in the format of dried sheets, what is the English term for this edible ingredient?
Seaweed
Tallest Building in Baltimore?
Transamerica building
Who anonymously sends Harry his father's Invisibility Cloak on Christmas?
Albus Dumbledore
What was the first Pixar film to be made?
Toy Story
There is a phenomenon of an increase (or decrease) in the frequency of sound, light, or other waves as the source and observer move toward (or away from) each other. What is this called?
Hint: A fast-moving siren passes by you, the pitch of the siren abruptly drops in pitch
The Doppler effect
There's a dessert with slightly mysterious origins (is it from France, Spain, or England?) that is also known as a burnt cream or Trinity cream. It famously has a custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. What is it?
Crème brûlée
What is Maryland's state capitol?
Annapolis
What is the name of the magical creature that can only be seen by those who have witnessed death?
Thestral
In Star Wars Episode III during the final encounter between Obi-Wan and Anakin which is a viral meme throughout the internet. In that scene, Obi-Wan declares: "It's over Anakin, I have the high ground". To which Anakin Skywalker replies:_____?
You underestimate my power!
Electric conductivity is the movement of electrically charged particles. All metals conduct electricity to a certain extent, but certain metals are more highly conductive. _____ is the most conductive metal.
Silver
In the 1830s, which common condiment (from today) was sold as a medicine that could cure ailments like diarrhea, indigestion, and jaundice.
Ketchup