Michigan Places
Which Michigan island is known for fudge, bicycles, and horse-drawn carriages?
What would you want to do there first?
Mackinac Island.
Follow-up: Any activity with a reason, such as a bicycle ride, a carriage tour, or trying fudge.
Detroit is called the Motor City. What industry gave it that name?
Describe a car you remember well.
The automobile industry.
What baked dish has a crust and a fruit filling?
Which filling would you choose, and why?
A fruit pie.
Which actress played Lucy Ricardo on I Love Lucy?
What kind of comedy makes you laugh?
Lucille Ball.
Which singer was known as the King of Rock and Roll?
What performer would you like to have seen live?
Elvis Presley.
What bridge connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas?
What makes a long road trip enjoyable?
The Mackinac Bridge.
Which Detroit record label brought us the Supremes and the Temptations?
What song would you put on a road-trip playlist?
Motown.
What Upper Peninsula food is a pastry filled with meat and vegetables?
What food would you recommend to someone visiting your area?
A pasty.
Which movie sends Dorothy and Toto down a yellow brick road?
Which character would you want as a travel companion, and why?
The Wizard of Oz.
What British band included John, Paul, George, and Ringo?
When do you most enjoy listening to music?
The Beatles.
Which Michigan city is the state capital: Detroit, Lansing, or Grand Rapids?
What would you show a visitor in your own town?
Lansing.
Which Michigan city is known as Cereal City: Battle Creek, Flint, or Holland?
How has your usual breakfast changed over the years?
Battle Creek.
What cooking method slowly cooks food in a covered pot with a little liquid: frying, braising, or grilling?
What meal is worth the extra time to prepare?
Braising.
Which actor was known for westerns such as True Grit: John Wayne, Cary Grant, or Gene Kelly?
What makes a movie hero interesting?
John Wayne.
Which singer was known as the Queen of Soul and recorded Respect?
What makes a singer's voice memorable?
Aretha Franklin.
Name two Great Lakes that touch Michigan.
Would you rather spend a day on the shore or on a boat? Why?
Any two: Michigan, Huron, Superior, or Erie.
Which car company made the Model T?
What car feature could you do without, and which one would you keep?
Ford.
What is the difference between baking and broiling?
Which would you use for a casserole, and why?
Baking cooks with heat throughout the oven. Broiling uses strong heat from above. A casserole is usually baked; broiling can brown the top.
Which musical follows Maria and the von Trapp family in Austria?
What movie would you happily watch again? Tell us why.
The Sound of Music.
Which singer recorded I Walk the Line and was known as the Man in Black?
What song brings back a particular time or place for you?
Johnny Cash.
Which national lakeshore on Lake Michigan is named for a sleeping animal and is known for its huge sand dunes?
Would you rather visit sand dunes or a wooded trail? What would make that outing enjoyable?
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Accept Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Who founded Motown Records in Detroit in 1959?
What do you think helped Motown songs become so popular?
Berry Gordy. Accept Berry Gordy Jr.
What is the cooking term for flour and butter cooked together to thicken a sauce or gravy?
What homemade sauce or gravy do you enjoy, and what would you serve it with?
A roux (pronounced roo).
Which actor played George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life?
Do you prefer movies with a happy ending or a surprising ending? Explain your choice.
James Stewart. Accept Jimmy Stewart.
Which singing duo recorded Bridge Over Troubled Water in 1970?
What makes a song comforting or meaningful to you?
Simon & Garfunkel. Accept Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.