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100

In this controversial 1928 novel, a British author explored the dehumanizing effects of a totalitarian society, which led to the banning of the book in several countries.

What is Brave New World by Aldous Huxley?

100

Where was Mansi and Umang's first international trip together?

Where is Thailand?

100

"What kind of idiots do you have working here?" 

"The finest in New York."

What is Home Alone 2?

100

Which tech giant recently announced its new quantum computing chip, "Willow," which it claims is capable of handling complex calculations in a span of five minutes?

What is Google?

100

A thick, woven fabric used to decorate a room hosts this mode of transportation

What is a car?

(From "carpet")

200

This Irish author is known for his complex, experimental writing and his contributions to the development of stream-of-consciousness narration.

Who is James Joyce?

200

At what age did Umang move from Japan to California?

What is 8 years old?

200

"Do me this favor. I won't forget it. Ask your friends in the neighborhood about me. They'll tell you I know how to return a favor."

What is The Godfather II?

200

Which political leader was recently ousted by rebel opposition and forced to flee to Russia?

Who is Bashar al-Assad?

200

A small flowing body of water contains this 500 sheets of paper

What is a ream?

(From "Stream")

300

The author of The Master and Margarita, this Russian novelist combined fantasy, satire, and religious themes while critiquing Soviet society in his writing.

Who is Mikhail Bulgakov?

300

What grade was Mansi in when her father famously embarrassed her in front of all her classmates by saying "Mitwa!"

What is third grade?

300

"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies."

What is The Shawshank Redemption?

300

US wildlife officials are moving to add which insect to the threatened species list?

What is the Monarch butterfly?

300

A number above a trillion is pierced by this, a product you can get from Home Depot

What is a drill? 

(from "Quadrillion")

400

This 1951 novel by J.D. Salinger, following protagonist ___ ___, and was often challenged for its language, themes of teenage rebellion, and critique of adult society.

Who is Holden Caulfield?
400

What is Umang Methi's job title?

What is a Technical Operations Lead?

400

"You never know with India ___, last minute mein kuch bhi hosakta hai..."

Who is Rohan?

400

What prep school did the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooter attend?

What is The Gilman School?

400

Inside a domesticated fowl is this word of disgust; it's paired with "the" in Gen Z slang for a dating turn-off

What is the ick? 

(from "Chicken")

500

This 1914 novella depicts a man who wakes up transformed into an insect, leading to a surreal exploration of alienation, guilt, and family dynamics.

What is Metamorphosis?

500

What is Umang and Mansi's dating anniversary (Month and Year)?

When is March 2022?

500

"Little boys who play with fire get their fingers burned."

What is Mamma Mia?

500

What was the final electoral count in the 2024 presidential election?

What is Trump's 312 to Harris's 226?

500

A word for an underground cemetery hides this mexican food offering

What is a taco? 

(from "Catacomb")