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100

Where does the apostrophe go in this sentence? "The students notebooks were left on the desks."

After the "s" in students, bc the notebooks belong to multiple students.

100

This Netflix drama that premiered in July and starred Brittany Snow brought guns, murder, and unexpected lesbianism to a small Texas town.

What is The Hunting Wives?

100

True or False: Sandra Diaz-Twine is the only player to win Survivor twice.

False, Tony Vlachos has also won twice.

100

This Brooklyn bar turns queer-women-only on Wednesdays.

What is The Woods?

100

You might spot this tree flowering in the spring.

What is a cherry blossom?

200

You and Natasha won an award! When you’re telling your mom, you say: “The prize was given to: WHO AND WHO?” (BONUS 100: What kind of voice does your sentence use?)

"The prize was given to Natasha and me." (And passive voice)

200

In addition to its last-minute partnership with HBO, Heated Rivalry was originally released on this Canadian network.

What is Crave?
200

Boston Rob played Survivor this many times before finally winning.

What is four? He played in Marquesas, All-Stars, Heroes vs. Villains, and finally won his fourth attempt in Redemption Island in 2011.

200

These two stops bookend the G train.

What is Court Square and Church Ave?

200

Originally used as messengers, these birds now just haunt the streets of New York.

Pigeons?

300

Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) Natasha’s brother, Elijah, lives in Jersey City.
B) Natasha’s brother Elijah lives in Jersey City.
C) They’re both correct.

(A) is correct! This is an example of restrictive vs. non-restrictive clauses: without commas, you're implying that Natasha has multiple brothers. 

300

HBO's Industry follows recent graduates beginning work at this cheekily-named top investment bank in London.

What is Pierpont?

300

At tribal council, Erik Reichenbach made this mistake, widely considered one of the biggest blunders in the show's history.

Manipulated by the "Black Widow Brigade" (Cirie, Parvati, Amanda, Natalie), Erik was persuaded that giving up the necklace would show trust and secure his place, resulting in a unanimous vote against him. 

300

This iconic rapper used to call Clinton Hill home and is now commemorated with several neighborhood murals.

Who is the Notorious B.I.G.?

300

Two male animals of this species won hearts and minds when they formed a pair bond and raised a baby together in the Central Park Zoo, as illustrated in the children's book "And Tango Makes Three."

What is chinstrap penguins? (Penguins is fine too)

400

Is this passage grammatically sound? If not, why? "Esme was worried about her language arts test. But having studied all night, the exam felt easy, and she passed with flying colors." 

Not grammatically sound -- there's a dangling modifier because the exam did not study all night, Esme did! 

400

Amazon Prime’s “The Better Sister” and “The Hunger Games” franchise have this blonde actress in common.

Who is Elizabeth Banks?

400

This iconic Malaysian table tennis player was the first in the franchise to make and plant a fake hidden immunity idol.

Who is Yau-Man Chan my GOAT?

400

In addition to Clinton Hill, there are four other Brooklyn neighborhoods that have “Hill” in their name. Each one you name is 100 points. You have 90 seconds.

What are Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Ocean Hill, & Vinegar Hill?

400

You might have spotted this kind of tree on your walk here.

What is an American Sycamore?

500

Taylor Swift sings: "If I was a man, then I'd be the man." While inspiring, why is this lyric grammatically incorrect? What would the correct lyric be?

Hypothetical/contrary-to-fact conditions conditions require the subjunctive. "If I were a man, then I'd be the man" is the corrected lyric.

500

In the Harry Potter series, Voldemort splits his soul into different horcruxes. Each one you name is 70 points; name all for the complete 500 points. You have 90 seconds.

What are the Hufflepuff cup, the Slytherin locket, Ravenclaw diadem, Tom Riddle's diary, Nagani, the Gaunt ring, & Harry?

500

Survivor has filmed in many locations. You have 90 seconds to name 5 countries that have hosted a season (100 points/each).

Answers vary; Abbey has the list.

500

We love to go to the library. This is the number of Brooklyn Public Library branches (within 5 is ok). 

What is 62?

500

This migratory bird has become something of a celebrity, stopping in Bryant Park every spring to feed and rest on its journey north.

What is the American Woodcock?