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100

The wise men only appear in this Gospel

What is the Gospel of Matthew? 

100

This drink consists of 1.5 oz Gin, 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice, 0.5 oz Simple Syrup, Chilled Champagne or sparkling wine to top, and Lemon twist for garnish. C'est la vie. 




French 75

100

This author of "The Catcher in the Rye" was born on Jan 1, 1919

J.D. Salinger

100

Michigan football coach who refused to wear a headset. 

Brady Hoke 

200

The total number of dreams Joseph has in the Gospels.

What is four?

200

This drink is a favorite on airplanes and before Noon. 

The Bloody Mary 

200

This teetotaling monthlong ritual often follows a holiday season full of uninhibited imbibery. 

Dry January 

200

What year was Ann Arbor founded?

1824

300

The manger is only mentioned in this Gospel

What is Luke?

300

Consuming this drink made famous by the 1998 comedy "The Big Lebowski" provides job security for dairy farmers.

The White Russian

300

This fictional town is the backdrop for "It's a Wonderful Life"

Bedford Falls, NY 

300

Famous national book store chain, now defunct, which was HQ'd in A2. 

Borders 

400

Joseph moved to Nazareth upon returning from Egypt for fear of this son of King Herod.

Who is Archelaus? 

400
This drink made famous by James Bond films is 3-5 parts gin, 1 part vodka and 1/2 part Lillet Blanc, with a Lemon twist. If you pray your liturgy of the hours you may especially appreciate this. 

Vesper Martini 

400

The desert that Bob Cratchit makes for his family in "A Christmas Carol" 

Plum Pudding

400
This annual event brings thousands to Ann Arbor each April to celebrate their love for Mary Jane. 

The Hash Bash 

500

The two different names are provided as the father of Joseph in the two geneologies present in the Gospels. 

What are Heli (Luke) and Jacob (Matthew)? 

500

Legend has it that the Negroni, the famous drink which is now equal parts Gin, Sweet Vermouth and Campari, was developed when one Count Negroni requested that one of the three former ingredients of the old drink, known as the "Americano", be swapped out and replaced with one of the current ingredients. What ingredient in the Americano did he replace?

Soda Water

500

English translation of the titular words of the famous Scottish song traditionally sung to bring in the new years. 

Auld Lang Syne / "For Old times Sake" or "Days Gone by" 

500

The material for the external structure of St. Thomas Parish came from where? 

Field stones, from local farmer's fields