Literature
In a story by this author, a group of people travel back in time to hunt a T-Rex. In another story, an empty house run by AI is described following a nuclear apocalypse. In the most famous work by this author, a mechanical hound chases the protagonist. For 100 points, this is the author who wrote "Fahrenheit 451".
Who is Ray Bradbury?
In this game, teams of six clash. Teams are split into different roles based on the character which they play, with the roles being Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. For 100 points, this immensely popular hero shooter is developed by NetEase and contains 35 heroes and villains.
What is Marvel Rivals?
This artist released her first album in 2015, with her subsequent albums being released in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2024 for a total of 6 albums. She, like other artists, was a Disney Channel actor prior to her music career. At her concerts, she’s known for her outros to one song and her actions while performing another. For 100 points, name this artist known for “Espresso”.
Who is Sabrina Carpenter?
This president of the United States hails from New York City. He was a member of the republican party but pursued progressive policies. Prior to his presidency, he served as Governor of New York and Vice President. He’s known for his environmentalist policies and his consumer protections. For 100 points, this president led the Bull Moose Party in 1912.
Who is Theordore Roosevelt?
This quarterback played in the NFL from 2000 to 2022. He was drafted out of Michigan in the sixth round as a back-up quarterback. During his career he played on only two teams, spending only two on his second team. For 100 points, this quarterback played for the New England Patriots for 20 years
Who is Tom Brady?
In this book by a World War I veteran, the title character is pulled into a fantastic adventure after a dinner party. Published in 1937, the book is sometimes referred to as "There and Back Again". The title character is joined by band of thirteen companions on an adventure to retrieve an artifact from a dragon's hoard. The book was split into three movie adaptations, released in 2012, 2013, and 2014 respectively. For 200 points, this book was written by J. R. R. Tolkien.
What is "The Hobbit"?
This game is a soft reboot of a series from the early 2000s. Following in the footsteps of the developer’s previous success with the Divinity: Original Sin games, this immensely popular game follows a customizable character, nicknamed Tav, as you go on a quest initially to cure yourself of an affliction, but later uncover a plot to take over the world. During this quest you can form relationships with your companions, such as the secretive half-elf or the sarcastic vampire spawn. For 200 points, this rpg won Game of the Year in 2023.
What is Baldur's Gate 3?
This musical is based on a collection of poems. This musical is currently the 5th longest running on Broadway. In this musical we’re introduced to a magician who was said to be able to project his voice from the roof to the fire and vice versa. This musical was adapted to movie form in 2019, starring names such as Idris Elba, Jason Derulo, and Taylor Swift. However the movie was met with scathing reviews, ultimately failing. For 200 points, this musical poses the question “was it Mungojerrie or Rumpelteazer?”
What is Cats?
This president of the United States was born in New York City and was a member of the Democratic party. This president was immensely popular with the American people, and led the country through the Second World War. He helped the people with his progressive New Deal program. For 200 points, this president was the only elected for 4 terms.
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
This golfer was born in 1929 and died in 2016. This Pennsylvanian native won 7 majors, including 4 Masters. He won the Senior PGA Open in 1980 and 1981. For 200 points, this golfer has a popular drink named after him.
Who is Arnold Palmer?
This play by Shakespeare included a funeral address in act III, scene 2. This speech is able to flip public opinion against the murderers of the title character. This famous oration starts with the phrase "Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears". For 300 points, in what Shakespearean play did Mark Antony give this funeral oration?
What is Julius Caesar?
This entry in this series of games was released in 2007. In this first person shooter, the player continues directly from where the previous game left off in 2004. The game has both a multiplayer and campaign with both modes being highly regarded. The multiplayer led to the internet phenomenon known as “The Road to Recon” after a clip of a player being killed with a traffic cone just moments into a multiplayer match went viral. In the popular machinima series, Red vs. Blue, this game was used to film the Recollection Saga. For 300 points, this is the objectively best game in the Halo series.
What is Halo 3?
This musical was created by the creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Park. This comedy features 16 songs, the first being “Hello!”. The protagonist is sent to Uganda during the second song “Two by Two”. For 300 points, this musical features Elder Price on his mission in Uganda.
What is The Book of Mormon?
This American president served in the military before he was elected president. This was one of many presidents to be born in Ohio. This president wrote an autobiography of his life and experiences. During his administration, corruption flourished despite himself not being corrupt. Today he’s seen as a mediocre president but a war hero. For 300 points, this president led the Union army to victory in the civil war.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
This 20th century Olympics occurred in the midst of the Cold War. In this summer Olympics, the Soviets totaled 80 gold medals. The East German rowing team all earned medals, all 54 of them. The highlight of the competition for the West was when British runner Sebastion Coe took the 1500 meter race. For 300 points, these Summer Olympics held in Moscow were boycotted by many Western countries following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
What were the 1980 Summer Olympics?
In this author’s magnum opus, a former law student meets a drunkard and his prostitute daughter, eventually driving him to murder two people. Following this he falls into delirium, being cared for by his classmate. The story ends with him admitting to his crimes and being sent to a Siberian penal colony. For 400 points, “Crime and Punishment” is written by this author.
Who is Fyodor Dostoevsky?
The first of this series was released in 2019, with the much anticipated sequel being released in 2023. This souls-like game was developed by Respawn, the same studio known for Titanfall and Apex Legends. Voice actors in this series are Tina Ivlev, Debra Wilson, and Cameron Monaghan. For 400 points, Cal Kestis and BD-1 star in this souls-like game series.
What is Star Wars: Jedi series?
This song comes from a 2018 movie. Written by Blackway & Black Caviar, this song’s lyrics state that the character in the song traveled two hundred miles and likes to jump off tall buildings. The song plays at a climactic turning point in the protagonist’s life, as he finally becomes who he’s destined to be. The song and the accompanying scene are all about a leap of faith. For 400 points, this song plays during 2018’s Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse.
What is "What's Up Danger?"
This incumbent president was born in 1977 and assumed office in 2017. Back in 2006-2009, this president was a member of the Socialist party. Now he’s a member of the Renaissance party. He was only 39 when he was elected president. For 400 points, he is the current president of France.
Who is Emmanual Macron?
This Yankee’s center fielder was named for a Hall of Fame catcher. Born in 1931, this athlete holds the World Series record for home runs with 18. He also holds the World Series record for walks with 43. He became the center fielder for the Yankees following DiMaggio’s retirement in 1951. This switch-hitter was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974. For 400 points, this player is also known as the “Commerce Comet”.
Who is Mickey Mantle?
A comedy by this author centers on the god Dionysus who journeys to the underworld with his slave Xanthias. His goal is to resurrect the playwright Euripides. As Charon rows Dionysus to the Underworld, a chorus of creatures chant the phrase "Brekekekex, ko-ax ko-ax". For 500 points, this ancient Greek playwright wrote the play "The Frogs"
Who is Aristophanes?
Released in 2017 by Ninja Theory, this action-adventure series was originally exclusive to the Playstation 4 and PC before making its way to Xbox One in 2018 and the Nintendo Switch in 2019. This game deals with mental illness on a backdrop of love, obsession, and Norse Mythology. In this game, the player plays as the title character as they make their way into the Norse Underworld in order to save their love. Throughout their adventure they’re plagued by voices and memories and most complete puzzles to move on. As a bonus hint, this is one of the 1st LT’s favourite games. For 500 points, this game sees the title character go to Helheim and wrestle with psychosis and trauma.
What is Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice?
This adult musical series began with a pilot episode in 2019 but wasn’t made into a show until its Prime Video premiere in January 2024. This series explores themes of family, forgiveness, and redemption, as well as including a number of vulgar jokes. The first season contains 16 tracks over its run, with one reprise and one remix released later. From the pilot to the official release, the entire voice cast was changed to broadway stars and other more known voice actors. In this animated musical series set in Hell, the story follows the young princess on her quest to redeem sinners and send them to Heaven. For 500 points, Erika Henningsen stars as Charlie Morningstar in this adult animated musical created by Vivianne Medranno.
What is Hazbin Hotel?
This woman is the first woman president of her country. She assumed office in October of 2024. Prior to her role as president, she was the head of government in the capital of her country where she emphasized curbing crime and enforcing zoning laws. This person is the president of the 13th largest country in the world and the 10th most populous, containing the largest number of native Spanish speakers. For 500 points, this is the president of the most northern Latin American country.
Who is Claudia Sheinbaum?
This unusual sport is held just outside Gloucester, England annually. The first historical evidence of this event comes from 1826, but is thought to have originated far earlier. Due to the nature of this sport, a year without injuries is all but unheard of. The ladies’ champion in 2023 finished the race while unconscious. Held on Cooper’s Hill, this sport involves competitors chasing the namesake object down the 200 yard hill, which has an angle of about 27 degrees. For 500 points, this sport sees competitors chase a rolling dairy product down Cooper’s Hill.
What is Cheese Rolling?