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100

This spooky character is a ghost in Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", a soldier who was beheaded during the Revolutionary War and now rides at night to search for his head 

The Headless Horsemen

100

Which popular television game show debuted in 1956 and was hosted by Bob Barker?

The Price is Right

100

What country is home to the Kremlin?

Russia

100

Name this famous American rock and roll singer and dancer, best known for popularizing "The Twist" 

Chubby Checker

200

This chewy candy was a staple in WW2 rations due to its durability and ability to withstand extreme temperatures. It served as a source of energy and a morale booster, with soldiers even finding creative uses for them, such as temporarily plugging bullet holes in equipment.

Tootsie Rolls

200

The famous line, "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get," is from which 1994 movie starring Tom Hanks?

Forrest Gump

200

It is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area and is bordered by the United States and Canada

Lake Superior

200

Name this girl who was famous for claiming divine guidance, and leading the French army to victory during the Hundred Years' War 

Joan of Arc

300

Which famous magician died on Halloween in 1926 after a stunt gone wrong?

Houdini

300

This famous star played Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady

Audrey Hepburn

300

Mount Everest is part of this mountain range which is the largest in the world

The Himalayas 

300

Name this man, the 7th president of the United States and commonly reffered to as "Man of the People" 

Hint: He is on the the $20 bill

Andrew Jackson

400

Known as the one of most influential horror films of all time, this 1973 flick made history by being the first to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar

The Exorcist

400

Which folk trio performed the classic song "Puff the Magic Dragon"?

Peter, Paul and Mary

400

Pompeii, a well preserved ancient city, was destroyed by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Which modern day country is it located in?

Italy

400

Name this British primatologist and anthropologist who's known for her 60 years of studying chimpanzees 

Jane Goodall

500

During the Salem Witch Trials, over 200 people were accused of witchcraft, leading to 19 women and 1 man being executed. Where did this take place?

Massachusetts 
500

In their famous dancing duo, who was Fred Astaire's partner?

Ginger Rogers

500

Buenos Aires is the capital city of which South American country?

Argentina

500

Name this American writer and poet known for his macabre story-telling

Edgar Allen Poe