Movies
Who played Forrest Gump in the 1994 film "Forrest Gump"?
Tom Hanks
This vegetable is called an aubergine in the UK. What do Americans refer to it as?
Eggplant
Who is known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?
27
The world "Halloween" is derived from which Christian holiday?
All Hallows' Eve
Who directed "Jaws"?
Stephen Spielberg
What type of shellfish is used to make traditional chowder?
Clams
What instrument does Yo-Yo Ma play?
Cello
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
In what decade did trick-or-treating become a widespread tradition in the U.S.?
1930s
What is the name of the spaceship in "Star Wars" piloted by Han Solo?
Millennium Falcon
What does the Italian term "al dente" refer to when cooking pasta?
Firm to the bite
What is the name of Beyonce's alter ego?
Sasha Fierce
What is the term length for a U.S. senator?
6 years
What was the original name for a "Jack-O-Lantern?"
Turnip Lantern
What actress won an Oscar for her role in Black Swan?
Natalie Portman
What is the main ingredient in a traditional tzatiziki sauce?
Yogurt
Which classical composer wrote the "Four Seasons"?
Antonio Vivaldi
How many justices serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
Which European country is believed to have started the tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween?
Ireland
Who directed "Inception"?
Christopher Nolan
Which country invented pizza?
Italy
Who was known as the "Queen of Soul"?
Aretha Franklin
How many members are in the U.S. House or Representatives?
435
What was the original name of Candy Corn when it was created in the 1880s?
Chicken Feed
Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2023?
Brendan Fraser (The Whale)
What fruit is known as the "king of fruits" and has a spiky exterior?
Durian
Who won the first season of "American Idol"?
Kelly Clarkson
What year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1788
What is the name of the Roman festival that honored the goddess of fruits and trees and is said to have influenced Halloween traditions?
Pomona