Double Trouble
Mid-Century Required Reading
Odds and Ends
Millionaire
Begins and ends with "E"
100

Which state is nicknamed the "Mother of Presidents"?

Virginia

100

George Orwell's other book, not 1984, was once mandatory reading in high school.

Animal Farm

100

Conventional wisdom says that a highly unpopular politician couldn't get elected to this position if they tried.

Dog catcher

100

What is the title of Canada's national anthem?

O Canada

100

This is the fatty, external extension of the ear.

earlobe

200

How did Vincent Van Gogh sign his paintings?

Vincent

200

This is one of the two popular series of amateur teenage detective franchises for leisure reading.

Nancy Drew

The Hardy Boys

200

Dried rose petals in a sachet are called this.

potpourri

200

Which substance, found in some foods, is also used to stiffen shirt collars?

Starch

200

It is the US national bird.

Eagle

300

How many black keys are there on a grand piano?

36

300

"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times," begins this novel by Charles Dickens.

A Tale of Two Cities

300

Other than dust mites, these are one of the main ingredients in household dust, particularly if you have pets.

dead skin cells

300

Which creatures produce pearls?

oysters

300

This refers to something that can be eaten, such as a part of the plant that is safe to eat.

edible

400

What is the chemical symbol for Copper?

Cu

400

The Importance of Being Earnest was written by this author.

Oscar Wilde

400

During the roaring 20's, women wore cloches on this part of the body.

head. it is a bell-shaped hat.

400

In the night sky, what can be half, full or new?

moon

400

This is a large, imposing building or structure.

Edifice

500

What did Vice President Marshall say this country needed?

good 5 cent cigar

500

The Diary of a Young Girl's author began most of her entries with this inscription.

"Dear Kitty". The book is also known as "The Diary of Anne Frank"

500

This is the most popular surname in the US

Smith

500

What name is given to the liquid inside a coconut?

Coconut water

500

If something is facile, it can be done with this.

ease