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FOOD
100

This song, released last month by pop star, Beyonce Knowles, a multimillionaire revolves around quitting a 9-5 job and breaking free

What is "Break My Soul"

100

In this New York City borough, you will be able to visit Flushing Meadows-Corona Park?

What is Queens

100

This is known as the most common food allergen

What are nuts

200

This show, which has recently been confirmed for a second season, is a Netflix original where people compete is a deadly game show

What is Squid Games

200

The bridge that connects Upper Manhattan to New Jersey is named after this American President?

Who is George Washington?

200

This food is known as the most widely eaten food in the world

What is rice?

300

The original Marvel speaker of the quote, "With great power comes great responsibility." 

Who is Uncle Ben

300

This NYC borough is the only borough not located on an island

What is The Bronx

300

This is the main ingredient used in falafel, hummus, and fried channa

What are chickpeas?

400

This voice actor voiced Maui in the Disney film, Moana

Who is Dwayne the Rock Johnson

400

This street is known for the dividing street between Manhattan's East and West Sides  

What is fifth Ave?

400

The name of this Mexican food translates in English to "little donkey" 

What is a burrito

500

This actor, who recently passed was known for her role in The Golden Girls

Who is Betty White

500

These famous words, "let the children of the rich and the poor take their seats together and know of no distinction save that of industry, good conduct and intellect," were said by this man, considered CUNY’s visionary founding father

Who is Townsend Harris

500

This dish from Spain traditionally includes saffron rice, seafood, chicken, chorizo and peas 

What is paella