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These are the words of House Stark in the hit HBO television series A Game of Thrones.

What is "Winter is Coming"?

100

This artist famously cut off part of his own ear.

Who is Vincent van Gogh?

100

This ancient practice, blending early science, philosophy, and mysticism in the pursuit of transforming base metals into gold, was the subject of both Rebecca's bachelor's and master's theses.

What is alchemy?

100

The world's largest Oktoberfest celebration takes place annually in this Bavarian city.

What is Munich?

100

This author wrote the beloved Little House on the Prairie series, drawing on her childhood on the American frontier.

Who is Laura Ingalls Wilder?

200

This is the famous slogan on the poster hanging in Mulder's office.

What is "I Want to Believe"?

200

Stolen from the Louvre in 1911, this famous portrait was missing for more than two years before being recovered.

What is the Mona Lisa?

200

This fantasy-themed online computer game, in which players attend a magical academy and battle opponents using spell cards, was a childhood favorite of Rebecca's.

What is Wizard101?

200

This 16th-century German theologian is traditionally credited with posting his Ninety-Five Theses in Wittenberg in 1517.

Who is Martin Luther?

200
In Rick Riordan's original series, Percy Jackson is the demigod son of this Greek god.

Who is Poseidon?

300

Although the world knows him as Indiana Jones, the adventurer-archaeologist's real first name is this.

What is Henry?

300

This French artistic movement, associated with Monet, Renoir, and Degas, took its name from a painting depicting a sunrise.

What is Impressionism?

300

Featuring rival clans of feral cats with their own elaborate societies and codes, this bestselling youth fantasy book series was a particular obsession of young Rebecca's.

What is Warrior Cats?

300

This city was the capital of Germany from 1949-1990.

What is Bonn?

300

At the Council of Elrond, this number of companions is selected to accompany Frodo on his quest to destroy the One Ring.

What is nine?

400

This is the name of the strip club that serves as a frequent meeting place for Tony Soprano and his associates.

What is the Bada Bing?

400

These three classical orders of Ancient Greek architecture are distinguished by their column capitals and decorative features.

What are Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian?

400

This Star Trek captain, the franchise's first female lead captain, commanded the USS Voyager during its perilous journey through the Delta Quadrant and remains Rebecca's personal favorite.

Who is Captain Kathryn Janeway?

400

Founded by Walter Gropius in Weimar in 1919, this influential German art and design school would later lend its name to a pioneering English gothic rock band known for the song "Bela Lugosi's Dead."

What is the Bauhaus?

400

Before reinventing himself as the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, Fitzgerald's protagonist was born under this name.

Who is James Gatz?

500

In Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox, the fictional school sport known as whack-bat involves hitting one of these objects, which is set on fire before being thrown to the batter.

What is a pinecone?

500

Michelangelo's statue of David originally stood outside of this building in Florence, which serves as the seat of the Florentine government.

What is Palazzo della Signoria (Palazzo Vecchio/Palazzo Ducale/Palazzo dei Priori)?

500

Rebecca has two mythical creatures tattooed on opposite sides of her head. Name either creature for the points, or name both to earn an additional 500-point bonus!

What are a dragon and a fairy?

500

Every New Year's Eve, German television traditionally broadcasts this British comedy sketch from 1963, in which a butler repeatedly gets drunk while serving dinner to his employer and her imaginary guests.

What is Dinner for One?

500

In the novel Sense & Sensibility, this character inadvertently exposes Lucy Steele's secret engagement to Edward Ferrars, resulting in his disinheritance.

Who is Anne (Nancy) Steele?