Famous Literature
In the 1957 children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss, what is the name of the town from which the Grinch steals holiday decorations and gifts?
Who-ville
The 2016 film “The Founder”, starring Michael Keaton as business mogul Ray Kroc, portrays the origin story for what fast-food chain restaurant?
McDonald’s
Which famous actor holds the record for the most Academy Award wins for Best Actor? With one such win being for his 2007 film "There Will Be Blood."
Daniel Day-Lewis
“Warsaw”, “Kraków, and Wroclaw are among the most populous cities in what European country?
Poland
In American football, how many points is a touchdown worth?
Six
Who was the author of the famous 1964 children’s novel “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” that has since spawned multiple film adaptations?
Roald Dahl (or Dahl)
Which dish, mainly consisting of rice, saffron, and seafood, serves as the national dish of Spain?
Paella
Without considering the impact of inflation, what is the highest-grossing movie of all time?
Avatar
What is the only country in the world that is also considered a continent?
Australia
What is the maximum number of points possible to score in a single frame of bowling?
Thirty
In Jules Verne’s famous novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas”, published in 1870, who was the protagonist and captain of the fictional submarine, the Nautilus?
Captain Nemo (or Nemo)
Though typically just referred to using his formal title and last name, what famous cereal mascot technically has the first and middle names: “Horatio” and “Magellan”, respectively?
Cap’n Crunch (or Captain Crunch)
In which 2018 suspenseful thriller starring John Krasinski did the main character's family communicate using sign language to avoid being heard by blind creatures who hunt by sound?
A Quiet Place
In which U.S. state is the landmark “Mount Rushmore” located?
South Dakota
Which Major League Baseball (MLB) team has won the greatest number of World Series?
New York Yankees (or Yankees)
The unpleasant and impolite Katherina is referred to metaphorically using the name of a small mammal in the title of which play by William Shakespeare?
The Taming of the Shrew
Commonly eaten in Spain and Portugal, what famous soup is traditionally made with raw, blended vegetables, and is known for being served cold?
Gazpacho
Which actor played the iconic character “The Dude” in the 1998 cult-classic, “The Big Lebowski”?
Jeff Bridges
What is the capital of the country "Hungary"?
Budapest
What is the name of the first race in the Triple Crown horse racing series, also referred to as the “most exciting two minutes in sports”?
The Kentucky Derby
What famous 1951 fiction novel written by J.D. Salinger was Mark David Chapman holding (or “Holden”) when he killed ("phony") John Lennon?
The Catcher in the Rye
Oregon is a popular fishing spot for what “D” crab species, “Metacarcinus magister”, that grows up to 20 centimeters across the carapace and is a very popular seafood order?
Dungeness Crab
What was the name of the murderous "Bride" main character played by Uma Thurman in the "Kill Bill" series of action films?
Beatrix Kiddo
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River (or Nile)
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup (that is, European football or soccer) titles in history?
Brazil