Movies from Books
P.L. Travers first published the tale of this magical nanny in 1934, and Julie Andrews famously brought her to life in the 1964 film.
Who is Mary Poppins.
What famous brand of ketchup was created over 120 years ago in Pittsburgh?
Heinz.
What expression means to take time to relax and appreciate the beauty of life?
"Stop and Smell the Roses"
Often played on the beach, what Olympic sport involves two teams batting a ball back and forth with their hands over a high net to score points?
What is Volleyball.
What attack changed America forever?
What is 9/11
The 1980 horror flick The Shining is based on a novel of the same name by this renowned author.
who is Stephen King.
What food is listed as the most popular food for grilling?
What is Hamburgers.
What flower is native to North America and known for its strikingly large yellow bloom, valuable oil and long stem?
What is the Sunflower.
In the game of horseshoes, what is it called when the horseshoe encircles the stake.
What is Ringer.
What is the most popular social media?
What is Facebook
Although Sean Penn is well known as main character Jeff Spicoli, both the novel and the screenplay of this film are based on writer Cameron Crowe's real high-school experiences.
What is Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
What state has the largest barbeque pit in the world.
Texas. The pit is 76 feet long and can cook anywhere from four to six tons of food at once.
What flower is a cultural symbol of Nepal and is also an important symbol during the Day of the Dead Festivities?
what are marigolds, The bright colors and fragrances are said to attract the souls of the dead.
What is the name of the game in which players throw weighted balls aimed at a smaller white target ball, hoping to get closer than their opponent?
What is Bocce.
Which two countries were invaded in 2001 and 2003?
Afghanistan and Iraq.
The 1972 film The Godfather is based on a 1969 novel by this author.
Who is Mario Puzo.
in 1952, while working at Weber Brothers Metal Works, George Stephen cut a marine buoy in half, creating a dome shape with a lid better known today as what?
A Barbecue.
What flower's botanical name is Bellis perennis and has been used in the homeopathic system of medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties?
Hint: April's birth Flower.
What is the Daisy.
One of the most prestigious tennis tournaments, held in England.
What is Wimbledon.
Which billionare is trying to send people to Mars?
Who is Elon Musk
The film True Grit, based on a novel by Charles Portis, starts this western movie icon as Rooster Cogburn.
Who is John Wayne.
In the U.S., in what month is National Barbecuing Day?
May! National BBQ Day is May 16th.
What carnivorous plant produces white flowers and is known for its innovative trapping mechanism for catching insects.
What is Venus Flytrap.
This national competition was first held on 17 June 1925.
What is the first National Spelling Bee.
What did President Bush call the "Axis of Evil"?
Iraq, Iran, North Korea.