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100
This 16th US president was well-known for signing the Emancipation Proclamation and giving the Gettysburg Address.
Abraham Lincoln 
100
NaCl is commonly known as what common kitchen ingredient?
Salt
100
In what ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?
Atlantic Ocean
100
In Fahrenheit 451, what is Guy Montag's occupation?
a "fire" man
100
In baseball, when a team does scores a "grand slam", how many points do they receive?
4
100
This movie is well known for its successful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's popular book series, its impressive special effects, its memorable characters, and its exploration of themes like love, loss, and the battle between good and evil.
Harry Potter
100
This yellow "Pokemon" is well known to be the "mascot" of the company due to its appearance in its anime adaptation.
Pikachu
200
This economic downturn started when the stock market crashed on October 1929.
The Great Depression
200
In physics, this is the force of attraction between all objects with mass or energy.
Gravity
200
What is the capital of Arizona?
Phoenix
200
Why did Gatsby in The Great Gatsby throw such lavish parties?
To attract the attention of his former love, Daisy Buchanan.
200
Jalen Brunson plays what position in basketball for the Knicks?
Shooting/Point Guard
200
This movie is well known for it high-octane action sequences, focus on street racing, heists, and the themes of family and loyalty, especially within a crew of diverse characters.
Fast and Furious
200
This divorced super villain is constantly foiled by a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal in a fedora.
Dr Doofenshmirtz
300
Which European countries first colonized America?
Spain and Portugal
300
What class of animal does this creature belong in?
Amphibia/ Amphibian
300
What is the driest continent on Earth?
Antarctica
300
In Lord of the Flies, the boys first discover a conch on the beach and use it during meetings to talk as a group. What does the conch symbolize?
Order, civilization, or democratic authority
300
In bowling, what is the score of a perfect game?
300
300
This sci-fi action movie left audiences perplexed with its ambiguous ending of the protagonist either being in a dream world or reality.
Inception
300
This popstar is living a double life living as an ordinary girl and a music icon in this Disney channel show of the same name.
Hannah Montana
400
Which treaty ended the Seven Years' War?
The Treaty of Paris
400
This event is caused when two tectonic plates shift around one another on a fault line.
An earthquake
400
What state is Mount Rushmore located in?
South Dakota
400
In 1984, what is doublethink?
The ability to hold two contradictory beliefs simultaneously and accept them both as true
400
In tennis, this is move is a powerful, overhead shot used to hit a high ball, often a lob, at a sharp angle with the intention of making it difficult or impossible for the opponent to return.
Spike
400
This movie is well-known for its action-packed fight scenes, dystopian plot, philosophical themes, and the first to utilize "bullet time" sequences.
The Matrix
400
This sci-fi animation is about the misadventures of a grandpa-grandson duo throughout various universes and galaxies.
Rick and Morty
500
Battle of Bull Run was part of which American war?
American Civil War
500
What two mammals lay eggs?
The platypus and the echidna.
500
Parts of England's River Thames are known alternatively by what name that is also the name of an ancient Egyptian goddess?
Isis
500
In Animal Farm, the whole story is an allegory based on what real-world events?
The rise and fall of Communism in Russia
500
In golf, a "bunker" is full of what?
Sand
500
This movie is well known for its groundbreaking animation that revolutionized the genre with its blend of humor, heart, and pop culture references. It's recognized for its satire of fairy tales, appealing to both children and adults, and for its compelling characters and story lines. It is also well known for its iconic characters and memes that are still around to this day.
Shrek
500
This space soap opera series has its own commemorative day based on a common expression used in the franchise.
Star Wars
600
What is the forced migration of American Indian tribes from the South and Southeast called?
The Trail of Tears
600
What liquid property allows this insect to float on top of water?
Surface tension
600
How many countries are there in Africa? (Closest answer gets the points)
54
600
Who was the first person to die in Romeo and Juliet?
Mercutio
600
According to ESPN, in the 2024-25 season, what was Jalen Brunson's point average per game? (A range of 2 is acceptable; ex: 10 = 8-12)
26.0
600
These movies were praised for their stunning visuals, immersive world-building, Howard Shore’s powerful musical score, and inspiring portrayals by the actors. These films expanded Middle-earth lore, offering epic battles and rich detail for fans, as a prequel to the original trilogy.
The Hobbit
600
This trading card game originally came into being when an ancient Egyptians sealed monsters into stone slabs and summoned them to fight one another.
YugiOh
700
The North Star was a 19th-century anti-slavery newspaper founded by what famous abolitionist and formerly enslaved Black American?
Frederick Douglass
700
What is the most electrical conductive metal on the periodic table?
Silver
700
The Waikato River is the longest river of which island nation of the Southern hemisphere?
New Zealand
700
Where does To Kill a Mocking Bird take place? (Closest state wins, if you get the town name, you get 100 extra points)
Maycomb, Alabama
700
In ice hockey, when a person is aiming for the "5 hole", where are they aiming?
The space between the goalie's legs
700
This movie is celebrated for its powerful storytelling, sharp dialogue, and intense focus on character and morality. Set almost entirely in one room, it builds suspense through conversation alone, showcasing how bias, reason, and justice collide. The film highlights the importance of critical thinking, the flaws in the legal system, and the value of one voice standing up for fairness.
Twelve Angry Men
700
This animated show is about a 23 year old duo constantly experiencing surreal, extreme, and supernatural misconduct despite the show's name.
Regular Show
