Summer Holidays/Events
Heat
Endless Summer
Summer
Cool
100

THIS holiday marks the birth of the United States of America...

What is "Independence Day" or "the 4th of July"?

100

DAILY DOUBLE...  July 2023 holds the distinction of being "the hottest month on Planet ____ in recorded history"...

What is "Earth"?

100

DAILY TRIPLE...  THIS song was written by George Harrison of The Beatles.  Harrison wrote the song in early 1969 at the country house of his friend Eric Clapton.  The lyrics of the song express his relief at the arrival of spring...

What is "Here Comes the Sun"?

100
The first day of summer is: 

A) June 21st  B) June 5th  C) July 1st  D) Bob M's wedding anniversary

What is "A) June 21st" AND "D) Bob M's wedding anniversary"?

100

DAILY DOUBLE...  Fill-in-the-blank:  "He (or She) is a _____ operator."  (The answer is NOT cool, but another word)

What is "smooth"?

200

Each summer, students enjoy a ______ from classes which usually lasts around 9 or 10 weeks...

What is "vacation"?

200
The NBA team from Miami, is known as THIS...

What is "the Heat" or "Heat"?

200

SHE released her 8th studio album, "Endless Summer Vacation," on March 10, 2023.  HER biggest hit single from the album, so far, has been "Flowers"...

Who is "Miley Cyrus"?

200

July 2023 holds the distinction of being "the ______ month on Planet Earth in recorded history"...

What is "hottest"?

200

Fill in the blank:  "He (or She) is as _____ as a cucumber!"

What is "cool"?

300

THIS national day of "our neighbor to the north," marks the birth of that nation which took place on July 1, 1867.  It is called "_____ Day"...

What is "Canada"?

300

THIS type climate is defined by a monthly average temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit or higher during the coolest month, and features hot temperatures all year-round...

A) Polar  B) Temperate  C) Tropical  D) Desert

What is "C) Tropical"?

300

DAILY DOUBLE...  THIS 1966 documentary follows surfers Michael Hynson and Robert August on an around-the-world surfing adventure.  They leave their California homes to visit Hawaii, Australia, and South Africa in search of "The Perfect Wave." You will enjoy THIS film even if you have no interest in surfing.  It's been described as "breathtaking"...

What is "Endless Summer"?

300

In Massachusetts, the hottest month of the year is:

A) February  B) July  C) October  D) May

What is "B) July"?

300

People wear THESE on their eyes during the summer to protect against the glare of the sun.  These people are said to look "cool" when wearing THESE...

What are "sunglasses"?
400

THIS sales ____ holiday occurs each August in the State of Massachusetts.  It allows people who purchase items to enjoy a 6.25% discount on their purchases. Most recently occurred the weekend of Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, 2023.

What is "tax"?

400

THIS is the freezing point of fresh water.  (The answer can either be in Fahrenheit or Celsius)...

What is "32 degrees Fahrenheit" or "0 degrees Celsius"?

400

You will see THESE on the road during most summers. Their usually driven by older guys who have the money to spend on such a frivolous pursuit...

What are "ANTIQUE cars" or "CLASSIC cars"?

400

In Australia, summer BEGINS on THIS date...

What is "December 21st"?

400

THIS actor personified the word "COOL" in the 1950s, before HIS untimely death in a car crash ...

A) James Dean  B) Marilyn Monroe  C) Cary Grant  D) Tony Curtis

Who is "A) James Dean"?

500

THIS holiday is the national day of France and is celebrated on July 14th each year.  This French National Day is the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.

What is "Bastille Day"?

500

THIS is the boiling point of water.  (The answer can either be in Fahrenheit or Celsius)...

What is "212 degrees Fahrenheit" or "100 degrees Celsius"?

500

THIS song was written and originally recorded by the American duo "Seals and Crofts." It's the title track of their 4th studio album.  It reached No. 6 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1972.  In 2013, it was ranked No. 13 in Rolling Stone's "Best Summer Songs of All Time."

What is "Summer Breeze"?

500

In Massachusetts, the beach water is warmest during THIS month of the year:

A) July  B) August  C) November  D) September

What is "B) August"?  

(typically, the water temperature at Nantasket Beach peaks on or around August 12th. On August 12th it is between 66 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit.  Water temperatures at Nantasket are coldest, on or around February 28th and are in the range between 36 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit)

500

The singer Corey Hart, wears THESE at night...

What are "sunglasses"?   ("I Wear My Sunglasses at Night")