Lord of the Rings
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100

This elf is known for his skill with a bow and is a member of the Fellowship.

Who is Legolas

100

This was the first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in 1607.

What is Jamestown?

100

This 1973 album by Pink Floyd is one of the best-selling albums of all time and features the iconic "Money."

What is The Dark Side of the Moon?

100

This Boston Celtics player is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time and was known for his fierce rivalry with Wilt Chamberlain in the 1960s.

Who is Bill Russell?

100

This word, meaning a sharp or quick remark, also refers to the action of making a quick, harsh movement.

What is "jab"?

200

This city, once the capital of Gondor, is also known as the "City of Kings."

What is Minas Tirith?

200

This was the first battle of the Civil War, fought in 1861 in South Carolina.

What is the Battle of Fort Sumter?

200

Known as "The Lizard King," this frontman was the lead singer of The Doors.

Who is Jim Morrison?

200

This player, often referred to as "The Greatest of All Time," spent his entire career with the Red Sox and is famous for his historic 1918 World Series performance.

Who is Ted Williams

200

This phrase, which means to act without thinking, also refers to the act of casually moving through a large body of water.

What is "splashing around"?

300

These terrifying, ringwraith-like servants of Sauron are known for their ability to detect the One Ring.

What are the Nazgûl?

300

This 1803 purchase doubled the size of the United States and was made from France.

What is the Louisiana Purchase?

300

This album by The Who, released in 1969, is one of the first rock operas and features "Pinball Wizard."

What is Tommy?

300

This Bruins player, often regarded as one of the greatest defensemen of all time, won two Norris Trophies and played in over 1,500 games for the team.

Who is Ray Bourque

300

This phrase refers to feeling anxious or worried, but it also describes a time when you can't decide on a path while driving or walking.

What is "at a crossroads"?

400

This was the battle in which the Last Alliance of Elves and Men defeated Sauron, resulting in the temporary loss of the One Ring.

What is the Battle of Dagorlad?

400

This Supreme Court decision in 1954 declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

What is Brown v. Board of Education?

400

This 1977 song by the Eagles, one of their most successful hits, captures the feeling of loneliness and longing for a simpler time.

What is "Hotel California"?

400

The New England Patriots won their first Super Bowl in this year, defeating the St. Louis Rams.

What is 2001 (Super Bowl XXXVI)?

400

This term, meaning a very difficult or confusing situation, also refers to a popular breakfast dish you might scramble.

What is "eggs in a pan"?

500

This is the name of the first and most powerful of the three Silmarils, which was taken by Morgoth and lost in the depths of the sea.

What is Eärrámë (the "Pearl of the Sea")?

500

This U.S. plan provided financial assistance to Western European countries to help rebuild their economies after World War II.

What is the Marshall Plan?

500

This song by Led Zeppelin, released in 1971, features an iconic guitar riff and a mystical theme inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

What is "Stairway to Heaven"?

500

This Red Sox player famously hit a walk-off home run in Game 4 of the 2004 ALCS against the Yankees, helping the team come back from a 3-0 deficit.

Who is David Ortiz?

500

This word, meaning "to be extremely angry," also refers to a well-known brand of hot sauce.

What is "Tabasco"?