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100

This state's capitol is Annapolis.

What is Maryland?
100

His 'Candide' was a satire written in 1759 as a critique of the notion that the existing world was the best of all possible worlds.

Who is Voltaire?

100

This purple vegetable is also known as a aubergine.

What is an eggplant?

100

This teacher loves gardening and baking bread.

Who is Mr. Myrtetus?

100

A diamond in the sky on a string...

What is a kite?
200

George Washington took the oath of office in this state on April 30, 1789.

What is New York?

200

He was responsible for writing the first 'Dictionary of the English Language'?

Who is Samuel Johnson?

200

The British call french fries "chips," and potato chips _____.

What are crisps?

200

This dog-lover has two big dogs - but she hasn't taught them to "speak" yet...

Who is Ms. Mitchell?

200

Two wheels, two pedals, two handlebars...

What is a bike?

300

This state features the largest production of maple syrup.

What is Vermont?

300

After the execution of Louis XVI, two contentious political parties arose in France. Name one.

What are the Mountains (Jacobins) and the Girondins?

300

This ingredient causes both Jell-O and chicken broth to "gel."

What is gelatin?

300

This teacher's brother plays for the New England Patriots.

Who is Ms. Edelman?

300

A big, bouncy circle...

What is a trampoline? 

400

Until 1792, Kentucky was part of this state.

What is Virginia?

400

G. L. Buffon was largely responsible for the popularization of what science?

What is Natural History?

400

A "Buddha hand" is this type of fruit.

What is a citron/citrus?

400

This Doctor doesn't practice medicine, but she practices singing...

Who is Dr. D?

400

This side of the pool often has a diving board.

What is the deep end?

500

This only active diamond mine in the US is in this state.

What is Arkansas?

500

At the time of his execution, the Parisian masses refer to Louis XVI as this name.

What is Louis Capet?

500

Kiwifruit are indigenous to this part of the world

What is China?

500

This teacher is looking at you...right...now...

Who is Mr. Adam?

500

This version of golf uses a flat, plastic disc instead of a ball.

What is disc/frisbee golf?