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Michigan Islands
100

This comes from the Latin "exempli gratia" literally "for example".

What is e.g?

100

Name the "Big 5" religions.

What is Christianity, Judaism, Islam Hinduism and Buddhism?

100

This bestseller by Daniel James Brown was recently Tranquility's book club selection.

What is "Boys in the Boat"?

100

Many hands make light ________.

Work.

100

This is Michigan's favorite vacation island.

What is Mackinc Island?

200

Latin phrase et certera.

What is "etc"?

200

In the year 2023, this is the largest religion in the world.

What is Christianity?  It has 2.32 billion people.

200

This bestselling book was recently viewed as a mini series by our residents and took place during WWII.

What is "All the Light We Cannot See"?

200

Knowledge is _________

Power.

200

This pristine island is practically untouched by human life and is located in the far northern reaches of Michigan. It is also the largest island in Lake Superior.

What is Isle Royale? In 1946 it was given the designation of National Park.

300

This abbreviation comes from the Latin phrase "id est" meaning "that is."

What is "i.e."?

300

This religious group (according to experts) will grow faster than Christianity by 2050

What is Islam?

300

This bestseller from 2023 was a staggering 736  pages. It was the story of a family cursed by the water that surrounds them.

What is "The Covenant of Water?"

300

Quote from Einstein: "Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must ______   _______. " 2 words

Keep mooving.

300

This is the largest island in Lake Michigan and has a year round population of about 600.

What is Beaver Island?

400

When texting this abbreviation, "ICYMI", this is what you mean. 

What is "In Case You Missed It"?

400

This is the world's oldest religion in the world.

What is Hinduism? Most scholars say it started somewhere between 2300 B.C. and 1500 B.C.

400

The most popular novel of all time was released in 1612, written by Miguel De Cervantes.

What is "Don Quixote?"

400

Teddy Roosevelt is quoted as saying "Believe you can and your'e halfway ______.

What is "there"?

400

This Michigan island is located in the St. Mary's River, which connects Lake Superior and Lake Huron at the easternmost point of Michigan's upper penninsula.

What is Neebish Island?

Fun fact: The ferry that takes you to Neebish Island is run by the family of your director!

500

This abbreviation means "get here fast as you can".

What is ASAP?

500

This religion holds that humans and animals should live in balance with the universe and is attributed to the philosopher Lao Tzu.

What is Taoism? Pronounced Daoism.

500

This bestseller was often required reading in high school classes.  It was this author's most famous novel and a narrative set during the French Revolution.

What is "A Tale of Two Cities?"  It is also the 2nd most popular seller with 200 million copies sold.

500

Buddha once said "What you think, you ________

Become.

500

This island located in the Detroit River was a popular destination in the 1950's and 1960's with it's many ride attractions and a boat ride with the Captain that bears the same name as the island.

What is Boblo Island?