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100

What is the only animal that can't jump?

Elephant

100

Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single NHL season?

Who is Wayne Gretzky?

100

In linguistics, what term refers to a word that sounds like what it describes, such as “buzz” or “murmur”?

What is Onomatopoeia

100

Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

Japan

100

This dystopian novel by George Orwell explores the dangers of totalitarianism and the manipulation of truth

What is 1984

200

How many hearts does an octopus have?

What is three?

200

Which golfer holds the record for the most Masters Tournament victories?

Who is Jack Nicklaus?

200

What is the term for the study of the historical development of the structure and meaning of words?

What is etymology?

200

How many bones do we have?

206

200

 In the fantasy series “The Lord of the Rings,” this hobbit is the protagonist and bearer of the One Ring.

Who is Frodo Baggins?

300

Which animal can hold its breath longer - a sloth or a dolphin?

What is a sloth?

300

Who is the only athlete to have won Olympic gold in both the 100m and 200m sprints in three consecutive Games?

Who is Usain Bolt?

300

Which language is the most widely spoken in Africa?

What is Swahili?

300

The Great Barrier Reef is located off the coast of which country?

What is Australia?

300

“The Picture of Dorian Gray” is a philosophical novel written by this Irish author and playwright.

Who is Oscar Wilde?

400


 What kind of fish is Nemo?

Clownfish

400

In what year did the first Super Bowl take place?

1967

400

In linguistics, what is the process of blending the sounds and meanings of two words to create a new one?

What is portmanteau?

400

Which river flows through Egypt and is considered the longest in the world?

Nile River

400

 In J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series, this magical creature is known for its ability to turn invisible and guard valuable objects

What is a house elf?

500

What is a group of flamingos called?


What is a flamboyance?

500

Who is the only player to have won NBA championships with three different teams and also to have been named Finals MVP with each team?

Who is Lebron James?

500

What is the process of creating new words, often by combining existing words?

What is Neologism?

500

What is the name of the dessert made with layers of ladyfingers, coffee, and mascarpone cheese?

What is tiramisu?