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100

Name the two political candidates who met in a nationally televised debate on September 10, 2024.

Who are Donald Trump and Kamala Harris?

100

In one of the most popular Dr. Seuss books, what won't Sam-I-Am eat?

What is Green Eggs and Ham?


100

Serving from 1797-1801, who was the second President of the United States? 

Hint: He was also the first Vice President in US History.

Who is John Adams?


100

How many planets make up the solar system?

What is 8?


100

This country’s state of Queensland contains the Great Barrier Reef, and dingoes and cockatoos can be found in this country’s “Outback”. Name this country, that is also a continent.

What is Australia?

200

Name the restaurant chain that is launching its first Halloween costume collection in 2024.

What is Chipotle?

200

What author holds the record for the fastest selling book in history?

* Daily Double * - Name the book.

(Hint: It is the last book in a series)

Who is JK Rowling?


200

New York City was once called which of the following?

A) New Amsterdam

B) New Dutchland

C) New Oxford

D) New Yorkshire

What is New Amsterdam?


200

How many pounds are in one ton?

What is 2,000 pounds?

200

In this franchise, three aliens save the main characters from a garbage disposal after Lotso betrays them. In this franchise’s fourth film, after Andy goes to college, characters try to rescue Forky. Name this Pixa movie franchise.

What is Toy Story?

300

Which US Supreme Court justice published a new memoir this month?

Who is Ketanji Brown?


300

What's the name of the pig in the book “Charlotte's Web”?

What is Wilbur?

300

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person in history to do what?

What is walk on the moon?

300

What mineral can you add to water to make things float easier?

What is salt?

300

A “super” one of these landforms lies below Yellowstone. This landform comes in multiple forms, including composite and shield. Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling of the hot substance spouted by these landforms. Name these landforms whose eruptions formed many islands, including Hawaii.

What are vocanoes?

400

How many hot dogs and buns did competitive eating champ Joey Chestnut devour during a Labor Day contest on Netflix?

What is 83?

400

What popular young adult book series sends “tributes” to participate in a televised competition in which they fight to the death?

What is "The Hunger Games"?


400

What is the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?

What is Jamestown?

400

How many elements are currently on the periodic table? 

(Every Team gets one answer. The closest group gets 400 pts!)

What is 118?


400

This artist credits producer Aaron Dessener on 11 songs in an album which also contains a “Teenage Love Triangle.” This artist gained fame through albums 1989 and Red, and “Exile” and “Cardigan” appear on her album Folklore. Name this artist who sang “You Need To Calm Down” and “Lover.”

Who is Taylor Swift?