Potpourri
Money doesn’t grow on these.
Trees
New Haven, home to Yale University, is in this state.
Connecticut
Which is the largest of the Great Lakes by surface area?
Lake Superior
Carpe diem
Latin. It means “seize the day.”
What country uses the yen for currency?
Japan
If someone is tickling the ivories, they are playing this instrument
Piano
This North American country’s flag depicts an eagle snacking on a snake.
Mexico
How many Great Lakes are there?
Five
Zeitgeist
German. It means “the essence of an era.”
What is the study of religion called?
Theology
This masterpiece was stolen from the Louvre in Paris by Vincenzo Peruggia.
Mona Lisa
Bavaria, an area of this country, is famous for Oktoberfest.
Germany
Which of the following U.S. states does not border a Great Lake: Ohio, Minnesota, or Wyoming?
Wyoming
Rouge
French? It means “red.”
In the fairy tale Cinderella, what time does Cinderella need to return home?
Midnight
This fruit shares its name with a flightless bird.
Kiwi
This country’s name comes from the Latin word for “silver.”
Argentina
What waterfall is in the oldest U.S. state park?
Niagara Falls
Disculpe
Spanish. This is a good one to know if you’re around Spanish speakers. It means “excuse me.”
What is a Muslim temple or place of worship called?
Mosque
Torremolinos, Marbella, and Málaga are in this country.
Spain
Keflavík International Airport is the gateway to this country.
Iceland
Which waterway of Quebec touches Lake Ontario?
The St. Lawrence Seaway
Boa-noite
Portuguese. It means “goodnight.”
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury