Monday August 17 assorted questions
(most are paraphrased)
R1:
Who starred alongside George Clooney in 2022's Ticket to Paradise?
A: Meryl Streep; B: Nicole Kidman; C: Helen Hunt; D: Julia Roberts
What is the protein in the human body that can be found in hair and fingernails?
A: Actin; B: Collagen; C: Keratin; D: ???
What was Murdock's nickname in the A-Team?
A: Howling Mad; B: Mad Dog; C: Spitting Mad; D:???
What river did George Washington cross on Christmas day to wage a surprise attack on the British?
A: Hudson; B: Ohio; C: Potomac; D: Delaware
R1 Double-Down:
This picturesque hotel was the inspiration for what Stephen King novel? The Shining
R2:
How many passing yards did Joe Montana finish his career with?
A: 40,551; B: 35,787; C: 46,892; D: 38,224
What rapper released "Baby Got Back" in 1992?
A: Notorious BIG; B: Sir Mix-A-Lot; C: Nine Inch Nails; D: Method Man
How many state names begin with a direction?
A: Three; B: Four; C: Five; D: Six
In 2010, what company went sky-high and delivered food to workers constructing One World Trade Center?
A: Subway; B: Dominos; C: McDonald's; D: Taco Bell
R2 Double-Down:
What city is home to the characters and drama in the long-running NBC/Peacock soap "Days of our Lives"? Salem
R3:
Which of the following is not a correct word used in the acronym JPEG?
A: Joint; B: Experts; C: Photographic; D: Graphic
"In the days of my youth I was told what it means to be a man" is the opening line from what band's song "Good Times, Bad Times"?
A: Led Zeppelin; B: Grateful Dead; C: The Doors; D: Buffalo Springfield
What famous Disney dog was originally named Rover?
A: Tramp; B: Pluto; C: Goofy; D: Yeller
R3 Double-Down:
What artist dabbled with these blossoms?
Vincent Van Gogh
R4:
What company produces games such as Risk, Life, and Monopoly? Hasbro
JAG was a popular TV show. What does JAG stand for? Judge Advocate General
Who was Richard Nixon's running mate in the 1968 presidential election? Spiro Agnew
In the movie "What About Bob?", what morning TV show featured a story on Dr. Leo Marvin's new book? Good Morning America
Do-Or-Die Dare
What two island nations are found in the Mediterranean Sea? Cyprus and Malta
Tie-Breaker:
What year was Brian Setzer born? 1959
Posted Aug 18, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC