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- 1.
In the domino game Chicken Foot, which of the following is true about doubles?
- AWhen used as a spinner all sides of the double must be occupied before players can play anywhere else.
- BDoubles cannot be used as spinners.
- CPlayers double their score when they put a double.
- DPlayers are only allowed to add tiles to a certain branch.
Answer: When used as a spinner all sides of the double must be occupied before players can play anywhere else. - 2.
Which British band performed the song 'Champagne Supernova' that was included in the album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?
- ABlur
- BThe Who
- COasis
- DThe Police
Answer: Oasis - 3.
The first label, which was sewn on the outside of a pair of jeans in 1936, represented what?
- AA hawk
- BA bear
- CA red flag
- DA cowboy hat
Answer: A red flag - 4.
If the girl next to you orders baled hay, life preserver and java for breakfast, what has she ordered?
- ACream of wheat , donut and coffee
- BHash browns, omelet, and coffee
- CShredded wheat, donut and coffee
- DBuckwheat pancakes, danish, and coffee
Answer: Shredded wheat, donut and coffee - 5.
Black Diamond, Black Pearl and Nightfall are cultivars from this fruit.
- AGooseberry
- BMulberry
- CBlueberry
- DBlackberry
Answer: Blackberry - 6.
The board game Monopoly was initially created not only for entertaining purposes but also to demonstrate this aspect of the market.
- AThe negatives of concentrating land in private-owned properties
- BThe advantages of the transition from state-owned to private-owned property
- CThe number of opportunities private-owned properties gave people
- DThe rapid shift of property in developing markets
Answer: The negatives of concentrating land in private-owned properties - 7.
Who was the inventor of the Malian peanut sheller?
- AThomas Edison
- BBen Franklin
- CGeorge Washington Carver
- DJock Brandis
Answer: Jock Brandis - 8.
What is the popular Thai hot sauce Sriracha named after?
- AA goddess
- BA herb
- CA town
- DA dance
Answer: A town - 9.
It is a Yin Sign associated with the Wood Element, that some people like as a pet. The sign before it can be fierce and the sign which follows it can fly.
- ADog
- BRabbit
- CMonkey
- DGoat
Answer: Rabbit - 10.
This is the location of the oldest mall in England.
- ASurrey
- BCanterbury
- COxford
- DKent
Answer: Oxford - 11.
Why are foods basted?
- ATo give them a brown surface
- BTo add flavor
- CTo give them a crunchy crust
- DTo prevent them from drying out
Answer: To prevent them from drying out - 12.
In this game, you make melds of 3 or more cards. You can go out with 10 points or less. If your opponent undercuts you, you lose the difference in your points.
- AGin Rummy
- BPinochle
- CPitch
- D42
Answer: Gin Rummy - 13.
Who are the founders of Popeyes Chicken Biscuits?
- AJohn Wright and Johnny Capowski
- BAl Pentsky and Jerome Copeland
- CAl Copeland and Jerome Pentsky
- DJohn Capowski and Johhny Wright
Answer: Al Copeland and Jerome Pentsky - 14.
The city of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England is known as the home of what popular craft and hobby?
- AKite flying
- BStamp collecting
- CHiking
- DPottery
Answer: Pottery - 15.
Tequila is named after a town with the same name in the country where it is a traditional drink.
- AChile
- BMexico
- CPortugal
- DSpain
Answer: Mexico - 16.
The Thai dish Khanom bueang is known under this name in the English-speaking world.
- ACrispy pancakes
- BSpring rolls
- CCurry puff
- DYellow curry
Answer: Crispy pancakes - 17.
This nation brews and drinks the most varied and numerous collection of beers in the world varying from the popular pale lager to the esoteric appeal of lambic.
- ABelgium
- BGermany
- CThe Netherlands
- DThe Czech Republic
Answer: Belgium - 18.
What soft drink brand has the same name as a Native American tribe of Northern California?
- AShasta
- BCoca-Cola
- CPespi
- DRC Cola
Answer: Shasta - 19.
A wedge of what fruit is traditionally used as a garnish of the Cuba Libre cocktail?
- ALime
- BPineapple
- CLemon
- DApple
Answer: Lime - 20.
The popular breakfast cereal dish muesli was invented in 1900 in which country?
- ASwitzerland
- BSweden
- CIreland
- DTurkey
Answer: Switzerland - 21.
What vegetable is used for the preparation of the traditional Norwegian bread called Lefse?
- APeas
- BPotato
- CBeans
- DPumpkin
Answer: Potato - 22.
This game was independently developed by two great mathematicians of the 20th century, John Nash and Piet Hein. The life and work of the former was the inspiration for the Academy Award winning film A Beautiful Mind. Name the game.
- AL game
- BHex
- CFour fours
- DNim
Answer: Hex - 23.
Crepe is the name of a thin French pancake. What is the meaning of the Latin word crispa from which the name of the dish originated?
- ACurled
- BFlat
- CThin
- DCrispy
Answer: Curled - 24.
When you add the previously prepared seasoning, pour one third of a cup of this beverage and wait for it to evaporate.
- AWine
- BMartini
- CBeer
- DRum
Answer: Wine - 25.
This food is a very good source of energy. It also contains phenylethylamine, which triggers the same reaction in the body as falling in love does.
- AChocolate
- BSugar
- CBeeswax
- DHoney
Answer: Chocolate - 26.
Which company created the worlds largest doughnut in 1998?
- AKrispy Kreme
- BGrannys Doughnuts
- CDunkin Doughnuts
- DWinchells House of Doughnuts
Answer: Winchells House of Doughnuts - 27.
What was the first self service grocery store?
- ASafeway
- BAtlantic Pacific Tea Company
- CHinky Dinky
- DPiggly Wiggly
Answer: Piggly Wiggly - 28.
When you serve absinthe, you pour it straight over a sugar cube, then add a small portion of water to the glass before tossing it down. After that, you should do this.
- APour into another glass
- BLight it up
- CStir it
- DSip it
Answer: Light it up - 29.
This plant can be used as a herbal medicine to treat gastric and intestinal problems, migraine, asthma, anemia, depression, anxiety and nervous ailments, among others.
- AAsafetida
- BTobacco
- CSaint Johns Wort
- DCowhage
Answer: Saint Johns Wort - 30.
This perennial bulbous plant from the family of Liliaceae is the national flower of Iran.
- ALily
- BRose
- CSagebrush
- DTulip
Answer: Tulip - 31.
Personalities of this sign are either leaders or rebels. Unless in a position of authority, males of this sign are outspoken critics of those above them.
- ADragon
- BDog
- CSnake
- DTiger
Answer: Tiger - 32.
What type of food is the popular Arab dish called baklava?
- ABaked lamb
- BStew
- CDessert
- DSoup
Answer: Dessert - 33.
What Warner Bros. cartoon character uses the name of the Native American meal succotash as a catchphrase?
- ATweety
- BDaffy Duck
- CSylvester
- DBugs Bunny
Answer: Sylvester - 34.
The idea about Barbie came to her creator Ruth Handler, when she saw an adult looking doll called this.
- AMargaretta
- BGretta
- CHenrieta
- DLilli
Answer: Lilli - 35.
This American state produces about 65% of the peaches grown for commercial production in the U.S.A.
- AColorado
- BTexas
- CCalifornia
- DFlorida
Answer: California - 36.
This plant has a long and colorful history and its legal status varies from country to country.
- ACannabis
- BCatnip
- CPhalaris Grass
- DJuniper
Answer: Cannabis - 37.
In the gin rummy game which of the following is a triangle?
- A7 of hearts, 8 of hearts, 7 of spades
- B7 of hearts, 8 of clubs, 7 of spades
- C7 of hearts, 8 of hearts, 6 of hearts
- D7 of hearts, 8 of clubs, 8 of diamonds
Answer: 7 of hearts, 8 of hearts, 7 of spades - 38.
How many players typically play a hand of classic Mahjong?
- A4
- B3
- C6
- D8
Answer: 4 - 39.
The domino effect, a term named after the domino game, denotes what peculiar sequence of events?
- AOne big event causing a series of simultaneous small events
- BSimultaneous events caused by a small event
- CA series of unexpected events
- DConsecutive events triggering one another
Answer: Consecutive events triggering one another - 40.
This hand game, also known as Roshambo, is used to randomly select a person for some purpose.
- ARock, Paper, Scissors
- BHand jive
- CThumb wrestling
- DOdd or Even
Answer: Rock, Paper, Scissors - 41.
What popular cartoon character is known for constantly wearing a Phrygian cap?
- AGeorge Jetson
- BTeletubbies
- CThe Smurfs
- DPorky Pig
Answer: The Smurfs - 42.
Sugar on snow is a popular New England treat. It is boiled maple syrup cooled in snow and placed on sticks. Which food item is not traditionally served with this candy?
- AYeast risen Donuts
- BCoffee
- CShortbread cookies
- DSour Dill Pickle
Answer: Shortbread cookies - 43.
Which sign is considered to be most lucky and powerful?
- AOx
- BDragon
- CRooster
- DFox
Answer: Dragon - 44.
What is the name of the oldest brewery in the USA that is still operating?
- ABoston Beer Company
- BBrooklyn Brewery
- CSierra Nevada Brewery
- DYuengling
Answer: Yuengling - 45.
If my opponent in gin rummy has picked up the 8 of diamonds, and I know nothing else about my opponents hand, which of the following cards should I discard?
- A7 of spades
- B10 of diamonds
- C9 of diamonds
- D8 of spades
Answer: 7 of spades - 46.
What country is the largest producer of strawberries in the world?
- ASpain
- BSouth Korea
- CUnited States
- DFrance
Answer: United States - 47.
What animal produces the aromatic ambergris that is used for the preparation of flavors and perfumes?
- AAsian deer
- BSperm whale
- CMoose
- DWater buffalo
Answer: Sperm whale - 48.
Since 1977, there has been an annual world championship of this game, which requires a strategy of much planning and looking further ahead in your opponent's possible moves. Goro Hasegawa popularized the game in Japan in 1975.
- ABackgammon
- BSorry!
- COthello
- DGo
Answer: Othello - 49.
Name the American author of children's literature, poetry and prose who made the following observation regarding chocolate: Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands - and then eat just one of the pieces.
- ASylvia Plath
- BMarianne Moore
- CAnne Sexton
- DJudith Viorst
Answer: Judith Viorst - 50.
Pastis is the most popular aperitif in this country. It is made with anise, licorice and additional aromatic plants.
- AFrance
- BItaly
- CSwitzerland
- DGermany
Answer: France
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