Trivia

POTPOURRI FOR 500 ... PART 41

A random assortment of trivia questions, some multi-part. some with single answers. All parts of an answer are worth 10 points, therefore if a question has a 3 part answer, that would be worth a total of 30 points (total points available per question are in parentheses to the left of each question). Total available points are 500 (hence the name of the quiz!) To earn 10 points, first and last names are required. First or last name only earns 5 points.

1. (50 points) CELEBRITIES AND THEIR HIGH SCHOOLS: Name the High Schools these celebrities attended. The school name AND town are required for full credit. A) Chris Rock, B) Tony Bennett, C) Adam Sandler, D) Willie Nelson, E) Dominick Dunne

2. (40 points) Who were the first 4 men touched by Mark McGwire after he hit his (then) record setting 62nd Home Run?

3. (30 points) Name the 3 mountains of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

4. (40 points) What are the names of the 4 Teletubbies?

5. (20 points) OH, CANADA? A) In which province would you find the place known as Dildo, B) What is the name of the man who sings the Canadian National Anthem at Boston Bruins home games?

6. (30 points) THEY CALLED IT THE STREAK: Who did Cal Ripken replace in the lineup when his streak started, who was the starting pitcher for the Orioles for that game, and who replaced Cal in the lineup?

7. (20 points) What was kinda funky about the original version of Topps Star Wars Card #207 in 1978, and who was the main character in the picture.

8. (20 points) Name the standup comedian/talk show host who has a dog named after a former Major League Baseball player. The player was active with the Reds, Mets, Cubs, and A's. His name, too.

9. (30 points) "These go to eleven". What are they, what rock group do they belong to, and why is eleven better?

10. (60 points) With over $600 Million each, what are the Top 6 Worldwide grossing movies as of 10/97?

11. (10 points) What international entertainment corporation had the slogan: "The Color of Sound"?

12. (30 points) The JIR was replaced by the AIR. What are the full names of these publications, and what is the annual ceremony currently run by the AIR featuring world famous scientists?

13. (60 points) Who were the first 6 famous folks to have their pictures taken for the Milk Mustaches ads?

14. (20 points) Nomar Garciaparra was born on the same exact day as what recent newsmaker? And name the state they were both born in.

15. (40 points) IT'S FRENCH, STUPIDE! Translate these VERY well known songs from the French. Just the title, please. A) Oh s'il vous plaît, parole à moi, Vous me laisserez être votre homme. B)Je l'ai fait par le désert, De façon ou d'autre je l'ai fait à travers, N'a pas su je perdu étais, Jusqu'à ce que je vous aie trouvé. C) J'ai dit, "vous parlez-un mon langage? " 'Il a juste souri et m'a donné un sandwich à vegemite, D) Vous vous rappelez ce qui a été indiqué le jour la musique est morte?

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1. (50 points)	CELEBRITIES AND THEIR HIGH SCHOOLS: Name the High Schools these celebrities attended. The school name AND town are required for full credit. A) Chris Rock, B) Tony Bennett, C) Adam Sandler, D) Willie Nelson, E) Dominick Dunne
2. (40 points)	Who were the first 4 men touched by Mark McGwire after he hit his (then) record setting 62nd Home Run?
3. (30 points)	Name the 3 mountains of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
4. (40 points)	What are the names of the 4 Teletubbies?
5. (20 points)	OH, CANADA? A) In which province would you find the place known as Dildo, B) What is the name of the man who sings the Canadian National Anthem at Boston Bruins home games?
6. (30 points)	THEY CALLED IT THE STREAK: Who did Cal Ripken replace in the lineup when his streak started, who was the starting pitcher for the Orioles for that game, and who replaced Cal in the lineup?
7. (20 points)	What was kinda funky about the original version of Topps Star Wars Card #207 in 1978, and who was the main character in the picture.
8. (20 points)	Name the standup comedian/talk show host who has a dog named after a former Major League Baseball player. The player was active with the Reds, Mets, Cubs, and A's. His name, too.
9. (30 points)	"These go to eleven". What are they, what rock group do they belong to, and why is eleven better?
10. (60 points)	With over $600 Million each, what are the Top 6 Worldwide grossing movies as of 10/97?
11. (10 points)	What international entertainment corporation had the slogan: "The Color of Sound"?
12. (30 points)	The JIR was replaced by the AIR. What are the full names of these publications, and what is the annual ceremony currently run by the AIR featuring world famous scientists?
13. (60 points)	Who were the first 6 famous folks to have their pictures taken for the Milk Mustaches ads?
14. (20 points)	Nomar Garciaparra was born on the same exact day as what recent newsmaker? And name the state they were both born in.
15. (40 points)	IT'S FRENCH, STUPIDE! Translate these VERY well known songs from the French. Just the title, please. A) Oh s'il vous plaît, parole à moi, Vous me laisserez être votre homme. B)Je l'ai fait par le désert, De façon ou d'autre je l'ai fait à travers, N'a pas su je perdu étais, Jusqu'à ce que je vous aie trouvé. C) J'ai dit, "vous parlez-un mon langage? " 'Il a juste souri et m'a donné un sandwich à vegemite, D) Vous vous rappelez ce qui a été indiqué le jour la musique est morte?