It was a hot night on the day before America's holiday, and the crowd was down a bit from last week, as we had 10 teams in for Trivia last night. But it certainly was a very spirited crowd, really into the Trivia. We had a terrific race to the finish, but it was the team of Y'All Goin' To The Second Civil War Tomorrow? pulling out a one-point victory over DIMS, getting 4 of 5 correct in IQ Trivia and finishing with 45 points and their first victory in a long while. Congrats to Peter and his friends on the win.
DIMS finished in second place with 44 points, and Big Momma finished third with 43 points.
Current Events
1. What Oscar-winning actor has signed on to play the late Fox News chief Roger Ailes in an eight episode series about his fall from the news business amid sexual harassment allegations?
2. What Asian country eliminated Germany from the World Cup last week, the first time the Germans were knocked out in the group stage since 1938?
3. Collin Martin became the only active openly gay man in American sports last Friday. What sport does he play?
4. Sony Music signed a deal with the estate of what late pop singer last week for nearly $30 million to distribute 35 of his previously released albums?
5. What retail chain officially closed all of its stores last Friday after being in business for more than 70 years?
6. What was the number one film in America for the second straight week, grossing over $60 million in North America last weekend?
7. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was elected president of what country on Sunday, the first leftist elected there in many decades?
July 4th Trivia
1. Which two presidents, both signers of the Declaration of Independence, died on July 4, 1826?
2. What Asian country was granted their independence by the US on July 4, 1946?
3. Ron Kovic, a Vietnam vet and peace activist, was born on July 4, 1946. What Hollywood actor portrayed him in a movie based on his life?
4. "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland", this author's famous work, was published on July 4, 1865.
5. Israeli commandoes, on July 4, 1976, raided Entebbe Airport in what African country and rescued hostages being held by Palestinian terrorists?
6. The Battle of Vicksburg was won by the Union during the Civil War on July 4, 1863. What sounthern state is Vicksburg located in?
7. What playwright, who authored such plays as "The Odd Couple" and "Lost In Yonkers", was born on July 4, 1827?
The Q Train: True or False Trivia
1. The headliners for the Super Bowl halftime shows work for free.
2. Isaac Stern is famous for playing the piano.
3. Rochambo is another name for the game "Rock, Paper, Scissors."
4. Mount Rushmore is located in the state of North Dakota.
5. From the film "Lord of the Rings," the character Gollum is a hobbit.
6. Amtrak began its service in the late 1950s.
7. WWI began in 1914 when Austria-Hungary declared war on Germany.
8. A goldfish has a memory span of just three seconds.
9. A standard business card measures 2" by 3.5".
10. San Jacinto Day is a holiday in the state of California.
General Knowledge
1. What city will host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games? ( 1 pt)
2. The Statue of Liberty is made of what material? ( 1 pt)
3. How many chambers are there in the human heart? ( 1 pt)
4. What is the longest river in Asia? ( 2 pt)
5. In the film "Good Will Hunting", Matt Damon's character is a janitor at what institution? ( 2 pt)
6. A limerick contains a minimum of how many lines? ( 2 pt)
7. Which South American country has had the most Miss Universe winners, with 7? ( 3 pt)
IQ Trivia
1. What US president officially named the White House "the White House?" ( 4 points)
2. Art Fleming was the original host of what TV game show? ( 3 points)
3. What 20th century artist's work has been stolen more than any other's, with over 500 of his works listed as missing? ( 5 points)
4. What country was once known as "New Holland?" ( 4 points)
5. In 1993, what late comedian regularly called the cast of the film "Schindler's List" to "cheer them up?' ( 4 points)
Answers
Current Events
1. Russell Crowe; 2. South Korea; 3. soccer; 4. Prince; 5. Toys R Us; 6. "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom;" 7. Mexico.
July 4th Trivia
1. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson; 2. The Philippines; 3. Tom Cruise; 4. Lewis Carroll; 5. Uganda; 6. Mississippi; 7. Neil Simon.
The Q Train: True or False Trivia
1. True; 2. false, violin; 3. true; 4. false, South Dakota; 5. true; 6. false, 1971; 7. false, Serbia; 8. true; 9. true; 10. false, Texas.
General Knowledge
1. Tokyo; 2. copper; 3. four; 4. Yangtze; 5. MIT; 6. five; 7. Venezuela.
IQ Trivia
1. Theodore Roosevelt; 2. "Jeopardy!"; 3. Pablo Picasso; 4. Australia; 5. Robin Williams.