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18S E Q U O I A C L U B25. Who is the only person to win a Heisman Trophy, the Super Bowl MVP, and the AP NFL MVPaward?26. What Hall of Famer is the only person to be the all-time career leader in 2 of the 5 majorstatistical categories in the NBA (Points, Rebounds, Steals, Assists, and Blocked Shots)?27. Who led the majors in wins in the last decade (2000-2009)? (HINT: He played in both leaguesduring that span.)28. Who led the NFL in rushing yards during the 1990's: Barry Sanders or Emmitt Smith?29. What NHL team had three different players lead the league in scoring over the last decade?30. What chess piece is prominently featured on the cover of the book Breaking Dawn? (The one upfront, not in the background. Provide the color and the name of the piece.)31. What is the only multisyllabic word in the book Green Eggs and Ham?32. Felix Hoenikker, Billy Pilgrim, and Kilgore Trout are all characters created by what author?33. “If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I wasborn and what my lousy childhood was like....” Name the source.34. John Grisham's new book of short stories is entitled Ford County. Ford County was the settingfor two of his earlier works, one of which has been made into a film. Name those books.35. On “Seinfeld” what magazine does George's mom catch him with when she walks in on him"taking care of business," leading to the famous bet of who could remain master of their domain thelongest?36. On “Seinfeld” when George buys a used car, what actor does he believe used to own the car?37. On “30 Rock” what do the writers of TGS call their annual Christmas party? (HINT: It soundslike a rapper might have thrown the party.)38. In the first-ever episode of “South Park” when Jesus and Santa Claus engage in a fight to thedeath, the boys seek to bring the peace by wondering what this athlete would do?39. In 1981 the state of Wisconsin add what 9-letter word to its flag?40. What two actors have each been nominated for a Best Actor Oscar 3 times since the year 2000?41. Who is the all-time leading scorer in Boston Celtics history?42. I called this trivia game VERTICAL RABBIS. Why?43. How many gold medals has Michael Phelps won? (This was the 14th question of the round, afact I pointed out several times just to see if anybody would pick up on it.)
S E Q U O I A C L U BThese next 15 questions had a theme that connected the answers. There was a 5-point bonus forcorrectly guessing the theme.1. What TV family included Shirley Jones and Susan Dey?2. Bradford, Bosc, and Bartlett are all types of what?3. “Happy Together” was a #1 hit for 3 weeks in 1967 for what group?4. Hot-headed Hank Hall became the superhero Hawk while his more sensitive younger brother Donbecame what superhero in DC comics?5.The state of Maine has the highest percentage of speakers of which language? (Over 5% ofhouseholds in Maine speak this language at home.)6. What is the word for a female octopus?7. Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, and Suzanne Pleshette are terrorized by what creaturesin a 1963 horror film?8. Country artists George Jones and Tammy Wynette released what album in 1976?9. When Veruca says she wants it now in a popular film, what is she originally talking about?10. Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago was founded in 1868 when the Lincoln ParkCommissioners were given a pair of what as a gift?11. Exposure to cowpox poses no real threat to human beings, but it does actually convey a partialimmunity to the disfiguring disease of smallpox. Persons thus exposed had smooth skin that wasoften described as being as smooth as a what? (I also mentioned that the answer was anacceptable 8-letter SCRABBLE® word and would be worth 17 points without bonus squares.)12. Fred Astaire’s first movie role was in this 1933 film where Joan Crawford played the titlecharacter, a burlesque worker living in New York. What is the name of the film?13. Only one of the many adult films this star made was made after her 18th birthday. She started inthe industry in 1984 at the age of 15 and has gone on to appear in several mainstream filmsincluding Underworld, Blade, and even Zack and Miri Make a Porno. What is this actress’s lastname?14. Every Sunday in the summer the tale of this man from a popular children’s story is enacted in acity in Germany. Who is he?15. From 1967-1971 and again from 1974-1995 the Grateful Dead featured two of what in theband?5-Point Bonus: What is the theme of these questions? 19
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