Trivia Questions 2/29/2012: Leap Day Trivia

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Round 1:

1) Five Minnesota companies were represented in the Daytona 500. Best Buy sponsored the car that won the event. Name 2 of the other 4 Minnesota companies that sponsored a Nascar vehicle. (Target, 3M, General Mills, Fastenal)

2) On Friday night, two former NBA stars did a "we pick teams" competition for the All-Star weekend's Rising Star Challenge. Who were the two captains? (Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley)

No one dared to awaken this giant.

3) Today is the birthday of arguably, the most recognizable self-help author and motivational speaker. He has starred in numerous informercials and is the author of many books including Awaken the Giant Within. Who? (Tony Robbins)

4) There are 4 top tier law schools in the MSP area. One being at the U of M. Name the other 3. (William & Mitchell, Hamline, St. Thomas)

5) Dumbledore is the name of a main character in the Harry Potter series. It's also the name for a type of what kind of insect? (Bee)

6) This week is the 9th anniversary of Fred Rogers' death. In tribute to him, what was the puppet king's name? (Friday)

7) Put the following books in order from oldest to newest. Moby Dick, Oliver Twist, and Frankenstein. (Frankenstein - 1818, Oliver Twist - 1838, Moby Dick - 1851)

8) Timberwolves player Martell Webster was raised by his grandmother. One of those reasons is because his mother was supposedly murdered by what serial killer that killed roughly 70 women during the 1980's and 90's in Washington? (Gary Ridgway a.k.a. Green River Killer)

9) Mandarin Kitchen in Bloomington is known for this style of Chinese brunch that features small ready to serve items on carts pushed around by servers. In Cantonese, it translates to "order to one's heart content". (Dim Sum)

10) What classic video game features giant and destructive animal characters by the name of George, Ralph, and Lizzie? (Rampage)


Round 2:

11) If you're flying to the airport with the acronym CDG - where are you going? (Paris, France)

12) Part of Jennifer Lopez got a ton of attention at the Oscars on Sunday. She first got mainstream attention starring in a movie about a slain Tejano music star that was shot to death at 23 years old. Who did she portray? (Selena)

Mike's school photo, 1996

13) With its headquarters in Eden Prairie, your kid's school photos may be from this company. (Life Touch) I always wanted this to be done by Glamour Shots.

14) What Minnesota news anchor announced he is leaving to take a job as a broadcaster with the San Diego Padres? (Mike Pomeranz)
15) This computer problem can make copies of themselves, steal information, or harm their host computer systems. Two words. (Trojan Horse)

16) What are the four colors in a traditional pack of the card game Uno? (Blue, Yellow, Green, Red)

Not named after Picasso.

17) Elementary school question: What was Picasso's first name? (Pablo)

18) The Whip, The Diamond, and Getting the Goat are all strategies for what sport? (Roller Derby)

19) What film won Best Picture as The Oscars last Sunday? (The Artist)

20) What country do we get the most imported goods from? A-China, B-Canada, C-Mexico (A-China)



Sound Round: Shared Names (click to play) Name the two artists that share a name. (Example: James Taylor/Taylor Swift)

21) Elton John/John Mayer ("Benny & The Jets"/"Your Body is a Wonderland")

22) Lady Antebellum/Lady Gaga ("I Need You Now"/"You and I")

23) R. Kelly/Kelly Clarkson ("Ignition"/"Already Gone")

24) Ray Charles/Sugar Ray ("I've Got A Woman"/"Every Morning")

25) Christopher Cross/Kriss Kross ("Sailing"/"Jump")

Image Round: Interesting Lead Singers

26) Debbie Harry

27) Courtney Love

28) Iggy Pop

29) Johnny Rotten

30) Lou Reed

31) Marilyn Manson

32) Rob Zombie

33) Patti Smith

Tiebreaker: In inches, what is the record for most snow in one snow storm? (47 - Lake County, lasted 2 days in 1994)