Quizzo Questions!

                The Letter G

1. This professional saxophonist has been filling elevators with music since 1982. Kenny G
2. Head coach of the Mighty Ducks in the Mighty Ducks movie Franchise? Gordon Bombay
3. This Peninsula, located in Turkey, was the sight of a failed British invasion in World War 1 that ended up getting Winston Churchill fired. It was also the name of a 1981 film. Gallipoli
4. This medical condition happens when recurring attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis happen to the base of the big toe. Gout
5. This 1939 Cinnema classic which was set in the 19^th century American south, was taken from a 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell. Gone with the Wind
6. Which one of the 5 boroughs of New York is the Gugenheim Museum located in? Manhattan
7. This comedian, who was also a movie and tv star, is best known for his cigar, and his mustache. Groucho Marx
8. Which 2 rappers had a hit in 2004 with “Aint Nothing but a G thang’? 1 point for each correct rapper. Snoop Dog, Dr Dre
9. He started his career on the show 3^rd rock from the Sun, but hes become one of Hollywoods biggest stars with roles in Dark knight Rises, and leading roles in Premium Rush and Don Jon. Joseph Gordon Levitt
10. If you want to find Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, Daneyrs Targarian, and the hound, youd probably want to watch this. Game of Thrones

TIE BREAKER: In his last season with the Hawks, how many goals did Gordon Bombay score? 196

This Week In History

1. August 17, 1933 Lou Gehrig played a record 1308^th consecutive game. What disease did he die of? ALS
2. August 17, 1946 Writer George Orwell published this classic book in the United Kingdom. Animal Farm
3. August 18, 1590 the governor of this Virgina colony returned from England to find that the entire colony had disappeared without a trace. Roanoke
4. August 18, 1969 Woodstock ended. What musician was the final act? Jimmi Hendrix
5. August 19,1849 the New York Herald reported that this was found in California. Gold
6. August 19, 1951. This now defunct baseball team sent a midget up to bat in an MLB game. 1 point for the team, 1 point for the midgets name, 1 point for his jersey number. St Louis Browns, 1 /78, Eddie Gadel
7. Today, 1915, The White Sox obtained outfielder Joe Jackson from Cleveland. What was his nickname? Shoeless Joe
8. Today in 1974 this man took over the presidency after Richard Nixon resigned. Gerald Ford
9. August 21, actress Kim Catrell was born. What was the name of Catrells character on Sex in the City? Samantha
10. August 22, 1921 He became the first director of the FBI. J Edgar Hoover

TIE BREAKER: How many episodes did Sex in the City have? 96

Philly Sports

1. What number is Flyers Captain Claude Giroux? Bonus point if you tell me what Quebec Junior Major Hockey League team he played for? 28 Gatinue Olympiques
2.  Who is the current starting QB for the Philadelphia Eagles? Bonus point if you tell me what high school he went to? Nick Foles, West Lake High School
3. He was the Phillies starting third basemen from 1972 to 1989? Bonus point if you tell me exactly how many HRs he had in his career. Mike Schmidt, 548
4. What is the name of the stadium that the Philadelphia Union play in? Bonus point if you tell me who was the organizations first ever draft pick? Danny Mwanga 
5. He was the first overall pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996 NBA draft, bonus point if you tell me what was his rap name? Allen Iverson Jewlez
6. How many Stanley Cups have the Flyers won? Bonus point if you can tell me what is the name of Bobby Clarke’s home town. 2 Flin Flon Manitoba 
7. What is Eagles RB LeSean McCoy’s nickname? Bonus point if you tell me what college he originally committed to before backing out & going to Pitt. Shady, U of Miami
8. Who was the last Sixer to win NBA rookie of the Year? Bonus point if you tell me where he was drafted (what pick) michael Carter Williams 11 
9. What is the name of the Phillies Mascot? Bonus point if you tell me what the Phillies changed their name to in the 40’s. Phillie Fanatic a Blue Jays
10. Who did the Eagles lose to in Super Bowl 39? Bonus point if you tell me who was the WR who caught the last Eagles TD in SB 39, & what college did he go to. Patriots, Greg Lewis, Illinois

TIE BREAKER: how many rushing yards did LaSean McCoy have in his first two years in the NFL? 1717                             

Random Trivia:

1. 1. The schedule for what sports league got released last week? NBA
2. What Shakespeare play is set on Juanuary 5^Th? Twelfth Night
3. Within 7 years when was the emancipation proclamation enecated? Bonus point if you get the exact year. 1863
4. What was the name attached to German submarines during WW2? U boats
5. How many South American countries does the equator pass through? 3
6. What was the number two movie in America this week? Guardians of the Galaxy
7. What rock band is led by Michael Stipe? R.E.M.
8. What beer is on special here at the Drake every Wednesday for $1.99? Bud Light
9. How many Stars are there in Orions belt? 3
10. What city is home to TV’s Golden Girls? Miami

Final jeopardy: jewelry. What element is a diamond made from? carbon