Editor’s Note: I have done my “best” to attempt to get the answers to all of the questions from Saturday’s state championship tournament games. I used “The Google” for most of these, and asked for help from the Facebook Peanut Gallery for the few I couldn’t track down. If anyone thinks any of these answers are in error, please indicate so in the comments. Thanks! I did not play in either of these games…

Michigan Tournament Questions

Game One
1. In 1958 with the release of the 64 color box, Crayola Crayons released this color to replace Gold Ochre, which it’s self was retired along with 8 other colors in 1990, what is this color that also represents a major Midwestern university?

Maize

2. Based on a straight line distance, what country’s capital is closest to Moscow, that was not previously located in the Soviet Union?

Helsinki, Finland

3. In what 1997 film is special forces agent Al Simmons resurrected as the title character, an image comics superhero who is a reluctant soldier for the devil?

Spawn

4. Termites are one of the two insects in the Blattodea order, along with what other insect known for its hardiness?

Cockroach

5. What TV series that debuted in 1987, won 13 primetime Emmys during its four season run, was named for the relative ages for its main characters?

Thirtysomething.

6. Each of the six U.S. Presidents who served consecutively beginning in 1817 had previously served as a U.S. Senator. Name either the last of those six presidents or the president that broke the streak?

John Tyler is the last of those six presidents, James Knox Polk is the one who broke the streak

7. Kendrick Lamar has reached #1 on the billboard hot 100 on two occasions. The first of which was in 2015 as a featured artist on a song by what singer?

Taylor Swift

8. What South African style Submarine sandwich, typically made with a variety of meat ingredients including French fries was named for a 1974 Robert Redford movie which is based on a 1925 novel of the same name?

The Great Gatsby (who knew that was a sandwich)? 

9. At 35 years of age, who was the oldest player on the 1992 U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team, known as the Dream Team?

Larry Bird

10. What children’s book series, first published in 1980’s has a variety of settings, including at the waterworks, at the ocean floor, inside the earth and in the time of dinosaurs?

Magic School Bus

Mystery Round
Place the following albums in order based on certified units sold according to the R.I.A.A. beginning with the highest first.
Hotel California – Eagles
Come on Over – Shania Twain
21 – Adele
Back in Black – AD/DC

Come On Over, Back in Black, Hotel California, 21

Ohio Tournament Questions

Round 1

1. Colors. In 1958 Crayola introduced its 64 color box of crayons. The rose pink color was renamed what other flower name that is still in use today?

Carnation Pink

2. World Capitals. 3 national capital cities are located less than 1000 miles (straight line distance) from Beijing, China. Name 2 of the 3.

Pyongyang, North Korea; Seoul, South Korea; Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

3. Film Heroes. What heroine battles Mr. Electric alongside Sharkboy in a 2005 Robert Rodriguez film?

Lavagirl

4. Energy. Geysers Complex, in Northern California, which includes 22 power plants, is the largest of its type in the world, specializing in what type of renewable energy?

Geothermal

5. TV Controversy. In 1997, Victoria’s Secret accused NBC of unauthorized revenue and taking advantage of their brand equity ahead of the debut of what sitcom that aired for 3 seasons?

Victoria’s Closet

6. US Presidents. Who was the first President who had previously served in the Senate? He was a senator from 1790-1794 and held other political positions.

James Monroe

7. Music Pairs. Jay-z has had 4 #1 hot 100 songs which he collaborated with a woman as either the main or featured artist. Name 3 of 4 of these women.

 Rihanna, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys

8. Sandwiches. Name a tall sandwich inspired by a 1930s comic strip character known for making extravagant sandwiches.

Dagwood

9. Basketball Stars. What NBA player, drafted in 2003, is the only men’s player to have won 4 Olympic medals for the US?

Carmelo Anthony

10. Famous Poems. Name either the first or last word of the Robert Frost poem, the road not taken.

Two, Difference

Mystery. Put the following albums in order (most to least) based on units sold. The Wall – Pink Floyd Cracked rear view – Hootie and the Blowfish Jagged little pill – Alanis Morrissette Thriller – Michael Jackson

Thriller, The Wall, Cracked Rear View, Jagged Little Pill

Game 2

1. Game Shows. In 2006-07, Meghan Markle regularly appeared as a model on what TV game show?

Deal or No Deal

2. US Geography. Only 1 state is triple landlocked so that you must cross at least 3 states or 2 states and 1 Canadian province to reach an open bay, ocean or gulf. (Great Lakes don’t count).

Nebraska

3. Musicals. In 2016, Hamilton became the first musical to win a Pulitzer Prize for drama and Tony for best musical, the first to do both since 1996. Name the winner that year.

Rent

4. Baseball Records. Which of these single season record holders is the highest amount? A. ichiro suzuki hits in a season B. Barry Bonds walks C. Mark Reynolds strikeouts D. Hack Wilson RBI

A

Answer Not Found Yet…

5. Slogans. 1990s Levi jeans used what 3 word slogan in commercials featuring Spike Lee that later appeared on T-shirts?

Button Your Fly

6. Music Awards. In 2017, David Bowie became the first of 3 consecutive artists to win posthumously for best rock performance. Name either solo artist.

Leonard Cohen, Chris Cornell

7. Constellations. In Hawaii, the constellation Scorpius is also known as the fishhook after an item belonging to what mythical hero?

Maui

8. 90s movies. What 1994 film soundtrack featured Alice In Chains, Bad Religion and Soul Asylum and the cost of licensing the songs cost more than the entire production?

Clerks

9. Supreme Court History. Frontiero v Richardson, Weinberger v Weinsfeld and Duren v Missouri are all cases argued by what lawyer before joining as an associate judge?

Ruth Bader Ginsberg

10. 19th century words. What 11 letter word was used in an 1843 obituary to describe the relative wealth of Pierre Lorillard II? The first time the word was used in print in the US.

Millionaire

Mystery 2. anagrams with an extra letter. Unscramble each state capital and US state group and identity the extra letter in each bunch.

1. Boy ankle runway 2. More gasoline 3. Bad Ohio pies 4. Oak trap snakes

Albany, NY (W); Salem, Oregon (I); Boise, Idaho (P); Topeka, Kansas (R). 

Final: TV actresses In the 2000s, one actress was nominated for the prime time Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series without winning. She was nominated each of the 7 seasons the show was on the air, the most nominations without ever winning. Name her.

Jane Kaczmarek