Lightning Round
SPIRIT OF 76-Identify these personalities from the American Revolutionary War period.
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Question 42. The Vermont renegade who led a successful attack against Fort Ticonderoga.
Answer: Ethan Allen
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Question 43. The British Chancellor of the Exchequer who gave his name to a series of 1767 duties on lead, paint, paper, glass, and tea.
Answer: Charles Townshend
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Question 44. The Virginia legislator who cried, “Give me liberty or give me death.”
Answer: Patrick Henry
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CON-The following descriptions fit words beginning with the prefix con.
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Question 45. A secret or closed meeting of Catholic cardinals
Answer: Conclave
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Question 46. A clear soup made of meat or vegetable stock
Answer: Consomme
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Question 47. A resolution passed by both houses of Congress
Answer: Concurrent
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Question 48. A mode of transport found along the Oregon Trail
Answer: Conestoga
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WHEN HAVOC STRUCK
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Question 49. Although hurricanes are not as violent as tornadoes, they have greater destructive potential, for two reasons. Give one.
Answer: They last longer and cover more area.
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Question 50. What country was saved by a “divine wind” in 1281?
Answer: Japan
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Question 51. What European country has historically been most affected by flooding?
Answer: Holland
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WORD GAME-After each word, give a word with the same meaning that starts with d.
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Question 52. Elude
Answer: Dodge
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Question 53. Argument
Answer: Debate
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Question 54. Goal
Answer: Destination
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Question 55. Postpone
Answer: Delay, defer
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P.S.- Each of the following words begins with that curious ps spelling. Identify each from its description.
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Question 56. A Greek maiden
Answer: Psyche
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Question 57. A mental disorder
Answer: Psychosis
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Question 58. A pen name
Answer: Pseudonym
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TWO-TIMERS-Don't be a dumb-dumb and do so-so with these repetitive expressions.
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Question 59. A rhythmic Latin American ballroom dance.
Answer: Cha Cha
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Question 60. An artistic movement of the early 20th century.
Answer: Dada
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Question 61. A German town known for its mineral baths.
Answer: Baden-Baden
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BIG APPLE-Describe briefly the following sections of the New York City.
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Question 62. Broadway
Answer: Theater district
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Question 63. Tin Pan Alley
Answer: Haven for songwriters and publishers
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Question 64. Park Avenue
Answer: Wealthy residential area
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Question 65. The Bowery
Answer: Area for saloons, cheap hotels, and derelicts
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Name these gods or goddesses from classical mythology.
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Question 66. Who was the goddess of love and beauty?
Answer: Venus or Aphrodite
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Question 67. Who was the messenger of the gods?
Answer: Mercury or Hermes
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Question 68. What god ruled the seas?
Answer: Neptune or Poseidon
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Question 69. Who was the ruler of the underworld?
Answer: Pluto or Hades
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