Holy Smokes Trivia - November 5, 2020

What 2018 film features the actor John Krasinski starring alongside his real-life wife Emily Blunt?

Who penned the book "Little Men" (or Life at Plumfield with Jo's Boys) in 1871?

* Selling over two million copies, what one hit wonder released the song "Spirit in the Sky" in 1969?

What hero was delivered from a lion and a bear?

Home to one of the world's oldest civilizations, Persia changed its name to what in 1935?

In 2008, Jake Long was selected first in the NFL Draft. What position does he play?

* The "Well Tempered Clavier" is a work by which composer?

* Pierre is the capital of which state?

Why did NFL player Michael Vick go to prison?

* What did the law decree about muzzling an ox?

In what classic film do we see Dustin Hoffman secretly cross-dress as a woman in order to land a role in a daytime soap

* Who was drawn and quartered on the 31st of January 1606 for his part in the "Gunpowder Plot"?

What true biopic film tells the story of a woman who changed English literature forever with her novel, "Frankenstein?"

Finish the sentence from the description of the New Jerusalem: “God shall wipe away …”

Which of the following classic rock bands originates from Canada?

* Best known for his military and espionage storylines, who wrote the novel "The Hunt for Red October"?

One of the best-known figures in 20th-century art, what nationality was Pablo Picasso?

* Directed by Steven Spielberg, what film is based on a 1982 Michael Morpurgo novel of the same name?

Who won an Academy Award (Best Actress) for her role as serial killer Aileen Wuornos in the 2003 film "Monster?"

During the 1980's, which American Major League Baseball team won two World Series?

* Known for his powerful baritone vocals, Eddie Vedder is the lead singer with which American rock band?

Which 1993 film won the Best Picture Oscar at the 66th Academy Awards?

* Who plays the role of Maude in the 1971 cult black comedy film "Harold and Maude"?

* What is the correct name of the prophetical book of the New Testament?

Which of these famous painters died of lung cancer in 1926 at the age of 86?

Identify which of the following US States is the largest by area.

What Book of the bible is named for a race?

A romantic painter and printmaker, Francisco Goya was born in which country?

* Which of these states was not one of the original 13 colonies?

* The Black Death killed approximately 200 million people in the 14th century. It was spread by what animal?

Established in 1922, the Walker Cup is named after the grandfather of which US President?

Which actor has had the roles of Richard Kimble, Colonel Lucas and Han Solo?

The most fumbles in a NFL season is 23. Who has the dishonor of holding this record?

* What band's best-known works include the songs "More Than a Feeling", "Don't Look Back" and "Peace of Mind"?

* Based on a stage play, this 1942 American romantic drama film stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.

How was Peter freed from prison?

* In which 1929 novel would you read about Frederick Henry and Catherine Barkley?

* Which NFL punter has the displeasure of having the most punts blocked?

* Which of the following painters was buried in an unmarked grave in Westerkerk?

* In which sport did Buster Douglas compete?

What group hit number-one in 1955 with the song "The Great Pretender"?

* Which NFL player earned the nickname "The Ageless Wonder"?

* In 2011, at the age of 22, who became the youngest golfer to amass $10 million of career earnings?

Which of the following albums was released by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers?

* What song did Jackson Browne write while driving to the studio each day to record "The Pretender?"

* According to his song, who was "All Revved Up with No Place to Go" in 1977?

What hunk of Massachusetts granite is sometimes called "the most disappointing landmark in America?

* Which of these novels was written by American author Margaret Mitchell?

* Which of the following famous leaders built a massive wall in England in 122 BC?

What was quaternion?

What is the capital of Louisiana?

* Where did David fight Goliath?

* Which song became Grand Funk Railroad's first number-one single on September 29, 1973?

* George Washington and his troops played which sport at Valley Forge in 1778?

* Which Nobel Prize winning author wrote the 1997 novel "Paradise"?

* What was Millo?

* Who was Elimelech?

Which artist is best known for his work with stained glass?

* This 1998 war film tells a semi-fictional version of the Battle of Mount Austen, which took place during World War II.

Douglas MacArthur made his famous "I shall return" statement in reference to which nation during World War II?