College Trivia Night Oct. 21st

"Everybody’s afraid of something."

Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize (in 1903)?

What dystopian novel by George Orwell told of life in a future totalitarian state dominated by "Big Brother"?

The Iliad by Homer followed a decade-long Trojan War that was instigated by the eloping of which famous couple?

What was the most popular girl's name in the year 1980?

What is this popular Halloween character's name?

Who is the narrator of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald?

“No amount of money ever bought a second of time.”

In Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick, what is the name of Captain Ahab’s ship?

In the state of Georgia, it’s illegal to eat what with a fork?

What part of history called a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political, and economic “rebirth”?

"My tongue will tell the anger of my heart, or else my heart concealing it will break"

What is the loudest animal on Earth?

The unicorn is the national animal of which country?

“Sorry, I tend to process traumatic events with dad jokes.”

In Jane Austen's novel Pride & Prejudice, what was the name of Elizabeth Bennett's love interest?

How many languages are written from right to left?

"You, with your words like knives and swords and weapons that you use against me"

Who is the famous leader of Cuba who had 49 years in power?

What Star Wars movie was the first to be released in the 1980s?

“I would rather be a good man than a great king.”

“I’ll do you one better. Why is Gamora?”

Based on the story of a major Greek hero, what musical features songs like "Wait for Me," & "Any Way the Wind Blows"?

In which city was U.S president John F. Kennedy assassinated?

Where was Harry Potter born?

Who were the two candidates for President in 1988?

"Did I close my fist around something delicate?Did I shatter you?"

Who was the first woman to go to space?

"Your touch brought forth an incandescent glow tarnished but so grand"

In George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones what Dothraki warlord does Daenerys Targaryen marry?

“I just buried the last person who truly knew me. My heart is buried with her.”

What is the true name of this scary Halloween character?

What was the original name for candy corn?

What Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, served for all of the 1980s?

"In the cracks of light, I dreamed of you"

Which musical is based on the songs of the beloved 70's band ABBA?

"And yet, to say the truth, reason and love keep little company together nowadays"

Aztec civilization originated from which country?

The United States bought Alaska from which country?

During which event, Korea was separated into 2 nations?

What were originally used as Jack O'lanterns?

With over 10,000 performances, what spooky performance is the longest running show in Broadway history?

In which ocean did the Titanic sink?

What is the name of the program that Tracy and Penny love in Hairspray?

What was the animated Disney movie ever released?

What is the name of Annie's dog in the musical Annie?

What was Stephen King’s first published novel?

What kind of gambling operation does Nathan Detroit run in Guys and Dolls?

"My pride fell with my fortunes"

“I’m gonna have to rain check that dance.”

What was the first soft drink in space?

Fill in the blank: The 19th Amendment guarantees ____ the right to vote.

What movie is this?

Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?

What is the name of the clown from Stephen King's "IT"?

Babyland General Hospital was the "birthplace" of what line of collectible dolls that was a huge hit in the 1980s?

"In black ink my love may still shine bright"

“That’s my secret, Captain. I’m always angry.”

“If you say one more word, I’ll feed you to my children! I’m kidding. We’re vegetarians.”

What's the smallest country in the world?

What new invention made its debut in the United States in 1980?

What fruity-named competitor did The Gap buy in 1983?

Which single sold the most records in 1983?

What California-set 1982 film was the highest grossing film of the 1980s at the U.S. box office?

What is "cynophobia"?

“Mr. Stark, I don’t feel so good.”

What does the word Halloween mean?

In ancient Rome, how many days were there per week?

Which country started the saying "trick or treat"?

What's America's most popular Halloween candy?

Which monarch officially made Valentine's Day a holiday in 1537?

Which of Newton’s Laws states that ‘for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

"How can it be said I am alone when all the world is here to look on me?"

“There’s only one God, ma’am, and I’m pretty sure he doesn’t dress like that.”

What is the name of the third book in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer?

In 1980s, which NBA team received the nickname "Showtime?"

What American TV show from the 1970s and 1980s still holds the record for the most watched finale ever?

In the Percy Jackson series, what type of mythological creature was Percy's best friend, Grover?

“But what is grief, if not love persevering?”

In Moulin Rouge, what is the name of the legendary female lead that was made famous by Nicole Kidman?

Which award show recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre?

Who wrote the political satire also loved as a children’s book titled Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?

When was the song "Monster Mash" written?

Which is the oldest dynasty still ruling?

"Sad hours seem long"

What do the stripes on the American flag represent?

Who wrote the 2016 musical hit Hamilton that followed the American founding father Alexander Hamilton?

Who wrote the novel Dracula?

Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are the caretakers of what famed children's book protagonist?

In 1988, which band won a Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance?

"The Earth that’s nature’s mother is her tomb. What is her burying grave? That is her womb."

"Speak low, if you speak love"