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This is a 20-question quiz, and there is a secret theme tying all 20 clues together. The theme might be in the question or it might be in the answer. It might be literal, or it might be a pun. When hosting, we recommend a 15-minute break after question 10, which is always an anagram puzzle. More info about the anagram can be found below.
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Sample Quiz:
This British Metal Band gained initial success with their 1982 album The Number of the Beast. In 1999, singer Bruce Dickinson returned to the band, causing a spike in popularity.
The Marina Bay Sands is an architectural icon with its three interconnected towers. Since 2010, it has been a major feature of this city's skyline.
This pioneering comedienne, actress, and model was the first woman to head a TV production company, and developed many TV techniques still in use today, like filming in front of a live audience using side-by-side sets for different scenes.
On Sunday, this team lost to the Saints, meaning they cannot repeat as Super Bowl Champions. (This quiz was read in January of 2019).
Laurence Taureud is the real life name of this actor and retired wrestler known for his unique hairstyle, gold jewelry, and distinctive catchphrase.
This 1998 Newberry Award Winning novel by Louis Sachar has garnered heaps of praise for its detailed plot, depictions of people of color, and depictions of incarcerated youth.
This 1980 sports comedy was one of a string of hits for Bill Murray. Murray was reportedly on set for just six days, and every one of his lines was improvised.
This actress is known for her roles in 1988’s Beetlejuice and 1990’s Edward Scissorhands, as well as more modern roles like in the Netflix Show Stranger Things.
This body of water is bounded by Yemen, Somalia, and Djibouti. About 11% of the world's seaborne petroleum passes through it on its way to the Suez Canal.
Number 10 is always an anagram puzzle. You’ll give the teams some letters, and they need to rearrange them to find a word or phrase which matches the clue. For this sample quiz, the letters are CHAD PAIN and the clue is “How good are you?”
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Helen and Bob Parr are the alter egos of these two superheroes, who are married, parents of three, and in a 2004 film, retired from crime fighting.
This Minneapolis sports team won their league championship in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. Maybe 2019?
Chemicals like Sodium Hydroxide or Potassium Hydroxide are collectively known by this common name, and are a key ingredient in foods like lutefisk, hominy, and pretzels.
When this president suffered a stroke in 1919, his first lady became the defacto ruler of the country, a story told in the 2016 biography Madam President by William Hazelgrove.
This singer, songwriter, and producer is best known for his series of soul hits in the 70s, including “I’m Still in Love with You,” “Take Me to the River,” and “Let’s Stay Together.”
This animal product is the primary ingredient in Bird's Nest Soup, a traditional Chinese dish believed to promote healthy skin.
This is a political term for “purple states,” where the majority of spending goes in Presidential elections.
In The Rime of The Ancient Mariner this bird, with the largest wingspan of any extant bird, plays a central role.
Originally commissioned in 1892, this sports trophy is the oldest still in use by a professional sports organization.
This 1996 film won an MTV movie award for Best Fight for its fight scene with Adam Sandler and Bob Barker.
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