Storyteller Of Thr Gods Rick Riordan

Question 1

Very dry, as champagne

Answer 1

Brut

Question 2

Tennessee’s Partner” author

Answer 2

Bret harte

Question 3

Becuse od earths shape this part of globe is farthest from center

Answer 3

Equator - thickest around
Making Ecuador mount Chimborazo the closest peak to space not Mount Everest

Question 4

Famous painting on ceiling of Sistine chapel

Answer 4

The creation of Adam in Vatican palace
Michelangelo

Question 5

Celebrating lights win over darkness this festival is celebrated by who

Answer 5

Diwali
By Hindus Sikhs and Jains
Lasting 5 days usually late October early November
Sanskrit term meaning row of lights

Question 6

Over 200L acres this national monument is shared by Colorado and Utah

Answer 6

Dinosaur
Given federal monument status by Wilson
1.5K Dino bones and the Carnegie dinosaur quarry

Question 7

Grimmys are bi-annual award given for writing excellence in what field

Answer 7

Obituaries

Question 8

In Greek mythology the Trojan horse was used to enter a city located in this present day country

Answer 8

Turkey
Greeks used to sneak into Troy which overlooks the sheen sea in Aegean day Turkey

Question 9

Paridae is a family of smallish birds such as the titmouse and this one
Pa uh d

Answer 9

Chickadee

Question 10

From the French for retort its witty conversation marked by quick responses

Answer 10

Repartee

Question 11

This country’s king norodom Sihanouk abdicated twice in 55 in favor of father and 04 in favor of his
son
See uh nook

Answer 11

King of Cambodia

Question 12

He became japans 126 emperor on May 1 19 after his father Akihito abdicated due to advancing age
Ack e heat o

Answer 12

Nar ew heat o

Question 13

Embankment raised alongside a river
To prevent from over flowing

Answer 13

Levee

Question 14

A surgery to crush the phrenic nerve that’s stimulating the diaphragm will relieve a severe case of this 7 letter nuisance

Answer 14

Hiccups

Question 15

To a botanist in 1844 he wrote I am almost convinced that species are not immutable

Answer 15

Darwin

Question 16

Mehmed 6 the last sultan of this empire was forced to abdicate in 1922 paving the way for Kemal ataturk

Answer 16

Ottoman

Question 17

Tacos and chili con queso at polvos on south first street make it a staple this city’s Mexican mile

Answer 17

Austin

Question 18

A scenic stretch of highway near coulee Washington named for its 1940s cost or a 19 competition series hosted by Tim Tebow

Answer 18

Million dollar mile

Question 19

As well as music row this city has a music mile
Trace adkins Trisha year wood

Answer 19

Nashville

Question 20

Dubbed a stretch of this street thr magnificent mile

Answer 20

Michigan mile

Question 21

The neue galerie and the cooper Hewitt are 2 of the institutions that give a stretch of fifth ave this alliterative name
Noi uh

Answer 21

Museum mile

Question 22

Sports
50 years ago vin scully announced he got a standing g ovation in the deep south for breaking a long time record

Answer 22

Hank Aaron
Breaking babe Ruth home run record

Question 23

This phenomenon named for a 19th century man is apparent in moving light sources as well as moving sound sources

Answer 23

Doppler effect

Question 24

Around 10 Ft tall this mammal had hair that could be more then 2 feet long hence this descriptive name

Answer 24

Wolly mammoth

Question 25

Meetings in the book first encounters include an awkward one between Orson welles and this mogul in a San Fran elevator

Answer 25

William Randolph Hearst Not happy about citizen Kane?

Question 26

Cremona is known as the home of this instrument craftsman who side d there in his 90s in 1737

Answer 26

Strat uh var e us

Question 27

A book about this demographic and economic shift seen from the ground up is titled there goes the hood

Answer 27

Gentrification

Question 28

Your pen pal knows this 14 letter word is an exchange of letters between 2 people

Answer 28

Correspondence

Question 29

58 hawk from this automaker Now a name more familiar as a partner in printers

Answer 29

Packard

Question 30

Singer who often honors her predecessors payed tribute to ms Mitchell by hosting a joni jam in 23

Answer 30

Brandi Carlyle

Question 31

In 51 nascar felt the sting of the Hudson this which won the season opener in Daytona

Answer 31

Hornet

Question 32

Names in the heavens When this body was discovered in 78 Persephone was suggested as its name

Answer 32

Charon karen Persephone wqs the wife of thr god of the dead hades or pluto - plutos moon karen Ceres is the Roman equivalent of Persephone mom

Question 33

THis fish is not technically a fish

Answer 33

Crawfish

Question 34

Cocktail typically served in a copper mug

Answer 34

Mule Vodka Ginger beer and juice Copper mug keeps it cool

Question 35

First group since Beatles with 4 billboard hot 100 chart top albums in 2 years

Answer 35

BTS

Question 36

Phd is called a doctor of

Answer 36

Philosophy 4 years post grad

Question 37

Leaves on a shamrock

Answer 37

3 Symbol of Ireland Represent holy trinity

Question 38

Hand signal created to protest war

Answer 38

peace sign CND sign - campaign for nuclear disarmament Straight line 2 diagonal wings

Question 39

What is the capital of the island nation Sao Tome and Principe?

Answer 39

São Tomé

Question 40

Which country has the capital city Vientiane?

Answer 40

Laos

Question 41

Which country was named 'Rich Coast' by Christopher Columbus in 1502?

Answer 41

Costa Rica

Question 42

St John's is the capital of WHICH Canadian province?

Answer 42

Newfoundland and Labrador

Question 43

In which continent is Thailand

Answer 43

Asia

Question 44

Which river forms part of the boundary between England and Scotland?

Answer 44

Tweed

Question 45

Babil, Karbala and Basra are provinces in WHICH country, once known as Mesopotamia?

Answer 45

Iraq

Question 46

The historical region of Bengal now makes up most of which modern country?

Answer 46

Bangladesh

Question 47

o which country does the island of Lesbos belong?

Answer 47

Greece

Question 48

which country was the Berlin Wall?

Answer 48

Germany

Question 49

Cro-Magnon is an early form of which mammal?

Answer 49

Man

Question 50

What bird was the official emblem of the Roman army

Answer 50

Eagle

Question 51

In 1919 Alcock and Brown became well known for what?

Answer 51

Piloting the first non stop trans Atlantic flight

Question 52

In which year did the Titanic sink

Answer 52

1912

Question 53

Peace in our time' is a phrase associated with which 20th century leader?

Answer 53

Neville chamberlain

Question 54

What was the Western African country Burkina Faso known as until 1984?

Answer 54

Upper Volta

Question 55

When were the Middle Ages?

Answer 55

5th to 15th century

Question 56

What event took place on 24th October 1929

Answer 56

Wall Street crash

Question 57

Connolly's Column and O'Duffy's Irish Brigade fought on opposite sides of WHICH war?

Answer 57

Spanish civil war

Question 58

Cetshwayo led which armies against the British in the 19th century?

Answer 58

Zulus

Question 59

Famous scrolls amounting to around 850 documents were discovered in 1947 on the shores of where?

Answer 59

Dead Sea

Question 60

Who devised shorthand writing in 1837?

Answer 60

Issac pitman

Question 61

In Chicago's 1929 St Valentine's Day Massacre, what were Al Capone's hitmen dressed as?

Answer 61

Policeman

Question 62

Which French soldier and saint was burned at the stake in Rouen in 1431?

Answer 62

St. John of arc

Question 63

Which island was named by William Mynors on the "Royal Mary" on 25th December 1643?

Answer 63

Christmas Island

Question 64

What is the name of Don Quixote's horse?

Answer 64

Rosinate

Question 65

What name is given to a cocktail consisting of Galliano, Vodka and Orange juice?

Answer 65

Harvey wallbanger

Question 66

What unit is equivalent to 220 yards?

Answer 66

Furlong

Question 67

Verdigris is a rust that forms on which substance?

Answer 67

Copper

Question 68

In which city can one visit the Palace of the Popes?

Answer 68

Avignon

Question 69

Which major hospitality company began as a Washington, D.C. root beer stand in 1927?

Answer 69

Marriott

Question 70

Sarasa Comet, Telescope, and Celestial Eye are all varieties of which animal?

Answer 70

Goldfish

Question 71

Before becoming a Food Network chef, who worked on nuclear energy policy at the White House?

Answer 71

Ina garten

Question 72

To reduce aggression, a University of Iowa coach painted the visiting locker room entirely in what calming color?

Answer 72

Soft pink

Question 73

An old-timey two-person bicycle that positions its riders side-by-side is known by what "friendly" name?

Answer 73

Sociable