[Answer] 3. An American version of this show was created, which went on to win various awards. Name the award-winning comedy series that was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and his friend Stephen Merchant.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. An American version of this show was created, which went on to win various awards. Name the award-winning comedy series that was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and his friend Stephen Merchant. "

...1. The Room 2. The Box 3. The Office 4. The Cubicle Due to the popularity of "The Office" (2001) in the UK, it was aired in the United States. Since then there has an American version with the same name, a French version, a German version, and a Canadian French language version.

[Answer] 6. An American version of this show was created, which went on to win various awards. Name the award-winning comedy series that was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and his friend Stephen Merchant.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. An American version of this show was created, which went on to win various awards. Name the award-winning comedy series that was created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and his friend Stephen Merchant. "

...1. The Box 2. The Room 3. The Cubicle 4. The Office Due to the popularity of "The Office" (2001) in the UK, it was aired in the United States. Since then there has an American version with the same name, a French version, a German version, and a Canadian French language version.

[Answer] 5. The 1936 Summer Olympics were hosted by Berlin, Germany. Which American track and field star won four gold medals?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. The 1936 Summer Olympics were hosted by Berlin, Germany. Which American track and field star won four gold medals?"

...1. Babe Didrikson 2. Jesse Owens 3. Roberto Baggio 4. Dennis Bergkamp It took Owens about one hour to win four gold medals. He set new world records in three events, then tied another in the fourth event. The four events were the 100m, 200m, long jump, and the 4x100m relay. As sad as it was, even after becoming an Olympic hero, Owens still had to ride in the back of buses when he came back home to the USA.

[Answer] 7. "Runaway" was a hit for which American rock and roll singer?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. "Runaway" was a hit for which American rock and roll singer?"

...1. Bo Diddley 2. Roy Orbison 3. Duane Eddy 4. Del Shannon "Runaway" is a song by Del Shannon and went to number one in both the US and UK. It has since been covered by artists such as The Small Faces, Bonnie Raitt and The Misfits.

[Answer] 6. Which "Amy" was the daughter of an American President?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. Which "Amy" was the daughter of an American President?"

...1. Amy Irving 2. Amy Fisher 3. Amy Tan 4. Amy Carter Amy Lynn Carter was the last child and only daughter of President Jimmy Carter and Rosalyn. She was born in 1967 and lived four years from age nine to age thirteen in the White House while her father was president. She married James Gregory Wentzel in 1996. Since her stay in the White House, Amy has earned a Bachelor's degree in Art from Memphis College of the Arts and a Master's Degree in Art History from Tulane History. Amy has also been quite a political activist. Working with Abbie Hoffman (of the Chicago Seven, accusing of disrupting the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968) Amy protested the recruiting by the CIA on the campus of the University of Massachusetts in 1987. She was arrested, but was not convicted of any of the charges.

[Answer] 2. This American man is known for a famous hotel chain he founded, and has a famous great-granddaughter with the same last name. Who is he?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. This American man is known for a famous hotel chain he founded, and has a famous great-granddaughter with the same last name. Who is he?"

...1. C�sar Ritz 2. Howard Johnson 3. Conrad Hilton 4. J. Willard Marriott Hilton started his original hotel company in 1919. His great-granddaughter is Paris Hilton, known for her appearance in "The Simple Life," among others. Howard Johnson, J. Willard Marriott, and C�sar Ritz are all other famous hoteliers.

[Ans] What is the man holding in the Grant Wood painting “American Gothic”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the man holding in the Grant Wood painting “American Gothic”?"

American Gothic is a painting by Grant Wood in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. It is one of the most familiar images in 20th-century American art, and has been widely parodied in American popular culture. The painting shows a farmer standing beside a woman that has been interpreted to be either his wife or his daughter. The figures were modeled by Wood's sister, Nan Wood Graham, and his dentist Dr. B.H. McKeeby. The man is holding a pitchfork, which symbolizes hard labor, and the flowers over the woman's right shoulder suggesting domesticity. Wood's inspiration came from what is now known as the American Gothic House, and his decision to paint the house along with "the kind of people I fancied should live in that house."

[Answer] What is the man holding in the Grant Wood painting “American Gothic”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What is the man holding in the Grant Wood painting “American Gothic”?"

...American Gothic is a painting by Grant Wood in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. It is one of the most familiar images in 20th-century American art, and has been widely parodied in American popular culture. The painting shows a farmer standing beside a woman that has been interpreted to be either his wife or his daughter. The figures were modeled by Wood's sister, Nan Wood Graham, and his dentist Dr. B.H. McKeeby. The man is holding a pitchfork, which symbolizes hard labor, and the flowers over the woman's right shoulder suggesting domesticity. Wood's inspiration came from what is now known as the American Gothic House, and his decision to paint the house along with "the kind of people I fancied should live in that house."

[Answer] 1. One of the bloodiest battles in American history occurred here. Ending with one of history's most famous assaults at Cemetery Ridge with a particular spot called "The Angle". Where is it?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. One of the bloodiest battles in American history occurred here. Ending with one of history's most famous assaults at Cemetery Ridge with a particular spot called "The Angle". Where is it?"

...1. Brandywine National Park 2. Fort McHenry 3. Gettysburg National Military Park 4. Fort Sumter Historical Site 53,000 men died over three days here between July 1st 1863 and July 3rd 1863. It was the place where the infamous end of the union line stand and bayonet charge was made by the 20th Maine regiment and Colonel Joshua Chamberlain. "The Angle" is a long stone wall that has an 80-yard right angle. This spot saw the bloodiest parts of Gettysburg. (submitted by player Tollchucker)

[Answer] This U.S. Rockies destination outside Colorado Springs is where the grasslands of the Great Plains meet the pinon-juniper woodlands of the American Southwest and merge with the forest of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak mountain.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question " This U.S. Rockies destination outside Colorado Springs is where the grasslands of the Great Plains meet the pinon-juniper woodlands of the American Southwest and merge with the forest of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak mountain. "

...1. Garden of the Gods 2. Manitou Cliff Dwellings 3. The Cave of the Winds 4. Angels Landing

[Answer] Which two South American countries are members of OPEC?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which two South American countries are members of OPEC?"

...Fourteen oil-producing countries make up the membership of OPEC. The oil and energy ministers of these countries meet twice each year to coordinate the policies governing their oil production. The member countries follow an honor system in which each agrees to produce a certain amount, although there is no oversight or penalty for "cheating." All of the member countries are in Africa and the Middle East, with the exception of Venezuela and Ecuador in South America. Source: TheBalance.com

[Answer] 7. What American film starred Tom Hanks in a story about a boy and the fateful wish he makes at a carnival?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. What American film starred Tom Hanks in a story about a boy and the fateful wish he makes at a carnival?"

...1. Big 2. Big Fish 3. Big Wish 4. Big Dish Penny Marshall directed the film "Big" (1988). This film was nominated for two Oscars, but did not win either.

[Answer] On average, how many pounds of pork does each American consume every year?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "On average, how many pounds of pork does each American consume every year?"

...Who doesn't love a good pulled-pork sandwich? This summer favorite and smoky baby-back ribs are perennial favorites for the grill in the summer, especially in Southern cooking. But there are other pork favorites that Americans love. When you consider bacon, holiday hams and pepperoni, the average American will enjoy about 50 pounds of pork each calendar year. As a whole, the U.S. consumes about 15.9 billion pounds of pork each year. Source: ChowHound.com

[Answer] Who introduced the motion in the Second Continental Congress to declare American colonial independence?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who introduced the motion in the Second Continental Congress to declare American colonial independence?"

...During the winter of 1775-1776, the members of the American colonies' Second Continental Congress saw that reconciliation between the colonies and Britain was increasingly unlikely. By February of 1776, colonial leaders were contemplating a formal alliance with France. Those who wanted independence wanted to wait to make certain they had enough support before bringing the issue to a vote. On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, made a motion in Congress calling for the American colonies to declare independence. Source: History.State.gov.

[Answer] 7. I'm at a location where the Russian and North American mainlands almost touch! Where am I?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. I'm at a location where the Russian and North American mainlands almost touch! Where am I? "

...1. Nome 2. Aleutian Islands 3. The Bering Strait 4. Beaufort Sea The western tip of Alaska and the eastern tip of Russia (Chukchi Peninsula) practically meet. They are less than 70 miles apart. The Bering Strait cuts through both land masses separating the continents.

[Answer] 2. This next city is known worldwide for car manufacturing and is the only contiguous American city where you can look south to Canada. Which city is it?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. This next city is known worldwide for car manufacturing and is the only contiguous American city where you can look south to Canada. Which city is it?"

...1. St. Louis 2. Buffalo 3. Detroit 4. Seattle From Detroit, one can look east across the Detroit River, to Windsor, Ontario. As the river bends to the east, one can look south to Windsor. The "Big 3" auto manufacturers, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, earned Detroit the nicknames "The Motor City" or "Motown" for short. In the Detroit River sits Belle Isle, a 1,000 acre island and park. Included on the island is a nine-hole golf course, museum, and baseball, football, and basketball fields/courts. Some of Detroit's sister cities are Minsk, Turin, and, fittingly, Toyota, Japan.

[Answer] 3. He is one of the most infamous men in American history. Though doubts remain about whether he acted alone, he is best known as the assassin of a young American president. What was the assassin's name?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. He is one of the most infamous men in American history. Though doubts remain about whether he acted alone, he is best known as the assassin of a young American president. What was the assassin's name?"

...1. Ed Gein 2. Charles Guiteau 3. Alfred Packer 4. Lee Harvey Oswald Lee Harvey Oswald was born in New Orleans and joined the Marines. He then defected to Russia, came back to the U. S. with a wife, then tried to go back to Russia. He was also the founder and only member of the "Fair Play For Cuba" Committee. However, the events of November 22, 1963 render anything he previously did insignificant.

[Answer] Whose song about "nasty boys" won Favorite Soul/R&B Single at the American Music Awards in 1987?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Whose song about "nasty boys" won Favorite Soul/R&B Single at the American Music Awards in 1987?"

...Janet Jackson's single from her album "Control" peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 3 and reached No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs. "Nasty" would become one of Janet's signature songs. Jackson said it was a real incident that inspired the song. When walking from her hotel to the recording studio, groups of men would shout inappropriate comments at her. The song's signature line became a symbol against misogyny: "No, my first name ain't baby, it's Janet...Ms. Jackson if you're nasty." Janet wrote the song with the help of her producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Source: SongFacts. com

[Answer] 6. What American labor union represents over 100,000 entertainers in the acting field and is often referred to by the acronym "SAG"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. What American labor union represents over 100,000 entertainers in the acting field and is often referred to by the acronym "SAG"?"

...1. Skilled Actors Guild 2. Screen Actors Group 3. Screen Actors Guild 4. Skilled Actors Group SAG was founded in 1933 and has nearly 140,000 members. Ronald Reagan served as the organization's president from 1947-1952 and from 1959-1960.

[Answer] 9. Which American author wrote "The Call of the Wild", "White Fang", and "The Sea Wolf"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. Which American author wrote "The Call of the Wild", "White Fang", and "The Sea Wolf"?"

...1. George London 2. Jack London 3. Henry Longfellow 4. Richard Lovelace London wrote a lot about the struggles of man and beast to survive during the Yukon Gold Rush. Some of his later works were reflections of his socialist beliefs and his predicting the rise of fascism. Alcoholism and financial trouble led him to commit suicide at the age of 40.