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1. The musical "Chicago" is set in the 1920s. The first song from the musical is called "All That ____". What word fills in the blank?
2. This decorated, hollow vessel is hung up and hit with a stick at parties until it breaks and treats falls out. What is its name?
3. This is the planet in our solar system with the shortest day. It is named after the king of the Roman gods, who is the god of the sky. The Greek equivalent of this god is Zeus. What planet is this?
4. Within a country is a city, and within that city is a country. To which capital city are we referring?
5. What is a brief appearance in a theatrical role by a well-known person known as?
This word can also be used for a gem or medallion carved in relief.
6. It is not known what this "nectar of the gods" consisted of, but these days, a salad with this name is made with ingredients such as oranges, coconut, marshmallows, and pineapple. Can you name this mythical and modern concoction?
7. During The Wars of the Roses in 15th century England, which branch of the House of Plantagenet was represented by a white rose? It's also the name of a candy.
8. This is the birthstone of October, and it is almost exclusively mined in Australia. It usually has a white base with reflective flecks of many other colors. What is it called?
9. What is the highest rank of the Navy? English Naval Officer Horatio Nelson was known by this position. There is also a butterfly with this word in its name, called a Red ______.
10. There are four brothers, all of whom are actors. One was in "Beetlejuice", one in "Homicide: Life on the Street", one in "Backdraft", and one in "The Usual Suspects". What is the last name of this famous family?
11. Algiers, Tripoli, Caracas, Bishkek, Paramaribo, Georgetown, and Taipei are all capital cities at what end of their respective countries?
12. Julius Rosenberg was a member of the Communist Party, and decided to pursue a dangerous career. It got him and his wife, Ethel, executed in 1953 by electric chair. What was this career?
13. What Asian cookies, which most likely have their origin in California, have a slip of paper inside with a short message?
14. This word is in New York's state slogan, and it is associated with commercial organizations, prosperity, and authority. New York is "The ____ State".
15. You've come to the end of the quiz, and there is just one more thing to do. You need to check your answers to the first 14 questions, and think of something that all of them relate to. What is the very common bond here?
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