The Great Quizmas Battle

In the book "The Fellowship of the Ring", Frodo is given a letter from Gandalf that includes a poem with the words "All that is gold does not glitter...". By whom was the poem written?

• Glorfindel

• Elrond

• Bilbo

• Arwen

What was the name of the hotel Jack Nicholson was watching over in 'The Shining'?

• The Hudson

• The Maze

• The Grand

• The Overlook

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals made their sports debut at the 1904 Olympics, at least the way we know them today. Which of the following colors is not one of the Olympic rings?

• Green

• Yellow

• White

• Black

In which Shakespearean play will you find the immortal words "All that glitters is not gold?"

• The Merchant of Venice

• Hamlet

• Romeo and Juliet

• None

Speaking of sparkly things - What is it that makes one gemstone “sparklier” than another? The technical name for a gemstone's flash or sparkle is "fire", but what is the measure of this called? 

• Index of Refraction 

• Chemical Composition 

• Brewster’ Angle 

• Crystal System 

One of the premiere icons on the Las Vegas strip, the Golden Nugget, has been operational since the major casino boom. What year did it open its doors to the first guests who could shoot some dice or pull a handle?

• 1946

• 1956

• 1936

• 1926

The Silver Surfer first appeared in 1966 opposite what superhero team?

• Guardians of the Galaxy

• Avengers

• Fantastic Four

• Justice League of America

Which US state is known as the "Golden State"?

• Nevada

• California

• Colorado

• Montana

Not only silver is shining but also The Sun. What is NOT a headline from the cover of the tabloid newspaper?

• “SAVE OUR BACON” 

• “HEY DUDE” 

• “BRITAIN’S FATTEST WOMAN ATE FRIDGE & DIED”

• "A ROCKSTAR ATE MY HAMSTER" 

The sun is a star… Let’s talk about Star Wars! Which two actors played Anakin Skywalker?

• Hayden Christensen ("Episode 1") and Jake Lloyd ("Episode 2")

• Jake Lloyd ("Episode 1") and Hayden Christensen ("Episode 2")

• Ewan McGregor ("Episode 1") and Hayden Christensen ("Episode 2") 

• Jake Lloyd ("Episode 1) and Liam Neeson ("Episode 2")