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Entertainment 🎬 Flashcards

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In what year did “The Simpsons” debut on television?

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1989

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What year did “Friends” first air on TV?

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1994

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What year did the first “Avengers” movie release?

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2012

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What is the name of the nightclub in “Saturday Night Fever”?

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2001 Odyssey

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In which city is “Breaking Bad” set? ⭐️

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

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In “Seinfeld,” what was George Costanza’s most famous job?

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Architect (although briefly)

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What is the highest-grossing movie of all time?

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Avatar (2009)

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What is the name of the fictional high school in “Saved by the Bell”?

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Bayside High School

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What is the song “Hotel California” about? ⭐️

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Beverly Hills Hotel

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Who won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2020?

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Billie Eilish (“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”)

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What is the name of the fast-food restaurant in “Bob’s Burgers”?

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Bob’s Burgers

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Who directed the 2019 film “Parasite”?

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Bong Joon-ho

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Who is the lead singer of the band U2?

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Bono

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In which animated film is the character of Lightning McQueen?

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Cars

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Who directed the film “Inception” & “The Dark Knight” trilogy?

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Christopher Nolan

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Where is the TV series “Narcos” primarily set?

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Colombia

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What is the name of the fictional hospital in “ER”?

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County General Hospital

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Which actor portrayed the character of James Bond in the movie “Skyfall”?

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Daniel Craig

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What is the name of the fictional district in “The Hunger Games”?

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District 12

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What is the name of the mansion in “Downton Abbey”?

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Downton Abbey

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In “The Office,” what is the name of the paper company?

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Dunder Mifflin

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Who was first considered for the role of Phoebe Buffay in FRIENDS, before Lisa Kudrow? ⭐️

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Ellen DeGeneres

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What U.S. sitcom featured the characters of Steve Urkel and Carl Winslow?

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Family Matters

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In which 1999 movie does the character of Tyler Durden appear?

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Fight Club

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What is the name of the fictional prison in “Prison Break”?

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Fox River State Penitentiary

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Who won the 2018 Academy Award for Best Actress?

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Frances McDormand (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”)

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What is the name of the ship in “Battlestar Galactica”?

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Galactica

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Who is the creator of the “Star Wars” franchise?

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George Lucas

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Who wrote the “Game of Thrones” book series?

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George R.R. Martin

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What is the name of the fictional city where “Batman” is set?

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Gotham City

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What is the longest-running primetime scripted TV series in the U.S.?

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Gunsmoke (1955–1975)

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Which TV show featured a character named Fonzie?

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Happy Days

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What is the name of the high school in “The OC”?

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Harbor High School

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What is the name of the fictional town in “Stranger Things”?

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Hawkins, Indiana

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Which actor played the character of the Joker in “The Dark Knight”?

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Heath Ledger

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Where does “The Haunting of Hill House” take place?

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Hill House

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Who is the creator of the “James Bond” series of novels?

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Ian Fleming

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Who voiced the character of Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen”?

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Idina Menzel

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What is the name of the fictional island in “Jurassic Park”?

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Isla Nublar

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What is the name of the fictional state in “House of Cards”?

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It’s not specified, but based on Washington, D.C.

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What was the longest-running TV game show in U.S. history until 2018?

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Jeopardy!

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What 1993 movie features a character called Dr. Alan Grant?

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Jurassic Park

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Who won the first season of “American Idol”? ⭐️

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Kelly Clarkson

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What TV show holds the record for most seasons of a drama series in the U.S.?

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Law & Order: SVU

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What was the name of Madonna’s 1984 album?

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Like a Virgin

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In what city does “Glee” take place?

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Lima, Ohio

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What is the name of the prison in “Orange Is the New Black”?

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Litchfield Penitentiary

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What is the longest movie ever made?

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Logistics (857 hours)

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What city does “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” take place in?

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Los Angeles, California

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What city is the setting of the TV show “Narcos: Mexico”?

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Mexico City

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In “The Office,” who is the regional manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton?

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Michael Scott

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What is the name of the fictional world in “The Lord of the Rings”?

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Middle-earth

53
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What is the name of the 2017 Disney animated film featuring a Polynesian girl named Moana?

54
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What city is “The Vampire Diaries” set in?

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Mystic Falls, Virginia

55
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Who sang the 1991 hit song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?

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What is the name of the fictional school in “Mean Girls”?

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North Shore High School

57
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What is the title of the 2019 film directed by Quentin Tarantino about the 1969 Manson Family murders? ⭐️

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

58
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In “Friends,” what is Ross’s profession?

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Paleontologist

59
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Which TV show is set in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana?

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Parks and Recreation

60
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What is the name of the lead character in “The Mentalist”?

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Patrick Jane

61
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Which band was Freddie Mercury the lead singer of?

62
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In “The Crown,” which British monarch is depicted as the main character?

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Queen Elizabeth II

63
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What was the first movie directed by Quentin Tarantino?

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Reservoir Dogs

64
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In “The Walking Dead,” what is the name of the group’s leader?

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Rick Grimes

65
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In “The Witcher,” what is the name of Geralt’s horse?

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Which actor plays the character of Tony Stark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

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Robert Downey Jr.

67
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Who starred as the titular character in the 2008 movie “Iron Man”?

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Robert Downey Jr.

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What was the name of the first Star Wars spin-off movie?

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

69
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In “The Office,” who starts the fire in the building’s breakroom?

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Ryan Howard

70
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Which TV show is known for the phrase “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!”

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Saturday Night Live

71
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In “The Office,” where is the Dunder Mifflin headquarters located?

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Scranton, Pennsylvania

72
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What is the name of the hospital in “Grey’s Anatomy”?

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Seattle Grace Hospital / Grey+Sloan Memorial Hospital

73
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What is the name of the spaceship in “Firefly”?

74
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What TV show features a “shark tank” of investors?

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Shark Tank

75
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What is the name of the fictional high school in “The Breakfast Club”?

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Shermer High School

76
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In “House of Cards,” which U.S. state does Frank Underwood represent?

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South Carolina

77
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What is the name of the fictional town in “The Simpsons”?

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Springfield

78
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Which TV show is known for the phrase “Live long and prosper”?

79
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Who was the first host of “The Tonight Show”?

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Steve Allen

80
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Which U.S. TV series is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana? ⭐️

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Stranger Things

81
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What is the name of the fictional high school in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”?

82
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What is the longest-running reality TV competition show in the U.S.?

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Survivor (since 2000)

83
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What is the name of the planet where “The Mandalorian” takes place?

84
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Which pop artist sang the 2014 hit “Shake It Off”?

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Taylor Swift

85
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What is the name of the superhero team in “The Avengers”?

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The Avengers

86
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What band recorded the album “Abbey Road”?

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The Beatles

87
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What is the name of the casino in “Ocean’s Eleven”?

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The Bellagio

88
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What show has the most seasons for a non-animated U.S. sitcom?

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The Big Bang Theory (12 seasons)

89
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What U.S. TV series was based on the film “The Fugitive”?

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The Fugitive (1963–1967)

90
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Which film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1972?

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The Godfather

91
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What is the name of the rival team in “The Mighty Ducks”?

92
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What is the name of the island in the TV show “Lost”? ⭐️

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The Island

93
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In which movie does the character of Neo appear?

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The Matrix

94
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What TV show popularized the phrase “That’s what she said”?

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The Office

95
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What is the name of the fictional world in “Westworld”?

96
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What is the longest-running game show in U.S. television history?

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The Price Is Right (since 1956)

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What is the name of the large prison in “The Walking Dead”?

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The Prison

98
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What is the longest-running TV show in the U.S.? ⭐️

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The Simpsons (since 1989)

99
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What popular TV show holds the record for most Golden Globe wins for Best TV Series?

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The Sopranos

100
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What is the name of the show that features a group of survivors of a zombie apocalypse?

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The Walking Dead

101
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What TV series has the most Emmy Awards for a single season?

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The West Wing (2000)

102
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Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1994?

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Tom Hanks (for “Forrest Gump”)

103
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Who starred as the titular character in the 2015 film “Mad Max: Fury Road”?

104
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What is the name of the dog in “The Wizard of Oz”?

105
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Which animated film features the characters Buzz Lightyear and Woody?

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In which fictional town does “Twin Peaks” take place?

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Twin Peaks

107
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In “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” what is the name of Will’s uncle?

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Uncle Phil

108
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What is the name of the fictional island in “Gilligan’s Island”?

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Unspecified, often referred to simply as “The Island”

109
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What is the name of the alien race in “Star Trek”?

110
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What is the name of the fictional city in “The X-Files”?

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Washington, D.C.

111
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What city is “The 100” primarily set in?

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Washington, D.C. area

112
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What is the name of the fictional kingdom in “Game of Thrones”?

113
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What is Homer Simpson’s famous catchphrase, often exclaimed in frustration? ⭐️

114
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What is the full name of Nearly Headless Nick in Harry Potter? ⭐️

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Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington

115
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What is the best-selling book series of all time? ⭐️

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Harry Potter

116
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Which famous movie quote mentions an “offer you can’t refuse”? ⭐

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The Godfather

117
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Who wore the famous “meat dress” in 2010? ⭐

118
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What is the name of Wonder Woman’s home island? ⭐

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Themyscira

119
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What is Doctor Doom’s real name? ⭐

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Victor Von Doom

120
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What is the real name of the villain Venom? ⭐

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Eddie Brock

121
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What is Black Panther’s real name? ⭐️

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T’Challa

122
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Which ruler of Latveria fights the Fantastic Four? ⭐️

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Doctor Doom

123
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What is the alter ego of Green Lantern? ⭐️

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Hal Jordan

124
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What is the name of the main character in Red Dead Redemption? ⭐️

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John Marston

125
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Lara Croft is the main character of which video game series? ⭐️

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Tomb Raider

126
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Who played the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008)? ⭐️

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Heath Ledger

127
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Which 1999 film features a haunted board game that brings a jungle to life? ⭐️

128
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Whitney Houston starred in which film as a bodyguard’s client? ⭐️

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The Bodyguard

129
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Which 2017 Jordan Peele thriller explores race and identity? ⭐️

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