AMERICANA

(e.g., The Republican Party is known as the GOP. What does “GOP” stand for? Answer: Grand Old Party.)

Freshman level

1. Who was the first Republican president of the U.S.?

2. What sport is also known as “gridiron”?

3. Who is the longtime icon and mascot of the Walt Disney Company?

4. Who co-produced and hosted the TV series “The Apprentice”?

5. What event lasted from 1775 to 1783?

Graduate level

6. Name the smallest state based on (a) population, (b) area.

7. Who was known as “The March King”?

8. What fast-food restaurant’s longtime slogan is “Eat Fresh”?

9. The name of this TV show is often abbreviated to “SNL.”

10. A sawbuck is slang for what?

Answers: 1. Abraham Lincoln. 2. American football. 3. Mickey Mouse. 4. Donald Trump. 5. The American Revolution. 6. (a) Wyoming, (b) Rhode Island. 7. John Philip Sousa. 8. Subway. 9. “Saturday Night Live.” 10. Ten dollar bill.

— North America Syndicate