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Connect Four, Herbs & Spices, A-Rated Companies, General Knowledge, and Book By Characters.
Connect Four
Four seemingly unrelated questions. For question five, tell us what links the first four answers.
There might be more than one link but we’re looking for something specific. Think “They have all played Batman”, not “They are all actors”.
What surname in the English-speaking world is the equivalent of Schmidt in German?
David Boreanaz reprised his Buffy the Vampire Slayer role as a bloodsucker with a soul in which L.A.-set spinoff series?
What six-letter word is a term for an action in tennis, swimming, golf, and rowing?
In Archie Comics, who is traditionally Betty’s rival for Archie’s affections?
What is the specific connection between the first four answers in this category?
Connect Four
Herbs & Spices
They’re not even secret!
Which spice is widely considered the national spice of Hungary?
A sprig of which herb is traditionally worn on lapels on Anzac Day?
What word is both a herb commonly paired with pork and an adjective meaning “wise”?
The OR6A2 gene is often cited as the cause of many people’s aversion to what soft leafy herb?
Match the following spices: cinnamon, vanilla, and black pepper, to the part of the plant from which they’re derived: seed pod, bark, and fruit.
Herbs & Spices
A-Rated Companies
All of these businesses start with the letter A.
A discount supermarket giant known for its biweekly Special Buys.
A fictional Looney Tunes corporation and subject of a 2026 film starring John Cena.
An Australian bookstore chain that closed all its physical stores in 2011.
A Chinese e-commerce group named after a One Thousand and One Nights character.
A Melbourne-founded luxury skincare brand bought by L’Oréal in 2023 for around US$2.5 billion.
A-Rated Companies
General Knowledge
Only general questions, to be specific.
Established by a 1945 charter, the General Assembly is the main policy-making branch of which international organisation?
Complete the title of this Albert Einstein paper first published in English in 1920:
___: The Special and the General Theory
Which of the following is not a General Motors car brand: Chevrolet, Cadillac or Chrysler?
In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet seized power in which South American country, where he then ruled as dictator until 1990?
Name either of the women who have been appointed Governor-General of Australia.
General Knowledge
Book By Characters
Which classic book or series features the following names?
Charlie Bucket, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt
Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, Zaphod Beeblebrox
Offred, Serena Joy, Aunt Lydia
Mina Harker, Renfield, Abraham Van Helsing
Hercules Morse, Bitzer Maloney, Schnitzel Von Krumm
Book By Characters
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