Riddles With Answers

In which wing of the White House will you find the Oval office?

The East Wing
The West Wing
The North Wing
The South Wing

Fact: The West Wing of the White House houses the offices of the president of the United States. The West Wing contains the Oval Office, the Cabinet Room, the Situation Room, and the Roosevelt Room. The West Wing’s four floors contain offices for the vice president, White House chief of staff, the counselor to the president, the senior advisor to the president, the White House press secretary, and their support staffs. In 1999, The West Wing television series brought greater public attention to the workings of the presidential staff, as well as to the location of those working in the West Wing.

Correct Answer: The West Wing

In which wing of the White House will you find the Oval office?

The East Wing
The West Wing
The North Wing
The South Wing

Fact: The West Wing of the White House houses the offices of the president of the United States. The West Wing contains the Oval Office, the Cabinet Room, the Situation Room, and the Roosevelt Room. The West Wing’s four floors contain offices for the vice president, White House chief of staff, the counselor to the president, the senior advisor to the president, the White House press secretary, and their support staffs. In 1999, The West Wing television series brought greater public attention to the workings of the presidential staff, as well as to the location of those working in the West Wing.

Correct Answer: The West Wing

In which country did apple pie originate?

England
France
United States
Netherlands

Fact: Apple pie may be an American cultural icon, but its roots go back much further. The earliest known written recipe for apple pie dates to England in 1381, appearing in a medieval cookbook and calling for apples along with figs, raisins, pears, and spices such as saffron. Early versions were quite different from today’s sweet dessert, and sugar was an expensive luxury at the time. European settlers later brought apple-pie traditions to North America, where the dessert eventually became so popular that it developed its enduring association with American culture.

Correct Answer: England

Which Alpine countries share tradition of the alphorn?

A. Austria
B. Norway
C. Switzerland

Fact: The alphorn is a traditional instrument of the Alpine regions, especially in Austria, Bavaria, and Switzerland, reflecting shared mountain heritage.

Correct Answer: Austria

What wood is usually used to craft an alphorn?

A. Maple
B. Birch
C. Spruce

Fact: Spruce is commonly chosen for alphorn making because its resonance qualities produce the deep, melodic tones characteristic of the instrument.

Correct Answer: Spruce

How do alphorn players change musical notes?

A. Hand holes
B. Lip tension
C. Foot pedals

Fact: Without valves or keys, alphorn players use precise breath control and lip tension to alter pitch and create different notes.

Correct Answer: Lip tension

Which song was tapped out on the giant keyboard in “Big”?

Rhapsody in Blue
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Heart and Soul
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Fact: In the 1988 comedy Big, Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia famously perform “Heart and Soul” with their feet on a giant floor piano at FAO Schwarz in New York City. The scene became one of the film’s most memorable moments, with the two actors jumping from key to key as they play the familiar duet for a crowd of amused shoppers. “Chopsticks” is also heard briefly during the scene. The giant piano was a real FAO Schwarz attraction and became even more famous and closely associated with the legendary toy store following the movie’s success.

Correct Answer: Heart and Soul

Which former Saturday Night Live cast member was shot and killed by his wife?

Andy Kaufman
Chris Farley
John Belushi
Phil Hartman

Fact: Phil Hartman joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1986 and spent eight seasons on the show, becoming known for impressions of figures including Frank Sinatra, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, and Ed McMahon. A year later, Hartman married his third wife, Brynn Omdahl, with whom he had two children. Their marriage, however, was troubled, and Brynn struggled with substance abuse. In 1998, tragedy struck when she shot and killed Hartman while he slept before taking her own life. Toxicology tests later found alcohol, cocaine, and Zoloft in her system. Hartman was just 49 years old.

Correct Answer: Phil Hartman

What famous dance is featured in The Rocky Horror Picture Show?

The Electric Slide
The Watusi
The Locomotion
The Time Warp

Fact: The Time Warp is the famous dance featured in the 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Performed during the song “Time Warp,” the dance comes with simple step-by-step instructions that encourage audiences to join in. The number is led by Riff Raff, Magenta, and Columbia shortly after Brad and Janet arrive at Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s castle. Over the decades, the Time Warp has become one of the film’s most recognizable traditions and remains a favorite at midnight screenings and Halloween celebrations.

Correct Answer: The Time Warp

Which first name has been shared by more U.S. First Ladies than any other?

Martha
Sarah
Elizabeth
Abigail

Fact: Martha got off to an early lead, but Elizabeth eventually emerged as the most common name among First Ladies of the United States. Three presidential wives were born with the name: Elizabeth Monroe, wife of James Monroe; Elizabeth “Bess” Truman, wife of Harry S. Truman; and Elizabeth “Betty” Ford, wife of Gerald Ford. Although Bess and Betty are the names by which the latter two became widely known, both were actually named Elizabeth. The shared name spans more than 150 years of American presidential history.

Correct Answer: Elizabeth