History, Headlines, and Hidden Links

1. A city clue set: this place is known for the Eiffel Tower, is the capital of France, and often stars in travel guides. What city is it?

2. What connects a library and a book when both are said to be cataloged or shelved?

3. Which is the largest by area among these: Texas, France, and Japan?

4. A July 2026 art roundup highlighted exhibitions in New York, London, and Los Angeles. Which city is the odd one out if you want the one in the United Kingdom?

5. The word bicycle literally combines two roots that mean what?

6. Which country is home to the city of Kyoto?

7. Which invention is most closely tied to the first public web pages?

8. Which writer is best known for 1984 and Animal Farm?

9. Which event came first: the publication of Frankenstein, the premiere of the first Star Wars film, or the launch of the iPhone?

10. Among Venice, Tokyo, and Cairo, which city breaks the pattern as a capital city?