As Time Goes By: Things Having to Do with Time, a (Specific) Time, Units of Time, the Word

As Time Goes By: Things having to do with time, a (specific) time, units of time, the word time, or time itself!

Name the four U.S. time zones. Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific
In Hickory Dickory Dock, at what time did the mouse run down? One o’clock (Hickory, dickory, dock.The mouse ran up the clock.The clock struck one,The mouse ran down,Hickory, dickory, dock.)
A very tall time-piece with a swinging pendulum, also called a long-case clock. Grandfather Clock(Hint: one with a face was a friend of Captain Kangaroo’s.)
father clock
This ancient invention was a great timepiece, except on a cloudy day. Sundial
If you were cooking this hen product, you might use this kind of timer, which simply counts down for a specific amount of time. Egg timer
This handheld watch is used to time events, like a foot race. Stopwatch
The cuckoo clock is closely associated with this forest in Germany. The Black Forest
The regular motion of this swinging weight, whose use was pioneered by Galileo, uses gravity to regulate mechanical clocks.Pendulum
In capital letters, this chunk of time spells an acronym that reflects a baseball pitcher’s statistics. ERA (era)
A countdown convention used by NASA and the military, referring for example to time before liftoff. It starts with a letter of the alphabet. T-minus
The name of this time-keeping device, powered by sand and gravity, is the same as its shape. Hourglass
Watches with hands on them have been replaced by what kind of watch? Digital
The hands of this wristwatch are wearing white gloves. Mickey Mouse watch
This book, published in 1895 and written by H. G. Wells, was about a vehicle that could transport a man through time. It was adapted into two feature films of the same name. The Time Machine
This 1936 film has Charlie Chaplin working as a jittery assembly line worker and was critical of the machine age.Modern Times
Andy Griffith starred in the 1958 movie “No Time for Seargants” about a country bumpkin in the military, along with Don Knotts. These two were later known for their work on the Andy Griffith show. Griffith played Andy Taylor. What was the name of Knotts’s character? Barney Fife
Hard Times, about economic pressures facing a family in a19th century English industrial mill town, was the tenth novel written by this English author. Charles Dickens (Hint: also known for David Copperfield and Oliver Twist)
Some people consider the movie “Swing Time” as the best of the ten musicals that Fred Astaire made with this leading lady. Ginger Rogers
What time is it when Buffalo Bob Smith starts his show with his puppet star? Howdy Doody Time
In this TV game show, contestants had to complete tasks by a certain time limit, which was counted down by a 60-second clock. Beat the Clock
This unit of distance is uses time to express astronomical distances and is the last name of a modern space-age cartoon character from Toy Story. Light year (Buzz Lightyear; one light year is the distance that light travels in a vacuum in one year)
A stardate is a fictional system of time in this TV series. It’s commonly heard at the beginning of a voiceover log entry such as “Captain’s log, stardate 41153.7). What is the show? Star Trek
We use a solar calendar. What is the name of the calendar synchronized by the moon? Lunar calendar
Here are the days of the week in another language. Identify the language:Lundi, mardi, mercredi, jeudi, vendredi, samedi, dimanche – French; Sonntag, montag, dienstag, mittwoch, donnerstag, freitag, samstag – German; Lunedi, martedi, mercoledi, giovedi, venerdi, sabato – Italian; Lunes, martes, miercoles, jueves, viernes, sabado, domingo – Spanish
A time signature on a piece of music defines the amount and type of notes that each what contains? Measure
During the Cold War, this missile was an iconic weapon in the American nuclear arsenal. Minuteman Missile
The period of time it takes the earth to move in its orbit around the Sun. Year
“Summertime,” now a jazz standard, is an aria composed in by George Gershwin for what 1935 opera featuring an entire cast of classically trained African-American musicians? Porgy and Bess
A daily American comic strip featuring a group of cavemen. B.C.
This actress starred in the movie “One Million Years B.C.” clad in a deer-skin bikini. The movie launched her career as a 1960s and 70s icon and sex symbol. Raquel Welch (Hint: Shares a last name with a brand of grape juice.)
A person can estimate how far a lightning strike was by counting seconds between when they saw the lightning and when they heard the accompanying thunder. Approximately how many seconds between a flash of lightning and the beginning of its thunder indicates that the lightning is one mile away? 5 seconds (Because of the difference in speed that light and sound travel.)
In the Old Testament, when God destroyed the Earth with water, for how long did it rain?? 40 days and 40 nights. (Genesis 7:12)
This song from wedding scene of “Fiddler on the Roof” involves a solar event that happens every morning and evening. Sunrise, Sunset
The title of this Classic Western, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, includes a climax that takes place at a time opposite to midnight. High Noon
Tequila, orange juice, and grenadine in a tall glass make this popular drink you might enjoy – though maybe not first thing in the morning. Tequila Sunrise
According to popular song, what should we “let roll?”Let the Good Times Roll
Another term for staying in the slammer, the big house, or the clink. Serving time
Where did Clarence the angel take George Bailey, in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life?” It’s the same place a Ghosts of Christmastook Ebenezer Scrooge. Future/forward in time
Alfred P. Doolittle, Eliza’s father in “My Fair Lady,” did not want to miss his wedding. What is the song he sung on his wedding day, which began with the words “I’m getting married in the morning, Ding dong the bells are gonna chime?” Get Me to the Church on Time
A 1956 movie based on the Jules Verne book of the same name involved the hot air balloon journey of PhileasFogg and his valet Passepartout. The story involves a bet about racing around the world. Around the world in how many days? 80 Around the World in 80 Days
Name the elderly bearded man who dresses in a robe and carries a scythe and an hour glass, used to personify the passage of years. Father Time
In what month is Mother’s Day? May
In what month is Father’s Day? June
Finish this sentence: “I was running late, but I made it in the ___ of time!” Nick
.In the famous African song with the refrain wimoweh, wimoweh, when does the lion sleep? Tonight (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) In the jungle, the mighty jungle The lion sleeps tonight... “The Lion Sleeps Tonight", also known as "Wimba Way" or "Wimoweh"
Finish the line … ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring… Not even a mouse.
In what country does Greenwich Mean Time, or Universal Time, originate? England
In which month does the winter solstice occur, that is, the shortest day and longest night of the year? December. It usually occurs on December 21 or 22. Dec. 21 in 2012 and 2013.
This classic tale by Charles Dickens features as visitors the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas yet to come.A Christmas Carol. Visitors to Ebenezer Scrooge.
This grain is sewn in late autumn and harvested in the spring. Winter wheat
The winter of this year spelled disaster for Napoleon in Russia. Tchaikovsky's overture celebrates the date. What year? 1812
Winter in Zeeland, the Netherlands, starts in the end of December. But winter in New Zealand starts at the end of what month? June
This season-long sleep, enjoyed by both rodents and bears, is called what? Hibernation
What was the first gift my true love sent on the sixth day of Christmas? 6 geese a-layin.
In bullriding, a winner must stay on the bull for AT LEAST how many seconds?8 seconds
"Ocian in view! O! the joy!" said one (Clark) of these two early 19th century explorers when they reached the Pacific ocean after the first transcontinental expedition, which took about two years.Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
According to the 14th century proverb, who do time and tide wait for? No man. Time and tide wait for no man.
One human years is 7 of these years. Dog years
Dendochronology is used by scientists to estimate the age of a tree. It involves counting what? Tree rings
The S.S. Minnow was the boat that took the Skipper, the Professor, Mary Ann, Ginger, and first-mate Gilligan on their tour in the TV show “Gilligan’s Island.” The show ended up playing for three years. How long was the tour supposed to be? Three hours
The following relate to term limits: For a U.S. President? Two four-year terms; For a Senator? Unlimited six-year terms; For a Representative? Unlimited two-year terms.
This longest-ruling female leader of Russia was great! Catherine the Great
According to the Bible, how many days did it take God to create the universe?Six.
For precisely how long did it rain creating the Bible’s great flood?40 days and 40 nights.
What book of the Christian Bible prophesizes the end of time?The Revelation.
According to the proverb, how many stitches does ‘a stitch in time’ save?Nine.
It’s said that: Monday’s child is fair of face; Tuesday’s child is full of grace … What is said about Saturday’s child?Works hard for a living Monday's child is fair of face; Tuesday's child is full of grace; Wednesday's child is full of woe; Thursday's child has far to go; Friday's child is loving and giving; Saturday's child works hard for a living. But the child that is born on the Sabbath day is fair and wise, good and gay.
According to the proverb, what should you do ‘while the sun shines’?Make hay while the sun shines.
A proverb tells us to be patient, because which city was not built in a day?Rome was not built in a day.
According to folk wisdom, if sing all 5 verses and choruses of Onward Christian Soldiers while boiling an egg it will come out perfectly cooked. Alternatively, you could set your egg-timer for how many minutes?5
According to folklore, if the groundhog sees its shadow on February 2, then we will have how many more weeks of winter weather?6. If it’s cloudy, spring will come early. This is when it emerges from its burrow.
Although in the U.S., we celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September, most of the rest of the world celebrates International Workers Day on which day?May 1 (May Day) (Hint: you might call this out on your radio if your plane is about to crash)
In a car, what does RPM stand for? Revolutions per minute
In a body, what does BPM mean? Beats per minute (of the heart)
Franklin Roosevelt was re-elected in 1932, accompanied by his catchy campaign song that promised to end the Depression. What was it?“Happy Days are Here Again.”
On what day of the week does Presidential Election Day always fall?Tuesday.
Preadolescent girls have come to be labeled ‘tweens’, the stage between mid-childhood and the teenage years. Girls of what age, for example, are classified as ‘tweens’. 9-12
The unluckiest of days.Friday, the 13th
The following involve time periods in sports.For example, baseball has nine innings. Basketball has what? Two halves.
Football has what? Four quarters.
Hockey has what? Three periods.
Soccer has what? Two halves.
This brand of coffee refers to a time in the morning.Eight O’Clock
Roman numerals are often used now for years. What do the following Roman numerals stand for? V-5; M-1,000, C-100, L-50.
A girl’s coming of age party occurs on which of her birthdays? 16th (Sweet Sixteen)
Roughly 10 am to 3 pm are known as what?Banker’s hours
This major cross-town street in Manhattan that runs into Times Square is also the name of a Broadway musical.42nd street
According to the proverb, what does ‘The early bird …’ catch?The worm.
This kind of moon is the third full moon in a season with four full moons. But it doesn’t occur often since most seasons have three full moons.Blue moon. ‘Once in a blue moon.’
Koala bears rest most of they day. They spend about 3 of their 5 active hours eating the leaves of this tree.Eucalyptus.
This fairy tale woman had to leave the ball at midnight.Cinderella
On New Year’s Eve, this elderly bearded man hands over his duties to the New Year baby.Father Time.
The Roman God Janus has two faces that look opposite directions, representing the past and the future. Which of our months is named for this god? January
This day of the week is named for the Norse god of thunder, ‘Thor’.Thursday.
According to popular wisdom, ‘It ain’t over until <what happens>’?The fat lady sings. (The phrase is generally understood to be referencing the stereotypically overweight sopranos of Grand Opera.)
The year abbreviation BC stands for ‘Before Christ’. What do the letters AD stand for? Anno Domini. Latin ‘Year of Our Lord’. (birth of Jesus = year 1) Not ‘after death’.
Every year, the Kentucky Horse Park holds a three-day event including sports like cross-country & jumping. This three-day event if named after which of its famous sponsors?Rolex
To become famous or successful is to hit what?The bigtime
Who was famous for running around shouting “The sky is falling!” when he thought the world was coming to an end? Chicken Little
This Scottish nursery rhyme is about a man who checks on the homes in his town to make sure the children are all in bed. Wee Willie Winkie “Wee Willie Winkie runs through the town, Upstairs and downstairs in hisnightgown, Tapping at the window and crying through the lock, Are all the children in their beds, it's past eight o'clock?”
Before it began to break up in 1922, the sun never set on this, the world’s largest empire. British Empire
During WWI , European countries and the United States legislated that clocks be moved forward to save fuel. In America, what do we call the new time?Daylight Savings Time.
‘Black Friday’ starts off the holiday shopping season. This is the Friday following which upcoming American holiday. Thanksgiving.
This Prime Minister of Britain is famous for leading the United Kingdom during the World War II years.Winston Churchill.
Everyone remembers the month and day, but in what year did the September 11 attacks on the Twin Towers take place?September 11, 2001.
On what day and year was Pearl Harbour attacked bringing the U.S. into WWII?December 7, 1941.
In what U.S. national park does Old Faithful geyser do its thing, about every hour?Yellowstone National Park.
Fast foods are known as time-savers. Two meats typically served in buns are named for German cities. Name one of these popular fast-food items.Hamburger – Hamburg, Germany. Frankfurter – Frankfurt, Germany.
The medieval ballad ‘Scarborough Fair’ asks, ‘Are you going to Scarborough Fair?’ then lists which four herbs?Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. “Are you going to Scarborough Fair?Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,Remember me to one who lives there,She once was a true love of mine.”
The name of this meal is a linguistic blend of the words ‘breakfast’ and ‘lunch’.Brunch
This colorful ornamental garden flower is named after a time of day.Four O’Clock.
According to the song to the song, ‘Ill be with you to change your name to mine at what time? Apple blossom time. “I'll be with you in apple blossom time,I'll be with you to change your name to mine.”
A typical one of these hats often has a ring of flowers around its brim and is worn on the occasion of an important Christian holiday. Easter Bonnet
Each spring, along the tidal basin in Washington, D. C., these put on a spectacular show. Cherry trees
This classic football showdown, a time-honored tradition, is played on New Year’s Day. Rose Bowl (aka Tournament of Roses) (Hint: features a parade in which all the floats are made of flowers and other plant material)
According to the proverb, ‘A stitch in time, saves …’nine
This idiom comes from the racetrack. If you have submitted something just in time, you gotten it in under what?under the wire(in the early days a racing, a reference wire was hung at the finish line for stewards to judge which horse finished first)
First copyrighted in 1873, and extremely popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this song, a favorite of barbershop quartets, begins, ‘Darling, I am growing old … ‘ What’s the next line?Darling, I am growing old,Silver threads among the gold,Shine upon my brow today;Life is fading fast away.
This kind of moon is the third full moon in a season with four full moons. But it doesn’t occur often since most seasons have three full moons.Blue moon. ‘Once in a blue moon.’
According to his famous song, what is Bing Crosby dreaming of?A white Christmas. Irving Berlin wrote this song.I'm dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten, and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow …
The day the Great Depression started is commonly known by this name.Black Tuesday (October 29, 1929)
Renowned American primitive folk artist who painted until a ripe old age and died at the age of 101. Grandma Moses
This artistic period began in Italy in the 14th century. Its name means “rebirth,” and it is associated with an awakening in all the arts following the Middle Ages.Renaissance
Christopher Columbus is credited with ‘discovering America’ in what year?1492
The so-called ‘Forever Stamp’ can always be used to mail a first-class letter. What famous bell is pictured on that stamp?The Liberty Bell.
The Gettysburg Address begins, ‘Four score and seven years ago …’ How many years are ‘Four score and seven’?87 (a score is 20 years – Abraham Lincoln, after Battle of Gettysburg)
It may still be 60 seconds long, but this minute, named after an East Coast metropolis, is supposedly quicker than the average one. A New York Minute
Don’t try to drive anywhere during these two slices at the beginning and end of the workday. Rush Hour
If a century is a hundred years, what is ten centuries called? Millennium
This 1946 film classic, directed by William Wyler and starring Myrna Loy and Fredrick March, concerns soldiers coming back from World War II and having trouble adjusting to civilian life. The Best Years of Our Lives
Einstein’s famous theory claims that time slows down and speeds up, depending on the speeds of those doing the measuring. Name the theory. Theory of Relativity
The song “Time is On My Side” was a hit for this British Rock group in the early 60s, a group that played the bad boys opposite the Beatles and their cleaner-cut image. The Rolling Stones
How many seconds are in an hour? 3,600
In music, what is the word to describe how fast or slow a piece should be played? (Hint: it is the Italian word for “time.”) Tempo
How many time zones are there in Alaska? Two
What is the name for those two days out of the year when the lengths of day and night are exactly the same? Equinox
When something has been a very long time, you might say it has been a month of…. Sundays
“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late,” says this playwright in his play, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Shakespeare
The traditional Chinese calendar names the years after animals. Which of the following is not a traditional Chinese year? Goat, Rat, Dragon, Cow. Cow
This popular song bearing the name of a fictional date, recorded by many singers including Johnny Mathis, Cliff Richard, and Donny Osmond, asks, “You ask how long I’ll love you, I’ll tell you true, until the…” Twelfth of Never
“Maytime” was a 1937 musical starring this light opera couple whose other film pairings include “Naughty Marietta” and “Rose Marie.” Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy
Many people think this is the name of an enormous clock tower in the heart of London. In fact, it is the nickname of the enormous bell in that famous tower. Big Ben
Which of the following companies does not manufacture timepieces: Westclox, Timex, Omega, Timewatch, and Bulova. Timewatch (is a BBC television program)
If it’s 3 pm Eastern Standard time, what it is Pacific Standard time? Noon.
What helps a pianist keep time? Metronome
This Spanish Surrealist painter is famous for his strange paintings that feature, among other dreamlike and nightmarish objects, drooping clocks. Salvadore Dali
This classic young adult novel, written by Madeleine L’Engle and published in 1963, concerns a young girl whose scientist father goes missing while exploring time travel. A Wrinkle in Time
Complete this quatrain by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: