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1. As the Intrepid Inquizzitors begin their search in the History category, Archivist Aurelia Aurita proudly shows Mike and Row around her ancestral home. She tells them how the only known site of a Viking village outside of Europe, L'Anse aux Meadows, was originally named L'Anse aux Méduses or Jellyfish Cove. In which country is this important archaeological site found?
2. Mike and Row now encounter the rather intoxicated Wobbly Weevil, who drunkenly patrols the Animals category. Between his renditions of "weevils wobble but they don't fall down," Wobbly Weevil announces that his tipple today is a fine cup of mead, made from the glassy honey of the acacia tree. Which of his animal friends, using their taxonomic name, is Wobbly Weevil most likely to thank for his mead, unwittingly giving Mike and Row their next clue in their search?
3. "Oh, you're not famous," groans Starstruck Slug, as she rolls her stalked eyes. After a quick haggle with this slimy character, Mike and Row manage to secure the deal for another clue in exchange for a life size chocolate model of Johnny Depp, as well as the answer to her question: "Leo G. Carroll appeared in many classic Hitchcock films such as "North By Northwest" (1959), but in which 1955 sci-fi horror did he also appear?"
4. As Mike and Row pass the window of the Arkarua Comic Emporium, as if by magic, Elroy Echinoderm appears. "Greetings Earthlings" he says, before proceeding to tell them all about his comic book collection, in great and lengthy detail. One of the things he mentions turns out to be most useful; "There have been several alter egos of Spider Woman over the years; do you know which of them was the granddaughter of Madame Web, and went to work for the evil Dr. Octopus?"
5. Henry the Headlouse scratches thoughtfully behind his ear as he says "Howdy" to Mike and Row, who have now entered the For Children category. His little friend, Pulex irritans, has come for dinner, and they are just about to tuck in. How is Pulex irritans better known?
6. Mike and Row tread carefully, as they are wary of disturbing this next invertebrate. "Buzz off!" buzzes Hobby Horsefly, who is initially hostile. However, after hearing of the quest for the missing invertebrate, she tells the duo that they can have their clue by figuring out which toy she is playing with. "I have a large plastic apple and am attempting to grab figures which bob in and out...darn! I missed one." Which toy is Hobby Horsefly playing with?
7. Mike and Row now encounter Arnold the Atlas Beetle, who is more than happy to show them around. "Did you know geysers can be found all over the world?" enquires Arnold. "Well some, such as the Great Geysir, harbour bacteria which actually thrive in their hot environment. In which country is the Great Geysir found?"
8. Mike and Row now find Muscle Mantis who, having paid attention to the predictions of Paul the Octopus, is still enjoying his winnings from the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Muscle Mantis' question is this: "Paul the Octopus predicted the outcome of many of Germany's games, but in which stage did they play their last match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup?"
9. Percy Pinworm is feeling a bit lonely in the Humanities category, so he is quite happy to point Mike and Row in the direction of some people who are rather good at finding a particular kind of invertebrate. Which of these terms is used for the study of parasitic worms?
10. "Oh I say!" exclaims the Book Worm as Mike and Row dash by, pulling books from his carefully ordered shelves at random. "Is your need as Bard as all that?" What is the 'invertebrate' name of the dog in William Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona"?
11. "Heyyyyy, far out man... and woman..." calls out Woodstock Woodlouse as he takes it easy, strumming his guitar on his beanbag. Which band with an 'invertebrate' name had a UK number one hit with the song "I'm Into Something Good"?
12. Mike and Row now pause the eight video games which Cyber Spider is playing simultaneously, so as to command his attention. Under the impatient gaze of each of Cyber Spider's eyes, Mike and Row dare to ask for their next clue. The duo must identify the video game character being described - "a slow but dangerous water Pokémon which evolves from the fish-like Remoraid." Which character is Cyber Spider describing?
13. Having been lured out with promises of popcorn, Cinematic Centipede proceeds to give her review to Mike and Row of a movie she has recently seen, "The Green Mile". She talks about a character called John, who had a strange habit releasing plagues of flies from his mouth. What was this character's surname?
14. Now in the World category, Gerry Geoduck cordially offers Mike and Row some nice aperitifs and canapés, before inviting them to the soirée he has planned for that evening. He is having the afternoon off from his job as the Official Mascot of The Evergreen State College, in Washington State, USA. This school's motto translates from the Latin as "Let it All Hang Out". How is it usually written?
15. Which of these invertebrates completes this quote from the Book of Exodus (King James Version)?
"And the LORD said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become ______ throughout all the land of Egypt."
16. Now in the realm of Science and Technology, Mike and Row meet with Cromer Crab, who admits to being a bit of a nerd, with a particular interest in evolution. "Spiders evolved from crustaceans like me, don't you know?" spits Cromer Crab. "But do you know which of these molecules make up the majority of a spider's silk?"
17. As Mike trudges through the trackless icy wastes of the People category, hauling a rug-wrapped Rowena on a little red sleigh, Igor the Ice Beetle sticks his head out of his igloo just far enough to reminisce about when his great grand-daddy Ivan hitched a lift on the good ship Zarya. From 1900 - 1902, the members of the great Russian Polar Expedition, aboard the Zarya, endured severe hardship as they explored the far northern reaches of Russian territory. Who was the leader of the expedition?
18. Mike and Row are quite taken by surprise when a beautifully dressed being in a mask leaps out from behind a rock, at a turn in the path. "Greetings, I am Porifera Polly. Do you like my new polyhedral pinafore?" she asks, before twirling to reveal a satin cape flaring out behind her. Even the world of SpongeBob has Superheroes! Sadly, two of Bob's favourites, Mermaid Man and his faithful sidekick Barnacle Boy, are a bit old and past it now, and live in a retirement home. Which actor voices the elderly Mermaid Man?
19. Mike and Row now arrive at the Brain Teasers category and their penultimate invertebrate, Cryptic Cephalopod. "You're after a clue, I believe," bellows a rather posh voice from behind a newspaper crossword. "The answer you seek is single letter which, when added to a word defined as "an ear-like projection", creates a new word, giving the name of a well-known invertebrate."
20. Exhausted from their Marathon Trek, Mike and Row now settle down to enjoy a nice cup of tea and a large bag of M&Ms. They have gathered enough information to know that the figure they are searching for is the errant Pantorhytes plutus, but they are still at a loss about how to catch this elusive insect.
Using the first letters of each correct answer throughout the past 19 questions, can you help spell out to these bug-hunters how they can catch their missing invertebrate?
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