The answers to these clues all have the “ick” factor —that is, they have the letters I-C-K in them. The answers appear on page 16.
1. Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged arachnid called what?
2. What candy bar, allegedly named after a horse, was first manufactured in Chicago and sold for five cents?
3. What great Victorian novelist released most of his novels in weekly or monthly publication installments including Oliver Twist and Great Expectations?
4. President Theodore Roosevelt’s political approach was quoted to be “Speak softly and carry a big __________?”
5. What Yankee centerfielder won the Triple Crown in 1956, leading the major leagues in batting average (.353), home runs (52), and RBIs (130)?
6. What type of a bruise is caused by the rupture of small blood vessels under the skin and is commonly known as a “love bite”?
7. What popular fast-food restaurant serves nuggets, sandwiches, and salads but is always closed on Sundays?
8. What New York City professional basketball team is named after a style of pants worn by Dutch settlers of the region?
9. What term refers to either a difficult situation or a small cucumber preserved in a vinegar solution?
10. What is a common nickname for the mythical and jolly fellow who brings presents to children at Christmastime?
11. What slogan was used by Kentucky Fried Chicken to advertise the deliciousness of their product?
12. What malady may cause travelers to reach for a “barf bag” when the plane encounters turbulence?
13. What nickname was given to Richard Nixon because of his reputation for political maneuvering and cunning during his campaigns and his presidency?
14. What light two-wheeled hooded vehicle drawn by one or more people is used chiefly in Asian countries?
15. What gunfighter, lawman, and American frontier folk hero earned the name “Wild Bill”?
