Jesse day 16

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1. What compound word, referring to the individual responsible for the day-to-day operations of a television series, was first used in 1989 in reference to Neil Marlens and Carol Black of The Wonder Years and has more recently been applied to Vince Gilligan of Breaking Bad, David Chase of The Sopranos, Phoebe Waller-Bridge of Fleabag, and many others?
Correct Answer: SHOWRUNNER
Your Answer: Show Runner
Points Assigned: 1

I don't think I will be dinged for not making them one word. 

2. According to Apple, the most downloaded free app on iPhones in 2023 was the shopping app, subtitled "Shop Like a Billionaire", for what Chinese online marketplace?
Correct Answer: TEMU
Your Answer: Temu
Points Assigned: 0

I ordered from Temu twice, and both times, I regretted the decision. I am out! 

3. What is the name of the town in Greece, roughly 25 miles or so northeast of Athens, that was the site of a famous 490 BCE battle in which the Athenians and their Plataean allies defeated the invading Persians?
Correct Answer: MARATHON
Your Answer: Thermoplae
Points Assigned: 3

Shoot, stupid, stupid, stupid. This should be a gimmie for people who are awake. 

4. Tiger Style, Crane Style, Monkey Style, Snake Style, and Mantis Style are different martial arts techniques featured in what 2008 movie (and its sequels)?
Correct Answer: KUNG FU PANDA
Your Answer: Kung Fu Panda
Points Assigned: 2

I have never seen any of the films, but it was a smart guess. 

5. What African country, the smallest on the mainland and one of only two on the continent to border exactly one other country (Senegal on three sides), is among the small number of countries in the world with a definite article in its common name?
Correct Answer: THE GAMBIA
Your Answer: The Gambia
Points Assigned: 1

I love geography, so this was very easy for me, but I wonder how it plays. 

6. In the name of the restaurant chain PFK, which has several locations throughout the province of Quebec, what word does the letter "P" stand for?
Correct Answer: POULET
Your Answer: Poulet
Points Assigned: 2

Gimmie if you have been to Quebec.