Pop Culture Power
Which artist is known for the album 1989?
A. Ariana Grande
B. Beyoncé
C. Taylor Swift
D. Dua Lipa
Answer: C. Taylor Swift
Which company created the iPhone?
A. Microsoft
B. Apple
C. Samsung
D. Google
Answer: B. Apple
What has to be broken before you can use it?
Answer: An egg
Who is the main character in The Mandalorian often referred to as?
A. Luke
B. Grogu
C. Mando
D. Finn
Answer: C. Mando
How many hearts does an octopus have?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 8
Answer: C. 3
Name a popular social media app used mostly for short videos.
Answer: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts
Which game features a battle royale mode with building structures?
A. Fortnite
B. Valorant
C. Apex Legends
D. Call of Duty
Answer: A. Fortnite
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. What am I?
Answer: An echo
Name one Disney movie released in the 2000s or later.
Answer: Many valid (Frozen, Moana, Encanto, etc.)
Name an animal that can regrow a body part.
Answer: Starfish, salamanders, axolotls, lizards
Which group created the hit song “Dynamite”?
A. Blackpink
B. BTS
C. Stray Kids
D. Seventeen
Answer: B. BTS
What does “Wi-Fi” allow a device to do?
Answer: Connect to the internet wirelessly.
Which number becomes larger when you flip it upside down?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 9
D. 3
Answer: C. 9 (becomes 6)
Which movie series features the Sorting Hat?
A. Star Wars
B. Pirates of the Caribbean
C. Harry Potter
D. Hunger Games
Answer: C. Harry Potter
Which of these fruits floats in water?
A. Banana
B. Apple
C. Grapes
D. Kiwi
Answer: B. Apple
What is the name of the group of superheroes in the MCU that includes Iron Man and Captain America?
Answer: The Avengers
Name a programming language commonly learned in school.
Answer: Python, Java, I ready,JavaScript, C++, etc.
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
Answer: A stamp
What genre of TV show focuses on real-life competitions or challenges?
Answer: Reality TV
Which animal sleeps the most per day?
A. Human
B. House cat
C. Sloth
D. Koala
Answer: D. Koala (up to 20+ hours)
Which YouTuber is known for large-scale challenges and philanthropy?
A. MrBeast
B. Markiplier
C. PewDiePie
D. Dream
Answer: A. MrBeast
Which console is not made by Nintendo?
A. Switch
B. DS
C. Wii
D. PlayStation
Answer: D. PlayStation
A farmer has 17 sheep; all but 9 run away. How many are left?
Answer: 9
Which character famously says, “Wakanda Forever”?
A. Thor
B. Black Panther
C. Iron Man
D. Captain Marvel
Answer: B. Black Panther
What’s unusual about how snakes smell?
Answer: They use their tongues to collect scent particles.
What is “cosplay”?
Answer: Dressing up as a character from movies, games, anime, etc.
What is the main purpose of cybersecurity?
Answer: To protect data, devices, and networks from attacks.
What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters?
Answer: “Short”
Name a film known for groundbreaking CGI.
Answer: Avatar, Jurassic Park, The Matrix, etc.
Which U.S. state has more cows than people?
A. Texas
B. Vermont
C. Idaho
D. Wyoming
Answer: D. Wyoming
Coachella is a festival mainly focused on:
A. Food
B. Movies
C. Science exhibits
D. Music
Answer: D. Music
What does “FPS” stand for in gaming?
A. Frames per Second
B. Fast Player System
C. First-Person Shooter
D. Flash Point Signal
Answer: Both A and C can be correct depending on context.
If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you don’t have me. What am I?
Answer: A secret
Which show features a game called the Upside Down Arcade?
A. Stranger Things
B. Loki
C. Wednesday
D. The Flash
Answer: A. Stranger Things
Some metals are magnetic, and some aren’t. What everyday metal looks like it should be magnetic but isn’t?
Answer: Aluminum — it looks metallic and strong, but it’s not magnetic under normal conditions.
Explain why memes spread so quickly online.
Answer: They’re easy to share, relatable, humorous, and social platforms boost trending content.
Explain what “AI” means in gaming.
Answer: Non-player character behavior controlled by algorithms, making the game react or adapt.
There is a three-digit number where the second digit is four times the third digit, and the first digit is three times the second. What is the number?
Answer: 384
Explain why animated films aren’t “just for kids.”
Answer: Complex themes, adult humor, artistic value, storytelling depth.
Explain why honey never spoils.
Answer: Low moisture, high acidity, natural enzymes—too harsh for bacteria.