Summer Reading
Marvel/Disney
2024 So Far
Union County
Mental Math
100

This book features a virtual reality universe called the OASIS.

Ready Player One

100

Disney princess who loses her glass slipper at the royal ball?

Cinderella

100

This city hosted the 2024 Olympics.

Paris


100

This city is known for its historic Elizabethport and is the largest city in Union County.

Elizabeth


100

15 * 4

60


200

The protagonist of "Ready Player One" is known by this avatar name

Parzival

200

This animated Disney film features a young girl who befriends a dragon named Sisu.

Raya and the Last Dragon


200

In 2024, this space agency announced the discovery of microbial life on Mars.

NASA

200

This town in Union County is home to the Reeves-Reed Arboretum and is known for its picturesque downtown area with a clock tower at its center.

Summit

200

A store is having a sale where all items are 25% off. If an item originally costs $120, what is the sale price?

$90

300

 This character, an enslaved girl who was  gifted to Sarah Grimké on her 11th birthday

Hetty "Handful" Grimké 

300

This Marvel character, known for his adamantium claws and rapid healing ability, is a member of the X-Men and was portrayed by Hugh Jackman in a series of films starting in the year 2000.

Wolverine

300

n June 2024, this country elected its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Mexico


300

This town in Union County is home to Kean University, a public university known for its diverse programs.

Union Township

300

What is the sum of the first 10 prime numbers

2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 = 129

400

This historical figure, not explicitly mentioned in the novel but serving as inspiration for the Grimké sisters, was Sarah's real-life sister who also became a prominent abolitionist and feminist

Angelina Grimké

400

 In Avengers: Endgame, this character sacrifices herself to obtain the Soul Stone.

Black Widow

400

 This tech company became the third largest publicly-traded company by market capitalization in 2024, due to demand for its chips in artificial intelligence applications.

NVIDIA

400

This historic site in Scotch Plains, built in 1740, served as a meeting place for early settlers and later became a museum showcasing colonial life.

Osborn Cannonball House

400

If a clock shows 3:45, what is the angle between the hour and minute hands

97.5 degrees

500

 When Wade opens the Copper Gate, he is transported into this 1983 movie, taking on the role of the main character played by Matthew Broderick.

WarGames 

500

This powerful artifact, created by the Shi'ar Empire, contains the collective psionic energy of an entire race. It plays a crucial role in the Dark Phoenix Saga and has been sought after by various cosmic entities.

M'Kraan Crystal

500

In 2024, this international organization will celebrate its 75th anniversary, marking three-quarters of a century since its founding treaty was signed in Washington, D.C.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) 

500

This historic site in Union County was once a Revolutionary War encampment and now serves as a park and educational center.

Deserted Village of Feltville, BH

500

A train travels at 60 mph for 2 hours, then increases its speed by 25% for the next 3 hours. What is the average speed of the train for the entire 5-hour journey?

  1. First 2 hours: 60 mph x 2 = 120 miles
  2. Next 3 hours: 75 mph (60 + 25% increase) x 3 = 225 miles
  3. Total distance: 120 + 225 = 345 miles
  4. Total time: 5 hours
  5. Average speed: 345 miles ÷ 5 hours = 69 mph
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