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Next Monday, the nation celebrates _______ Day
Presidents’
What Roman Catholic religious leader said in a recent speech that he prays for peace in the U.S. and a respect for free speech? Pope Francis, Pope Leo
Pope Leo
This Saturday is “Valentine’s Day.” It has been said that when you are in love you are on “Cloud _______.”
Nine
For the first time in history, the majority of school children live in what economic class? lower class, middle class
lower class
Who was named MVP of the Super Bowl? Drake Maye, Kenneth Walker III, Sam Darnold
Kenneth Walker III
On Super Bowl Sunday four years ago (2022), the average gas price was $3.76 a gallon. The average gas price this Super Bowl Sunday (2026) is how much? $2.83, $3.23, $3.63
$2.83
Monday was “National Pizza Day.” In 1738, the first pizza was sold in what European nation? France, Italy, Spain
Italy
In ancient Roman mythology, Venus is the Roman god of love and beauty. Venus and the God of War, Mars, had what son that is known to be the symbol of Valentine’s?
Cupid
This Wednesday is “National Shut-In Visitation Day” encouraging people to visit and provide companionship to those who are shut-in due to physical, mental, or emotional reasons. Taking part in this day will assist us in not taking what for granted in our own lives? freedom to go outside each day, our health, both our freedom and health
both our freedom and health
This weekend, what sports league is holding its All-Star Game?
NBA
What man who shot the United Health leader outside a hotel recently brokered a deal where he will not receive the death penalty? Alex Pretty, Luigi Mangione, Michel Jordan, Castellano Fonseca
Luigi Mangione
The world race for AI dominance is on. Currently, the U.S is leading the race, but what nation is close behind? China, Mexico, Japan, Russia
China
Last week, a big news story was the abduction of an 84-year-old Arizona woman, the mother of what NBC TV personality? Jenna Hager, Savannah Guthrie, Sheinelle Jones
Savannah Guthrie
The biggest vaccination drives in U.S. history were for COVID-19 and what other disease in the early 1960’s
polio
Tuesday was “National _______ Day.” (one of the world's most invaluable inventions, someone was smart enough to know we need protection from rain, snow and sleet.) Hat, Hoodie, Umbrella, Windshield
Umbrella
Although it is early in this mid-term election year, many Democrats believe they will take back the House of Representatives in 2026 on what issue? affordability, health care costs, illegal immigration crackdowns, all of these
all of these
World Geography Question: Cholera outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa killed thousands over the years. In Africa, “sub-Saharan” means “south of the _______.” desert, equator, lake, river
desert
The annual Westminster Dog Show is known as the Super Bowl of pets. At the recent event, “Penny,” a dog of what breed, won Best in Show? Chihuahua, Doberman Pinscher, Papillon, Russian Wolfhound
Doberman Pinscher
The New England Journal of Medicine says new research can tell more accurate inheritance markers if a woman is likely to get what common cancer and early screening should be started?
breast
If you were born in February, your birthstone is the amethyst, a beautiful ______ quartz. blue, gold, green, purple, red, yellow
purple
According to the Census, what is the U.S. population? 302 million, 322 million, 342 million, 362 million, 382 million, 402 million
342 million
In an important step for Middle East peace, Israel recently opened the pedestrian border crossing between Gaza Strip and what nation? Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar
Egypt
Black History Month takes place during February because Abraham Lincoln and what social reformer/abolitionist were both born during the month? Charles Drew, Crispus Attucks, Frederick Douglass, Jesse Jackson, Malcolm X, Thurgood Marshall
Frederick Douglass
Mark Twain once said, “_______ is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Kindness, Love, Prayer, Touch
Kindness
At last Sunday’s Super Bowl, the referees took extra care to be sure the football had the right amount of air pressure for the quarterback’s grip. What is the football made from? cowhide, pigskin, sheepskin
cowhide