ARTS AND HUMANITIES
In 1816, this ancient building was plundered by a nobleman who sold most of its remaining
sculptures, now called the Elgin Marbles, to the British Museum. A fifth century B.C. Doric temple, it
was constructed under the supervision of Phidias, who sculpted a large statue of Athena once
housed within it. What is this building, whose remains stand atop the Acropolis in Athens, Greece?
(THE) PARTHENON
This citizenship obligation is important because of the rights U.S. citizens have under the Sixth
Amendment. It helps protect citizens’ rights and liberties in trials in courts. What responsibility is one
of the most important civic duties?
JURY DUTY
What are the next three numbers in the pattern: 0, 6, 11, 15, and so on?
18, 20, (AND) 21
The speed of this force is measured by an anemometer [ann-ih-MOMM-ih-ter]. A weather vane tells
its direction. Name this weather phenomenon, a major component of hurricanes and tornadoes.
WIND
Some accounts called this tall tale figure "half-horse, half-alligator" and claimed he could "outrun,
out-hop, out-jump, throw down, drag out, and lick any man in the country!" A bull once dragged
him over briars and stumps, and he shot a whiskey cup off his friend's head. Name this semi-
legendary figure nicknamed "king of the keelboatmen."
MIKE FINK
The models for this painting were the artist's dentist, Byron McKeeby, and the artist's sister Nan. A
Midwestern farmhouse stands behind a stern-faced woman and her overall-clad father, who holds a
pitchfork. Give the title of this work by Iowa-based artist Grant Wood.
AMERICAN GOTHIC
He began his career in real estate, before owning the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants and
becoming a reality TV star on his show The Apprentice. After running against Ted Cruz and Marco
Rubio, he secured the Republican nomination and defeated Hillary Clinton in the November 2016
presidential election. He also recently defeated Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Name this man, the 45th and 47th president of the United States.
(PRESIDENT DONALD J.) TRUMP
Use the inverse property to solve for X in the following equation: 1 plus X equals 0.
(X EQUALS) -1
This man's most famous quote is thought to be missing the word "a." Along with Buzz Aldrin and
Michael Collins, he led the Apollo 11 mission. Name this astronaut, the first human to set foot on the
moon.
(NEIL) ARMSTRONG
In this novel, the protagonist's grandmother is bitten by a water moccasin, and dies after suffering a
stroke. A girl travels with her grandparents from Euclid, Ohio, to Idaho in time for her mother's
birthday. That girl is Salamanca Tree Hiddle. What is this Newbery Medal-winning novel by Sharon
Creech?
WALK TWO MOONS
As inspiration for this painting, the artist cited "the countryside from my window a long time before
sunrise." A sleeping village and tall cypress lie beneath a pulsing night sky, complete with full moon
and Venus. Give the name of this Vincent Van Gogh landscape.
STARRY NIGHT
Multiple answer required. One of these divisions is set up by Article One of the U.S. Constitution.
Articles Two and Three establish the other two divisions. Identify, in any order, the three branches
of the U.S. government.
EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, JUDICIAL
Solve the following numerical expression, using order of operations: 12 plus 12 divided by 3.
16
This kind of cloud is composed of ice crystals which display as white patches or narrow bands. At
sunrise and sunset, these clouds often display a bright yellow or red color. What are these clouds
with delicate filaments called?
CIRRUS [SIR-uhs] (CLOUDS)
This author explores sibling rivalry in The Pain and the Great One, and The One in the Middle Is the
Green Kangaroo. A second grader mixes up a horrible concoction in Freckle Juice, while a girl masks
her phobias in Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great. Who followed the Hatcher boys' adventures in
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Superfudge?
(JUDY) BLUME
This type of theater, which dates from the 1600s, uses elaborate sets and costumes. Actors perform
stylized movements to shamisen [SHAH-muh-sen] music. What type of theater, known for its all-
male casts in heavy make-up, which originated in Japan.
KABUKI
This woman was the wife of the French-Canadian trader Toussaint Charbonneau [too-SAHNT-SHAR-
bun-oh] and traveled with both him and their infant son. As a member of the Shoshone [shoh-
SHOH-nee] tribe, she served as a translator for the Corps of Discovery from 1805 to 1806. Name
this Native American woman who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition through the
western United States.
SACAGAWEA [SACK-uh-juh-WEE-uh]
Evaluate the following expression when X is 5, and Y is 2: 3X minus 2Y.
11
This component of living things may contain smaller functional parts, like ribosomes and
chloroplasts, called organelles. Give the term for the smallest biological unit, or basic structural unit,
for all living organisms.
CELL
This novel opens with the title characters grumbling about their poverty and lack of Christmas
presents. Among its supporting characters are future love interests John Brooke, Professor Bhaer,
and Theodore Laurence, nicknamed Laurie. Give the title of this Louisa May Alcott classic.
LITTLE WOMEN
In various films, this dancer co-starred with Hollywood starlets Audrey Hepburn, Judy Garland, and
Rita Hayworth. After taking dance lessons with his sister Adele and learning tap in New York City, he
starred in films that saw him dance over furniture, and even on the ceiling. Name the suave dancer
who appeared in Flying Down to Rio and Top Hat with Ginger Rogers.
(FRED) ASTAIRE
He was a soldier in three wars, and led the Kentucky militia in the Battle of the Thames [timz] while
governor of the Commonwealth. As governor, he secured Kentucky from Native American attacks,
and organized its first government. Name this first governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(ISAAC) SHELBY
Evaluate the following expression using order of operations: 4 plus 3 times 8 minus 6
22
The four largest moons of Jupiter were discovered by this man. He is also known for forwarding
Copernicus's heliocentric model. Name this Italian astronomer, known for his telescope.
GALILEO GALILEI
First and last name answer. This character plays chess with an elephant, has his feet warmed by a
penguin, and plays hide-and-seek with a tortoise. An owl reads him a bedtime story and a
rhinoceros hands him a handkerchief when his cold prevents him from going to work at the zoo.
Name this protagonist of a Philip C. Stead Caldecott winner, who takes a sick day.
AMOS MCGEE