Holidays
What is the name of the holiday in May celebrating mothers?
Mother's Day (on May 12)
In U.S. schools, who must move between classrooms for each class?
Students
How many states are there in the United States?
50
Which state produces the most cheese?
Wisconsin
What region of the U.S. is Wisconsin located in?
Options: West, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast
The Midwest
What phrase is spoken by children to receive candy on Halloween?
"Trick or Treat"
What percent of American public school students must wear a school uniform?
0%, ~20%, ~40%, ~60%, ~80%, or 100%
~20%
What is the longest river in the U.S.?
The Mississippi River
Movie theater popcorn is typically flavored with salt and what?
Butter
What is the capital city of Wisconsin and Will's hometown?
Madison
What is the main dish at Thanksgiving dinner?
Turkey
What is the most popular high school sport for girls? For boys? (two answers)
Girls: Track and field
Boys: Football
What is the largest U.S. state?
Alaska (1.723 million km², 4.5x the size of Japan)
What percent of American adults eat breakfast?
Options: 0-20%, 20-40%, 40-60%, 60-80%, or 80-100%
54% (Usually cereal or eggs)
What is the state animal and mascot of the university?
The badger
The holiday "Independence Day," which celebrates American independence, is commonly called what?
Hint: The nth of (month)
The fourth of July
What are the four grades of high school (and college) called in the U.S.? (1st year, 2nd year, etc.)
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
What does the "D.C." in "Washington D.C." stand for?
Hint: The D_____ of C_______
The District of Colombia
What is the most popular cuisine (country's food) in the U.S.?
Hint: 2. Mexican, 3. Thai, 4. Indian
Chinese
What is the name of the national baseball, basketball, or football team based in Wisconsin? (name one)
Hint: Milwaukee ____, Green Bay ____
The Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, or Green Bay Packers
What is another name commonly used for Santa Claus?
Hint: Saint _____
Saint Nick
What tests must students take to apply to universities?
Hint: The _ _ _ or _ _ _
The ACT (American College Testing) and SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
What were the states called before the revolution against Britain? (Before 1776)
Hint: The 13 _____
The 13 Colonies
What is the chain with the most restaurants in the U.S?
Hint: 2. Starbucks, 3. McDonalds, 4. Dunkin'
Subway
Which two Great Lakes border Wisconsin?
Options: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario
Lake Michigan and Lake Superior