USM 8th Grade Trivia
Washington DC
"Special" and "Friends" Things
Taft Faves
Three Letters
100
This 8th grade teacher is an Eagle Scout
Who is the amazingly attractive Mr. Schwieters?
100
The DC in Washington DC stands for this.
What is District of Columbia?
100
Special sauce can be found on this famous hamburger at McDonalds.
What is a Big Mac?
100
Taft's favorite flavor of Jolly Rancher
What is peach?
100
If you knew what I was going to say before I aid it, you must have this power.
What is ESP
200
This 8th grade teacher was born when Taft was in 8th grade
Who is Mr. Strains?
200
Washington DC is located between these two states.
What are Virginia and Maryland?
200
This lightly toasted breakfast cereal from Kellogs was introduced in 1956.
What is Special K?
200
Taft's favorite college
What is Miami University (the real one, the not commuter school in Florida)?
200
Taft likes to wear this, 8th grade boys don't.
What is a TIE?
300
This former 8th grade teacher (now administrator) is an honorary member of the 8th grade team ... and she has a twin sister.
Who is Madame Nosbusch?
300
The original plan of Washington DC was designed by this French architect.
Who was Pierre L'Enfant?
300
Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman
Who are the Super Friends?
300
Taft's favorite science teacher
Who is the overpoweringly handsome and downright special Mr. Schwieters?
300
The three letter code for Milwaukee's airport
What is MKE?
400
This 8th grade teacher is wacko crazy about cats. I mean really wacko crazy about cats. We are talking over the top nuts about cats. Seriously - call the loony bin, cuz this is a serious issue ...
Who is Dr. Walczack?
400
He is the only President to be buried in Washington DC (and it's not JFK).
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
400
The Society of Friends religious group is more commonly known by this name. (hint - they were the earliest American abolitionists)
What are Quakers?
400
Taft's favorite historical era to teach
What is the Civil War?
400
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What is SOS?
500
This 8th grade team member grew up near the Ozark Mountains.
Who is Mrs. Eppelsheimer?
500
Within 10, the number of days until we travel to DC.
What is 144?
500
Two of the six friends in "Friends"
Who are Monica, Phoebe, Rachel Joey, Ross, and Chandler?
500
Taft's favorite part of Thanksgiving
What is watching the Lions march down the field to triumphant victory over the Bears?
500
Taft's favorite musical group growing up.
What is REM?
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