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NASA's Mission Control Center is in Houston, Texas. Where is the launch site? A) Cape Canaveral, Florida B) Austin, Texas C) Miami, Florida D) Sacramento, California E) Clearwater, Colorado
A! The two sites were split and put in the two most powerful Senators' states to spread the wealth.
100
Who was the first President of the United States? A) John Adams B) George Washington C) Andrew Jackson D) Thomas Jefferson E) Ronald McDonald
B! He retired after two terms, even though he won each election with over 90% of the vote!
100
Which of the following movies was not created or directed by James Cameron? A) Avatar B) Terminator C) Gravity D) Alien E) Titanic
Avatar, Terminator, Titanic, the Abyss, Alien, Aliens, True Lies, and more.
100
This classic American food is made with batter fried on the stove, and is served with butter and syrup. A) Biscuits B) Cereal C) French Fries D) Apple Dumplings E) Pancakes
E! Pancakes were popular with railroad workers and lumberjacks because they were easy to make for thousands of people, and they had a lot of calories.
100
According to the song, if you're happy and you know it, what should you do? A) Kiss your friend B) Clap your hands C) Wash your feet D) Fall asleep E) Run away
B! Other lines include "stomp your feet" and "turn around."
200
What is the smallest US state by area? A) New Hampshire B) Virginia C) Delaware D) Alaska E) Rhode Island
E! Washington, DC is smaller, but it's not actually a state.
200
The Democratic Party has controlled American government for 8 years. What is the other major American party? A) Republicans B) Whigs C) Progressives D) Greens E) Independents
A! Last week, the Republicans took over the Senate, and they'll probably take over the White House in two years.
200
When Leonard DiCaprio runs to the front of the Titanic and puts his arms out, what does he shout? A) I'm the king of the world! B) I'm on top of the world! C) We're gonna rule the world! D) I can fly! E) Where are my pants?!
A! James Cameron later yelled this when he won an Academy Award.
200
This is the best-selling condiment (조미료) in America. A) Mustard B) Ketchup C) Soy Sauce D) Salsa E) Mayonaise
E! Salsa is #2.
200
If I have five apples, and you take three, how many do you have? A) 5 B) 3 C) 2 D) 1 E) 0
B! You took three, so you have three!
300
This Eastern US mountain range stretches all the way from Maine in the north to Alabama in the south. A) Rocky Mountains B) The Adirondacks C) Appalachian Mountains D) Sierra Nevada E) Cascade Range
C! All the other choices are in the west
300
In the Senate, each state is equally represented. How many total US Senators are there? A) 25 B) 50 C) 99 D)100 E) 500
D! The other part of Congress, the House of Representatives, has 435 members, with larger states having more seats.
300
What is the name of the alien planet in Avatar? A) Jupiter B) Pandora C) Celestia D) Aurora E) Planet X
B! The name comes from the Greek story of Pandora's Box, about a girl who opened a box that let all the evil into the world.
300
This is the traditional Thanksgiving Day food combination in the USA. A) Turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce B) Chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans C) Turkey, baked potatoes, and corn D) Goose, spaghetti, and meatballs E) Pork roast, burritos, and salsa
A! Stuffing is put ("stuffed") inside the bird while cooking to keep the meat moist.
300
What is the most common name in the world? A) Kim B) John C) Jesus D) Mohammad E) Chris
D! Jesus (hay-SOOS) is common in Spanish-speaking countries like Philippines and Mexico.
400
This is Chris Teacher's hometown. A) Chicago, Illinois B) Lexington, Kentucky C) Centralia, Illinois D) Topeka, Kansas E) Louisville, Kentucky
E! Lexington is 100km east of Louisville, and the capital of the Race Horse industry in Kentucky.
400
How many colonies were there before the revolution? (the colonies became "States", as in "United States") A) 9 B) 10 C) 13 D) 21 E) 50
C! Although, technically, there were only 12, because Delaware was still part of Pennsylvania at the time.
400
In the movie Transformers, there are two rival groups. What are their names? A) Goodies and Baddies B) Zerg and Protoss C) Autobots and Decepticons D) Cybertrons and Evilbots E) Tom and Jerry
C! What a terrible movie. So loud.
400
Which can you NOT order at McDonalds in the United States? A) Cafe Latte B) Pork Rib Sandwich C) Chili D) Sausage and egg biscuit E) Pancakes
C! Wendy's is famous for Chili, but you can't get it at McDonald's. Sausage egg biscuits are the greatest breakfast food ever invented by man!
400
Which is NOT a name of one of Popeye's four nephews (조카)? A) Pipeye B) Peepeye C) Pupeye D) Poopeye E) Pinkeye
E! I had no idea about this before I made this quiz...
500
Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Lakes? A) Lake Michigan B) Lake Illinois C) Lake Huron D) Lake Superior E) Lake Erie
B! The other lake is Lake Ontario
500
Why is Benjamin Franklin considered a "Founding Father" of the USA? A) He was the third and fifth president. B) He wrote the Declaration of Independence. C) He designed the flag. D) He convinced the French to support the US against England. E) He was the greatest General of the Revolutionary War.
D! Franklin was never president. He was about thirty years older than Washington and Jefferson, and was a famous celebrity in France, where he was the American ambassador.
500
Frodo, Gollum, and Gandalf try to stop the evil Sauron in this fantasy movie filmed in New Zealand. A) King of the Lords B) Adventure of the Swords C) Searching for Treasure D) Lord of the Rings E) My Precious
D! The book was a sequel to the simpler (and better) book, "The Hobbit."
500
Which of these is NOT a common Halloween treat? A) Candy Corn B) Butterfinger Bars C) Hershey's Kisses D) Candy Apples E) Applesauce
E! For some reason, applesauce is considered a "health food," even though it's all sugar.
500
In "The Hobbit," Bilbo Baggins played a riddle game to keep Gollum from killing him. What was his final question? A) What is big and blue and likes to eat? B) Where does the sun go at night? C) When do birds stop singing? D) What have I got in my pocket? E) How do trees spread onto islands?
D! Gollum guessed "nothing," but the right answer was "a ring."
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