Current Events
Who has Donald Trump nominated for the US Secretary of Health and Human Services?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
What was the highest level of education attained by Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Doctorate degree ("Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.")
What event is coming up this Sunday, 1/26?
School Expo!
Which of the following musical instruments has a double reed? (bassoon, clarinet, flute, trumpet)
Bassoon
Which has a greater population, California or Canada?
Canada (by about 2 million, and only recently)
Who is the current CEO of Apple?
Tim Cook
In what year was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. assassinated?
1968
What is special about the week of February 10-14 this year at Quarry Lane?
It's Kindness Week!
What jazz legend first recorded the song "What a Wonderful World"?
Louis Armstrong
What is the state bird of California?
California Quail
President Trump recently signed an executive order to rename which mountain in the U.S.?
How old was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. when he entered college? (Hint: it was young)
15
What annual event is happening the evening of Friday, February 21st?
Salsa Night!
How many strings does a standard cello have?
4
What is the highest point/peak in California (by elevation)?
Mt. Whitney
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given food makers until 2027 to get rid of what ingredient due to health concerns?
Red Dye No. 3
Complete the sentence: Through his activism with nonviolent resistance, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was ______________ 29 times.
arrested
What are the high school varsity sports offered here at QLS for this spring season? (Name 5 of the 6)
Boys Volleyball, Girls Soccer, Boys Tennis, Co-ed Track, Co-ed Badminton, Co-ed Swim
What is the best selling music album of all time?
Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
What is the largest national park, by area, in California?
Death Valley National Park
Approximately how many structures burned in the recent fires in Los Angeles?
12,000
What is the name of the church in Atlanta where King was a pastor until his death?
Ebenezer Baptist Church
What is the name of the venue where prom will be this year, on April 19?
Hibernia (in San Francisco)
Which musical instrument usually gives the "tuning note" for an orchestra? (Hint: it is a wind instrument)
Oboe
In what year did California become a state?
1850