Politics
Most races in the 2024 election have been finished for awhile now, but a few key races in this body of government have not been called yet, and neither Republicans or Democrats have a majority. What body of government is this?
A. The Senate
B. The House of Representatives
C. The Presidential Cabinet
D. The Supreme Court
B. The House
This star NFL running back, who went first in most fantasy football drafts, has been injured throughout the year. He appears set to make his debut this season though on Sunday, which would provide an added boost to teams (like mine) that picked him first. Who is this player?
A. Breece Hall
B. Christian McCaffery
C. Tyreek Hill
D. Justin Jefferson
B. CMC
Quincy Jones, an extremely influential music producer and artist, has died this last week at the age of 91. He is most known for his work with one artist, and producing his hits like Man in the Mirror, Don't Stop til You Get Enough, and Bad. Which artist sang on those songs?
A. Paul McCartney
B. David Bowie
C. Ray Charles
D. Michael Jackson
D. Michael Jackson
Even though they've been in the news a lot with their pumpkin spice frostees and Krusty Krab meals, this fast food chain is closing 140 restaurants. What chain is this?
A. McDonalds
B. Wendys
C. Burger King
D. Hardees
On November 7th, 1954, a holiday was renamed to Veterans Day. What was the original name of this holiday?
A. Memorial Day
B. Armistice Day
C. Soldiers of Foreign Wars Day
D. World War 1 Day
B. Armistice Day
2022
Anti-Hero - Taylor Swift
Donald Trump won the election on Tuesday by securing the vote of a number of swing states. Which state on the list is NOT a swing state?
A. Arizona
B. South Carolina
C. Pennsylvania
D. Nevada
B. South Carolina
Last night on Thursday Night Football, the Bengals narrowly lost to the Ravens in a thrilling game. Even though the Bengals lost, their WR made history with 11 catches, 264 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Who was this WR?
A. Stefon Diggs
B. Jamarr Chase
C. Tee Higgins
D. Tyler Boyd
B. Chase
A Netflix show that took the US by storm has finally announced that season 2 is on the way. The show focuses on contestants facing off in life or death competitions, with a winner ultimately becoming extremely wealthy. What show is this?
A. Squid Game
B. Survivor (Netflix Edition)
C. Fear Factor
D. Three Body Problem
A. Squid Game
This state is currently dealing with a catastrophic level of forest fires. The governor of that state, Gavin Newsome, has declared a state of emergency. What state is this in?
A. Oregon
B. Washington
C. California
D. New Mexico
C. California
November 10, 1970 this show made its debut on PBS. The show featured a cast of characters created by Jim Henson, and has been shown on TV ever since. It mixes educational and fun content. What show was this?
A. Arthur
B. Dinosaur Train
C. Daniel Tiger
D. Sesame Street
D. Sesame Street
2002
Lose Yourself - Eminem
Joe Biden gave a speech to America calling for the peaceful transition of power in January, and afterwards he took questions. Biden was asked if he would use ''this power'' to forgive his son Hunter Biden of a federal crime he committed. Biden said he would not use this power. What power does the President have to forgive a crime?
A. Forgiveness
B. Expulsion
C. Censure
D. Pardon
D. Pardon
Greg Poppovich, the longtime coach of this team, has missed his 4th straight game due to an unspecified health issue. What team does he coach for?
A. Dallas Mavericks
B. Houston Rockets
C. San Antonio Spurs
D. Miami Heat
C. Spurs
Raygun, the famous break dancer who went viral for her moves at the Paris Olympics, has announced that she has retired from the sport. What country did she compete for?
A. South Africa
B. New Zealand
C. Australia
D. Canada
C. Australia
In South Carolina, 43 of this type of animal are on the loose after escaping a research facility. Local officials are telling residents to keep their doors and windows secured. What type of animal escaped?
A. Monkeys
B. Mice
C. Sheep
D. Birds
A Monkeys
On November 9, 1989 the Berlin Wall was torn down in this country. The war divided the country into an Eastern and Western side, and families, friends, and others were separated for years. What country was this in?
A. France
B. Russia
C. Germany
D. Yugoslavia
C. Germany
2011
We Found Love - Calvin Harris & Rihanna
In a soccer match between Israel and this team, many Israeli fans have been attacked in Amsterdam in what has been said is an act of Antisemitism. What country is Amsterdam located in?
A. Belgium
B. Germany
C. Denmark
D. The Netherlands
D. The Netherlands
The Milwaukee Bucks made a change to their starting lineup last night, adding some youth to an otherwise pretty old team! Which player was added to the Bucks starting lineup?
A. Andre Jackson Jr.
B. AJ Green
C. Gary Trent Jr.
D. Bobby Portis
A. AJJ
The rapper Young Thug was released from jail but is on probation for the next 15 years, and he has to follow certain requirements to meet the terms of his probation. What is NOT one of those terms?
A. He is barred from Atlanta
B. He cannot associate with gang members
C. He must allow random searches of his property
D. His music cannot contain references to gangs
D. Music
Elwood Edwards, the famous voice for so many in the early age of computers, was known for his line "You've Got Mail" when an email would arrive. What company did he provide this voice line for?
A. MSN
B. AskJeeves
C. Microsoft Outlook Express
D. AOL
D. AOL
On November 6th, 1985, an American newspaper reported that the United States had exchanged weapons for hostages with an enemy country. What country held hostages?
A. Iran
B. Iraq
C. Afghanistan
D. Russia
A. Iran
2008
Fireflies - Owl City
As President Trump looks to take over in January, he is selecting people to fill out his cabinet, or group of advisors. He announced yesterday that Susie Wiles will become the first woman to ever take on this position in the White House. What is the position?
A. Secretary of State
B. Department of the Interior
C. White House Chief of Staff
D. Head of the FBI
C. Chief of Staff
This Yankees superstar who has previously played for the Nationals and Padres, is a free agent and has said he'll pay for any team that is willing to pay him the most money. Many teams will be launching bids to get him, but he says he's in no rush and will take his time to pick the best fit. Who is this player?
A. Aaron Judge
B. Gerrit Cole
C. Shohei Ohtani
D. Juan Soto
D. Juan Soto
In New York City, they honored a famous rap collective by naming a street after them. For the fans of the group, 100 replicas of the street sign were created and they sold out instantly. The group features rappers like Method Man, RZA, GZA, and Ghostface Killah. What group is this?
A. Wu Tang Clan
B. Public Enemy
C. A Tribe Called Quest
D. Run D.M.C.
A. Wu Tang Clan
In Pakistan, public schools were forced to shut down due to an emergency that has been impacting almost everyone in parts of the country. What is the crisis that is happening throughout the country?
A. Flooding
B. Forest Fires
C. Air Pollution
D. Earthquakes
C. Air Pollution
November 10, 1973, people in North Dakota reportedly burnt copies of a book by Kurt Vonnegut that talked about the horrors of war. The residents thought the book was inappropriate for school aged children, and it was too negative and pessimistic. What book was this?
A. Slaughterhouse Five
B. Cat's Cradle
C. The Great Gatsby
D. Misery
A. Slaughterhouse Five
2009
Empire State of Mind - Alicia Keys & Jay-Z