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100
Who is Esperanza named after?
She is named after her great-grandma.
100
This social networking site announced changes to its privacy policy this week, which will allow users to more easily tag people in photos. What social network was this?
Facebook
100
As one of this artist’s first big hits, this song was awarded what major award in 2008?
Rihanna won three Grammy awards for Umbrella
100
This year San Jose High will celebrate a big anniversary. How old is the school?
150 years old, making it the second oldest public high school in California
100
What does biology mean?
Biology is the study of life. Bio = life
200
Esperanza is responsible for keeping her sister Nenny away from what local group of children?
The Vargas kids
200
Rockstar Games is preparing to release the fifth installment of what popular video game franchise?
Grand Theft Auto
200
What state is this artist from?
Katy Perry is from California
200
The San Jose Airport is named for SJHS graduate Norman Minetta. Before becoming a congressman, what important local job did Minetta have?
He was mayor of San Jose from 1971 to 1975. Mineta was the first Asian-American mayor elected in the United States.
200
If one pound of beans costs $1.19, how much money would you need to buy 5 pounds?
$5.95
300
Esperanza says that without a best friend, she feels like a "__________ tied to an anchor." What does she feel like?
A red balloon tied to an anchor
300
Hoping to attract consumers with wearable electronics, Samsung announced what device this week?
Samsung revealed an android-powered smartwatch
300
Name this legendary San Jose band.
Los Tigres Del Norte
300
In what year did San Jose High first open its doors?
1863
300
Solve for X: 4X + 9 = 77
X = 17
400
Name two people that Esperanza makes friends with while living on Mango Street.
She makes friends with Kathy, Lucy and Rachel
400
This fully electric car, called the Model S, is produced in Fremont and has been popular with critics and consumers alike. What company makes this car?
Tesla Motors
400
This rapper’s latest album has been earning excellent reviews from music critics. Who is this artist?
Earl Sweatshirt
400
While at San Jose High School, Cung Le earned his taekwondo black belt and was named an All-American wrestler during his junior year. In what professional sports organization does he compete?
The UFC
400
With your team, describe the scientific method.
The scientific method involves creating a hypothesis, testing it through experiments, recording observations and analyzing the results.
500
When Kathy's family moves out of the neighborhood, who moves in?
Meme Ortiz, whose real name is Juan
500
LCD screens are everywhere: in televisions, computer monitors, and smartphones. What does LCD stand for?
Liquid Crystal Display
500
This artist from New Zealand is only 16 years old. Her real name is Ella Yelich-O'Connor, but what is her stage name?
Lorde
500
From 1864 to 1868, San Jose High was located on San Jose’s Washington Square. Where in San Jose is Washington Square located?
On the campus of San Jose State University
500
In a science experiment, what is the dependent variable?
The dependent variable represents the output or effect. The independent variable represents the input or causes.