Sports
In baseball, this term describes when a batter gets three strikes in a single at-bat.
a strikeout
How many continents are there on Earth?
seven
This singer and former One Direction member released the hit “As It Was” and also starred in Don’t Worry Darling.
Harry Styles
Elphaba and Glinda become unlikely friends in this Wizard of Oz-inspired Broadway show.
Wicked
In 2024, this country hosted the Summer Olympics, drawing attention for its opening ceremony on the Seine River.
France
This NHL team, based in New York and known for their blue uniforms, plays at Madison Square Garden.
the New York Rangers
What do you call a word that is the opposite of another word, like “hot” and “cold”?
antonym
Known for his role as Mando in The Mandalorian and Joel in The Last of Us, this Chilean-American actor became a 2023 fan favorite.
Pedro Pascal
This hit musical tells the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, with rap battles and catchy tunes.
Hamilton
Scientists made headlines after confirming the successful use of this powerful new tool to help detect early signs of diseases like cancer.
artificial intelligence (or AI)
This WNBA star returned to the U.S. after being detained in Russia and currently plays for the Phoenix Mercury.
Brittney Griner
If you mix red and blue, what color do you get?
purple
This actress became a breakout star from Stranger Things and launched her own beauty brand, Florence by Mills.
Millie Bobby Brown
In this musical, students at East High sing, dance, and play basketball—Troy and Gabriella are the stars.
High School Musical
This local business had to shut its doors after 2pm because teens were going there to fight.
Dunkin'
This quarterback became the youngest player in NFL history to win both league MVP and Super Bowl MVP before turning 25.
Patrick Mahomes
The U.S. Constitution was signed in this city, also known as the birthplace of American independence.
Philadelphia
This rapper and entrepreneur made Forbes’ billionaire list and is the founder of Roc Nation. He’s also married to Beyoncé.
Jay-Z
In this musical-turned-movie, a group of teenagers sing about love, rebellion, and rent in New York City.
Rent
In early 2024, NASA announced a new mission to explore this planet more deeply, continuing the search for signs of ancient life.
Mars
Simone Biles made history in 2023 by becoming the first woman to land the Yurchenko double pike vault in international competition. What sport does she compete in?
gymnastics
In math, what’s the term for a number that can only be divided by 1 and itself?
prime number
This actor made headlines for playing Oppenheimer in the 2023 biopic, but is also known for roles in Peaky Blinders and Inception.
Cillian Murphy
This musical, set in Washington Heights, features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and focuses on community, dreams, and identity.
In the Heights
The Moffat Library building was originally donated by this person, whose last name is now part of the library’s official name.
David Moffat