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100
What is my middle name?
James
100
This local STL musician is being sued for millions of dollars over royalty rights.
Nelly
100
What is the full name of the iconic stainless steel monument that dominates the St. Louis skyline?
The Gateway Arch
100
This person is currently having their confirmation hearing in the Senate to become the head of the Department of Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
100
Which country became the fifth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon in January 2024?
Japan
200
What year was I born?
1986
200
"Missouri State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Jefferson County) introduced SB 321 for the ongoing legislative session, pushing for the change to take effect by Aug. 29, 2025. " SB 321 will change certain highways to be named after this president.
Fox 2 News
Donald Trump
200
Which famous brewery was founded in St. Louis in 1852?
Anheuser-Busch
200
There is national concern as an outbreak of this disease has been ongoing in Kansas City, Kansas.
Tuberculosis
200
In July 2024, millions of Windows computers crashed worldwide due to a faulty update. What is the estimated cost of this global disruption?
$10 billion
300
How long have I taught at McKinley?
9 years
300
"_____________ _________ school officials consider closing school due to low enrollment"
STLPR
Riverview Gardens
300
What major sporting event did St. Louis host in 1904?
The Summer Olympics
300
"Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate on Tuesday passed constitutional amendments on ________ and _______ that were quickly lambasted by Republicans who could use the issues as the party tries to regain ground in November’s statewide elections."
abortion and voting rights
300
Which European country legalized cannabis in 2024?
Luxembourg
400
What is/are my favorite pizza topping(s)?
Pepperoni and nothing else
400
This restaurant is currently installing safety features outside its premises to increase safety for pedestrians and customers.
Ted Drewes
400
St. Louis is known for its delicious style of pizza. What is the key characteristic of this pizza?
It uses Provel cheese, a processed cheese blend.
400
America’s children have continued to lose ground on ________ skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in _______, according to the latest results of an exam known as the nation’s report card.
1.reading
2.math
400
The world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, launched in 2024. Roughly how many passengers can this massive vessel accommodate?
10,000 people (including crew)
500
What sport did I play as a child?
Basketball
500
This person was sworn in as the new Missouri Governor on Jan 13.
Mike Kehoe (R)
500
St. Louis is home to a world-renowned garden. What is it called?
Missouri Botanical Garden!
500
"The findings [about the performance of American students] are yet another setback for U.S. schools and reflect the myriad challenges that have upended education, from 1.__________, 2. _________, 3._________.
1.pandemic school closures
2. youth mental health crisis
3. high rates of chronic absenteeism
500
What animal, considered vulnerable to extinction, has seen its population stabilize and even slightly increase in the past 25 years due to conservation efforts?
The African elephant