Multiple Choice Jeopardy

Unit 1

100

Which of the following contributed most to the expansion of the transatlantic slave trade during the 1700s? 

A.) A lack of skilled labor in the American colonies 

B.)  Demand for slaves in the American colonies that produced cash crops 

C.) Demand of slaves in the industrialized American colonies. 

C.) Demand of slaves in the industrialized American colonies.

200

The word "cramped" is a(n)... A.) adjective B.) noun C.) verb

What is A.) adjective

300

To "simulate" something is to... A.) make a duplicate/copy B.) make something that feels/appears real C.) annoy or bother

What is B.) to make something feel or appear real

400

Which is NOT a synonym for "straggle": A.) Fall behind B.) Lag C.) Step aside

What is C.) Step aside

500

Which of the following is a "tributary": A.) US: Mississippi River B.) Korea: Han River C.) Canada: Hudson Bay

What is A.) US: Mississippi River

Unit 2

100

Why doesn't Dusty see the snowmobile that causes his first tangle? A.) The ice was slick so the dogs fell B.) There was a moose so he was distracted C.) There was a blind corner so he couldn't see it

What is C.) There was a blind corner so he couldn't see it

200

Why are rumors spreading that Dusty mistreated his dogs? A.) Because his dogs look exhausted B.) Because none of them are wearing their booties C.) Because he ran so fast

What is C.) because he ran so fast

300

Which part of the trail has Dusty never done before? A.) The middle section of the forest B.) The beginning section in the woods C.) The end of the trail with the lake

What is B.) the beginning section in the woods

400

Which is NOT a difference between the real Iditarod and the Junior Iditarod? A.) Both have different number of dogs in the teams B.) Both allow racers of all ages C.) Both start and finish in different parts of Alaska

What is B.) Both allow racers of all ages

500

At the beginning of the race, which is NOT a reason Dusty is on edge? A.) He saw a moose on the trail B.) He's never done this part of the trail C.) The trail was crowded with obstacles

What is A.) He saw a moose on the trail

Unit 3

100

Name the smallest country. A.) New Zealand B.) Singapore C.) Jamaica

What is B. Singapore

200

Who wrote "The Fear Place"? A.) Phyllis Reynolds Naylor B.) Paul Lee C.) Gail Sakurai

What is A.) Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

300

What is Shannon teacher's favorite soda? A.) Chilsung Cider B.) Coca-Cola C.) None, she likes tea.

What is A.) Chilsung Cider

400

Where will the 2014 Olympics be held? A.) Sochi, Russia B.) London, England C.) Vancouver, Canada

What is A.) Sochi, Russia

500

How many fingers and toes are in this classroom right now?

What is ??????

Unit 4

100

Why did Mae want to go to space? A.) For fame and fortune B.) To see the Earth from afar C.) To be closer to the stars

What is C.) to be closer to the stars, somewhere she always dreamed to be.

200

Which was Mae NOT involved in during school? A.) African American studies and chemical engineering B.) Student organizations C.) Space and Astronaut Club

What is C.) Space and Astronaut club

300

During her time in the Peace Core, what did Mae do in West Africa? A.) She was in charge of health care for volunteers and U.S. embassy employees B.) She provided basic medical care for Cambodian refugees C.) She underwent intensive training for survival and wilderness skills

What is A.) She was in charge of health care for volunteers and U.S. embassy employees

400

Which is NOT a responsibility of a "mission specialist astronaut"? A.) To do experiments in orbit B.) To track satellites in space C.) To be familiar with the shuttle and its operations

What is B.) To track satellites in space. Scientist astronauts also help launch the payloads or satellites, and do extravehicular activities such as space walks.

500

Why was Mae Jemison's mission to space important? A.) Because she made shocking new discoveries from her experiments B.) Because it shows that all people of the world can be astronomers, physicists, and explorers C.) Because she was then able to form the Jemison Group

What is B.) Because it shows that all people of the world can be astronomers, physicists, and explorers

Random

100

The name of the Elks' catcher. A.) Moondance B.) T.J. C.) Mop

What is C.) Mop

200

Why do Moondance's pitches start getting faster? A.) He holds the ball differently B.) He sees Mop's target C.) He listens to Titi's advice

What is C.) He listens to Titi's advice

300

Why was Moondance sad after Dad talked to him? A.) Because Dad says things that sound good, but they're not B.) Because Moondance pitched poorly and he was ashamed C.) Because Dad scolded him for almost hitting T.J.

What is A.) Because Dad says things that sound good, but they're not.

400

What does Dad say is harder than being a great baseball player? A.) It's harder not to be a great ball player. B.) It's harder to retire and not play baseball anymore. C.) It's harder to coach the Elks.

What is A.) It's harder NOT to be a great ball player.

500

Which does the narrator believe is worse than messing up and playing poorly? A.) Losing the game for your team B.) Doing something good, but not good enough C.) Losing to the Pumas and not going to playoffs

What is B.) Doing something good, but someone's not happy with you because you didn't do it good enough. Especially when that somebody is your dad.