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The Trump Administration announced they will create 3,000 jobs by restarting what oil pipeline across the middle of the nation, the same one that President Biden stopped in his first week in office?
Kentucky, Keystone
Keystone
s Hamas released Israeli hostages from the 2024 attack, what most disappointed the United States and Israel about the hostage release?
health condition of the hostages or the timing of the release
health condition of the hostages
DOGE has been in the news a lot. Last week, they asked federal workers to do what?
email what they did on their job or show up to work
email what they did on their job
World health officials report that cholera is a problem across the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Cholera is what?
AIDS/HIV or bacterial disease from infected water supplies
bacterial disease from infected water supplies
March is the third month of the year. How many days does it have?
30 or 31
31
This Sunday is the start of DST for 2025. To remember what to do with the clocks on this day, the common saying is “_______ Forward.”
Move or Spring
Spring
For Christians, this Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. During the Lenten season, what food is consumed more by many Christian Americans?
chicken or fish
fish
Half of our fifty state legislatures have voted to make teaching cursive mandatory in schools. What is cursive?
penmanship or poetry
penmanship
Last Sunday was the annual Academy Awards show. ABC gets high ratings for what show that is considered the pre-show of the night?
Comedy Central, or Red Carpet
Red Carpet
What city hosted the 97th Academy Awards show on Sunday night?
Los Angeles or New York City
Los Angeles
Entering March, what two teams have the best records in the NBA?
Cavaliers-Thunder or Lakers-Nuggets
Cavaliers-Thunder
This Tuesday is “National Grammar Day,” encouraging the use of correct grammar in both verbal and written language. Nouns often come after one or more what?
adjectives or adverbs
adjectives
Last Friday, President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House with what topic being the main discussion?
Russian-Ukrainian peace, U.S. sharing Ukrainian mineral resources, or both of these
both peace and resources
This Saturday, the world celebrates “International Women’s Day to bring awareness to the women’s rights movement and what else?
political rights, violence and abuse against, or women's voting rights
violence and abuse against women
What long time (40+ years) Republican leader in the U.S. senate recently announced he would not seek re-election in 2026?
Mitch McConnell, John Cronin, or John Kennedy
Mitch McConnell
This Saturday, the world celebrates “International Women’s Day.” The 2025 theme is “_______ Action.”
Ability, Accelerated,or Aunt
Accelerated
the common saying is “_______ Forward.” Move, Spring Spring 20 The recent breakfast news is that Waffle House and Denny’s have added a surcharge to your ticket if you order what food?
eggs, pancakes, or sausage
eggs
On Monday, 33 teams (16 dogs) started the annual 1,000-mile Alaskan Iditarod race commemorating the famous 1925 diphtheria serum rescue. What weather was the cause of starting the race 300 miles north from the normal start?
extreme cold, lack of snow, or wildfires
lack of snow (March 1 was a ceremonial start)
What name is given to the “slowly dying” large demographic of Americans born as the offspring of World War II soldiers returning home?
baby boomers, Gen W, or V-J babies
baby boomers
Research proves that if a star athlete in school wants to also get good grades, he or she should do what?
become friends with smart students, pay a student to do homework, or pay a tutor
become friends with smart students
Of the eight films nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, how many were rated PG so younger audiences could enjoy them?
0, 2, 4
2 (Conclave, Wicked)
Song artist Roberta Flack recently died at age 88. She is best known for the song “First Time I Ever Saw Your _______.”
Face, Life, or Self
Face
What WNBA all-time leading scorer, three-time champion and two-time Finals MVP recently announced her retirement?
Diana Taurasi, Nancy Lieberman, or Sue Bird
Diana Taurasi (age 42)
This Tuesday is “National Grammar Day,” encouraging the use of correct grammar in both verbal and written language. Identify the Noun in this sentence: “The moon looks so beautiful.”
beautiful, looks, or moon
moon
This week many celebrate Mardi Gras, the day before Ash Wednesday. What is the meaning of the French words Mardi Gras?
Big Party, Fat Tuesday, Meat Gas,or Pre Lent
Fat Tuesday
Last week, Pope Francis was reported in critical health from what complications?
Alzheimer’s, heart attack, pneumonia, or troke
pneumonia
American History Question: This Sunday is the start of Daylight Saving Time for 2025. The first real experiments with DST began during World War I to conserve what resource that was needed for the war effort?
electricity, food, gasoline, or time
electricity
What nation has 14 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities?
China, India, Russia, or United States
India
Caitlin Clark has made millions for both the WNBA and the city of Indiana. What is her WNBA salary?
$70,000, $400,000, $1 million, $5 million
$70,000
his Sunday is the start of DST for 2020. Why does it start this weekend?
always first Saturday in March, always March 8th, always second Sunday in March, or even years in March and odd years in April
always second Sunday in March
20% of young men ages 25-35 still live at home with parents. What percent of young women ages 25-35 still live at home with their parents?
5%, 10%, 15%, 20%
15%
March has 31 days and is the first month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere due to the vernal equinox which occurs between March 19th and 21st of every year. March is named for what Roman god of war?
Apollo, Mars, Venus, or Zeus
Mars
Sunday was “Read Across America Day,” an annual event celebrating the birthday of what American children’s author?
Charles Shultz, Dr. Seuss, J.K. Rowling, or Mark Twain
Dr. Seuss
What is the title of the movie that relates the true story of seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface?”
Deep Breath, Last Breath, Mariana Breath, or Ocean Breath
Last Breath
Entering March, what team was the point leader in the NHL?
Aces, Capitals, Jets, or Panther
Capitals
Spelling Question: Girl Scout cookies in Omaha, Nebraska were recently bought with fake money. Producing or using fake money, imitation money or ________ money is a federal crime.
A. counterfeit B. counterfit C. counterfiet D. counterfitt
A. counterfeit
Entering March 2022, the average price of gasoline was $4.22 a gallon. What is the average price of gas at the pump entering March 2025?
$2.15, $2.65, $3.15, $3.65, $4.15, $4.65
3.15
According to the WHO, what nation has 16 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities?
China, India, Mexico, Russia, Thailand, or United States
China
American History Question: This Wednesday in 1770, the Boston Massacre occurred as a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five and injuring six. The first man killed was what African American?
Chaka Fatta, Crispus Attucks, Derek Walcott, Salem Poor, Titus Coburn, or Cato Howe
Crispus Attucks
American and World History Question: This Thursday in 1836, Fort Alamo fell to Mexican troops led by what Mexican General? (historical note: “Remember the Alamo” became a rallying cry for Texans who went on to win the Battle of San Jacinto a month later)
Felipe Angeles, Guadalupe Victoria, Juan Mendez, Lucio Bianco, Pancho Villa, or Santa Anna
Santa Anna
According to “Motortrend,” what vehicle dethroned the Ford F-150 as the #1 selling vehicle in America?
Chevy Silverado, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Tesla Model-Y, or
Toyota RAV4
Toyota RAV4
This Tuesday is Mardi Gras, the day before the start of Lent. What “French settled” U.S. city is famous for its Mardi Gras celebration?
New Orleans, Philadelphia, or St. Augustine
New Orleans
For Christians, this Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. On this day, Christians receive ashes on their foreheads as the priest or pastor spreads them in a cross pattern with the words “From dust you came and to dust you will _______.”
become, go, or return
return
In what U.S. state has there been a measles outbreak, mostly due to unvaccinated children?
California, Florida, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, or Wyoming
Texas
At Sunday’s Academy Awards show, what film won Best Animated Feature?
Flow, I’m Not a Robot, Inside Out 2, Magic Candles, Memoir of a Snail, or Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Flow
A top-selling nonfiction book is Mel Robbins’ “The Let Them Theory.” The theme deals with what type of personal wellness?
heart, IQ, strength, mental, political, or social
mental
Entering March, what university was ranked #1 in women’s college basketball? Indiana, Iowa, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Texas, or UCLA
Texas
The 2025 New York Yankees will look different this year, as owner Steinbrenner lifted what ban?
beer, chewing tobacco, eye black, facial hair, girlfriends, or jewelry
facial hair
The average price of gas in America is $3.15 a gallon. Some doubt President Trump can do it, but he claims his “drill baby drill” energy policy will bring gas down to how much a gallon?
$1, $2, $3
$2
Why is the U.S. flying drones over Mexico?
looking for coyotes, looking for fentanyl operations, or looking for missing children
looking for fentanyl operations
In what city’s Midway Airport did a jetliner pilot recently avoid a landing collision with a crossing smaller business jet by skillfully lifting the plane back to the air?
Chicago, Kansas City, or Newark
Chicago
Last week, President Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House with what topic being the main discussion?
European Union Trade, Russian-Ukrainian peace, or terrorism
Russian-Ukrainian peace
This week is Mardi Gras, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday for Christians, and is always how many days before Easter?
40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50
46
March is noteworthy for being the first month of spring. Spring begins what week of March?
2nd, 3rd, 4th
3rd
As baby boomers age, Alzheimer's costs are rising. Most Alzheimer's health care costs are paid by Medicare and what government health care program?
churches, Medicaid, ObamaCare, Social Security, Tax Shelters, or unemployment
Medicaid
What is a direct relationship between writing and penmanship skills and _______ use in schools?
cell phones, computers, pencils, or pens
cell phones
Sunday was “Read Across America Day.” Sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA), the month of March is known as “National _______ Month.”
Book, Education, or Reading
Reading
A popular film at the box office is “Captain America: Brave New World.” Who is the new Captain America who finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan?
Adam Johnson, Blair Kerr, or Sam Wilson
The NFL Rules Committee will soon decide whether or not what specific play will be made illegal in the game?
fumblerooski, quarterback keeper, or tush push
tush push
As we leave behind “Standard Time” for 2025, this Sunday is the start of DST for 2025. How many months of the year do we spend in DST?
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
8