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It is tornado season, one of nature's most violent storms. On average, about 1,000 tornadoes are reported across the U.S. in a season lasting from March to when?
mid-summer or end of summer
mid-summer
A new Biden Administration check on gun sales includes background checks made by sellers, mostly at what small-town events?
gun shows or motorcycle rallies
gun shows
This Thursday is “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day.” This an educational program for the United States and what neighboring nation?
Canada or Mexico
Canada
The Mexican government has asked the UN to ban what nation after police raided the Mexican embassy in the city of Quito, the capital of which country?
Bolivia or Ecuador
Ecuador
This Friday is Arbor Day 2024. Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to do what?
plant trees or recycle
plant trees
This Friday honors South Dakota, showcasing two historical monuments carved into towering granite peaks, Mt. Rushmore, the iconic depiction of 4 revered U.S. presidents, and what Native American tribal leader?
Crazy Horse or Sitting Bull
Crazy Horse
Self-driving cars are a topic of conversation in America. Do fewer or more parents feel fearful of riding in a self-driving vehicle with their children?
fewer or more
more (86%)
Popular with older adults, “NCIS” is in its 21st season and recently aired its 1000th episode last week. NCIS stands for “_______ Criminal Investigative Service.”
National or Naval
Naval
Sports News 10 Last week, Caitlin Clark was the #1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, chosen by what Indiana franchise?
Aces or Fever
Fever
This Wednesday was“National Hug a _______ Day,” honoring workers who have been helping citizens live modern since ancient Rome in 300 B.C.
Electrician or Plumber
Plumber
A Jewish Nation
Israel or Lebanon
Last week, the stock market dropped on the news that the Federal Reserve will do what with interest rates the rest of 2024?
lower them, keep them the same, or raise them
keep them the same
Last week, what House Speaker sent impeachment charges to the Senate against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro for lack of enforcement of immigration laws?
Chuck Grassley, Hakeem Jeffries, or Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson
What leader of Israel recently said, “Israel is the homeland of Jewish people?”
Benjamin Netanyahu, Simon Peres, or Yitzhak Shamir
Benjamin Netanyahu
This Friday is “National Kindergarten Day.” In 1837, in what nation did Friedrich Froebel start the first kindergarten in the world?
France, Germany, or Great Britain
Germany
This Monday was Earth Day 2024. The theme for Earth Day 2024 was “Planet vs. _______.”
Petroleum, Plastics, or Polluters
Plastics
This Monday was “National Jelly Bean Day,” for candy lovers who understand they are not just for Easter. What U.S. president was well-known for loving jelly beans?
Bill Clinton, Franklin D. Roosevelt, or Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Studies are on-going on how to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. 90% of SIDS incidents occur before the baby is what age?
3 months, 6 months, or 1 year
6 months
In early April, a top film at the box office was about two ancient titans clashing in a film titled “Godzilla x Kong: The New ________.”
Empire, War, or World
Empire
This week is the much-anticipated 2024 NFL Draft. What quarterback is expected to be the #1 pick?
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, or J.J. McCarthy
Caleb Williams
0 An interesting study by Yale professor Jane Gruber says “happiness is like _______, too much can cause problems.”
food, moon, money
food
Why was there an influx of Jewish immigrants in the 1930s and 1940s?
Diasporas, British control, The Holocaust, or Vacation
The Holocaust
Last week, pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York, and the Pacific Northwest and temporarily shut down what most heavily used Chicago airport?
Eppley, LaGuardia, LAX, or O’Hare
O’Hare
American History Question: This Monday in 1889, the “Great Land Rush” began through what state when thousands of homesteaders staked claims, giving way to the terms “EightyNiner” (a veteran homesteader) and “Sooner,” (an early arrival)?
Colorado, Kentucky, Oklahoma, or Oregon
Oklahoma
World News Question: Last week, Israeli leaders credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct attack from what nation that sent hundreds of drones and missiles?
Iran, Iraq, Russia, or Ukraine
Iran
World Geography Question: There are more foreign players on Major League rosters from what Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west than from any other country?
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, or Venezuela
Dominican Republic
Last week, according to Fanatics, what professional athlete’s T-shirts, all sizes, sold out in one hour?
Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Scottie Scheffler, or Shohei Ohtani
Caitlin Clark
This Thursday was “World _______ Day,” a great opportunity to learn about and appreciate a native bird of Antarctica.
Albatross, Penguin, Petrel, Sheathbill
Penguin
An AMA study shows young obese adults (ages 20-35) are more likely to be frequent attendees of what activity?
church, garage sales, singles dances, or sports events
church
Last week was the 2024 “re-release of what famous film about a sheltered southern belle and a roguish profiteer facing off in a turbulent romance as the society around them crumbles with the end of slavery during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods?
Glory, Gone With the Wind, Tale of Two Cities, or War & Peace
Gone With the Wind
Last Monday was the running of the Boston Marathon. Sisay Lemma from what nation won the men’s division?
Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda,or U.S
Ethiopia
The baseball/softball season is underway! In baseball/softball terminology, what position player is listed in scoring as a “2?”
catcher, center fielder, second baseman, or shortstop
catcher
What body of water plays a major role in the Arab-Israeli conflict?
Dead Sea, Jordan River, Mediterranean, or Indian Ocean
Jordan River
U.S. coffee sales have increased 34% in the last 15 years. Today, what percent of people over 18 drink coffee daily? 37%, 47%, 57%, 67%, 77%, 87%
87%
American History Question: This Saturday in 1822, what 18th U.S. president and Civil War general, nicknamed “Unconditional Surrender,” was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio?
Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Ulysses S. Grant, or Zachary Taylor
Ulysses S. Grant
This Thursday is “Anzac Day,” a day of remembrance in what nation commemorating all “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations?”
Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Australia, or Austria
Australia (and New Zealand)
Of South American nations, which one has the most players on Major League rosters?
Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, or Venezuela
Venezuela
This Friday is Arbor Day, celebrated world-wide. The first American Arbor Day was originated on April 10, 1872, in Nebraska by what man?
J. Sterling Adams, J. Sterling Morton, J. Sterling Rockefeller, Morton J. Sterling, Morton A. Rockefeller, or Sterling J. Rockefeller
J. Sterling Morton
This Monday was Earth Day 2024. Earth Day was first celebrated in what year?
1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980
1970
0 When rich or affluent parents “buy” college entrance for children, the term is called “______ Parenting.”
Santa, School, Sin, Snowplow, Soul, or Stupid
Snowplow
A new streaming historical civil/women’s rights film is about what woman who was the first Black woman elected to Congress (1968)?
Carol Mosely Braun, Laphonza Butler, Mia Love, Shirley Chisholm, Sojourner Truth, or Tarana Burke
Shirley Chisholm
The long, arduous MLB season is underway. Teams will play 162 games in _______ days.
173, 180, 187, 194, 201, 208
187
Japanese Sumo wrestling pioneer and legend Akebono Taro recently died at age 54. What is the average lifespan of a sumo wrestler?
50-55, 55-60, 60-65, 65-70, 70-75, 75-80
60-65 (20 yrs. less than aver. Japanese male)
Who created the state of Israel in 1948?
The British, The United States, Arabs, or United Nations
United Nations
Last weekend, the White House called protests in what places in the nation calling for violence against the Jewish community “blatantly antisemitic, unconscionable and dangerous”?
city parks, college campuses, or synagogues
college campuses
Last week, in what city was former President Trump being tried by a jury for charges concerning banking/business records?
Chicago, Miami, or New York City
New York City
Earlier in April, President Biden’s Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in what nation to work on strengthening ties on trade?
China, Israel, or Russia
China
This month, it’s been 65 years since the Dalai Lama fled to the Himalayas after a failed uprising to bring Tibetan independence from what nation?
China, Japan, or Russia
China
Language Question: The arduous Major League Baseball season is underway. What does “arduous” mean?
exciting, long, or tiring
tiring
April is “National _______ Foods Month,” to promote more milk, burgers and cheese in consumers' shopping carts.
Gluten, Soy, or Vegetarian
Soy
American Civil Rights History Question: Last week, MLB players commemorated when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. How old was Jackie when he broke into the big leagues?
21, 23, 26, 28, 30, 31
28
What male artist received a leading eight nominations for the May 16 Academy of Country Music Awards?
Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, or Morgan Wallen
Luke Combs
Last weekend, Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani set what record?
most MLB games played by a Japanese player, most MLB home runs by a Japanese player, or most MLB stolen bases by a Japanese player
most MLB home runs by a Japanese player
This week is April’s full moon called the “_______ Moon,” representing the beautiful flowers that bloom in April. Flower, Pink, Red, Rise, Spring, Tulip
Pink
Who were Zionists?
People who thought the land should stay as Arab Palestine.
People who believed the land belonged to Jews as promised by God.
People who were looking for oil.
People who thought all people should live where ever they want.
People who believed the land belonged to Jews as promised by God.