National News
Last week, the Supreme Court was in the news for hearing arguments on the legality of what Biden Administration executive order?
canceling college student debt or free housing for illegal immigrants
canceling college student debt
Sweden and Finland’s entry into what security organization has been delayed due to Hungary and Turkey not yet agreeing?
NATO or UN
NATO
American History Question: This week in 1681, King Charles II of England granted a huge tract of land in the New World to William Penn to settle. The area later became what state?
North Carolina or Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Why has the post-pandemic “getting back-to-work” economy benefitted single people?
they buy more dating apps or they can afford to date
they can afford to date
Major League Baseball announced umpires will crack down on what pitcher violations (note: want to hasten games, but may actually slow down games)
balks or spitballs
What recent Ohio event caused the Biden Administration to defend itself against actions taken after the event?
police officer violence, train derailment, or 4.5 earthquake
train derailment
This Wednesday is “International Women’s Day.” Frida Kahlo is considered one of the most celebrated and recognized artists of the 20th century, becoming an artistic and political influence in what U.S. neighboring nation?
Canada or Mexico
Mexico
American History Question: This Friday in 1880, what social service organization was founded in the U.S. (note: first founded in England by William Booth)
March of Dimes, Red Cross, or Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Many schools are providing teachers and students with “therapy dogs.” The dogs are intended to provide therapy for what issues?
anxiousness and/or anxiety, eating disorders, or failing grades
anxiousness and/or anxiety,
ast Saturday was the 2023 Kids’ Choice Awards show. Who hosted the show?
Charli D’Amelio, Nate Burleson, or both Charli and Nate
both Charli and Nate
Nearly all Americans followed the recent Chinese spy balloon story. People are getting their news on their phones. Just fifteen years ago, 10% got news on phones; what is the percentage today?
50%, 70%, or 90%
90%
This Wednesday is “International Women’s Day.” India’s Saina Nehwal is so good at what sport that even a career-threatening knee injury couldn’t keep her from being ranked 50th on the World Fame 100?
badminton, bowling, or pin pong
badminton
This Sunday is the start of DST for 2023. Why does it start this weekend?
always first Sunday in March, always March 12th, always second Sunday in March, or even years in March and odd years in April
always second Sunday in March
Social scientists, who study crime say what is the reason why a large percentage of criminals have relatives who also did crime?
born into gang families, criminality leads to poverty, genetics,or poor role modeling
poor role modeling
Next Sunday, the Academy Awards show will be held. Of all Best Picture nominations, what film brought in the most money at the box office?
Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, or Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick
American History Question: This Monday in 1836, what famous Texas fort fell to Mexican troops led by General Santa Anna after all defenders were killed?
Fort Alamo, Fort Charlotte, Fort Dallas, or Fort Houston
Fort Alamo
This Wednesday is “International Women’s Day.” The 2023 theme is “Embrace _______.”
All, Equality, Equity, or You
Equity
This Monday, March 6, is “National Frozen Food Day” celebrating the “yummy and yucky” foods in your freezer. What is the #1 selling frozen pizza?
DiGiorno’s, Jack’s, Red Baron, Tombstone, Tony’s, or Totino’s
DiGiorno’s
Many schools are providing teachers and students with “therapy dogs.” The Bordoodle is a popular breed of therapy dog because of what reason?
don’t bark, don’t chew, easily trained, no hair, no shedding and allergy free, or small size
no shedding and allergy free
Next Sunday, the Academy Awards show will be held. How many films were nominated this year for Best Picture?
6, 8, 10, 12
10
American History Question: Last Sunday in 1770, the Boston Massacre took place when a group of rowdy Americans harassed British soldiers who then opened fire, killing five, including what African American?
Christopher Greene, Crispus Attucks, James Armistead, Jeremiah Tye, Peter Salem, or Salem Poor
Crispus Attucks
According to the World Health Organization, what is the #1 killer of African teenagers?
AIDS, car accidents, COVID-19, drug overdoses, terrorism, or war
American History Question: Late February through March marks the anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (1945), a 5-week World War II Japanese battle where 6,821 Americans died, ending with six marines raising a U.S. flag on what volcanic hill?
Bougainville, Hiroshima, Luzon, Suribachi, Tojo, or Yokohama
Suribachi
For every ten couples who marry in America, how many couples divorce?
1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 6-7
4-5
Next Sunday, the Academy Awards show will be held. What war movie iz nominated for Best Picture?
All Quiet on the Western Front, Casualties of War, Dunkirk, Paths of Glory, Steel Helmet or The Dirty Dozen
All Quiet on the Western Front