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American History Question: This Tuesday in 2011, U.S. Special Operations Forces killed Osama bin Laden, the terrorist who ordered the coordinated aerial attacks on September 11th of what year?
2001 or 2011
2001
Great Britain History Question: This Monday in 1707, Great Britain was formed by England joining up with what other Northern European nation?
Ireland or Scotland
Scotland
This Saturday is the Kentucky Derby. The winner will have a garland of hundreds of flowers draped over it, thus the race name “The Run for the _____.”
Carnations or Roses
Roses
The first Monday in May is “National _______ Day” for public awareness of the deadliest skin
cancer. Carcinoma, or Melanoma
Melanoma
This Friday is Cinco de Mayo, a day when Latino communities throughout the nation celebrate with what activities?
festivals or 24-hour prayer and fasting
festivals
This Friday is the anticipated box office opening for “_______ of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”
Guardians or Heroes
Guardians
In last week’s NFL Draft, who was the first quarterback selected?
Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud
Bryce Young
Spelling Question: This Monday is a special day for students and teachers as they honor the “big boss” in the building, as it is “School _______ Day.”
A. Principal
B. Principle
A. Principal
FARC stands for
A. Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia
B, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Guatemala
Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia
Bankrate” reports that due to sustained inflation, and high gas prices, Americans will reduce what activities this summer?
barbecues, family gatherings, or vacations
vacations
This Saturday, Charles will be crowned to what mighty position in the United Kingdom?
Dictator, King, or Patriarch
King
This Friday is Cinco de Mayo, a day to celebrate the tradition of freedom and acknowledge the beauty of the Latino _______.
culture, history, or religion
culture
For those dieting, which of these is not a “bogus” weight loss claim?
supplements can melt fat, weight loss varies among persons, or eat and still lose weight
weight loss varies among persons
Yooper” is a noun describing a person who is a native of the Upper Peninsula of what state?
Alaska, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, or Wisconsin
Michigan
This weekend is the Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race. At the Derby, the featured song is the Kentucky state official song, “My Old Kentucky _____.”
Hag, Home, Horse
Home
In last Thursday’s NFL Draft, three quarterbacks were selected in the first four picks. How many quarterbacks were selected in the complete first round of thirty-two picks?
3, 4, or 5
3
The average woman will have her heart broken twice and kiss fifteen men before she meets “The One.” Most women give men how many dates before they say “not you dude?”
1, 2, or 3
2
What kind of terrorist group was the Rote Armee Fraktion or Red Army Faction (RAF)?
Left Wing, Separatist, Religious, or Right Wing
Left Wing
The AP reports that credit card debt has reached a record high. What is the cause?
people using credit cards for utilities, Feds raised interest rates, inflation, or all of these
all of these
This Friday is Cinco de Mayo, commemorating the 1862 victory of the outnumbered Mexicans over what European forces, providing national confidence to rid foreign power from their country?
British, French, German, or Spanish
French
Throughout the world, Monday is “May Day,” the first of May. Many children celebrate by giving what anonymously to friends?
baskets, food, letters, or practical jokes
baskets
In order to stop college deaths, many states have made “hazing” a Class II felony. “Hazing” is any activity by which a person intentionally endangers the physical or emotional health of another person for the purpose of what? (Interactive: show choices)
admission, initiation, membership, or all of these
all of these
This Sunday night is the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards (MTV). The performers at this year’s awards show includes Travis Barker, Steve Aoki, and what Australian song artist?
Arianna Grande, Lady Gaga, or Sia
Sia
Each April and May, weather across the nation is turbulent. The Beatles are known for their hit song “Here Comes the _______.”
Flowers, Moon, Spring, or Sun
Sun
Last Sunday, the Boston Bruins, Presidents’ Trophy winner, and overall #1 Stanley Cup playoff seed, were shocked when they were upset by what team in the 1st round?
Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, or Toronto Maple Leafs
Florida Panthers
Researchers believe texting is good for teens because it develops empathy. What is
empathy?
ability to love, coordination, hopefulness, or shared feelings
shared feelings
When was the KKK founded?
1866, 1871, 1915, or 1950
1866
Entering May, what is the unemployment rate? 3%, 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, 8%
4%
According to the UN, in 1950, the global life expectancy was age 48. Today, the global life expectancy is what age?
over 40, over 50, over 60, over 70, over 80, or over 90
over 70
This Wednesday is “National Montana Day.” Montana is big sky country, and “The Treasure State.” What is the state capital of Montana?
Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, or Missoula
Helena
What percent of children born to illegal immigrants living in the United States are living in poverty?
10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%
40%
Obesity is a problem for U.S. high schoolers. What is the obesity percentage for high schoolers in America? (S: CDC)
5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, or 30%
15%
After the recent CMT Awards, what artist, who did not receive any awards, still holds the record for the most awards in CMT history (25)?
Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift,or Trisha Yearwood
Carrie Underwood
What South Carolina player was the #1 draft pick in the 2023 WNBA draft?
A’ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, Diamond Miller, Jessica Shepard, or Kelsey Mitchell
Aliyah Boston
Which of these letters of the alphabet means “very long?”
k, l, n, o, p, or q
q
A region in South Somalia, Islamic Laws, The leader of Al Shabaab, or none of the above
Islamic laws
To cope with rising inflation, Americans have two choices: cut spending or get extra work. What percent of Americans with full time jobs have second jobs to make extra income?
25%, 50%, 75%
50%
This Saturday, Charles will be crowned as the successor to Queen Elizabeth II. In what year was Elizabeth II crowned?
1953, 1957, 1960, 1963, 1966, 1969
1953
Throughout the world, Monday was May Day, the first of May. This day is special as it is a celebration of the coming of what season?
spring, summer, or autumn
summer
There is an old saying, “It is very difficult to get older without getting smarter.” What is the single most important factor in how much “wisdom” a person has?
age, education, or IQ
age (life experiences)
This week in 1967, boxer Muhammad Ali was stripped of his world heavyweight boxing championship after refusing to do what based on religious reasons?
be inducted into the military, fight an opponent, or take a drug test
be inducted into the military
This Sunday night is the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards (MTV). This year’s host is what American actress, producer and talk show host?
Drew Barrymore, Kelly Clarkson, or Wendy Williams
Drew Barrymore
The Yankees are the richest franchise in baseball at $7 billion. The famed franchise has retired how many numbers of their greatest players?
7, 10, 13, 16, 19, or 22
22
This Saturday is the Kentucky Derby. For gamblers or bettors, what place is “show?”
1st, 2nd, or 3rd
3rd
The Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) is what type of terrorist group?
Left Wing, Right Wing, Religious, State, or Separatists
Separatists