Great Depression/Latinae Figures
What significant event occurred in October 1929 that marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
a. The election of Herbert Hoover
b. The stock market crash
c. The creation of the New Deal
d. The start of World War II
b. The stock market crash
The novel opens with George and Lennie walking toward a ranch near which central California town?
A) Fresno
B) Auburn
C) Soledad
D) Salinas
C) Soledad
Which major international development, announced on the October 10th episode, involves Israel and Hamas agreeing to the first phase of a U.S.-brokered plan?
A) A new trade agreement for agricultural goods.
B) A ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.
C) A joint effort to combat the spread of an infectious disease.
D) The establishment of a permanent international border.
B) A ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza.
When is National Homemade Cookie Day traditionally observed in the United States?
A) October 1st
B) October 4th
C) October 10th
D) October 22nd
A) October 1st
Which of the following does the term Verminophobia refer to?
A) The fear of large open spaces
B) The fear of loud noises
C) The fear of germs or contamination
D) The fear of heights
C) The fear of germs or contamination
Born in Puerto Rico, this actress and singer is one of the few performers to have achieved the coveted "EGOT" status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. She is best known for her Academy Award-winning role as Anita in the 1961 film adaptation of West Side Story.
A) Frida Kahlo
B) Sonia Sotomayor
C) Dolores Huerta
D) Rita Moreno
D) Rita Moreno
What small animal does Lennie possess in his pocket at the start of the novel, which George forces him to give up?
A) A puppy
B) A rabbit
C) A dead mouse
D) A small bird
C) A dead mouse
The October 6th episode reported on growing backlash in Hollywood due to the increasing use of what technology, which is being used to create "actresses" without hiring human talent?
A) 3D Printing Technology
B) Quantum Computing
C) Virtual Reality (VR)
D) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology
D) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology
What year was the popular commercial chocolate chip cookie brand, Chips Ahoy!, first introduced, becoming a staple in many households' cookie jars?
A) 1947
B) 1963
C) 1971
D) 1980
B) 1963
Which historical figure once owned the land that was eventually transformed into Arlington National Cemetery?
A) George Washington
B) Ulysses S. Grant
C) Robert E. Lee
D) Thomas Jefferson
C) Robert E. Lee
How did the United States respond to international affairs during the 1920s?
a. By joining the League of Nations
b. By increasing international trade
c. By accepting more immigrants
d. By turning inward and reducing international involvement
d. By turning inward and reducing international involvement
What is the primary physical contrast Steinbeck establishes between George and Lennie in the opening pages?
A) George is dark-skinned and Lennie is pale.
B) George has a quick temper and Lennie is always calm.
C) George is small and quick; Lennie is huge and slow.
D) George is well-dressed and Lennie wears ragged clothes.
C) George is small and quick; Lennie is huge and slow.
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, reported on the October 9th episode, was awarded for work that could help better the environment. What specific type of environmental benefit was highlighted?
A) Creating new materials for electric car batteries.
B) Developing self-cleaning plastics.
C) Improving methods for cleaning up pollution.
D) Engineering molecules to build houses in a lab.
C) Improving methods for cleaning up pollution.
What common chemical leavening agent is most often responsible for the 'spread' and chewiness in a classic chocolate chip cookie?
A) Baking Powder
B) Cream of Tartar
C) Yeast
D) Baking Soda
D) Baking Soda
Which country officially recognizes and observes the Vernal Equinox Day as a national holiday?
A) China
B) South Korea
C) Japan
D) India
C) Japan
Which Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (later the United Farm Workers or UFW) and utilized nonviolent tactics like boycotts and fasts to secure better working conditions for farm laborers?
A) Simon Bolívar
B) César Chávez
C) José Martí
D) Luis Muñoz Marín
B) César Chávez
What is Lennie's main job or responsibility in the "dream" farm that he and George continually discuss?
A) Tending the vegetable patch
B) Tending the rabbits
C) Milking the cow and pigs
D) Driving the mule team
B) Tending the rabbits
A story on October 7th discussed the birth of rare dire wolf pups. What unique scientific technique was utilized in their successful breeding, linking them to their extinct ancestors?
A) Extensive gene therapy to reactivate dormant traits.
B) The use of ancient DNA in the process.
C) Cloning from fossilized remains.
D) Cross-breeding with mountain wolves.
B) The use of ancient DNA in the process.
In the United States, what is the best-selling type of cookie dough used for making homemade cookies?
A) Sugar Cookie Dough
B) Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
C) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
D) Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough
C) Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
What other late-night veteran succeeded Ed McMahon as the host of "Star Search" in a 2003 revival?
A) Jay Leno
B) Arsenio Hall
C) David Letterman
D) Conan O'Brien
B) Arsenio Hall
What was one of the major factors that contributed to the Great Depression's international impact following World War I?
a. The United States' successful economic policies
b. Increased cooperation between European nations
c. Disruptions in trade and money flow between key economies
d. The strength of Britain's industrial sector
c. Disruptions in trade and money flow between key economies
What is the specific instruction George gives Lennie when he approaches the boss at the new ranch?
A) Immediately tell the boss that George is his cousin.
B) Keep his mouth shut.
C) Tell the boss he is a really hard worker.
D) George told Lenny to hide in the bushes, and he would come get him.
B) Keep his mouth shut.
What is the central reason why federal employees, particularly those in agencies deemed "non-essential," were facing furloughs this week?
A) A massive hurricane hitting the Washington D.C. area.
B) A government shutdown due to Congress failing to pass a spending bill.
C) A national security threat requiring most agencies to cease operations.
D) A mandatory holiday period for all federal workers.
B) A government shutdown due to Congress failing to pass a spending bill.
The cookie is believed to have originated from a small cake tester used by bakers in which region centuries ago.
A) Northern Europe
B) Southeast Asia
C) Persia (modern-day Iran)
D) The Mediterranean
C) Persia (modern-day Iran)
What film was the first movie with an original soundtrack album?
A) Singin' in the Rain (1952)
B) Gone with the Wind (1939)
C) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
D) The Wizard of Oz (1939)
C) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)