Week in Review 11-07-25 Jeopardy Template

History of Deportations

Of Mice and Men (IV)

CNN 10 11-7-25

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Random Trivia

100

According to the "Deportations on Trial" article, which president was referred to as the "Deporter in Chief" by immigration activists?

a. Donald Trump
b. Barack Obama
c. Bill Clinton
d. Franklin D. Roosevelt

b. Barack Obama

100

Based on the passage, how does Slim describe Lennie's work ethic?

A. Lennie is slow and inefficient
B. Lennie is unreliable and often causes trouble
C. Lennie is exceptionally strong and hardworking
D. Lennie is average compared to other workers

C. Lennie is exceptionally strong and hardworking

100

The November 5th episode of CNN 10 featured the opening of the world's largest archaeological museum in which country?

A. China

B. Egypt

C. Italy

D. Greece

B. Egypt

100

What color is the awareness ribbon most commonly associated with Lung Cancer Awareness?

A. Red

B. Pink

C. Blue

D. White or Pearl

100

What organ in the human body is primarily affected by cystic fibrosis, leading to the buildup of thick, sticky mucus?

A. The heart

B. The brain

C. The lungs

D. The liver

C. The lungs

200

Based on the text, what happened to the size of the U.S. border patrol under President Bill Clinton?

a. It was reduced by one-third
b. It remained the same size
c. It tripled in size
d. It doubled in size

c. It tripled in size

200

What unusual aspect of George and Lennie's relationship does Slim comment on?

A. That they fight constantly
B. That they travel together
C. That they are related by blood
D. That they both came from wealthy families

B. That they travel together

200

Which European city was featured on the November 3rd episode regarding the discovery of a secret tunnel beneath its historic heart?

A. Paris

B. London

C. Athens

D. Rome

200

Why is Lung Cancer Awareness Month particularly crucial, based on U.S. statistics?

A. It is the most common cancer diagnosed in women.

B. It has the lowest 5-year survival rate of all common cancers.

C. It is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women.

D. It is the only cancer primarily caused by environmental factors.

C. It is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women.

200

Jennifer Lopez started her career as a dancer (a Fly Girl) on which popular sketch comedy and variety television show?

A. In Living Color

B. Saturday Night Live

C. Mad TV

D. The Arsenio Hall Show

A. In Living Color

300

The mass deportations of people of Mexican descent in the 1930s began under which political party's administration and continued under which president?

a. Began under Democrats, continued under Herbert Hoover

b. Began under Republicans, continued under Franklin D. Roosevelt

c. Began under Democrats, continued under Calvin Coolidge

d. Began under Republicans, continued under Harry Truman

b. Began under Republicans, continued under Franklin D. Roosevelt

300

According to George, what happened in Weed that caused them to flee?

A. Lennie stole a puppy
B. George got into a fight with the ranch owner
C. Lennie touched a woman's red dress and was accused of rape
D. They were caught stealing food from the kitchen

C. Lennie touched a woman's red dress and was accused of rape

300

The November 4th episode focused on a courageous conservation effort to save endangered sharks in which European nation?

A. Portugal

B. Spain

C. Croatia

D. Albania

300

What is the only recommended screening test for people at high risk for lung cancer (e.g., current or former heavy smokers within a specific age range)?

A. Chest X-ray

B. PET Scan

C. Low-Dose CT (LDCT) Scan

D. Sputum Cytology Test

C. Low-Dose CT (LDCT) Scan

300

What imports from a Baja California beach made Gary Drahl a millionaire in 1975?

A. Seashells
B. Sand
C. Smooth stones (for Pet Rocks)
D. Driftwood

C. Smooth stones (for Pet Rocks)

400

According to historian Mae M. Ngai, the 1930s deportation campaign was primarily characterized as:

a. A legal immigration enforcement program
b. A signature piece of legislation
c. A program of "racial expulsion"
d. A temporary economic relief measure

c. A program of "racial expulsion"

400

How does George respond when he discovers Lennie has brought a puppy into the bunkhouse?

A. He allows Lennie to keep it for the night
B. He tells Lennie to take it back to its mother
C. He promises to get Lennie his own puppy
D. He threatens to tell Slim about Lennie's disobedience

B. He tells Lennie to take it back to its mother

400

According to the Nov. 6th episode, what small, almond-shaped structure deep within the temporal lobe is the primary part of the brain activated during the "fight-or-flight" response, particularly when we feel scared?

A. The Cerebellum

B. The Hippocampus

C. The Prefrontal Cortex

D. The Amygdala

400

While smoking is the number one cause, what is considered the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, especially for people who have never smoked?

A. Asbestos exposure

B. Radon gas exposure

C. Air pollution

D. Secondhand smoke

B. Radon gas exposure

400

Which large falcon species, revered for its strength and featured on the country's coat of arms in the past, is the national bird of Iceland?

A. The Atlantic Puffin

B. The Gyrfalcon

C. The White-tailed Eagle

D. The Rock Ptarmigan

B. The Gyrfalcon

500

Unlike other racist and nativist efforts of the era, the 1930s deportations were distinctive because they:

a. Were driven by a single federal law
b. Only targeted non-citizens
c. Were orchestrated using a patchwork of authorities and actions
d. Were ordered by one political leader

c. Were orchestrated using a patchwork of authorities and actions

500

What does Carlson suggest should be done with Candy's old dog?

A. Give it special medicine
B. Let it sleep outside
C. Find it a new home
D. Shoot it in the back of the head

D. Shoot it in the back of the head

500

According to a November 7th report, the Trump Administration plans to cut flights at how many airports due to the government shutdown?

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 40

500

Which of the following is the most common form of lung cancer, accounting for approximately 80–85% of all cases?

A. Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

B. Mesothelioma

C. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

D. Carcinoid Tumor

C. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

500

What is the primary substance produced by the human lacrimal gland?

A. Saliva, for initial digestion

B. Tears, to clean and lubricate the eye

C. Insulin, to regulate blood sugar

D. Cerumen (earwax), to protect the ear canal

B. Tears, to clean and lubricate the eye