Jim Crow South
Which group was most affected by Jim Crow laws?
A. European immigrants
B. African Americans
C. Business owners
D. Farmers
B. African Americans
What nickname does the main character use for herself?
A. Freaky
B. Green Girl
C. Lizzie
D. Star Eyes
A. Freaky
This brain chemical is linked to happiness and reward and can be triggered by music or sunlight.
A. Cortisol
B. Adrenaline
C. Dopamine
D. Glutamate
C. Dopamine
Before it was known as Dunkin' Donuts, founder William Rosenberg opened his first shop in 1948 under what name?
A) The Donut Hole
B) Open Kettle
C) Coffee & Cream
D) The Daily Grind
B) Open Kettle
(Rationale: Rosenberg opened "Open Kettle" in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1948. He changed the name to Dunkin' Donuts in 1950 after noticing that customers loved to dunk their donuts in their coffee.)
Which of the following was the final novel written by Charles Dickens, which remained unfinished at the time of his death in 1870?
A) Our Mutual Friend
B) The Mystery of Edwin Drood
C) Great Expectations
D) Little Dorrit
B) The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Because Dickens passed away before completing the manuscript, the novel ends mid-story, leaving the "mystery" of what happened to the title character a subject of intense debate among scholars and fans for over 150 years.
What does “segregation” mean?
A. Separating people based on race
B. Voting in elections
C. People working together equally
D. Going to school
A. Separating people based on race
What is the main character’s real name?
A. Annie
B. Francesa
C. Sarah
D. Megan
Correct Answer: B
B. Francesca
This country ranked #1 for happiness for the ninth year in a row.
A. Canada
B. Finland
C. Germany
D. Japan
B. Finland
In 1972, Dunkin' introduced its iconic "Munchkins" bite-sized donut holes. What was the inspiration for the name?
A) A local bakery's nickname for children
B) The characters from The Wizard of Oz
C) A shortened version of "Munching"
D) The founder's grandchildren
B) The characters from The Wizard of Oz
(Rationale: To appeal to a younger audience, Dunkin' named the treats after the Munchkins from the classic 1939 film. Interestingly, they were originally created to make use of the dough cut out from the center of traditional donuts.)
Which iconic arcade franchise, debuting in 1978, holds the distinction of being the only video game series originating in the 1970s to surpass $1 billion in total revenue?
A) Pac-Man
B) Space Invaders
C) Asteroids
D) Pong
B) Space Invaders
Released by Taito in 1978, Space Invaders was a global phenomenon that essentially launched the "golden age" of arcade games. By 1982, it had already grossed nearly $4 billion in revenue (adjusted for inflation, that figure is significantly higher today). While Pac-Man is also incredibly successful, it did not debut until 1980.
What were Jim Crow laws?
A. Laws about taxes
B. Laws that enforced segregation between races
C. Laws that promoted equal rights
D. Laws about voting age
B. Laws that enforced segregation between races
How does the main character generally feel about her stepfather in the beginning?
A. She trusts him completely
B. She doesn’t know him yet
C. She feels uncomfortable and unsure around him
D. She thinks he is funny and kind
C. She feels uncomfortable and unsure around him
Researchers say spending more than 5 hours a day on this activity may lower happiness in young people.
A. Exercising
B. Reading
C. Social media use
D. Sleeping
C. Social media use
For 15 years (1982–1997), actor Michael Vale played the beloved Dunkin' mascot "Fred the Baker." What was his famous, exhausted catchphrase?
A) "Donuts for days."
B) "Always fresh, always Dunkin'."
C) "Time to make the donuts."
D) "The early bird gets the donut."
C) "Time to make the donuts."
(Rationale: The commercials famously showed Fred waking up in the middle of the night to start baking. The phrase became so popular it was eventually used as the title of William Rosenberg's autobiography.)
Before the Euro was officially adopted as the sole currency of the Netherlands in 2002, what was the name of the Dutch national currency?
A) Dutch Mark
B) Guilder
C) Krone
D) Franc
B) Guilder
The Dutch guilder (gulden) had been the currency of the Netherlands from the 17th century until it was replaced by the Euro. While the German Mark and French Franc were also replaced by the Euro in their respective countries, the guilder was the specific legal tender of the Netherlands.
What was one way African Americans were prevented from voting during the Jim Crow era?
A. More voting locations
B. Shorter lines
C. Free education
D. Literacy tests and poll taxes
D. Literacy tests and poll taxes
What is one thing the main character notices about her stepfather that makes her uneasy?
A. He ignores her completely
B. He is always asleep
C. He never talks to her
D. His behavior can suddenly change and feel scary or inconsistent
D. His behavior can suddenly change and feel scary or inconsistent
This women’s professional basketball league announced a new deal increasing salaries by over 400%.
A. WNBA
B. NBA
C. FIFA
D. MLB
A. WNBA
In 2019, the company officially rebranded from "Dunkin' Donuts" to simply "Dunkin'." What was the primary reason cited for this change?
A) To save money on signage and printing
B) Because they stopped selling donuts in most states
C) To emphasize their focus on being a "beverage-led" brand
D) A legal dispute over the word "Donut"
C) To emphasize their focus on being a "beverage-led" brand
(Rationale: With coffee and other drinks making up over 60% of their sales, the company dropped "Donuts" to reflect their identity as a destination for premium coffee and on-the-go beverages.)
Which 1988 sports title marked the very first appearance of Michael Jordan in a video game, featuring him in a series of mini-games and a head-to-head matchup against another NBA great?
A) Bulls vs. Blazers and the NBA Playoffs
B) NBA Jam
C) Jordan vs. Bird: One on One
D) Tecmo NBA Basketball
C) Jordan vs. Bird: One on One
Developed by Electronic Arts, this game was the sequel to One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird. It allowed players to compete in a 1-on-1 game, a Slam Dunk Contest (as Jordan), or a Three-Point Shootout (as Bird). While the other titles featured Jordan later in his career, this was his official digital debut.
Which Supreme Court case said “separate but equal” was allowed?
A. Plessy v. Ferguson
B. Brown v. Board of Education
C. Miranda v. Arizona
D. Roe v. Wade
A. Plessy v. Ferguson
Why does the main character use the name “Freaky Green Eyes”?
A. It represents a stronger, braver version of herself
B. It is her real name
C. Her friends gave her the nickname
D. It comes from a school assignment
A. It represents a stronger, braver version of herself
This country reported damage to over 100 cultural and historic sites during recent strikes.
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Syria
D. Afghanistan
B. Iran
Which U.S. state has the highest concentration of Dunkin' locations, often joked about as having a store on "every street corner"?
A) New York
B) Massachusetts
C) New Jersey
D) Florida
Answer: B) Massachusetts (Rationale: As the birthplace of the brand, Massachusetts has the densest population of Dunkin' stores. In many towns across the state, it is common to find multiple locations within just a mile of each other!)
B) Massachusetts
(Rationale: As the birthplace of the brand, Massachusetts has the densest population of Dunkin' stores. In many towns across the state, it is common to find multiple locations within just a mile of each other!)
In what year were the inaugural Winter Olympic Games held in Chamonix, France?
A) 1896
B) 1920
C) 1924
D) 1932
C) 1924
While the first modern Summer Games took place in 1896, the Winter Games were not established as a separate event until 1924. Although some winter sports like figure skating had previously appeared in the Summer Olympics, the Chamonix "International Winter Sports Week" was retroactively designated as the first official Winter Olympics.