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100
What percentage of U.S. students who enter 9th grade never make it through 12th grade?
About 1/3rd
100
A deadly plane crash on May 22nd killed 158 passengers. Which airline was involved?
India Air
100
In the book, "Fahrenheit 451," what is the significance of the title?
This is the temperature at which paper ignites and burns.
100
How many representatives are there in the U.S. Congress?
435 members
100
In American society today, what is the most commonly used form of communication?
Texting
200
In 2005, Nielsen Media Research reported that the average college student watches how many hours of television each day?
3-4 hours
200
The recently crowned 2010 Miss USA is an immigrant from which country?
Lebanon
200
Which character in a famous Shakespeare play, was the son of Lord Montague?
Romeo, in the play, "Romeo and Juliet"
200
Who is the current Speaker of the House?
Nancy Pelosi
200
In 2008, Americans sent how many text messages within a one-month time period?
One hundred billion
300
College professors estimate that a successful semester requires about how many hours of out-of-class study per week?
25 hours
300
Where was the volcanic eruption located which in April closed down airspace between Europe and the U.S.?
Iceland
300
What does the name "Oedipus" mean?
"swollen foot"
300
Which state was Vice President Joseph Biden from as senator?
Delaware
300
What percent of American teens (ages 15-18) have a cell phone?
84%
400
According to the 2006 "High School Survey of Student Engagement," what percent spent 5 hours or less each week on homework?
90%
400
A plane crash on April 10th killed which nation's President, his wife, and many top leaders?
Poland
400
In the book, "Peace Like a River," Reuben felt that he was brought back to life as a newborn for what reason?
So that he could witness his father's miracles
400
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John G. Roberts, Jr.
400
How many active users are on Facebook?
About 400 million
500
When does the most important intellectual growth occur - as an infant, toddler, pre-teen, mid-teen, or late-teen?
Late-teen
500
How many years has the U.S. been involved in the Iraq War?
7 years (since March 19, 2003)
500
What was Mark Twain's real name?
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
500
Which party-switching senator from Pennsylvania lost in the recent primary?
Senator Arlen Specter
500
According to the 2008 "National Commission on Writing," what percent of teens use texting language in their academic papers?
64%
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