03OCT2025

US News

100

The U.S. government entered a shutdown in October 2025. What did President Trump propose doing during the shutdown?
A. Raising taxes on corporations
B. Furloughing all federal employees
C. Mass firings and permanent cuts to “Democrat-favored” programs
D. Issuing universal stimulus checks

C. Mass firings and permanent cuts to “Democrat-favored” programs

200

In 2025, new polling showed that Trump’s second term strength shifted to which issues, compared to his first term?
A. Climate and healthcare
B. Economy and trade
C. Border security and crime
D. Education and infrastructure

C. Border security and crime

300

In 2025, President Trump declared which groups as “unlawful combatants,” framing the U.S. response in a military context?
A. Cybercriminal organizations
B. Drug cartels
C. Human trafficking rings
D. Environmental protest groups

B. Drug cartels

400

Which U.S. state recently passed a law making it the first to require climate change to be taught in all K-12 schools?
A. Texas
B. Florida
C. Ohio
D. California

D. California

500

Which event was held on June 14, 2025 to celebrate a U.S. military milestone?
A. Centennial of Air Force
B. 2000th Army birthday
C. 250th Anniversary Parade of the U.S. Army
D. Inauguration of new Defense Secretary

C. 250th Anniversary Parade of the U.S. Army

Science and Tech

100

The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2025 honored a team studying what everyday phenomenon?
A. Bubble formation in soft drinks
B. Physics of pasta sauce
C. Behavior of spoons in soups
D. Patterns in pizza baking

B. Physics of pasta sauce

200

According to recent research, consistently poor sleep patterns were linked to what effect on the brain?
A. Significant shrinkage of the hippocampus
B. Brain appearing years older than its actual age
C. Complete halt in neural regeneration
D. Increased release of melatonin

B. Brain appearing years older than its actual age

300

NASA warned of a close approach by “2025 TC,” which is:
A. A new comet
B. A 44-foot-wide asteroid
C. A large solar flare event
D. A black hole passing near Earth

B. A 44-foot-wide asteroid

400

In materials and battery research, 2025 saw growing attention to what type of battery as a next-generation alternative?
A. Nickel-cadmium
B. Flow batteries
C. Solid-state batteries
D. Lead-acid batteries 

C. Solid-state batteries

500

Which major global theme is a focal point for 2025, especially in geopolitics and tech forecasts?
A. Fossil fuel resurgence
B. The integration of tech and AI
C. Return to isolationist trade policies
D. Decline of internet usage

B. The integration of tech and AI

World News

100

Which U.S. foreign policy move was covered in news regarding visas?
A. Tripling student visas
B. $100,000 fee on H-1B visas
C. Removing all visa requirements
D. Extending visa durations to 20 years

B. $100,000 fee on H-1B visas

200

In September 2025, Russia was reported to be doing what over NATO countries?
A. Stationing troops permanently
B. Violating airspace
C. Withdrawing all forces
D. Signing new security treaties

B. Violating airspace

300

Which company announced in 2025 that it would begin large-scale production of humanoid robots for warehouse use?
A. Google
B. Tesla
C. Boston Dynamics
D. Amazon

D. Amazon

400

In 2025, which country announced it would send the first astronaut to the Moon since Apollo missions?
A. India
B. Russia
C. Japan
D. China

D. China

500

Which African country is projected to become the world’s 3rd most populous by 2050?
A. Ethiopia
B. South Africa
C. Egypt
D. Nigeria

D. Nigeria

Random

100

Which U.S. fast-food chain announced in 2025 that it will test drone delivery in select cities?
A. Subway
B. Wendy’s
C. Taco Bell
D. Chick-fil-A

D. Chick-fil-A

200

Which tech gadget was named TIME Magazine’s 2025 Invention of the Year?
A. Smart glasses
B. AI home robot
C. Holographic smartphone
D. Folding laptop with solar charge

D. Folding laptop with solar charge

300

The FDA in 2025 approved a new treatment for Alzheimer’s shown to slow cognitive decline by:
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 35%

D. 35%

400

A 2025 climate study reported the greatest loss of glacier ice occurring in which mountain range?
A. Alps
B. Rockies
C. Andes
D. Himalayas

D. Himalayas

500

What candy company announced in 2025 it would eliminate plastic wrappers worldwide by 2030?
A. Hershey- chocolate
B. Nestlé- crunch
C. Mars- snickers
D. Ferrero- nutella

D. Ferrero

Local Sports

100

Score of last Friday's homecoming football game

42-22

200

What was the score of last friday's powderpuff game and who won?

24-16 Juniors

300

MCW Volleyball record after last night's win (16 games)

10-6

400

MCW defense gave up _____ yards rushing to GFW last friday (within 25)

340

500

Head Coach Kayla Zehms mentioned the team focus for the past week 5 different times throughout the postgame show on KKOJ. What is the focus?

A. Setting

B. Staying Positive

C. Blocking

D. Serving

E. Spiking/Hitting

F. Trash Talking

G. Dumping water on the head coach

C. Blocking