Famous American Buildings
Which famous American residence is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?
A. The U.S. Capitol
B. The White House
C. The Supreme Court Building
B. The White House
What word describes someone who expects good things to happen?
A. Optimistic
B. Cautious
C. Skeptical
A. Optimistic
Which founding father appears on the front of the $100 bill?
A. Alexander Hamilton
B. Benjamin Franklin
C. Thomas Jefferson
B. Benjamin Franklin
You pass the person in second place during a race. What place are you in now?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
B. Second
Which brand became famous for the slogan “When it rains, it pours”?
A. Morton Salt
B. Arm & Hammer
C. Tide
A. Morton Salt
Which New York City building was originally constructed as the headquarters of the Chrysler automobile company?
A. Chrysler Building
B. Empire State Building
C. Seagram Building
A. Chrysler Building
What word means to use someone else's words or ideas as if they were your own?
A. Paraphrase
B. Plagiarize
C. Persuade
B. Plagiarize
Before the United States Mint was established, what was the first official U.S. currency produced by the federal government?
A. Continental currency
B. United States notes
C. Federal Reserve notes
B. United States notes
A doctor gives you three pills and tells you to take one every 30 minutes. How long will it take to take all three?
A. 30 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 90 minutes
B. 60 minutes
Take the first pill right away, the second in 30 minutes, and the third in 60 minutes.
Which brand is known for the slogan “You’re in good hands”?
A. State Farm
B. Allstate
C. GEICO
B. Allstate
Which famous building in Philadelphia served as the meeting place for the Second Continental Congress when the Declaration of Independence was adopted?
A. Congress Hall
B. Carpenter's Hall
C. Independence Hall
C. Independence Hall
What word describes something that happens once every two years?
A. Biennial
B. Biannual
C. Perennial
A. Biennial
What does the abbreviation “APR” mean when referring to a credit card or loan?
A. Annual Percentage Rate
B. Average Payment Return
C. Account Payment Record
A. Annual Percentage Rate
Two fathers and two sons go fishing. Each person catches one fish, but they bring home only three fish total. How is this possible?
A. One person caught two fish
B. One fish got away
C. There are only three people
C. There are only three people
A grandfather, his son, and his grandson.
Which breakfast cereal features a leprechaun named Lucky?
A. Trix
B. Lucky Charms
C. Cap’n Crunch
B. Lucky Charms
Which famous building in Sydney is known for its sail-shaped roof design?
A. Royal Exhibition Building
B. Sydney Opera House
C. Royal Albert Hall
B. Sydney Opera House
What word means to make peace between two people who disagree?
A. Negotiate
B. Reconcile
C. Compete
B. Reconcile
Which U.S. coin features the image of Thomas Jefferson on its front?
A. Dime
B. Nickel
C. Quarter
B. Nickel
You have 10 fish in a tank. Two drown, and three swim away. How many fish are left in the tank?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 10
C. 10
Fish don't drown, and they can't swim out of a fish tank!
Which brand is famous for its green mermaid logo?
A. Starbucks
B. Dunkin’
C. Panera Bread
A. Starbucks
Which Chicago building, completed in 1885, is often recognized as the world's first modern skyscraper?
A. Tribune Tower
B. Home Insurance Building
C. Willis Tower
B. Home Insurance Building
What word describes someone who knows a great deal about many different subjects?
A. Specialist
B. Novice
C. Erudite
C. Erudite
Which U.S. coin was once made primarily of silver and is still produced for collectors today?
A. Penny
B. Nickel
C. Half dollar
C. Half dollar
You have two coins that add up to 30 cents. One of them is not a nickel. What are the two coins?
A. Two dimes and a nickel
B. Three dimes
C. A quarter and a nickel
C. A quarter and a nickel
One coin isn't a nickel, but the other one is!
Which brand uses a Bunny in its advertising?
A. Duracell
B. Eveready
C. Energizer
C. Energizer