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60

Which thing are Russian children taught not to do in school: smile, whistle, comb their hair, or eat with their hands?

smile

60

A "pillo" is a A. pillow B. a short wall C. battery D. rascal

D. Rascal

60

What animal has Señor Rose most had as a pet?

Dogs

60

Which of the following is NOT a menu item at McDonald's in Spain: A. McToro (bull burger B. Collection de McDonald's BIBO C. McCroquettas - Ham croquettes D. Gazpacho

The McToro!

60

"Creerse el ombligo del mundo" means "to believe one's self is be the belly button of the earth". What do you think it means in English?

to think very highly of yourself

70

The Japanese island Okunoshima is overrun by which animal: badgers, rabbits, frogs or beavers?

rabbits

70

"Grosería" means A. grocery B. pickaxe C. mischief D. things that are rude

D. Things that are rude

70

Señor Rose got his bachelor's degree from which university?

UMKC

70

Which of these is a REAL McDonald's menu item in Germany? A. McDinner Sausage B McTruthan (Turkey Burger) C. McToast Chocolate (chocolate pancakes) D. McSchnitzel

McToast Chocolate

70

"Sepa la bola" means "know the ball", but it's an expression meaning A. having no idea B. knowing when someone is lying C. being athletic or D. being very clumsy

A. having no idea

80

The German language has the longest known word. How many letters do you think it has? The closest team wins.

  • Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft is the longest word to be published. It is 79 letters long. 
80

How many countries have Spanish as an official language?

21 (closest wins if nobody gets it)

80

The 2024/2025 school year marks how many years for Señor Rose as a teacher?

6th

80

Which of the following is a FAKE menu item at McDonald's in France? A. L' Petit Fondu B. le Blue Cheese and Bacon C. L' Sheep Dip D. Bread and jam

 C:  L' Sheep Dip

80

"Montar un pollo" means " to ride a chicken", but it's an idiom meaning... A. to cause a scene B. to be in charge C. to distract somoeone or D. just in case

A. to cause a scene

90

With the approval of the president, in France you can marry a: chicken, snail, dead person, or baguette?

a dead person

90

What country in the world has the 2nd most Spanish speakers?

the USA

90

Besides the US and Spain, name a country where  Señor Rose has seen a soccer game

Germany, Portugal and Mexico

90

Which of the following is a REAL McDonald's menu item in China? A. McTofu Surprise B. Red Bean Boba Tea C. McTso Chicken D. Spring Rolls

What is red bean boba tea?               Fun fact: you can get Spring Rolls at McD in Greece

90

"Dar un avion" means "to give an airplane", but it's an idiom meaning A. to be in a hurry B. to pretend to care about what someone is saying C. to be stingy D. to help get someone out of trouble

B. to pretend to care about what someone is saying

100

How many words does the Spanish national anthem have? Closest team wins

zero

100

What is the least used letter in the Spanish alphabet?

W

100

What was Señor Rose's state rank in choir his junior year?

2nd

100

Which of the following is NOT a menu item at McDonald's in Japan? A. Roasted Soy Sauce THICK Double Beef B. GRACORO! (burger with patty with Macaroni and Shrimp) C. Teriyaki Chicken Fillet D. Quarter Pounder

D. Quarter Pounder

100

"estar de mala leche" means "to be of bad milk", but it's an expression meaning A. to be born out of wedlock B. to have a foul odor C. to be in a bad mood D. to be in a lot of trouble

C. To be in a bad mood