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100

Older women are more likely to develop breast cancer.

True

100

Only one holiday surpasses Halloween in annual consumer sales. What is it?

Christmas

100

When was WBA founded?

2004

100

How many Spanish-speaking countries are there?

21

100

Which movie featured someone being eaten by a large shark?

Jaws

200

Breast cancer is often treated by surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

True

200

What was candy corn originally called?
a) chicken feed
b) candy niblets
c) Halloween corn

a) chicken feed

200

What is the WBA Mascot?

Panther

200

When is Hispanic Heritage Month?

September 15 to October 15

200

What movie's clown comes back every 28 years? 

It

300

Only women get breast cancer.

 False

300

What medieval English tradition inspired trick-or-treating?

On All Souls Day, the poor would go “souling,” knocking on doors offering prayers for residents’ deceased loved ones in exchange for food.

300

How many assistant principals are there in WBA?

4

300

Why is Hispanic Heritage month celebrated when it is?

It starts with Mexican Independence Day on September 15 and goes through Indigenous Peoples Day in October, and includes a number of other Independence Days for Spanish-speaking countries.
300

What movie ends with the word “Street”?

Nightmare On Elm Street

400

What is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in women?

Breast Cancer

400

With what group is the origins of Halloween thought to have originated?
a) the Celts
b) the Romans
c) the Egyptians

a) the Celts

400

What is the WBA motto?

Real learning for a real future.

400

What is the largest Hispanic country in terms of size in the world?

Mexico

400

Which movie franchise is named after the holiday in October?

Halloween

500

What race/ethnicity of women have the highest death rate from breast cancer?

Among women ages 40-50, African-American women have a higher incidence of breast cancer than white women and the highest death rate from breast cancer. That's why it's so important to do regular checks and see your doctor!

500

When was Halloween first widely celebrated in the United States?

Around the 1840s when there was a flood of Irish immigrants fleeing from the potato famine.

500

How many students does WBA have? Provide an estimate.

Just under 700 students
500

Why did Hispanic Heritage month originate?

To celebrate and embrace Hispanic and Latino culture and contributions in the United States.

500

Which movie featured a narrow white mask?

Scream