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100

Chinese citizens have participated in unprecedented protests about these policies.

Strict anti-COVID lockdown measures

100

Which soccer team won the World Cup?

Argentina

100

Famously known from the app Tik Tok, this young boy’s favorite buttery vegetable is what?

Corn

100

In July of 2022, the graphic novel version of Booked was released.  This novel centers on soccer while its companion novel Crossover focuses on basketball.  Name the author.

Kwame Alexander

100

Before relocating to Wisconsin, Ms. Pena lived in this state for 20 years.

Texas

200

Nearly 7.9 million people have fled this Eastern European country since being invaded by Russia in February.

Ukraine

200

Who is the new coach of the Wisconsin Badgers football team?

Luke Fickell

200

Due to the death of King Charles’ mother, he now takes the reign in England. What is the name of his mother?

Queen Elizabeth

200

Alan Gratz’s latest book, released in October of 2022.  addresses the devastating effects of climate change due to the earth’s increase in temperature by how many degrees?  (Hint, this is the name of the novel).

Two Degrees

300

This WNBA player spent 10 months in a Russian prison.

Brittney Griner

300

Which team won the MLB world series?

Houston Astros

300

Fans of this major artist had to sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation due to fraud, misrepresentation, and antitrust. Who is the artist?  

Taylor Swift

300

This LGBTQ+ graphic novel series by Alice Oseman centers around Charlie and Nic who meet at a British all-boys school.  The book series was adapted into a Netflix movie in April of 2022. Name the title/series.

Heartstopper

300

Where did Ms. Amble attend college?

UW-Eau Claire

400

This Italian volcano erupted in October of 2022.

Stromboli

400

Which team did the Wisconsin badger women’s volleyball team lose to in the NCAA regional finals this year?

Pittsburgh

400

Based on the novel by Jenny Han, Netflix released this series in 2022.

The Summer I Turned Pretty

400

Welcome back to the Sinclair family.  They were always liars. The prequel to We Were Liars, published in May of 2022, tells of the parents’ haunting secrets.  Name the title.

Family of Liars

400

What is the name of Ms. Holman's puggle?

Buzz

500

NASA will establish the first long-term presence on the moon with this mission.

Artemis Mission

500

Who won the Super Bowl MVP in 2022?

Cooper Kupp

500

After the divorce of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who was the first celebrity that Kim dated?

Pete Davidson

500

Published in August of 2022, the third book in the Inheritance Games series follows Avery who must survive a few more weeks in the Hawthorne House.  Name the title.

The Final Gambit