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100

This war has been ongoing for more than 70 days now.

What is Israel-Hamas?

100

This teacher recently directed his last play at RCMS after 25 years here.

Who is Mr. Bickford?

100

This songwriter’s movie released on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Who is Taylor Swift.

100

These two sports teams are planning to move to a new Virginia complex.

What are the Capitals  and the Wizards?

100

According to the Carson Chronicle, students and teachers are figuring out uses for this AI program.

What is ChatGPT?

200

These are currently considered the most likely candidates for the 2024 presidential election.

Who are Biden and Trump?

200

Results of this school election were announced in November.

What is SCA?

200

This new movie opened today, Dec. 15. 

What is "Wonka"?

200

This basketball team recently set a record for the longest losing streak in NBA history with 21 losses in a row.

Who are the Detroit Pistons?

200

This company is recalling nearly all 2 million of its cars to fix their autopilot software. 

What is Tesla?

300

The U.S. goverment on Dec. 12 announced that it will give $200 million more military aid to this country.

What is Ukraine?

300

Tucker the therapy dog is back after taking a break from RCMS for this reason.

What is cancer?

300

This was the top money-making move of 2023.

What is "Barbie"?

300

This soccer player recently scored his 50th goal of 2023 -- the eighth time he has achieved this.

Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?

300

This gaming console is expected to be released in 2028.

What is the new Xbox?
400

This actress from the ‘Big Bang Theory’ was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Who is Kate Micucci?

400

These two teams tied for this year's Halloween costume contest.

Who are the Dream Team and Legacy team?

400

This was the second biggest money-making movie of 2023.

What is "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"?

400

Demand for this safety gear has risen after the death of hockey player Adam Johnson.

What are neck guards?

400

This meteor shower occurred on Dec 13.

What is the Geminid meteor shower?

500

This U.S. state is getting a redesign of its flag.

What is Minnesota?

500

This teacher was one of the winners of this year's door decoration contest.

Who is Ms. Adams, Ms. Walsh, or Ms. Allen?

500

This is the most streamed album of 2023.

What is Taylor Swift’s “1989”?

500

This star defensive player was traded away from the Commanders in November.  

Who is Chase Young?

500

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