Which is NOT an auxiliary verb?
A) Have B) Be C) Do D) Go
D) Go
(Auxiliary verbs, also known as "helping verbs," are used to assist the main verb in a sentence. The three primary auxiliary verbs in English are "be," "do," and "have". "Go," while a verb, is not an auxiliary verb; it functions as a main verb, indicating action or movement.)
What sport uses terms like “bogey,” “birdie,” and “eagle”?
A. Golf B. Baseball C. Tennis D. Archery
A. Golf
Who won the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 2022?
A) Kylian Mbappé B) Lionel Messi
C) Cristiano Ronaldo D) Neymar Jr.
A) Kylian Mbappé

The kiwi bird from which country?

A. New Zealand B. Australia
C. Fiji D. Samoa
A. New Zealand
Which country is the origin of the Nutella brand?

A. Switzerland B. France
C. Italy D. Germany
C. Italy
(The Nutella brand originated in Italy with the Italian company Ferrero, which was founded in Piedmont, Italy)
Who was the first Disney princess to have a duet with a villain?
A) Belle B) Ariel
C) Jasmine D) Anna
D) Anna

The brand “Zara” was founded in which country?

A. Portugal B. Italy
C. Spain D. France
C. Spain
The word “quarantine” originally referred to—
A) 7 days B) 14 days
C) 30 days D) 40 days
D) 40 days
(The word "quarantine" originates from quarantena, the Venetian language form, meaning "forty days". This is due to the 40-day isolation of ships and people practiced as a measure of disease prevention)
Which country was the first to win the African Cup of Nations?
A. Nigeria B. Egypt C. Ghana D. Morocco
B. Egypt
At age 18, Billie Eilish became the youngest artist in history to write and record a theme for which major film franchise?
A) Marvel Cinematic Universe
B) Star Wars
C) James Bond
D) Mission: Impossible
C) James Bond
(No Time to Die)
Which country has the Komodo dragon as its national animal?

A. Malaysia B. Indonesia
C. Philippines D. Thailand
B. Indonesia
Which company owns the sports brand “Converse”?

A. Adidas B. Puma C. Nike D. Reebok
C. Nike
(Nike purchased Converse for about $305 million in 2003)
What kind of animal is Dumbo’s best friend, Timothy?
A) Mouse B) Elephant
C) Crow D) Dog
A) Mouse

What's the name of this character in Moana 2?
A. Nalo B. Kele C. Sina D. Maui

B. Kele

Which of these is an example of an oxymoron?
A) Bittersweet B) Loud noise
C) Very cold D) Fast running
A) Bittersweet
oxymoron combines two words with opposing meanings.
Examples:
"deafening silence," "pretty ugly," "seriously funny," and "bittersweet
What is the name of this sport?

Polo
(Polo is a stick and ball game that is played on horseback as a traditional field sport)
Which Apple product was the last one launched under Steve Jobs’ leadership before his death in 2011?
A) iPhone 4 B) iPad 2
C) iPhone 4S D) MacBook Air
C) iPhone 4S

(The iPhone 4S was announced on October 4, 2011, and Steve Jobs passed away the next day, October 5, 2011)
Sloth is the national animal of which country?

A. Panama B. Costa Rica
C. Peru D. Honduras
B. Costa Rica
What company makes Gatorade?

A. PepsiCo B. Coca-Cola
C. Red Bull D. Nestlé
A. PepsiCo
Who was the first Disney villain to die on-screen?
A) Maleficent B) The Evil Queen
C) Gaston D) Scar
B) The Evil Queen
(The Evil Queen, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), who falls to her death after a lightning strike on a cliff. She is the first Disney villain to die on-screen.)
Which play is considered Shakespeare’s shortest tragedy?
A) Macbeth B) Othello
C) Julius Caesar D) Hamlet
A) Macbeth

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the subjunctive mood in a formal context?
A) If I was you, I’d study harder.
B) I wish I was taller.
C) It is essential that she be informed immediately.
D) She be informed because it’s important.
C) It is essential that she be informed immediately.
The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, suggestions, demands, or hypothetical situations. It often uses the base form of the verb. In this case, "be informed" is the base form of the verb "to inform," and the phrase "It is essential that" indicates a demand or necessity.
In tennis, what kind of fruit is found at the top of the Wimbledon men’s trophy?
pineapple
(A pineapple is at the top of the Wimbledon men's trophy, representing a symbol of status and prestige from the 19th century when the fruit was rare and expensive)

Nikola Tesla was born during which natural phenomenon?
A) A volcanic eruption
B) A thunderstorm
C) A solar eclipse
D) A meteor shower
B) A thunderstorm
Which country’s national animal is the Markhor, a wild goat known for its twisted horns?
A. Nepal B. Pakistan
C. Afghanistan D. Iran
B. Pakistan
The perfume “La Vie Est Belle” is by which brand?

A. Lancôme B. Chanel C. Dior D. YSL
A. Lancôme

In “Frozen,” how many brothers does Prince Hans have?
12
(He is the youngest of thirteen princes in the Southern Isles, a family dynamic that fueled his desire to marry into Arendelle's royalty.)
What are the two landlocked countries in South America?
A. Peru and Bolivia B. Bolivia and Paraguay
C. Paraguay and Peru D. Argentina and Paraguay
B. Bolivia and Paraguay

The word “emoji” originated from which language?
Japanese
In which sport is the Stanley Cup awarded?
Ice hockey
How old was Neymar when he scored his 100th career goal?
20 years old
(Neymar scored his 100th career goal on his 20th birthday. He achieved this milestone on February 5, 2012, while playing for Santos, scoring against Palmeiras in the Campeonato Paulista)
What is the national animal of Scotland, despite being a mythical creature?
Unicorn
Which shoe brand’s slogan is “Forever Faster”?
Puma

In “The Incredibles,” what is the name of the baby?
Jack-Jack
How many teeth do adult cats have?
30