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Although the Democrats claim it has been chaos, last week, the Trump Administration boasted of its accomplishments in the first how many days of the second Trump presidency? 50, 100, 500
100
With the death of Pope Francis, attention this week now turns to the selection of his successor in a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “locked room” by a “College of ______.” Apostles, Bishops, Cardinals, Saints
Cardinals
Tornadoes are nature's most violent storms. The U.S. averages 1,000 tornadoes each year. Although tornadoes can strike in any month, the peak tornado season is from March to the middle of what season? autumn, summer
Summer
Last week, what professional sports league opened the spring training season in anticipation of huge crowds for the upcoming season? MLS, WNBA
WNBA
Beginning this week, McDonald’s has a crispy chicken strip as a permanent menu item. What are it called? McCluck, McCrispy, McStrip
McCrispy
Last Monday is “National Astronaut Day” honoring what astronaut who was the first to go to space in 1961? Alan Shepard, Krista McAuliffe, John Glenn
Alan Shepard
May 5th, Cinco de Mayo, celebrates a famous 1862 battle between a Mexican army and an army from what European country? France, Germany
France
Today, 24% of moms are stay-at-home moms. In 1970, what percent of moms were stay-at-home moms?
48%
What horse won the 2025 Kentucky Derby? Citizen Bull, Journalism, Sovereignty
Sovereignty
Which of these U.S. states does not border the Pacific Ocean? California, Oregon, New Mexico, Washington
New Mexico
President Trump has said he would like to use DOGE savings and give a $5000 gift to all of what mothers? moms who give birth, moms who work, single moms, stay-at-home moms
moms who give birth
President Trump recently said he would meet with what nation’s Ayatollah to discuss its nuclear program agreement?
Iran
More and more pharmacies across America are providing what convenience for customers that in the past would have seemed unheard of? drive thru windows, free samples, home delivery
home delivery
Entering May, what SEC school has the #1 ranked baseball team?
Texas
What is the birthstone for May? amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, ruby
emerald
We all know that California and Florida are the #1 & #2 producers of orange juice, but what state is #3? Georgia, Oregon, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas, Washington
Texas
Last Wednesday in 1915, what British passenger ship was torpedoed by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland, losing 1,198 passengers and hastening America into fighting World War I? Lucky Mary, Lusitania, Queen Mary
Lusitantia
In honor of Mother’s Day. The oldest authenticated mother in modern history is Maria del Carmen Bousada Lar of Spain who on December 29, 2006, gave birth to twins at what age? (within 2) 56, 61, 66, 71, 76, 81
66 (66 yrs., 358 days)
Last week in the NHL playoffs, two Florida teams squared off. What two NHL franchises are in Florida? Florida-Tampa Bay, Florida-Jacksonville, Jacksonville-Tampa Bay
Florida (Panthers)- Tampa Bay (Lightning)
What day of the week is the most popular day of the week on which to have a baby, with an average of more than 12,000 births that take place on that day? Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Tuesday
How many words are in the Pledge of Allegiance? 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
31
What Asian nation confirmed reports that it sent troops to West Asia to assist the Russians in fighting against the Ukrainians? Japan, North Korea, South Korea
North Korea
Last Monday was “Melanoma Monday.” What is the name of the specialist you see for skin cancer checks? dermatologist, oncologist, proctologist
dermatologist
After a full month of the MLB 2025 season, the New York Mets have been given the #1 rating for slugging. What team is rated last for slugging? A’s, Mariners, Rockies, Twins
Rockies
What is the traditional flower of May? Lily of the Valley, Tulip, Baby's Breath
Lily of the Valley