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This Friday is Cinco de Mayo, a day when Latino communities throughout the nation celebrate with what activities? festivals, 24-hour prayer and fasting
festivals
According to the UN, in 1950, the global life expectancy was age 48. Today, the global life expectancy is what age? over 40, over 50, over 60, over 70, over 80, over 90
over 70
This Friday is Cinco de Mayo and then May’s full moon. Natives called the Mау full moon “The _______Planting Mооn.” Corn, Maize, Night
corn
This Friday is the anticipated box office opening for “_______ of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Guardians, Heroes
Guardians
In last week’s NFL Draft, who was the first quarterback selected? Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud
Bryce Young
American History Question: This Tuesday in 2011, U.S. Special Operations Forces killed Osama bin Laden, the terrorist who ordered the coordinated aerial attacks on September 11th of what year? 2001, 2007, 2011
2001
American and World History Question: This Tuesday in 2011, Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9-11 attack on America, was killed in what nation by American Special Forces? Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan
Pakistan
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
This Sunday night is the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards (MTV). The performers at this year’s awards show incudes Travis Barker, Steve Aoki and what Australian song artist? Arianna Grande, Lady Gaga, Sia
Sia
The 2023 MLB season is a month old. What team is the defending World Series champion? Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston Astros
“Bankrate” reports that due to sustained inflation, and high gas prices, Americans will reduce what activities this summer? barbecues, family gatherings, vacations
vacations
Great Britain History Question: This Monday in 1707, Great Britain was formed by England joining up with what other Northern European nation? Ireland, Scotland
Scotland
Throughout the world, Monday is May Day, the first of May. This day is special as it is a celebration of the coming of what season? spring, summer, autumn
summer
Each April and May, weather across the nation is turbulent. The Beatles are known for their hit song “Here Comes the _______.” Flowers, Moon, Spring, Sun
sun
This Saturday is the Kentucky Derby. The race is known as “The Greatest _______ Minutes in Sports.” Two, Three, Four
Two
Last Tuesday, President Biden announced he will run for a second term. How was the announcement made? impromptu news conference, policy speech, video, wife Jill
He released a video
This Saturday, Charles will be crowned as the successor to Queen Elizabeth II. In what year was Elizabeth II crowned? (within 1) 1953, 1957, 1960, 1963, 1966, 1969
1953
The first Monday in May is “National _______ Day” for public awareness of the deadliest skin cancer. Carcinoma, Melanoma
melanoma
Each April and May, weather across the nation is turbulent. What deceased artist is known for his song “Sometimes It Snows in April?” Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Michael Jackson, Prince
Prince
In last week’s NFL Draft, the draft lasted three days with 32 teams selecting players through how many rounds? 5, 7, 9
7 rounds
To cope with rising inflation, Americans have two choices: cut spending or get extra work. What percent of Americans with full time jobs have second jobs to make extra income? 25%, 50%, 75%
50%
World Space History Question: This Friday in 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, aboard the Freedom 7, in flight for 15 minutes-28 seconds to an altitude of 116 miles up. This moment happened because just 16 days earlier what nation lifted a man to space? China, Germany, Japan, Russia
Russia
Spelling Question: This Monday is a special day for students and teachers as they honor the “big boss” in the building, as it is “School _______ Day.” Principal, Principle
Principal
This Sunday night is the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards (MTV). This year’s host is what American actress, producer and talk show host? Drew Barrymore, Kelly Clarkson, Wendy Williams
Drew Barrymore
What team was the last to qualify for the second round of the NBA playoffs, taking seven games to defeat the Sacramento Kings? Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns
Golden State Warriors