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100

What did people traditionally put in a jukebox to play a song?

Coin

100

Who is known as the “Father of Our Country”?

George Washington

100

What candy bar is made with chocolate, caramel, nougat, and peanuts?

Snickers

100

What is the colorful arc that can appear after rain when sunlight shines through water droplets?

Rainbow

100

How many sides does a hexagon have?

Six

200

What was “layaway,” a popular way to purchase something before having all the money?

Paying for an item over time before taking it home

200

What famous statue was a gift from France to the United States?

Statue of Liberty

200

Which candy comes in a long, twisted, colorful stick?

Licorice

200

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

The eye

200

Who was known as the “King of Rock and Roll”?

Elvis Presley

300

What was the name of the store where people could buy groceries and household items, often on a small-town main street?

General store

300

What city is home to the Liberty Bell?

Philadelphia

300

What candy is famous for its red-and-white striped appearance?

Candy cane

300

What do we call a scientist who studies weather?

Meteorologist

300

What is the longest river in the United States?

Missouri River

400

What phrase meant something was extremely cheap?

“Going for a song”

400

Who wrote the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner”?

Francis Scott Key

400

Which candy bar is known for having a peanut butter center covered in chocolate?

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup

400

What is the term for water vapor turning into tiny liquid droplets?

Condensation

400

Who played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz?

Judy Garland

500

What was a common price for a loaf of bread in the 1950s?

  • Around 15–20 cents

500

What year did the United States declare independence?

1776

500

What classic candy is made by spinning sugar into thin, fluffy strands?

Cotton candy

500

What causes thunder?

The rapid expansion of air heated by lightning

500

What instrument has 88 keys?

Piano