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100

This song was the inspiration for the fifth graders 20 year parody.

What is "We Didn't Start the Fire"?

100

This movie villain saw his rise with the help of his very loyal little yellow friends.

Who is Gru?

100

While I was introduced as someone who wanted to help, I was really up to no good in "Three Blind Mice."

Who was Sgt. Trotter?

100

Russia invaded this nation on the morning of February 24th, 2022.

What is Ukraine?

100

This Emerson teacher is related to Mr. Taranto.

Who is Mrs. Taranto?  Also would have accepted Who is Mrs. T who is not better than Mr. T?

200

This singer released her "Midnights" album on October 21st.

Who is Taylor Swift?

200

The Sanderson Sisters returned for this sequel on Disney+.

What is Hocus Pocus 2?

200

People did not like me in "Front Desk", but I was just trying to run my motel and save some money.

Who is Mr. Yao?

200

This Queen passed away on September 8th, 2022.

Who is Queen Elizabeth II?

200

This team won The World Cup on December 18th, 2022.

Who is Argentina? 

300

On July 29th this singer released her "Renaissance" album.

Who is Beyonce?

300

This video game movie sequel introduced new characters Knuckles and Tails AKA Miles Per Hour.

What is Sonic the Hedgehog 2?

300

I was the master detective in "Four and Twenty Blackbirds", not Jack.

Who is Hercule Poirot?

300

The deforestation of this Brazilian Rainforest reached a 15 year high of 3,980 km (five times the size of New York City) in 2022.

What is the Amazon Rainforest?

300

Out of the 40 episodes of The Eagle's View in 2022, this grade has been on 30 of them!

What is fourth grade?

400

Mr. Taranto introduced this holiday animal to his class.

Who is Dominic the Donkey?  (He Haw, He Haw!)

400

The daughter of Gomez Addams has her own show on Netflix.

Who is Wednesday?

400

This was the name of the main setting of "Three Blind Mice."

What is Monkswell Manor?

400

This company stock is on its way to a record low since 1974 after the release of "Avatar: The Way of Water" underperformed.

What is Disney?

400

Hey look up!  This Joe Burrow led team lost the 2022 Super Bowl to the LA Rams.

Who are the Cincinnati Bengals?  (Look above the door)

500

The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show had a large amount of performers.  These are the names of at least four of them.

Who are Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar?

500

These pilots (Rooster, Hondo, Hangman, Cyclone and Bob) took over the skies in this long awaited 80's sequel.

What is Top Gun: Maverick?

500

In "Daredevils: Jackie Chan: Actor and Stuntman" this was the name of Jackie Chan's first movie?

What is Snake in the Eagle's Shadow?

500

This billionaire purchases social media platform Twitter in October of 2022.

Who is Elon Musk?

500

Mr. Taranto went to Nashville in July for this event.

What is Summerslam?