ICS
How many students are in grade 9?
75
What is the name and nationality of the author of the play "Master Harold...and the boys"?
Athol Fugard, South Africa
Are snakes poisonous?
No. There is no such thing as a poisonous snake. Some snakes are venomous, and some are not.
What are the official languages of Switzerland?
French, German, Italian, and Romansh
What do children typically get in their stockings if they’re on the Naughty List?
A lump of coal
In what year will you graduate the school?
2028
A symbol for a number we don't know yet - it could be a letter like x or y.
A variable
What are baby kangaroos called?
Joeys
What is the capital of Switzerland?
Bern
What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant?
Mistletoe
In what year was our school founded?
1960
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Which law is it?
Newton's 3rd Law
What is the fastest bird in the world?
The peregrine falcon. When it’s diving or stooping to hunt, its speed could reach 186 mph (299 kph)!
What is the population of Switzerland?
8-9 millions
In the early 1800s, the first gingerbread houses were reportedly inspired by what famous fairy tale?
Hansel and Gretel
What is the address of our school?
Strubenacher 3, 8126 Zumikon
What is x0 ?
1
What does the bat use to navigate and locate its prey?
Echolocation. It sends out a series of high-frequency sound waves that humans can’t hear – the ultrasound.
What mountain in Switzerland is also known as the Dragon Mountain?
Pilatus
In what country do people celebrate Christmas by eating chicken from KFC?
Japan
What IB stands for?
International Baccalaureate
Translate to German:
'Please call mom!'
Ruft bitte Mama an!
Which animal eats jellyfish?
Sea turtles
What percentage of Switzerland is covered by mountain ranges?
70%
According to legend, the tradition of hanging stockings dates back to Saint Nicholas. What were the first stocking stuffers?
Golden coins