How much do you remember from 2024?

World Events

AMS II history

Movies/TV/Streaming

Music

NYC history

100

In November, Donald Trump won the presidency. Who was his running mate?

a. Nicky Haley

b. J.D. Vance

c. JB. Vance

d. Mike Pence

b. J.D. Vance

100

AMS II received its Blue Ribbon from the U.S. Department of Education in...

a. 2014

b. 2021

c. 2019

d. 2022

100

The movie "Wicked" is based on which movie?

a. The Wizard of Oz

b. The Wizard of Ooze

c. Dorothy and the Twister

d. Oz the Wonderful

a. The Wizard of Oz

100

What is the last name of the singer Beyoncé?

a. Knocks

b. Known

c. Knowlan

d. Knowles

200

The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in...

a. Sydney, Australia

b. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

c. Stuttgart, Germany

d. Paris, France

200

The term "SEL" stands for...

a. socio-emotional leverage

b. socio-evolutionary learning

c. socio-economic linguistics

d. socio-emotional learning

200

What is Adam Clay’s job title in the Jason Statham movie of the same name?

a. The Beerkeeper

b. The Oathkeeper

c. The Barkeeper

d. The Beekeeper

200

Who set the record for most streams in one day again on Christmas Eve 2023. All I Want for Christmas Is You?

a. Whitney Houston

b. Mariah Carey

c. Janet Jackson

d. Amy Winehouse

b. Mariah Carey

300

This film won BEST PICTURE at the 2024 Oscars.

a. Oppenheimer

b. The Holdovers

c. American Fiction

d. Maestro

a. Oppenheimer

300

When Mr. Russell left AMS II, the library was taken over by this staff member.

a. Ms. Khadabux

b. Ms. Robertson

c. Ms. Robinson

d. Mr. Tsang

c. Ms. Robinson

300

a. Minions

b. Minions: Rise of Gru

d. Despicable Me 3

d. Despicable Me 4

300

What was the name of Michael Jackson's estate?

a. Never-Neverland

b. Neverland

c. Nowayland

d. Children's Paradiseland

b. Neverland

300

The New York City marathon takes place in which month?

a. October

b. November

c. December

d. September.

b. November

400

The 18th NBA title was won by which team?

a. New York Knicks

b. Dallas Mavericks

c. Boston Celtics

d. Los Angeles Lakers

c. Boston Celtics

400

This AMS II staff member got married during 2024.

a. Mr. Kostka

b. Mr. Milbrand

c. Mr. Tsang

d. Mr. Jean-Louis

e. No one got married.

c. Mr. Tsang

400

Who plays Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga?

a. Emma Stone

b. Taylor Swift

c. Anya Taylor-Joy

d. Anna Taylor-Joy

c. Anya Taylor-Joy

400

Which American rapper is known as Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers?

a. M&M

b. EMCEM

c. EMC2

d. EMINEM

500

In December, the U.S. was shocked, when the CEO of this health care was assassinated in New York City.

a. Aetna

b. Kaiser Permanente

c. UnitedHealthcare

d. UnitedCare

c. UnitedHealthcare

500

Students vs. Staff Basketball Basketball will be held on...

a. Thursday, 1/16/25

b. Friday, 1/16/25

c. Friday 1/17/25

d. Monday 1/20/25

a. Thursday, 1/16/25

500

The BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE at the Oscars went to...

a. Mark Ruffalo / Poor Things

b. Robert De Niro / Killers of the Flower Moon

c. Robert Downey Jr. / Oppenheimer

d. Ryan Gosling / Barbie

c. Robert Downey Jr. / Oppenheimer

500

All of these artists won a Grammy in 2024, EXCEPT

a. Boygenius

b. Theron Thomas

c. SZA

d. Olivia Rodrigo

600

In March, 2024, Donald Trump was convicted on how many felony counts?

a. 34

b. 35

c. 36

d. 362

a. 34

600

This AMS II student transferred to another school in December.

a. TAYLOR CARRINGTON

b. KOMLAN BADO

c. JACOB LEWIS

d. BILAL MEITE

b. KOMLAN BADO

600

Complete the title of the A24 horror film: I Saw The TV… what?

a. Glow

b. Blow

c. Foam

d. Glitter

a. Glow

600

The best-selling musical album of all time is:

a. Thriller

b. Dark Side of the Moon

c. Hotel California

d. 21

a. Thriller

600

What happened in New York City on April 5, 2024?

a. tornado whipped through Manhattan

b. earthquake

c. flood

d. sleet

b. earthquake

700

What caused U.S. President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race?

a. a bicycle accident, which left him with a broken leg.

b. a horrible debate performance against Donald Trump.

c. he was diagnosed with cancer and his doctors advised him not to run.

d. His wife, Jill Biden didn't want him to run.

b. a horrible debate performance against Donald Trump.

700

All of these are AMS II clubs, EXCEPT

a. A & Z - Henna- Ms. D. Reyes

b. Crossword puzzle with Mr. Milbrand

c. Art Club- Ms. Veninga/Ms. Contreras

d. Table Top games (D&D + more)- Mr. Han

e. Be you Naturally Club (make-up) - Ms. Contreras

f. Illustration Club- Mr. Jean Louis

b. Crossword puzzle with Mr. Milbrand

700

Which streaming platform came first?

a. Hulu

b. YouTube

c. Netflix

d. Amazon Prime Video

b. YouTube

700

In which country did Kanye West live when he was ten years old?

a. Mexico

b. China

c. Indonesia

d. Malaysia

b. China

800

This team came in SECOND, or won the silver in the 2024 World Cup in Soccer.

a. Spain

b. England

c. Germany

d. Hungary

b. England

800

This AMS II teacher minored in Theater Studies in college and tends to get a little dramatic when he teaches.

a. Ms. Veninga

b. Ms. Khadabux

c. Mr. Kostka

d. Mr. Pensa

800

What was the most watched show on Netflix in 2024 (based on viewer numbers)?

a. KAOS

b. Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

d. Ripley

d. The Perfect Couple

b. Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

800

What is the name of the band who wrote the song that inspired Lady GaGa’s Stage name?

a. King

b. Queen

c. Prince

d. Princess

b. Queen

900

Which former U.S. President left us in 2024?

a. Bill Clinton

b. Ronald Reagan

c. Jimmy Carter

d. Richard Nixon

c. Jimmy Carter

900

This AMS II staff member is a founding member (meaning they started when the school opened in 2012).

a. Ms. Manessis

b. Rod

c. Ms. Singleton

d. Mr. Toth

900

What American state is Stranger Things set?

a. Indiana

b. Ohio

c. Iowa

d. Idaho

a. Indiana

900

Billie Eilish has a brother who is also a celebrated, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, what is his name?

a. Finneas O’Connell

b. Finland O'Connell

c. Finneas Gauge

d. Finneas O'Donnell

a. Finneas O’Connell

1000

The leader of this country was toppled after 13 years of Civil War.

a. Syria

b. Iraq

c. Iran

d. Sudan

a. Syria

1000

Which staff member ran a marathon in 2024?

a. Mr. Kostka

b. Ms. Y. Lopez

c. Mr. Unigaro

d. Mr. Lee

a. Mr. Kostka

1000

What year was the first episode of Friends aired?

a. 1992

b. 1994

c. 1995

d. 1996

b. 1994

1000

What is the name of Jay-Z’s record label?

a. Rock Nation

b. Roc Nation

c. Rox Nation

d. Rocxie Nation

b. Roc Nation