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100

A square rug has a side of 15 feet. What is the area in square feet of the rug?

225 (TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE) (SQUARE FEET)

100

This American political party is sometimes called the Grand Old Party, or GOP. What party, still in existence today, was founded in 1854 by abolitionists, those who opposed slavery?

Republican

100

Among this musical's songs are "For Good" and "I'm Not That Girl." Set partly at Shiz University, it contrasts roommates Glinda and Elphaba. "Defying Gravity" is found in what musical based partly on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?

Wicked

100

This physical property of matter does not exist in all materials. Iron, nickel, and cobaltare elements that exhibit this property. What property of a material enables it to be attracted by a magnet?

MAGNETISM

100

In this novel, Virgil consults Kaori the psychic about how to reach his crush Valencia. Chet throws Virgil's backpack down a well in the woods, and Virgil gets stuck in the well whiletrying to rescue his guinea pig. Give the title of this Newbery Medal-winning novel by Erin Entrada Kelly.

HELLO, UNIVERSE

200

A basket of apples was one-half full. The basket had 18 apples in it. How many apples would a full basket hold?

36 (THIRTY-SIX) (APPLES)

200

Although our presidents are elected in November, they do not assume office until they are inaugurated on what date?

JANUARY 20(TH)

200

A Depression-era comic strip inspired this musical that premiered on Broadway in 1977. A canine actor plays Sandy, the title girl's pet dog. Name this show in which rich Daddy Warbucks adopts the title orphan.

Annie

200

Two word answer. This part of a cell is not present in animal cells. What part of plant cells is outside the cell membrane and protects the cell?

Cell Wall

200

This book profiles a young Brooklyn-born boy who dreams of becoming an artist. That boy grows up to be world-famous artist Jean-Michel Basquiat [ZHAHN-mee-SHEL BAH-skee-yaht]. Give the title of this Caldecott winner by Javaka [juh-VOCK-uh] Steptoe.

RADIANT CHILD

300

An aquarium at the pet store has 100 fish in it. There are 75 guppies in the tank. What is the ratio of guppies to the total number of fish in the tank?

3:4 (THREE TO FOUR) (ACCEPT: 3/4)

300

This branch of government includes local courts and the Supreme Court. Which of our three branches of government determines someone's guilt or innocence and interprets laws?

JUDICIAL (BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT)

300

Characters in this Broadway musical include Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and three sisters named Angelica, Eliza and Peggy. It includes songs such as "You'll Be Back" and "My Shot", and it concludes with perhaps the most famous duel in American history, which Aaron burr defeating the title character. What popular hip hop musical created by Lin-Manuel Miranda about American Founding Father?

Hamilton

300

Two word answer. This thin, tough covering surrounds cells. Substances that the cell needs to survive can pass through it. What part of a cell also gets rid of waste from the cell?

CELL MEMBRANE

300

In this novel, Nan is enrolled in medical school and Emil is a sailor. Demi joins a publishing firm and Dan dies while defending Native Americans. What is this final novel in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women series?

JO'S BOYS

400

The teacher's desk is one and one-half meters long. How many centimeters long is the desk?

150 (ONE HUNDRED FIFTY) ( CENTIMETERS)

400

This branch of government's powers include declaring war, approving certain appointments, and raising money. What branch of government makes our laws?

LEGISLATIVE (BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT)

400

Based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffman, this ballet features characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Mouse King. It was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa. What is this ballet by Tchaikovsky that has become a Christmas favorite?

The Nutcracker

400

According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, this is equal to mass times acceleration. What is needed to move an object?

force

400

In this book, Jordan makes peace with class bully Andy and helps Alexandra overcome her insecurity about her burn scar. He also draws sketches to cope with his transition to a newschool, Riverdale Academy Day School. Identify this Newbery Medal-winning graphic novel by Jerry Craft.

New Kid

500

A spinner has ten sectors labeled one through ten. If Tommy lands on a nine, he wins the game. What is the probability he will spin a nine on his spin?

1/10 (ONE-TENTH) (ACCEPT 10 PERCENT)

500

Most general elections are preceded by another type of election in which voting may be limited to members of one political party. What are these elections called?

PRIMARY (ELECTION)

500

This musical, the highest- grossing show in Broadway history, includes the songs He Lives in You and Shadowland. Other numbers, such as Can You Feel the Love Tonight, appear in the film on which it is based. Name this musical, in which Simba learns about the Circle of Life and Hakuna Matata.

The Lion King

500

Karen placed a straw in a glass of water. When she looked at the straw through the water, it looked like it had been cut. What is this bending of light rays when it passes from one medium to another?

refraction

500

This book claims its title structure is, quote, "built to last forever." The story profiles the final keeper before the beacon's processes are modernized and automated. What is this Caldecott Medal-winning book by Sophie Blackall?

HELLO LIGHTHOUSE