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100

This ship famously sank on its maiden voyage in 1912. Many years later Leo DiCaprio would fall in love on this ship, but unfortunately for him there was not enough room on the door.  

What is the Titanic?

100

These rights are not given by the government therefore the government cannot take them away. They are the basis of why we need government and are what the Declaration of Independence states were violated by the British crown

What is natural (unalienable) rights?

100

This is the home state of Dr. Mueller. Although you wouldn't know it because he rarely mentions it.

What is Wisconsin?

100

This is the name of the high school in High School Musical.

What is East High School?

100

This British boy band rose to superstardom in the 2010s with their hit single What Makes You Beautiful

Who is One Direction?

200

This ancient city was destroyed by a volcano in 79. It is also the title of that one Bastille song that is used in commercials and played at retail stores a lot. 

What is Pompeii? 

200

The landmark Supreme Court Marbury vs Madison did not result in the outcome that William Marbury wanted, but it did cement the Supreme Court as a major player in American politics. What power of the court's did this case confirm the constitutionality of?

What is judicial review?

200

True or False. Mr. Abbs has pictures of Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Harker hanging in his office.

What is True?


200

Seinfeld is one of the most popular television shows of all time. It follows comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his friends in New York City. 

Name his 3 friends. 

George Costanza

Cosmo Kramer

Elaine Benes

200

This was the lead singer of the band Queen

Who is Freddie Mercury?

300

This US state was nicknamed as "Steward's Folly" as people at the time did not understand its purchase. 

What is Alaska?

300

These are the first 3 words of the US Constitution. 

What are We the People?

300

This HBR Staff member runs Educator's Rising. 

Who is Mrs. Rich?

300

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were named after Renaissance artists. Name them all. (4) 

Who are:

Leonardo

Raphael

Michelangelo

Donatello 


300

This singer had to share the stage at the 2020 Super Bowl Halftime show even though she is far more talented than Jenny from the Block could ever hope to be. 

She is one of the most famous artists to ever rise from her native Colombia 

Who is Shakira?

400

Abe Lincoln famously began his Gettysburg Address with the phrase, "Four score and seven years ago.."

How long ago is four score and seven years

What is 87?

400

This is the clause in the 14th Amendment that has been used to incorporate much of the Bill of Rights to the states. 

What is the Due Process Clause?

400

What high school did Mr. Wilke work at before coming to HBR?

What is Plainfield? 

400

The actor who plays a character from a popular television show also has one of the most streamed songs of the last year titled, "End of Beginning."

Name the character and tv show. 

Who is Steve from Stranger Things?


(Joe Keery) (Djo) 

400

This famous rock star appeared in the Hunger Games films as Cinna. He is known for hit songs "American Woman" and "Fly Away"

He is also the father of the most recent actress to play catwoman. 



Who is Lenny Kravitz?

500

This was the first president born in the 20th century. 

Who was John F. Kennedy?

500
This is how many years young our current President Pro Tempore is. 

92 years


Chuck Grassley 

500

Mrs. Carver's two-year old son is obsessed with this type of vehicle. 

What is a bus?

500

This is Mr. Sullivan's favorite Hunger Games Movie.


BONUS: Who is Mr. Sullivan's favorite character in the franchise?

What is Catching Fire?


BONUS: Haymitch 

500

Which famous Hollywood actor is the main character in Carly Rae Jepson's 2010's music video for the song I Really Like You

Who is Tom Hanks?