The Math Challenge
Nikhil's Column
Jasreen's Column
Somin's Column
Panda Puns (Hard)
100

Simplify the expression: 25(4) - 25(3)

25

100

The dish Nikhil wants to order every time he is at Cafe Tandoor.

What is paneer makhani? 

100

A book from which this quote comes from: “Twilight, again. Another ending. No matter how perfect the day is, it always has to end.”

What is Twilight?

100

We call him 'chum chum'.

Who is Somin?

100

A panda without shoes.

What is bear-foot?

200

Simplify the expression: 

(8,256,432,567,890,321)(6- 36) 

0

200

Nikhil's old schoolhouse name and the name of Geronimo's nephew.

What is Benjamin?

200

A movie in which one of the characters is nicknamed "Poo" which is short for "Pooja".


What is Kabhie Khushie Khabi Gham?

200

Lemony Snicket's sister.

Who is Kit Snicket?

200

An outstanding feat accomplished by a panda.

What is stupandas?

300

Is this mathematical equation true?

x + y = x - y + 2(y)

Yes

300

A weapon that is used with a bow to shoot at a target and the name of a show you are not allowed to watch.


What is an Arrow/the Arrow?

300

A book where the main character decides to use a nickname short for Beatrice.

What is Divergent?

300

The movie in which:


What is Thor Ragnarok?

300

A panda that tells puns.

What is a punda bear?

400

Simplify the expression: 3 + 3(4) + 16 + 14 - 15 

30

400

Spain's soccer team that competed in the world cup.

What is Real Madrid?

400

Jasreen's nickname for a dog.

What is a doggo?:



400

A movie in which the main characters all play with their friend Jadoo.

What is Koi Mil Gaya?

400

A sickness that a group of infected pandas spread across the world.

What is a panda-emic?

500

Solve for x:  6x+10x-8=24

x=32

500

The Mughal Emperor who built the Taj Mahal in honor of one of his wives.

Who is Shah Jahan?

500

The ancient philosopher who once quoted:

"An unexamined life is not worth living."

and

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."

Who is Socrates?

500

The Greek God who abducted the daughter of Demeter and took her to the Underworld.

Hint: The daughter of Demeter is also known as the goddess of spring.

Who is Hades?

500

Something created when a group of loud pandas goes out to a party with each other.

What is a pandemonium?