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How much schooling is mandatory in the U.S.?
From kindergarten through high school (5-18 years old)
100
What’s the difference between a blue collar and a white collar job?
Blue collar jobs involve physical labor, are outside of an office, and require training from a trade school.
White collar jobs are administrative, inside of an office, and require a degree from a university.
100
What is this geothermal feature called?
A geyser
100
When is St. Patrick’s Day?
March 17th
100
What’s the name of this park?
Central Park
200
What is the difference between public and private schools?
Public schools: Government-funded, Anyone can attend, School boards and government decide what is taught in class
Private schools: Students must pay to attend, Schools can deny students, School administration decides what is taught
200
Why do some people choose to study at trade schools?
It is faster and cheaper than going to university. It also can help students find a job right after graduating
200
At which national park can you take an airboat tour?
Everglades National Park
200
When is Easter?
The first Sunday after the first full moon in spring
200
What’s the name of this type of place where many New Yorkers get their coffee in the morning?
Coffee cart
300
What is a charter school?
A school that is government-funded, doesn't have to accept every student, has less regulations than public schools, and the school administration can decide what is taught in class
300
What is a wage worker?
Someone who gets paid hourly or daily, rather than a fixed salary every month or year
300
What was the first national park in the U.S.?
Yellowstone
300
What is Lent? How do people celebrate it?
Lent is the period of time 40 days before Easter.
People sacrifice luxuries, fast, and don’t eat meat on Fridays.
300
Where can you find butter sculptures?
State fairs
400
How is the high school application process in NYC different than in most American cities?
Students in NYC must apply to school by writing an essay, doing an interview, or taking a test.
Students outside of NYC usually sign up for the school closest to their house.
400
What’s the connection between Americans’ health insurance and their job?
Many Americans get their health insurance through their job. If they don’t have a job, they don’t have health insurance
400
What is the Trump administration doing with national parks? How are the parks being affected?
They are cutting funds for the National Parks Service.
As a result, workers are being fired, park maintenance is being delayed, and visitors can experience long lines and safety concerns
400
What is the name of this typical Irish-American meal eaten on St. Patrick’s Day?
Corned beef and cabbage
400
Explain the “pay what you wish” admission in museums. Who gets to use this?
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut residents can pay whatever they want to enter museums
500
Explain the problem with sensitive/controversial topics in public schools
State school boards determine the school curriculum, so some states choose to not teach subjects like inclusivity, slavery, LGBT issues, etc.
500
What is hustle culture?
The (toxic) belief that you must work all the time in order to be successful, often ignoring your personal life and need for rest
500
What is the name of this animal found in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park?
Nēnē (or the Hawaiian goose)
500
What do immigrants have to do with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the U.S.?
Irish immigrants who were far away from home wanted to feel more connected with their culture while in America, so they started having parades on St. Patrick’s Day
500
What does commute mean?
(v) To travel regularly to and from work/school
or
(n) The journey to and from work/school