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100

What is my middle name?

James
100

This local STL musician is being sued for millions of dollars over royalty rights.

Nelly
100

What is the full name of the iconic stainless steel monument that dominates the St. Louis skyline?

 The Gateway Arch

100

This person is currently having their confirmation hearing in the Senate to become the head of the Department of Health and Human Services 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

100

Which country became the fifth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon in January 2024?

Japan

200

What year was I born?

1986

200

"Missouri State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-Jefferson County) introduced SB 321 for the ongoing legislative session, pushing for the change to take effect by Aug. 29, 2025. "  SB 321 will change certain highways to be named after this president.


Fox 2 News

Donald Trump

200

 Which famous brewery was founded in St. Louis in 1852?

Anheuser-Busch

200

There is national concern as an outbreak of this disease has been ongoing in Kansas City, Kansas.

Tuberculosis

200

In July 2024, millions of Windows computers crashed worldwide due to a faulty update. What is the estimated cost of this global disruption?

$10 billion

300

How long have I taught at McKinley?

9 years 

300

"_____________  _________ school officials consider closing school due to low enrollment"


STLPR

Riverview Gardens

300

 What major sporting event did St. Louis host in 1904?

The Summer Olympics

300

"Virginia’s Democratic-led Senate on Tuesday passed constitutional amendments on ________ and _______ that were quickly lambasted by Republicans who could use the issues as the party tries to regain ground in November’s statewide elections."

apnews.com 

abortion and voting rights

300

 Which European country legalized cannabis in 2024?

Luxembourg

400

What is/are my favorite pizza topping(s)?

Pepperoni and nothing else

400

This restaurant is currently installing safety features outside its premises to increase safety for pedestrians and customers.

Ted Drewes

400

 St. Louis is known for its delicious style of pizza. What is the key characteristic of this pizza?

 It uses Provel cheese, a processed cheese blend.

400

America’s children have continued to lose ground on ________ skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in _______, according to the latest results of an exam known as the nation’s report card. 

apnews.com

1.reading

2.math

400

 The world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, launched in 2024.  Roughly how many passengers can this massive vessel accommodate?

10,000 people (including crew)

500

What sport did I play as a child?

Basketball

500

This person was sworn in as the new Missouri Governor on Jan 13.

Mike Kehoe (R)

500

 St. Louis is home to a world-renowned garden. What is it called?

Missouri Botanical Garden!

500

"The findings [about the performance of American students] are yet another setback for U.S. schools and reflect the myriad challenges that have upended education, from 1.__________, 2. _________, 3._________.

 1.pandemic school closures 

2. youth mental health crisis

3. high rates of chronic absenteeism

500

What animal, considered vulnerable to extinction, has seen its population stabilize and even slightly increase in the past 25 years due to conservation efforts?

The African elephant