National News
How many national holidays are there in November?
One or Two
Two
With what Middle East nation is President Biden feuding in a war of words over the
release of oil?
Iran or Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Tuesday, November 15, was “Clean Out Your Fridge Day.” From 1911 to 1922, the technological advances of home refrigeration increased at a rate of speed rivaled only by what recent technology speed?
Computer or Smartphone
Smartphone
Last week was the CMA Awards. What artist won a CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year?
Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert
Lainey Wilson
Last week was the official start of what 2022 basketball season?
college or YMCA
college
At this time of the year, Game & Parks Commissions around the nation have programs that allow hunters to donate what meat to charities like "Helping the Hungry?"
marrow or venison
venison
November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month. The term “Peanut Gallery” became popular in the late 19th century referring to what auditorium seating?
balcony seats, cheapest seats, or front row
cheapest seats (people threw peanuts down)
After last week’s election, what political party will have control of the House of
Representatives for the next two years?
Democratic, Republican, or we don’t know yet
we don’t know yet (Rep. led on Sunday)
In what Middle East nation did hundreds die when an anti-Islamic government prison riot developed in the capital city of Tehran?
Iran, Iraq, or Saudi Arabia
Iran
Last Sunday was “International Kindness Day.” The purpose of this day is to help everyone understand that what value for others is the value that binds us all together?
compassion, charity, or determinization
compassion
Last week was the CMA Awards. Carly Pearce’s song “Never Wanted to Be That _______” was nominated for a CMA Award for Song of the Year.
Chick, Girl, Woman
What player is the overwhelming favorite to win the NL Rookie of the Year Award?
Atlanta outfielder Michael Harris, Arizona outfielder Alek Thomas, or San Diego pitcher Mackenzie Gore
Atlanta outfielder Michael Harris
It’s college basketball season! In men’s college basketball, the men’s 3-point line is 22’1.75”. What is the women’s college distance?
19’9”, 20’ 9”, or same as the men
same as the men
In Week 10 of the NFL, many fans are calling the last two minutes of regulation time in the Bills vs. Vikings game “the craziest two minutes.” What quarterback led his Vikings to a win in OT over the Bills with 357 yards and 1 TD in the game?
Josh Allen, Kirk Cousins, or Russell Wilson
Kirk Cousins
Last week, in what blue state was Kathy Hochul elected as the governor?
California, Illinois, New York, or Vermont
New York
What Southern European government recently accused Turkey of stripping migrants naked and sending them over on a trip to their nation?
France, Greece, Italy, or Portugal
Greece
This Tuesday is “National Philanthropy Day.” The Greek and Latin word “philanthropia” means giving to others based upon what?
faith, God, kindness, or wealth
kindness
Last week was the CMA Awards. What artist won a CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year?
Chris Stapleton, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, or Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Omaha and Alaska recently made news with a huge post-game hockey brawl. Why are there not many bad brawls anymore in pro hockey?
fear best players will get hurt, fines are huge, owners forbid it,or players union forbids it
fear best players will get hurt
It’s college basketball season. In men’s basketball, the ball measures a circumference of 29.5”. What is the women’s or girls’ basketball circumference?
26.5”, 27.5”, 28.5”,or same as the men
28.5”
In the past two weeks, the Rock & Roll world mourned the passing of Jerry Lee Lewis, who, along with Elvis, Fats Domino, and Johnny Cash, was a pioneer and is well-known for the hit “_______ Balls of Fire.”
Bright, Giant, or Great
Great
Your Thanksgiving turkey costs 73% more than last Thanksgiving. A year ago,
turkey was $1.06 a pound, while this year it will be how much a pound? (within 10¢)
$1.39, $1.69, $1.99, $2.29, $2.59, or $2.89
$1.99 (bird flu and inflation)
When the United Nations condemned Putin’s Russian annexation of Ukraine, what did they call Putin’s move?
Criminal, illegal, immoral, silly, Satanic, or wishful
illegal
After last week’s election, Charles Grassley (R) was reelected to another U.S. Senate term from Iowa. If Chuck finishes this next term, he will be what age?
89, 92, 95, 98, 101, 104
95 (runs 2 miles a day)
Last week was the CMA Awards. What artist won a CMA Award for Vocal Group of the Year?
Brooks & Dunn, Lady A., Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Rascal Flatts,or Zac Brown Band
Old Dominion
After a month of the NHL regular season, the Las Vegas Golden Knights have the best start in the west while what team has the best start in the east?
Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabers, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadians, New York Rangers, or St. Louis Blues
Boston Bruins
High school basketball season is near! On the high school basketball court, the three-point arc is measured at 19 feet 9 inches from where?
backboard, back of the rim, the center of the rim, front of the rim, left side of the rim, or right side of the rim
the center of the rim
Pediatricians are most concerned about what condition comes with child obesity?
depression, diabetes, or HIV
diabetes
High-definition cameras allow researchers to view the nesting dens of the beautiful Arctic snowy owl. The cameras are near what U.S. furthest most community?
Anchorage, Barron, Fairbanks, International Falls, North Pole, or Utqiagvik
Utqiagvik
North Korea is known to fire missiles into the ocean, but it recently flew warplanes
along its border with what neighboring country setting off alarms?
China, Japan, South Korea, or Vietnam
South Korea
Monday, November 14, was “World Diabetes Day.” The 2022 theme is “_______ to protect tomorrow.”
education, insulin, parents, research, school, science
education
Last week were the CMA Awards held in Nashville at what arena?
Bridgestone, Bub City, Cambridge, Dusty Armadillo, Firehouse Salon,or Grand ole Opry
Bridgestone
In a recent game, Tom Brady set what NFL quarterback career record?
most fumbles, most quarterback sneaks, most rushing touchdowns, most sacks, most snaps taken, or most thrown TD passes
most sacks
This Wednesday is “National Fast-Food Day.” What fast food place has a “Bacon
Bacon Cheeseburger” made with bacon Bits, bacon Strips, two Patties, and cheese?
Burger King, Hardees, Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, Whataburger, or Wendy’s
Jack in the Box
In what Western European nation did new Prime Minister Liz Truss create political
chaos with her conservative tax-cutting plans, and she was then forced to resign?
Belgium, France, or Great Britain
Great Britain