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It is tornado season, one of nature's most violent storms. On average, about 1,000 tornadoes are reported across the U.S. in a season lasting from March to when? 

mid-summer or end of summer

mid-summer

100

A new Biden Administration check on gun sales includes background checks made by sellers, mostly at what small-town events? 

gun shows or  motorcycle rallies

gun shows

100

This Thursday is “Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day.” This an educational program for the United States and what neighboring nation?

 Canada or Mexico

Canada

100

The Mexican government has asked the UN to ban what nation after police raided the Mexican embassy in the city of Quito, the capital of which country?

 Bolivia or Ecuador

Ecuador

100

This Friday is Arbor Day 2024. Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to do what? 

plant trees or recycle

plant trees

100

This Friday honors South Dakota, showcasing two historical monuments carved into towering granite peaks, Mt. Rushmore, the iconic depiction of 4 revered U.S. presidents, and what Native American tribal leader?

Crazy Horse or Sitting Bull

Crazy Horse

100

Self-driving cars are a topic of conversation in America. Do fewer or more parents feel fearful of riding in a self-driving vehicle with their children?

 fewer or more

more (86%)

100

Popular with older adults, “NCIS” is in its 21st season and recently aired its 1000th episode last week. NCIS stands for “_______ Criminal Investigative Service.” 

National or Naval

Naval

100

Sports News 10 Last week, Caitlin Clark was the #1 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, chosen by what Indiana franchise? 

Aces or Fever

Fever

100

This Wednesday was“National Hug a _______ Day,” honoring workers who have been helping citizens live modern since ancient Rome in 300 B.C. 

Electrician or Plumber

Plumber

100

A Jewish Nation

Israel or Lebanon

Israel
200

Last week, the stock market dropped on the news that the Federal Reserve will do what with interest rates the rest of 2024? 

lower them, keep them the same, or raise them

keep them the same

200

Last week, what House Speaker sent impeachment charges to the Senate against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro for lack of enforcement of immigration laws? 

Chuck Grassley, Hakeem Jeffries, or Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

200

What leader of Israel recently said, “Israel is the homeland of Jewish people?” 

Benjamin Netanyahu, Simon Peres, or Yitzhak Shamir

Benjamin Netanyahu

200

This Friday is “National Kindergarten Day.” In 1837, in what nation did Friedrich Froebel start the first kindergarten in the world? 

France, Germany, or Great Britain

Germany

200

This Monday was Earth Day 2024. The theme for Earth Day 2024 was “Planet vs. _______.”

 Petroleum, Plastics, or Polluters

Plastics

200

This Monday was “National Jelly Bean Day,” for candy lovers who understand they are not just for Easter. What U.S. president was well-known for loving jelly beans? 

Bill Clinton, Franklin D. Roosevelt, or Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

200

Studies are on-going on how to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. 90% of SIDS incidents occur before the baby is what age?

 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year

6 months

200

In early April, a top film at the box office was about two ancient titans clashing in a film titled “Godzilla x Kong: The New ________.” 

Empire, War, or World

Empire

200

This week is the much-anticipated 2024 NFL Draft. What quarterback is expected to be the #1 pick?

Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, or  J.J. McCarthy

Caleb Williams

200

0 An interesting study by Yale professor Jane Gruber says “happiness is like _______, too much can cause problems.” 

food, moon, money

food

200

Why was there an influx of Jewish immigrants in the 1930s and 1940s? 


Diasporas, British control, The Holocaust, or Vacation

The Holocaust

300

Last week, pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York, and the Pacific Northwest and temporarily shut down what most heavily used Chicago airport? 

Eppley, LaGuardia, LAX, or O’Hare

O’Hare

300

American History Question: This Monday in 1889, the “Great Land Rush” began through what state when thousands of homesteaders staked claims, giving way to the terms “EightyNiner” (a veteran homesteader) and “Sooner,” (an early arrival)?

 Colorado, Kentucky, Oklahoma, or Oregon

Oklahoma

300

World News Question: Last week, Israeli leaders credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct attack from what nation that sent hundreds of drones and missiles?

 Iran, Iraq, Russia, or Ukraine

Iran

300

World Geography Question: There are more foreign players on Major League rosters from what Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west than from any other country? 

Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, or Venezuela

Dominican Republic

300

Last week, according to Fanatics, what professional athlete’s T-shirts, all sizes, sold out in one hour? 

Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Scottie Scheffler, or Shohei Ohtani

Caitlin Clark

300

This Thursday was “World _______ Day,” a great opportunity to learn about and appreciate a native bird of Antarctica.

 Albatross, Penguin, Petrel, Sheathbill

Penguin

300

An AMA study shows young obese adults (ages 20-35) are more likely to be frequent attendees of what activity? 

church, garage sales, singles dances, or sports events

church

300

Last week was the 2024 “re-release of what famous film about a sheltered southern belle and a roguish profiteer facing off in a turbulent romance as the society around them crumbles with the end of slavery during the Civil War and Reconstruction periods?

 Glory, Gone With the Wind, Tale of Two Cities, or War & Peace

Gone With the Wind

300

Last Monday was the running of the Boston Marathon. Sisay Lemma from what nation won the men’s division? 

Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda,or  U.S

Ethiopia

300

The baseball/softball season is underway! In baseball/softball terminology, what position player is listed in scoring as a “2?” 

catcher, center fielder, second baseman, or shortstop

catcher

300

What body of water plays a major role in the Arab-Israeli conflict? 

Dead Sea, Jordan River, Mediterranean, or Indian Ocean

Jordan River

400

U.S. coffee sales have increased 34% in the last 15 years. Today, what percent of people over 18 drink coffee daily?  37%, 47%, 57%, 67%, 77%, 87%

87%

400

American History Question: This Saturday in 1822, what 18th U.S. president and Civil War general, nicknamed “Unconditional Surrender,” was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio? 

Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Ulysses S. Grant, or Zachary Taylor

Ulysses S. Grant

400

This Thursday is “Anzac Day,” a day of remembrance in what nation commemorating all “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations?” 

 Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Australia, or Austria

Australia (and New Zealand)

400

Of South American nations, which one has the most players on Major League rosters? 

Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, or Venezuela

Venezuela

400

This Friday is Arbor Day, celebrated world-wide. The first American Arbor Day was originated on April 10, 1872, in Nebraska by what man? 

J. Sterling Adams, J. Sterling Morton, J. Sterling Rockefeller, Morton J. Sterling, Morton A. Rockefeller, or Sterling J. Rockefeller

J. Sterling Morton

400

This Monday was Earth Day 2024. Earth Day was first celebrated in what year? 

 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980

1970

400

0 When rich or affluent parents “buy” college entrance for children, the term is called “______ Parenting.” 

Santa, School, Sin, Snowplow, Soul, or Stupid

Snowplow

400

A new streaming historical civil/women’s rights film is about what woman who was the first Black woman elected to Congress (1968)? 

Carol Mosely Braun, Laphonza Butler, Mia Love, Shirley Chisholm, Sojourner Truth, or Tarana Burke

Shirley Chisholm

400

The long, arduous MLB season is underway. Teams will play 162 games in _______ days. 

 173, 180, 187, 194, 201, 208

187

400

Japanese Sumo wrestling pioneer and legend Akebono Taro recently died at age 54. What is the average lifespan of a sumo wrestler? 

50-55, 55-60, 60-65, 65-70, 70-75, 75-80

60-65 (20 yrs. less than aver. Japanese male)

400


Who created the state of Israel in 1948? 

The British, The United States, Arabs, or United Nations

United Nations

500

Last weekend, the White House called protests in what places in the nation calling for violence against the Jewish community “blatantly antisemitic, unconscionable and dangerous”?

 city parks, college campuses, or synagogues

college campuses

500

Last week, in what city was former President Trump being tried by a jury for charges concerning banking/business records? 

Chicago, Miami, or New York City

New York City

500

Earlier in April, President Biden’s Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was in what nation to work on strengthening ties on trade? 

China, Israel, or Russia

China

500

This month, it’s been 65 years since the Dalai Lama fled to the Himalayas after a failed uprising to bring Tibetan independence from what nation? 

China, Japan, or Russia

China

500

Language Question: The arduous Major League Baseball season is underway. What does “arduous” mean?

 exciting, long, or tiring

tiring

500

April is “National _______ Foods Month,” to promote more milk, burgers and cheese in consumers' shopping carts.

 Gluten, Soy, or Vegetarian

Soy

500

American Civil Rights History Question: Last week, MLB players commemorated when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. How old was Jackie when he broke into the big leagues?

 21, 23, 26, 28, 30, 31

28

500

What male artist received a leading eight nominations for the May 16 Academy of Country Music Awards?

 Jelly Roll, Luke Combs, or Morgan Wallen

Luke Combs

500

Last weekend, Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani set what record? 

most MLB games played by a Japanese player, most MLB home runs by a Japanese player, or most MLB stolen bases by a Japanese player

most MLB home runs by a Japanese player

500

This week is April’s full moon called the “_______ Moon,” representing the beautiful flowers that bloom in April. Flower, Pink, Red, Rise, Spring, Tulip

Pink

500

Who were Zionists? 


People who thought the land should stay as Arab Palestine.

People who believed the land belonged to Jews as promised by God.

People who were looking for oil.

People who thought all people should live where ever they want.

People who believed the land belonged to Jews as promised by God.