Current Events
Who is the governor of California?
Gavin Newsome
What is the name of the QLS mascot?
Corey Cougar
What is grammatically incorrect about the following sentence? "This group of squirrels are really aggressive."
Instead of "are," it should say "is." (The word "group" is the subject of the sentence and is singular.)
In 1932, Amelia Earhart was the first woman to:
A) Fly an airplane
B) Fly an airplane around the world
C) Fly an airplane for the US Air Force
D) Fly an airplane across the Atlantic Ocean
D) Fly an airplane across the Atlantic Ocean
Which actress plays the role of Wednesday Addams on Netflix's current show "Wednesday?"
Jenna Ortega
On February 6th, a devastating earthquake hit the Middle East. Which two countries were most affected by this quake?
Turkey and Syria
What is the name of Quarry Lane's Head of School?
Dr. Sabri Arac
Using only addition, use only eight 8's to equal 1000. (You can use numbers like 8888 or 88, and you must use exactly eight 8's regardless of the place value.)
888 + 88 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 1000
Which US Supreme Court Justice - who, previously worked as an attorney advocated for women's rights - was appointed in 1993 and passed away in 2020?
Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Which artist recorded the song "Flowers," currently at #1 on the Billboard Top 100 chart?
Miley Cyrus
What project was recently stopped after 10 years on the Bay Bridge?
A public-arts light project titled "Bay Lights"
In what year was Quarry Lane founded?
1991
In cellular biology, which organelle is considered the "powerhouse" of the cell? (correct spelling necessary for points)
The mitochondria
Who was the first African-American woman elected to Congress in the United States?
Shirley Chisholm
What comedian and talk-show host voices the role of Dory in the Finding Nemo movie(s)?
Ellen DeGeneres
Which New York state congressman is currently under investigation for lying about his credentials, and related unlawful campaigning? (first and last name)
George Santos
What is the address of this Quarry Lane campus? (Zip code not needed.)
6363 Tassajara Road
The term "Women's Suffrage" refers to the right of women to do what? (Women gained this national right in the United States in 1920.)
The right to vote
Who is the all-time leading points scorer in the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)?
Diana Taurasi
Which athlete won the "Golden Boot" award in the 2022 Men's Soccer World Cup?
Kylian Mbappe (France)
In February, Dianne Feinstein announced that she will not be running for re-election for her seat in the Senate. In what year did Senator Feinstein first take the position of Senator? (closest answer wins)
1992
Name 2 of our current high school science faculty members.
Answers can include: Mr. Johnson, Dr. Ghosh, Mr. Wolosz, Dr. Souder, Mr. Hewes, Dr. Pale
Spell the word:
In a sentence: "The captain attempted to __________ the boat through the rocky shoals."
Manoeuvre
In what year did Congress dedicate March as Women's History Month? (closest answer wins)
1987
Which NBA player is currently leading the league in assists per game?
James Harden