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Smarter Than a Fifth Grader
1000

This singer released the albums 1989, Reputation, and Midnights.

Taylor Swift

1000

When the McDonald brothers opened their original restaurant in 1940, what type of food was the restaurant primarily known for?

A barbecue restaurant.

1000

"The one who fears is not made perfect in love"

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love" ~ 1 John 4:18

1000

In Salvadoran and Honduran Caliche, someone says, “No tengo pisto.” What are they saying they don't have?

Money or cash.

1000
BSG sponsors 30 student-led organizations. If the Finance Department allocates $18,000 equally among them, how much does each organization receive?

$600 per organization. 

$18,000 / 30 --> 600

2000

What is the name of the fictional company owned by Bruce Wayne?

Wayne Enterprises

2000
Before settling on Raising Cane’s, what name did founder Todd Graves originally plan to use for his chicken-finger restaurant?

Cane

2000

“Lord, forgive me, I know my flesh needs to die.”

SECULAR

"Skin and Bones" by American singer-songwriter David Kushner.

2000

In Germany, if someone takes a bite of your food and exclaims “Lecker!”, what are they saying?

Delicious or yummy!

2000

This state's capital is Montpelier, which is also the least populous state capital in the United States. Name the state. 

VERMONT

3000

These mischievous, sharp-toothed plush collectibles became a global obsession, appearing on designer bags and selling out through surprise packaging. The character belongs to a collection called The Monsters.

Labubu, produced by Pop Mart

3000

In the wilderness, what sweet substance did the Israelites gather as food, which the Bible describes as resembling coriander seed and tasting like wafers made with honey?

Manna (Exodus 16:31)

3000

"Jealousy is cruel as the grave"

"Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame." ~ Song of Songs 8:6 (KJV)

3000

In the 1920s, your roommate skips class, sleeps until 3 p.m., and refuses to look for a job. What would someone in the 1920s call him?

a) flat tire

b) dewdropper

c) struggle buggy

d) horsefeathers

b) dewdropper -  A lazy person or a slacker. 

3000

The Student Council has $12,000 to distribute. It allocates 35% to club projects, 25% to campus events, and 15% to student resources. How much remains unallocated?

100% − 35% − 25% − 15% = 25% 

25% of $12,000 is $3,000.

4000

My breakout debut single, released in 2022, was titled GHOST TOWN. It helped launch my career before my biggest global hit arrived.

Who am I?

BENSON BOONE

4000

Esau returned from the field exhausted and traded his birthright to Jacob for a meal. What two foods did Jacob give him?

Bread and lentil stew. (Genesis 25:29–34)

4000

"I loved you even at your lowest. I saw your flaws, your struggles, and your brokenness, yet none of these things changed the love I had for you.

SECULAR

Inspired by the "Book of Situationships" by Olivia Rodrigo

4000

Someone tells you they got a perfect score without studying, and you reply, “Oh, applesauce!” What are you calling their claim?

They don't believe you so, that is nonsense or baloney!

4000

Which state has a capital called Pierre, pronounced “peer,” and borders six other states?

SOUTH DAKOTA

5000

Name the four major films announced as part of the MCU’s Phase Six slate that were central to the Multiverse Saga’s planned culmination.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avengers: Doomsday, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Secret Wars.

5000

In what year did Chili’s introduce sizzling fajitas, creating the famous sound-and-smell effect that made diners at nearby tables want to order them too?

1984

5000

"You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you."

"You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you." ~ Song of Solomon 4:7

5000

In Ojibwe, what does “Nibwaanawichige” communicate when someone is struggling with a task?

a) I don't understand

b) This is hard for me

c) I'm unable to do it

d) Can you explain it for me?

c) I'm unable to do it

5000

A ship wants to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through Central America without sailing around South America. Which canal should it use?

 the Panama Canal