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100

Who was the first president to live in the White House?

John Adams

100

In what year was OSSE (Office of the State Superintendent of Education) established?

2000

100

Which 1990s movie features a young boy who befriends a large, friendly alien named E.T.?

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982, but still loved in the 90s)

100

Who was the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

100

When life give you lemons.....

make lemonade

200

What year did the Washington Monument open to the public?

1888

200

What major law did OSSE enforce to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities in 2004?


The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

200

In The Lion King, what is the name of Simba's evil uncle?

Scar

200

Which U.S. president is known for delivering the Gettysburg Address?

Abraham Lincoln

200

The apple doesn't fall..


far from the tree.

300

What musical genre was created in DC? Bonus:who is known as the godfather of this genre.

Go-Go & Chuck Brown

300

Who was the first OSSE State Superintendent of Education?


Deborah A. Gist.

300

In Space Jam, which NBA legend helps the Looney Tunes defeat the evil aliens?

Michael Jordan

300

Which president was famous for his "New Deal" programs during the Great Depression?

Franklin D. Roosevelt

300

Don't ever let your left hand...

know what the right hand is doing.

400

What iconic structure in DC houses the U.S. Congress?

The Capitol Building

400

In what year did OSSE implement its DC School Reform Plan?

2007

400

In Jumanji, what happens when players roll the dice?

A new danger or event occurs in the game

400

Who was the president during the American Civil War?

Abraham Lincoln

400

I was born at night...

but not last night

500

What famous DC landmark was designed by Pierre L’Enfant?

The layout of Washington DC (including the National Mall).

500

Which OSSE initiative aims to improve educational outcomes for students in Washington DC's charter schools?


The Charter School Reform Initiative

500

In The Sandlot, what does the group of kids need to retrieve from the neighbor’s yard?

A baseball signed by Babe Ruth

500

Which president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

Lyndon B. Johnson

500

A day late....

and a dollar short.