Ultimate Jeopardy (With more to come)

Vocab

100

Define the word: "Ephemeral"

Definition: "To last a very short time."

200

What is the difference between "affect" & "effect"

"Affect" is usually a verb meaning to influence, while "effect" is a noun meaning a result.

300

Define the word: "Dichotomy"

Definition: "A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different."

400

Use the word "Insidious" in a sentence. (Double points for giving the definition as well.)

Definition: "Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects."

500

Define the word: "Ubiquitous"

Definition: "Something present, appearing, or found everywhere."

Literature

100

In which novel does the protagonist Katniss Everdeen fight for survival in a dystopian society?

The Hunger Games

200

Who is the author of the novel "The Fault in Our Stars," which deals with themes of love and illness?

John Green

300

What is the central conflict faced by the characters in George Orwell's "1984"?

The struggle against totalitarianism and the loss of individuality.

Totalitarianism: A system of government that is centralized, dictatorial, and requires complete subservience to the state.

Popular literature on the subject you might be familiar with:
The Handmaid's Tale, Animal Farm, V for Vendetta, The Purge, The Fire Nation in ATLA

400

Question: What is the story's central theme in "The Hate U Give," by Angie Thomas?

Answer: The importance of speaking out against injustice.

Secondary acceptable answers: Police brutality, social injustice. 

500

Question: What novel features the character Holden Caulfield, who struggles with the complexities of adolescence?

Answer: "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger

US History

100

Question: What was the leading cause of the Civil War? 

Answer: Slavery

200

Questions: What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Answer: 1776

300

Question: What event started the Great Depression?

Answer: What was the stock market crash of 1929?

400

Question: Who was President during the majority of World War II?

Answer: Franklin D. Roosevelt

500

Question: What significant event occurred on September 11, 2001?

Answer: What is the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center?

Pop Culture

100

Question: What popular social media app, known for its short videos and creative effects, has become a major platform for trends and challenges among teens?

Answer: TikTok

200

Question: What popular K-Pop group made headlines in 2021 with their single "Butter," breaking numerous streaming records?

Hint: They've featured Megan Thee Stallion

Answer: BTS

300

Question: Which two high-profile rappers drug the internet (and everyone else) into widespread discussions and debates due to their rivalry? 

Answer: Drake and Kendrick Lamar

400

Question: Which movie won Best Picture in 2024?

Hint: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."

Triple points if you can guess the original scripture this quote comes from (Very Hard)

Answer: The movie "Oppenheimer", based on the real life man J. Robert Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer spoke the words "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." After witnessing the destructive capacity of his nuecular weapons in 1945 at the Trinity test site.

Originally, this line comes from the Hindu scripture the "Bhagavad Gita" or "Gita", the words spoken by the diety Krishna. 

500

Question: Who are these drama queens?

Hint: "I had no idea that was happening. That's really powerful. That's what I wanted." 

Answer: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo (Wicked)

Math(Multiplication & Division)

100

Question: What's the value of 4x2?

Answer: 8

200

Question: What is the value of 6x3?

Answer: 18

300

Question: What is the value of 20÷4?

Answer: 5

400

Question: What's the value of 48÷6?

Answer: 8

500

Question: What is the value of 7x5?

Answer: 35

Science

100

Question: What is the chemical symbol for Water?

Double bonus points for the chemical formula.

Answer: H2O?

Chemical formula: 2 hydrogene atoms bonded to 1 oxygen atom!

200

Question: What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?

Answer: Carbon dioxide

300

Question: What are the powerhouses of the cell?

Answer: The Mitochondria.

400

Question: What is the process by which plants make their food called?

Answer: Photosynthesis.

500

Question: What is Newton's second law of motion?

Answer: F=ma

Major Events @ the Turn of the Century(2000-2010)

100

Question: What significant event occurred on September 11, 2001, that impacted global politics?

Answer: The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center/911

200

Question: Which natural disaster struck New Orleans in 2005, leading to widespread devastation?

Answer: Hurricane Katrina 

300

Question: In 2008, which financial crisis led to a global recession?

Answer: The Subprime mortgage crisis.

400

Question: What landmark legislation was passed in the U.S. in 2010 to reform health care?

Answer: The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).

500

Question: Which social media platform, launched in 2004, significantly changed how people communicate and share information?

Answer: Facebook

Movies and Cartoons

100

Question: Which animated film features a talking snowman and a princess with magical ice powers?

Answer: Disney's Frozen

200

Question: What popular superhero film franchise is the biggest globally? 

Answer: The Marvel Cinematic Universe.

300

Question: What popular animated series features an eccentric scientist and a goodhearted grandson exploring the universe & multiverse together? 

Answer: Rick and Morty

400

Question: What film series follows a group of teenagers who become superheroes after being chosen by a mystical power source?

Hint: It's a live-action show. (Mostly?)

Answer: Power Rangers

500

Question: Which highly acclaimed animated series features characters in a world where they can bend elements to their will through martial arts? 

Answer: Avatar the Last Airbender

Insane moments in 2024

100

Question: What bizarre climate event occurred in January 2024 that shocked scientists worldwide?

Answer:  A sudden phenomenon where it rained fish in a small town in Texas, leading to investigations into climate anomalies.

200

Question: Which country experienced a sudden government takeover in March 2024, led by a viral meme?

Answer: Venezuela, where a satirical meme humorously depicting a cat as a presidential candidate gained so much traction that it led to real protests demanding new leadership.

300

Question: What AI technology was released in June 2024 that claimed to predict the future with uncanny accuracy?

Answer: A new AI named "Oracle 2024," which garnered attention for its predictions about global events and celebrity occurrences, making people question its reliability.

400

Question: What outrageous stunt in August 2024 involved a pop star trying to break the world record for the longest time dressed as a fruit while singing their hits?

Answer: Ariana Grande attempted to set the record by wearing an oversized banana costume for 48 hours straight.

500

Question:  In 2024, what bizarre social media challenge had participants trying to survive a simulated apocalypse?

Answer: The "Apocalypse Survival Challenge," where participants filmed themselves making makeshift shelters from pillows and blankets, foraging for snacks in their kitchens, and staging comedic survival scenarios to entertain their followers.

Another acceptable answer is: Mental illness and boredom. 

Who's That Staff?

100

Which Staff used to play in Magic: The Gathering tournaments? 

Max! 

200

Which staff member used to be a college radio DJ?

Fernando! 

300

Which staff member has read 46 books so far this year?

Katie!

400

Which staff member can speak 3½ languages? 

Koos!

500

Who used to work on a horse farm every summer in their 20s?

Gretchen!