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Chicago-land Music
Pop Culture
100
Mike walks 24 miles in 6 hours
4 mph
100
x + (-2) = 11
13
100
9 + (-5)
4
100
This rapper wrote popular song such as "All of the Lights" and "Stronger". His song "Homecoming" is about the city of Chicago. He may be known better for the time he interrupted Taylor Swift with ,"I'm gonna let you finish, but ..."
Who is Kanye West?
100
This Chicago Bear recently got benched for leading the team to a 5-9 record. Interesting fact: he mailed his engagement ring to his wife instead of proposing.
Who is Jay Cutler?
200
A Lamborghini drives 200 miles in 2.5 hours
80 mph
200
2.5x = 20
8
200
14 - (-12)
26
200
This music festival held in Grant Park hosted big names such as Eminem, Outkast, Skrillex, Lorde, and Calvin Harris. The name of the festival literally means a thing that is particularly impressive or attractive.
What is Lollapalooza?
200
This starfish who lives under a rock has this ghostly howl. "Lee - dal, lee- dal, lee- dal, lee!"
Who is Patrick Star?
300
Mr. Fox hit the drums 512 times in 3.2 minutes.
160 bpm
300
3x - 15 = 23
11
300
2*(-15 - (-10))
-10
300
This pop-punk band hails from the suburb of Wilmette. After a 4 year hiatus (break), Pete Wentz and the boys came storming back with the hit single "My Song Knows What You Did in the Dark" in 2013.
Who is Fall Out Boy?
300
This Academy Award winning actress met her current Australian boyfriend on the set of the Hunger Games, as she was starring as Katniss Everdeen. She also played Mystique in the most recent X-Men movie.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
400
Oscar De La Hoya changed -2/7 pounds in 1/2 a week.
-4/7 pounds per week
400
-12x - 7 = -67
5
400
-3*(-16 - 4 + (-10))
90
400
This rapper, also known as Keith Cozart, grew up in Englewood. His Debut album "Finally Rich" included guests such as 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa, Young Jeezy, and Rick Ross.
Who is Chief Keef?
400
This video game system recently celebrated its 20 year anniversary. Its system exclusive games include "MLB: The Show", "Crash Bandicoot", and "The Last of Us."
What is the Playstation (4)?
500
Brandon Marshall runs 50 yards in 4 seconds. He runs this many yards in 5 seconds.
62.5 yards
500
-3(x -2) - 15 + 2x = -6
-3
500
-1*( 15 - (-10) + 5 - 15 + (-20))
5
500
This Arlington Heights punk rock band (one of Mr. Fox's favorites) recently appeared at Riot Fest. This band is known for their social activism through songs like "Savior" and "Help is on the Way." They recently released an album called, "The Black Market."
Who is Rise Against?
500
This Harry Potter character may also have been the one to destroy Voldemort based on the prophecy. This Gryffindor student is also responsible for killing the snake, Nagini.
Who is Neville Longbottom?