Elementary Bonus

Question #1 – Science – Computer Science

Q.  When you use the computer, you use these things.

1.  What do you use to move the cursor or arrow from place to place on the screen?
A: mouse

2.  Because it is attached to your computer, you can type.
A: keyboard

3.  This allows you to make a paper copy of what you have done.
A: printer

4.  It allows you to view what you are working on.
A: screen or monitor

Question #2 – Literature/Language Arts – Novels

Q.  Answer these questions about “The Polar Express.”

1.  On what day does the story take place?
A: Christmas or December 25

2.  What stopped in front of the house?
A: a train

3.  The passengers on the train were all dressed in what?
A: pajamas

4.  Where did the train take the children?
A: North Pole

Question #3 – Science – Anatomy

Q.  Where in your body would you find these bones?

1.  phalanges
A: toes or fingers (ACCEPT: hands or feet)

2.  vertebrae
A: back or spine

3.  metatarsal
A: foot

4.  metacarpal
A: hand

Question #4 – Math – General Math

Q.  Crystal’s hair is two yards long!

1.  How many inches long is her hair?
A: 72 inches

2.  How many feet long is her hair?
A: 6 feet

Question #5 – Social Science – American History

Q.  Let’s consider the Gettysburg Address.

1.  Who gave this famous speech?
A: Abraham Lincoln

2.  During what war was this speech given?
A: Civil War

3.  In what state is Gettysburg?
A: Pennsylvania

4.  State the first six words of this famous speech.
A: Four score and seven years ago

Questions #6 –  Potpourri – General Knowledge

Q.  With which holiday would these groups of things associated?

1.  pastel colors, baby chicks, flowers, eggs, crosses
A: Easter

2.  flowers, candy, hearts, cards
A: Valentine’s Day

3.  family gatherings, turkey dinner, cooler weather, gratitude
A: Thanksgiving

4.  shamrocks, leprechauns, green
A: St. Patrick’s Day

Question #7 – Math – General Math

Q.  Give the value of “x.”

1.  x plus 5 equals 11
A: x = 6

2.  13 minus x equals 6
A: x = 7

3.  4 times x equals 36
A: x = 9

4.  100 divided by 25 equals x
A: x = 4

Question #8 – Potpourri – Art

Q.  Identify these basic art supplies.

1.  What cutting instrument is known as shears to gardeners and hairdressers?
A: scissors

2.  Gelatin is a primary component in this adhesive marketed by Elmer’s.
A: glue

3.  This strong fabric is the choice for oil painting.
A: canvas

Question #9 – Literature/Language Arts – Novels

Q.  Answer these questions about “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”

1.  Name the author.
A: Mark Twain /Samuel Clemens

2.  Name the runaway slave who befriends Huck.
A: Jim

3.  On what river does this story take place?
A: Mississippi River

4.  Who faked their own death?
A: Huckleberry Finn