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?                                                  1.  mouse

2.  Because it is attached to your computer, you can

type.                                                                                        2.  keyboard

3.  This allows you to make a paper copy of what

you have done.                                                             3.  printer

4.  It allows you to view what you are working on.                 4.  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?                          1.  Christmas or December 25

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

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

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

Question #3            Science – Anatomy

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

1.  phalanges                                                                           1.  toes or fingers

(ACCEPT: hands or feet)

2.  vertebrae                                                                            2.  back or spine

3.  metatarsal                                                                           3.  foot

4.  metacarpal                                                                          4.  hand

Question #4            Math – General Math

Q.  Crystal’s hair is two yards long!

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

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

Question #5            Social Science – American History

Q.  Let’s consider the Gettysburg Address.

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

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

3.  In what state is Gettysburg?                                         3.  Pennsylvania

4.  State the first six words of this famous speech.            4.  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            1.  Easter

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

3.  family gatherings, turkey dinner, cooler weather,

gratitude                                                                                  3.  Thanksgiving

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

Question #7     Math – General Math

Q.  Give the value of “x.”

1.  x plus 5 equals 11            1.  x = 6

2.  13 minus x equals 6            2.  x = 7

3.  4 times x equals 36            3.  x = 9

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

Question #8     Potpourri – Art

Q.  Identify these basic art supplies.

1.  What cutting instrument is known as shears

to gardeners and hairdressers?            1.  scissors

2.  Gelatin is a primary component in this adhesive

marketed by Elmer’s.             2.  glue

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

Question #9     Literature/Language Arts – Novels

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

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

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

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

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