Junior Varsity Bonus Sample Questions

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've done.
3. printer
4. It allows you to view what you are working on. 4. screen or monitor

Question #2
Science – Anatomy
Q. Where in your body would you find these bones?

1. phalanges 1. toes or fingers (ACCEPT: feet or hands)
2. vertebrae 2. back / spine
3. metatarsal 3. foot
4. metacarpal 4. hand

Question #3
Social Science – US Geography
Q. Louisiana shares its border with three states and a body of water. Name them.

1. Texas
2. Arkansas
3. Mississippi
4. Gulf of Mexico

Question #4
Literature/Language Arts – Novels
Q. Answer these questions about "The Polar Express".

1. On what day does the story take place? 1. Christmas Eve
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 #5
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 in this novel? 4. Huckleberry Finn

Question #6
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 is her hair in length? 2. 6 feet

Question #7
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 6 words of this famous speech. 4. Four score and seven years ago

Question #8
Potpourri – General Knowledge
Q. With which holiday would these groups of things be 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 #9
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 surface for oil painting. 3. canvas

Question #10
Math – Algebra
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