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12-22-2025
English Class

Which of these terms is NOT a correct plural form in standard English?
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The word "criterion" is singular, and its correct plural form is "criteria." The form "criterias" results from mistakenly treating "criteria" as a singular noun and adding an extra "s." Standard English dictionaries and style guides do not recognize "criterias" as a valid plural form. Sources: (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Oxford English Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary)
The word "criterion" is singular, and its correct plural form is "criteria." The form "criterias" results from mistakenly treating "criteria" as a singular noun and adding an extra "s." Standard English dictionaries and style guides do not recognize "criterias" as a valid plural form. Sources: (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Oxford English Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary)
Big Business

What is the name of the National Retail Federation website that started Cyber Monday in 2005?
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Shop.org is the digital retail arm of the National Retail Federation and played a key role in identifying online shopping trends in the mid-2000s. In 2005, the organization issued a press release noting a surge in online sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving and referred to it as Cyber Monday. The term quickly gained traction and became a major annual retail event focused on e-commerce sales. Sources: (National Retail Federation, Shop.org Press Release Archive, CNN Business)
Shop.org is the digital retail arm of the National Retail Federation and played a key role in identifying online shopping trends in the mid-2000s. In 2005, the organization issued a press release noting a surge in online sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving and referred to it as Cyber Monday. The term quickly gained traction and became a major annual retail event focused on e-commerce sales. Sources: (National Retail Federation, Shop.org Press Release Archive, CNN Business)
Christmas Season

Which of these is NOT one of the three main types of Christmas trees commonly sold?
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The three most common types of Christmas trees sold are fir, spruce, and pine varieties. Cedar trees are not typically used as Christmas trees because they shed needles quickly and lack the traditional shape. Fir trees, especially Fraser firs, are the most popular due to their strong branches and needle retention. Sources: (National Christmas Tree Association, U.S. Forest Service, Smithsonian Gardens)
The three most common types of Christmas trees sold are fir, spruce, and pine varieties. Cedar trees are not typically used as Christmas trees because they shed needles quickly and lack the traditional shape. Fir trees, especially Fraser firs, are the most popular due to their strong branches and needle retention. Sources: (National Christmas Tree Association, U.S. Forest Service, Smithsonian Gardens)
Myths & Mythologies

In Greek mythology, Cerberus is usually depicted as having how many heads?
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Cerberus is the monstrous dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology. Classical sources most often describe him as having three heads, symbolizing his fearsome and unnatural nature. While some later accounts mention additional features like a serpent tail or extra heads, the three-headed form remains the standard depiction. Sources: (Encyclopedia Britannica, Theoi Greek Mythology, Oxford Classical Dictionary)
Cerberus is the monstrous dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology. Classical sources most often describe him as having three heads, symbolizing his fearsome and unnatural nature. While some later accounts mention additional features like a serpent tail or extra heads, the three-headed form remains the standard depiction. Sources: (Encyclopedia Britannica, Theoi Greek Mythology, Oxford Classical Dictionary)
U.S. Knowledge
What U.S. state has a capital city whose name includes a famous Christmas character?
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Santa Fe is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Mexico and its name begins with "Santa," referencing "Saint" which is strongly associated with the Christmas figure Saint Nicholas (Santa) in popular culture. Santa Fe's name derives from the Spanish "La Villa Real de la Santa Fé de San Francisco de Asís," meaning "The Royal Town of the Holy Faith," and it has been the state capital since New Mexico's admission to the Union. The association with "Santa" makes New Mexico the U.S. state whose capital includes a famous Christmas character's name.
Santa Fe is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Mexico and its name begins with "Santa," referencing "Saint" which is strongly associated with the Christmas figure Saint Nicholas (Santa) in popular culture. Santa Fe's name derives from the Spanish "La Villa Real de la Santa Fé de San Francisco de Asís," meaning "The Royal Town of the Holy Faith," and it has been the state capital since New Mexico's admission to the Union. The association with "Santa" makes New Mexico the U.S. state whose capital includes a famous Christmas character's name.
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World Capitals

Hidden in the word "mosquito" is the name of the capital city of what South American country?
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Quito appears spelled within the word mosquito, revealing the capital city of Ecuador. Quito is one of the highest capital cities in the world and is located in the Andes Mountains. This clue relies on hidden spelling rather than word meaning to identify the correct country. Sources: (Encyclopaedia Britannica, CIA World Factbook, Oxford Reference)
Quito appears spelled within the word mosquito, revealing the capital city of Ecuador. Quito is one of the highest capital cities in the world and is located in the Andes Mountains. This clue relies on hidden spelling rather than word meaning to identify the correct country. Sources: (Encyclopaedia Britannica, CIA World Factbook, Oxford Reference)
World Religion

Which option is NOT traditionally named as one of the four Advent wreath candle themes?
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The Advent wreath traditionally uses four candles to mark the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. In many Christian churches and explanations, the candles are commonly associated with the themes Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. The candles symbolize growing light as Christmas approaches, but Light itself is not one of the four named themes in that common set. Sources: (Catholic Relief Services, The Providence Journal, Gulf Coast Catholic, Dynamic Catholic)
The Advent wreath traditionally uses four candles to mark the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. In many Christian churches and explanations, the candles are commonly associated with the themes Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. The candles symbolize growing light as Christmas approaches, but Light itself is not one of the four named themes in that common set. Sources: (Catholic Relief Services, The Providence Journal, Gulf Coast Catholic, Dynamic Catholic)
Cocktail Quiz

Which berry provides the primary flavor found in traditional gin?
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Gin is defined by its dominant flavor of juniper berries, which are legally required for a spirit to be classified as gin. The pine-like character of juniper distinguishes gin from other distilled spirits. While additional botanicals are common, juniper must remain the primary flavor. Sources: (British Gin Guild, Distillers Council of the United States, Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails)
Gin is defined by its dominant flavor of juniper berries, which are legally required for a spirit to be classified as gin. The pine-like character of juniper distinguishes gin from other distilled spirits. While additional botanicals are common, juniper must remain the primary flavor. Sources: (British Gin Guild, Distillers Council of the United States, Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails)
On Broadway

What is the name of the magical spell book written in an ancient language that only Elphaba can read?
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The Grimmerie is a central magical artifact in the Broadway musical "Wicked," serving as the source of powerful spells. It is written in an ancient language that only Elphaba is able to read and understand. The book plays a major role in shaping Elphaba's abilities and her relationship with the Wizard of Oz. Sources: (Playbill, Stephen Schwartz Official Site, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
The Grimmerie is a central magical artifact in the Broadway musical "Wicked," serving as the source of powerful spells. It is written in an ancient language that only Elphaba is able to read and understand. The book plays a major role in shaping Elphaba's abilities and her relationship with the Wizard of Oz. Sources: (Playbill, Stephen Schwartz Official Site, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
Pop Music

What is the title of Lady Gaga's album released in 2025, her first since 2020?
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In 2025, Lady Gaga released a studio album titled "Mayhem", marking her first new album since 2020's "Chromatica". The release represented her return to full-length pop studio work following several soundtrack and collaborative projects. The album was officially announced and promoted as a major new era in her recording career. Sources: (Billboard, Rolling Stone, Lady Gaga Official Site)
In 2025, Lady Gaga released a studio album titled "Mayhem", marking her first new album since 2020's "Chromatica". The release represented her return to full-length pop studio work following several soundtrack and collaborative projects. The album was officially announced and promoted as a major new era in her recording career. Sources: (Billboard, Rolling Stone, Lady Gaga Official Site)
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NHL Knowledge

What two teams played in the first NHL Winter Classic in 2008?
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The first NHL Winter Classic was played on January 1, 2008, as an outdoor regular-season game. The matchup featured the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Penguins won the game in a shootout, helping launch the Winter Classic as a successful annual NHL event. Sources: (National Hockey League, Hockey Hall of Fame, ESPN)
The first NHL Winter Classic was played on January 1, 2008, as an outdoor regular-season game. The matchup featured the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Penguins won the game in a shootout, helping launch the Winter Classic as a successful annual NHL event. Sources: (National Hockey League, Hockey Hall of Fame, ESPN)
Gemstone Science

What country produces the greatest volume of the December birthstone, turquoise?
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China is currently the world's largest producer of turquoise by volume, with major mining activity centered in Hubei Province. Modern Chinese production supplies a large share of the global turquoise market, especially for jewelry and decorative use. Other countries are historically significant for turquoise, but do not match China's output scale. Sources: (Gemological Institute of America, U.S. Geological Survey, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
China is currently the world's largest producer of turquoise by volume, with major mining activity centered in Hubei Province. Modern Chinese production supplies a large share of the global turquoise market, especially for jewelry and decorative use. Other countries are historically significant for turquoise, but do not match China's output scale. Sources: (Gemological Institute of America, U.S. Geological Survey, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
TV Specials

In the television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", which reindeer coach encouraged others to mock Rudolph?
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In the 1964 television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", Comet serves as the coach who leads the young reindeer. He openly criticizes Rudolph for his glowing nose and encourages the other reindeer to exclude him from activities. This behavior establishes early conflict in the story and highlights the theme of intolerance toward differences. Sources: (CBS Television Archives, Rankin Bass Production History, Paley Center for Media)
In the 1964 television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer", Comet serves as the coach who leads the young reindeer. He openly criticizes Rudolph for his glowing nose and encourages the other reindeer to exclude him from activities. This behavior establishes early conflict in the story and highlights the theme of intolerance toward differences. Sources: (CBS Television Archives, Rankin Bass Production History, Paley Center for Media)
Into The Wild

Specifically, what two things are shown in this picture?
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A partridge in a pear tree refers to the first gift in the traditional Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The bird is generally understood to be the grey partridge, a species native to Europe and commonly found in orchards and farmland. Pear trees were familiar agricultural features in medieval England, reinforcing the song's rural imagery. Sources: (Encyclopaedia Britannica, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Smithsonian National Zoo)
A partridge in a pear tree refers to the first gift in the traditional Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas." The bird is generally understood to be the grey partridge, a species native to Europe and commonly found in orchards and farmland. Pear trees were familiar agricultural features in medieval England, reinforcing the song's rural imagery. Sources: (Encyclopaedia Britannica, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Smithsonian National Zoo)
Lyrical Genius

In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' what gift is introduced on the eleventh day?
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The traditional lyrics of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" list pipers piping as the gift given on the eleventh day. Each verse of the song adds a new gift while repeating all previous ones in cumulative order. The carol dates back to at least the late eighteenth century and remains a staple of English language Christmas music. Sources: (Hymnary.org, Oxford Music Online, Library of Congress)
The traditional lyrics of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" list pipers piping as the gift given on the eleventh day. Each verse of the song adds a new gift while repeating all previous ones in cumulative order. The carol dates back to at least the late eighteenth century and remains a staple of English language Christmas music. Sources: (Hymnary.org, Oxford Music Online, Library of Congress)
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Marketing Madness

Which company first advertised the slogan "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" during the 1870s?
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Montgomery Ward began using satisfaction guarantees in its mail order catalog as early as 1872 to build trust with customers ordering goods by post. The promise helped establish consumer confidence at a time when buyers could not inspect products before purchase. This policy later influenced other retailers and became a standard practice in American commerce. Sources: (Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Montgomery Ward Company Archives)
Montgomery Ward began using satisfaction guarantees in its mail order catalog as early as 1872 to build trust with customers ordering goods by post. The promise helped establish consumer confidence at a time when buyers could not inspect products before purchase. This policy later influenced other retailers and became a standard practice in American commerce. Sources: (Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Montgomery Ward Company Archives)
The Movie Biz

Which Stephen King film adaptation was directed by Rob Reiner?
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Rob Reiner directed "Misery", released in 1990 and based on a novel by Stephen King. The film represented a move into psychological thrillers for Reiner after earlier work in comedy and drama. Among these options, "Misery" is the only Stephen King adaptation directed by him. Sources: (American Film Institute, Turner Classic Movies, Stephen King Official Site)
Rob Reiner directed "Misery", released in 1990 and based on a novel by Stephen King. The film represented a move into psychological thrillers for Reiner after earlier work in comedy and drama. Among these options, "Misery" is the only Stephen King adaptation directed by him. Sources: (American Film Institute, Turner Classic Movies, Stephen King Official Site)
Know Your Novels

In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", Scrooge suggests celebrating with some "Smoking Bishop", also known as what?
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In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", Smoking Bishop refers to a traditional Victorian mulled wine drink. It was made by heating red wine with sugar, spices, and citrus, often oranges roasted until they smoked. The drink was commonly associated with Christmas celebrations in 19th-century England. Sources: (British Library, Oxford English Dictionary, Historic England)
In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", Smoking Bishop refers to a traditional Victorian mulled wine drink. It was made by heating red wine with sugar, spices, and citrus, often oranges roasted until they smoked. The drink was commonly associated with Christmas celebrations in 19th-century England. Sources: (British Library, Oxford English Dictionary, Historic England)
Around The World

Name this European country:
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(4 images will cycle) Vienna is the capital of Austria and regularly experiences snowy winters due to its continental climate and northern Alpine influence. Snowfall highlights many of the city's historic landmarks, including imperial palaces, baroque churches, and grand public squares. Winter in Vienna is closely tied to seasonal traditions such as Christmas markets, classical concerts, and café culture. Sources: (Austrian National Tourist Office, World Meteorological Organization, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
(4 images will cycle) Vienna is the capital of Austria and regularly experiences snowy winters due to its continental climate and northern Alpine influence. Snowfall highlights many of the city's historic landmarks, including imperial palaces, baroque churches, and grand public squares. Winter in Vienna is closely tied to seasonal traditions such as Christmas markets, classical concerts, and café culture. Sources: (Austrian National Tourist Office, World Meteorological Organization, Encyclopaedia Britannica)
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