H2n October 2014 Quiz
The H2N October 2014 Quiz assesses knowledge on varied current events, including legal decisions, health crises, and social issues. It evaluates understanding of landmark court cases, disease outbreaks, and societal trends relevant to the time.
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What is the name of the Illinois court case that ruled that administrators have the right to censor a school paper?
- A.
Hosty vs. Carter
- B.
Cherry vs. Koons
- C.
Scott vs. Sanford
- D.
Branzburg vs. Hayes
Correct Answer
A. Hosty vs. CarterExplanation
Check out the editorial! (Censorship violates the rights of high school publications, p. 4)Rate this question:
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- 2.
What year was the Ebola virus first discovered?
- A.
1954
- B.
1492
- C.
2013
- D.
1976
Correct Answer
D. 1976Explanation
Take a look at the frequently asked questions about Ebola! (p. 7)Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who is the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham?
- A.
Morgan Harrington
- B.
Jesse Matthew
- C.
Alexis Murphy
- D.
Randy Allen Taylor
Correct Answer
B. Jesse MatthewExplanation
Read Bonnie Schipper's column "Missing Person: Retweet to save a life"! (p. 8)Rate this question:
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- 4.
What percent of domestic violence victims are women?
- A.
55%
- B.
85%
- C.
35%
- D.
70%
Correct Answer
B. 85%Explanation
Look at the domestic violence statistics on page 9!Rate this question:
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- 5.
In which state is same-sex marriage currently legal?
- A.
Montana
- B.
Alabama
- C.
Florida
- D.
Maine
Correct Answer
D. MaineExplanation
Look at the map on page 10!Rate this question:
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- 6.
Where did principal Martin Grimm receive his principal's license?
- A.
Colorado College
- B.
George Mason University
- C.
Colorado State University
- D.
Oxford College
Correct Answer
B. George Mason UniversityExplanation
Check out Noah Mutterperl's story "Grimm welcomed as Hayfield's ninth principal"! (p. 12)Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many miles away from Hayfield is Los Angeles, California?
- A.
1285
- B.
2880
- C.
1590
- D.
4000
Correct Answer
B. 2880Explanation
Read "the life of a dancer by the numbers" on page 14!Rate this question:
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- 8.
What theatre will Chad Vann's production of The Last Five Years be performed at?
- A.
Atlas Theatre
- B.
Arena Stage
- C.
Kennedy Center
- D.
Victor J. Lutz Auditorium
Correct Answer
A. Atlas TheatreExplanation
Read Erica Schipper's story "Sophomore Chad Vann directs mature production with MSA Youth Theatre Company" on page 15!Rate this question:
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- 9.
What time will Fairfax County high schools start in 2015?
- A.
7:30
- B.
8:50
- C.
8:00-8:10
- D.
9:20
Correct Answer
C. 8:00-8:10Explanation
Read Lauren Miller's story "School board to vote on later start times for high schools for the 2015-16 school year"! (p. 16)Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the deadline to register for the December 13 ACT?
- A.
December 1
- B.
October 31
- C.
November 7
- D.
December 5
Correct Answer
C. November 7Explanation
Read the senior dates on page 17!Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many square miles of land does ISIL control in Iraq and Syria?
- A.
35,000
- B.
60,000
- C.
10,000
- D.
20,000
Correct Answer
A. 35,000Explanation
Check out "What Americans need to know about ISIL" on page 19!Rate this question:
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- 12.
What was the score of varsity field hockey's game against Wakefield on October 1?
- A.
0-1 Wakefield
- B.
3-0 Hayfield
- C.
1-3 Wakefield
- D.
1-0 Hayfield
Correct Answer
D. 1-0 HayfieldExplanation
Check out Daniel Brown and Adriana Romero's field hockey brief on page 21!Rate this question:
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- 13.
How long did it take junior Orran Mandt to run 3 miles at Burke Lake?
- A.
24:06
- B.
14:19
- C.
19:32
- D.
17:29
Correct Answer
D. 17:29Explanation
Don't forget to look at "by the numbers" on page 22!Rate this question:
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- 14.
What day was Mr. Dave Tremaine born?
- A.
November 20, 1964
- B.
October 13, 1985
- C.
June 16, 1964
- D.
April 15, 1967
Correct Answer
A. November 20, 1964Explanation
Take a look at the back cover!Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which Olympian was charged with a DUI in Baltimore?
- A.
Ryan Lochte
- B.
Missy Franklin
- C.
Michael Phelps
- D.
Lindsay Vonn
Correct Answer
C. Michael PhelpsExplanation
Look at the cheers and jeers on page 5!Rate this question:
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