H2n October 2014 Quiz
- 1.
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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