As students get ready to head back to school, let’s rewind the clock and test what you remember from when you were sitting at their desks. You can check your answers below.
| 1. In the U.S., math is either a loved or hated subject. Six out of 10 Americans surveyed said they enjoyed math. Can you evaluate the expression? 7 + (6 × 52 + 3) | A. 327 B. 175 C. 160 D. 88 |
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| 2. We all remember the plates with individual slots that we filled in the lunch line — a carton of milk, Tater Tots, maybe even an orange or apple. Everyone had their favorite lunch day. What school lunch is most frequently served to children in the U.S.? | A. Chicken fingers and french fries B. Lasagna C. Pizza D. Spaghetti and meatballs |
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| 3. Mauna Kea is the world’s tallest mountain as measured from its base deep in the Pacific Ocean to its summit. Its snowy peak attracts skiers and snowboarders, and its lower slopes are popular for hunting, hiking, sightseeing and bird watching. How tall is Mauna Kea, and in what country is it located? | A. 33,476 feet — U.S. B. 29,035 feet — Nepal C. 20,564 feet — Ecuador D. 14,928 feet — Africa |
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4. Mascots are representatives of a school that encourage school spirit and bring the student body together. Mascots can technically be anything, but are usually animals. What mascot most commonly represents American high schools and colleges? |
A. Dragon B. Eagle C. Tiger D. Wildcat |
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Question 1
C —
7 + (6 × 52+ 3)
7 + (6 × 25 + 3)
7+ (150 + 3)
7 + 153
160
Source: http://www.redorbit.com/
Question 2
A — The meal most often served to U.S. school children is chicken fingers and french fries.
Source: http://www.cnn.com/
Question 3
A — Located in Hawaii, Mauna Kea is 13,796 feet above sea level, but it extends 19,680 feet below the water’s surface. Therefore, its total height is 33,476 feet.
Source: http://www.explore-the-big-island.com/
Question 4
B — Possibly as a sign of American pride, representing power and authority, the eagle is the most common mascot at American high schools and colleges.
