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Which of these common phrases best describes the goal of buying a new car?

get the most bang for your buck

break a leg

beat around the bush

go back to square one

Name three of the five boroughs of New York City

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island

How many vacation days does the average employee get a year?

5 days

15 days

20 days

10 days

The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of which of the following products?

cars

oil

steel

machinery

Which NHL hockey legend is nicknamed "The Great One"?

Martin Brodeur

Mark Messier

Wayne Gretzky

Mario Lemieux

Memorial Day is celebrated on the ______ Monday of May.

third

last

first

fourth

Which of the following is commonly recited at the start of each school day?

The Star Spangled Banner

God Bless America

America the Beautiful

The Pledge of Allegiance

Where is Mount Rushmore located?

Washington

Washington, D.C.

Montana

South Dakota

What is the name of the popular "junk food" made of golden sponge cake and cream filling?

Ding Dong

whoopie pie

honey bun

Twinkie

What is the name of the nine-digit number issued to almost every U.S. citizen?

social security number

Americans eat 350 slices of which food every second?

Pizza

What is a jack o'lantern?

It's a pumpkin you carve for Halloween.

Which quarterback from the New England Patriots has won six Super Bowls?

Tom Brady

Joe Montana

Brett Favre

Dan Marino

Which famous scientist used a special device to help him talk?

Bill Nye

Stephen Hawking

Thomas Edison

Albert Einstein

Name two of the four states that begin with the letter "A"

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas

What team does LeBron James play for?

Golden State Warriors

Los Angeles Lakers

Toronto Raptors

Boston Celtics

Which U.S. State can some Russians see with a pair of binoculars?

Alaska

Which of the following is not a U.S. federal holiday?

Labor Day

Thanksgiving

Memorial Day

New Year's Eve

Which Civil Rights activist refused to give up her seat on an Alabama bus in 1955?

Rosa Parks

A student who is in their 11th year of school is known as a what?

a senior

a sophomore

a freshman

a junior

Who is the dynamic duo that won three NBA championships from 2000 to 2002?

Stockton and Malone

Kobe and Shaq

The Splash Brothers

Jordan and Pippen

What’s the most popular sport in the U.S.?

(American) football

What do the red and white stripes on the American flag symbolize?

The thirteen colonies that declared independence

What is the most popular hot dog topping in the United States?

mustard

When is Independence Day celebrated?

On July 4th

What's the name of the campfire dessert that consists of marshmallow and chocolate melted between graham crackers?

Whoopie pie

S'more

Macaroon

Ding Dong

What's the name of the civil rights leader Americans celebrate on January 18th?

Martin Luther King

What TV show follows a high school chemistry teacher who resorts to anything necessary to pay his medical bills?

The Wire

Breaking Bad

The Sopranos

Mad Men

What is a "rain check"?

A day off from school

A late payment

$100

A rescheduled appointment

Which Founding Father is featured on the 100 dollar bill?

Benjamin Franklin

Who wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"?

Harper Lee

John Steinbeck

Charles Dickens

Mark Twain

In the United States, Labor Day is celebrated on the __________ Monday in September.

second

last

third

first

Where is the Mall of America located?

New York

Minnesota

Washington, D.C.

Chicago

Your employer might match your tax-deferred deposits if you contribute money to what type of account?

501c

Savings account

401k

Checking account

True or False: Phoenix is the most populous state capital.

True

Which squish toy sells more than 100 million cans a year?

Silly Putty

Play-doh

Plaster of Paris

Slime

Which of these mountain ranges is the oldest in the United States?

Sierra Nevada Mountains

White Mountains

Appalachian Mountains

Rocky Mountains

What TV show has been aired from Studio 8H at New York City's Rockefeller Plaza since 1975?

The Tonight Show

Friends

The Simpsons

Saturday Night Live

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech?

Second Amendment

Third Amendment

Ninth Amendment

First Amendment

How many stars are on the U.S. flag?

50

Which city is known for sandwiches that consist of steak, cheese, onions and peppers?

Boston

Miami

New York

Philadelphia

Which soccer player led the U.S. Women's National team to two FIFA World Cup victories?

Alex Morgan

Mia Hamm

Carli Lloyd

Julie Ertz

What state is known as The Lone Star State?

Texas

Hawaii

California

Alaska

What do you call a room that has a sink, toilet and shower?

a bathroom

Which U.S. State gets less rainfall than all of the others?

Alaska

Florida

Hawaii

Nevada

How many fingers does Mickey Mouse have on each hand?

4

In the U.S., what is the most spoken language after English?

Spanish

Which holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November?

Thanksgiving

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

1804

1771

1800

1776

What are “grits”?

A type of grape for Californian wine

French Fries from the northeastern states of the U.S.

A dish popular in the southern states of the U.S.

A type of dessert from Philadelphia

Which condiment is most likely to come with an order of french fries?

ketchup

At a restaurant, how much money do people in the U.S. usually leave for a tip?

5-10% of the bill

50% of the bill

15-20% of the bill

30-40% of the bill

If someone asks for your John Hancock, what do you need to give them?

your signature

your health insurance

your passport

your surname

Complete this sentence: “As American as...

apple pie

Coca Cola

Texas barbecue

the hamburger