"Finals" Quiz

Question 1

Nintendo released 'Twilight Princess' on the Gamecube and Wii consoles simultaneously. The Wii game is mirrored. Why?

Accepted Answer

Link is left-handed and needed to be mirrored so Link is right-handed

Question 2

Who is my favorite student according to 3rd period?

Accepted Answer

Definitely not like half this class. These guys are loud as heck.

Question 3

Who is Mr. Alagon's favorite student according to 1st period?

Accepted Answer

Definitely not Hunter Thompson

Question 4

What high school did Mr. Alagon attend when he was a kid?

Accepted Answer

Benicia High School

Question 5

The candelabra tree is a type of screw palm that grows in Africa. Why would a farmer be excited to find it growing?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 6

At a golf course in Wisconsin, there's a sign that commemorates Todd Welsing hitting a hole in one Why's the sign funny?

Accepted Answer

He hit a hole in one from Hole 13 but to Hole 14 instead

Question 7

Who is the loudest student in 3rd period?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 8

Fed up with being the victim of petty crime, why did Mrs. Cooper reach for some canvas, a reel of thread and fishhooks?

Accepted Answer

She made fake pockets with hooks in them to catch pickpockets.

Question 9

In the 1970s, why did the British food writer and TV chef Delia Smith tell her readers to go to a pharmacy?

Accepted Answer

To buy olive oil which was sold there because it cleaned children's ears

Question 10

Who is the class I talk about the most?

Accepted Answer

4th period

Question 11

In which sport can you cross the start line many times if you want, but can’t cross the end line?

Accepted Answer

Fencing

Question 12

A replica bust is sold online. The rear of the bust has room to store 14 pens, though it should store 9 more. Why?

Accepted Answer

The bust is of Julius Caesar, who got stabbed 23 times by his council

Question 13

Who uses the bathroom the most in 3rd period?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 14

The Jaguars NFL team spent $120 million on their new facility that included sensors in their locker room to detect what?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 15

What year was Golden West Middle School built?

Accepted Answer

1964

Question 16

Which statue could be represented by Squidward Tentacles, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Hello Kitty, in that order?

Accepted Answer

Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil

Question 17

The more an operator used this high specialized robot, the worse they got at their job. What's this robot used for?

Accepted Answer

Bomb defusing

Question 18

Who is Mr. Alagon's favorite student according to 4th period?

Accepted Answer

Definitely no one. This is the loudest class I've had in a long time.

Question 19

On certain days, kids in Hong Kong are given breakfast such as two eggs and a sausage, or sweetcorn and dumplings. Why?

Accepted Answer

It makes the number 100 for good luck on exams

Question 20

Pick a color.

Accepted Answer

Green

Question 21

In Japan, August 31st is known as Vegetable Day. When is Salad Dressing Day, and why was it chosen?

Accepted Answer

August 24th, because dressing goes on top of vegatables

Question 22

What did I eat for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Nothing

Question 23

In medieval times, why was it important for cooks to be students of religion as well?

Accepted Answer

Prayers were used for timers since they didn't have accurate clocks yet

Question 24

Mr. Anastasio had the 'best summer job in the world.' He texted hotel guests every 20 mins. What two words did he text?

Accepted Answer

Turn over

Question 25

The comedy show 'ERB' sees famous figures rapping together. What special task did they do for 'Stan Lee vs. Jim Henson'?

Accepted Answer

They had to use a blue screen because Kermit the Frog was green

Question 26

In an episode of 'E.R.', a patient called Mrs. Gardasco accidentally overdosed on her TB pills by taking 11 pills. Why?

Accepted Answer

She read the directions 'take once a day' as 'take 11 a day'

Question 27

At a restaurant in Arriach, diners have cows outside to be seen. Why do the restaurants hire a hairdresser occasionally?

Accepted Answer

The menu was on the cows themselves

Question 28

In 1976, how did Steve Jobs avenge his previous employer, Atari, by choosing a specific name of his new company?

Accepted Answer

Apple came before Atari in phone books

Question 29

Does Mr. Alagon wear glasses?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 30

An airport in Ottawa, CA, was about to open their new terminal in 1969, but rehearsal for the opening closed it. Why?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 31

Does Mr. Alagon prefer coffee or tea?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Alagon hates both of them

Question 32

There's a job where people are trained to "Don't let go first." This role is performed at limited locations. What is it?

Accepted Answer

Costumed actors in Disneyland/Disney cruises

Question 33

In 1943, Danish fishermen started sprinkling the decks of ships with a mixture of dried rabbit blood and cocaine. Why?

Accepted Answer

To hide the Jewish people they were sneaking out of Germany to Denmark

Question 34

In 1988, white t-shirts with a single black stripes diagonally across them began to be sold in Italian markets. Why?

Accepted Answer

It was to rebel against a law requiring people to wear seatbelts.

Question 35

In a 2020 challenge popularised by the Getty museum, why did someone submit a photo of a halved avocado and two spoons?

Accepted Answer

It looked like a famous artwork called "The Scream"

Question 36

From 1789 to 2015, a certain group of French people weren't allowed to go on vacation w/o notice. What was their job?

Accepted Answer

Bakers, because they needed to make bread for their town

Question 37

Since 2019, competitive solvers of Rubik’s Cubes have been able to improve a record time by nodding their head. How?

Accepted Answer

To put on their blinders for blind solving of rubiks cubes

Question 38

US college basketball players are only permitted to use certain numbers on their jerseys, 0, 00, 1-5, 10-15, etc. Why?

Accepted Answer

Those numbers can be made with two hands

Question 39

What important procedure might involve a 5th female and a 95th male?

Accepted Answer

To test both extreme average weights of people in car crashes

Question 40

Who is the quietest student in Mr. Alagon's 3rd period class

Accepted Answer

Jackson Buckingham

Question 41

Michael Mannion from Staffordshire, UK, has a large illustration from ‘Where’s Waldo’ on his ceiling. Why?

Accepted Answer

So kids have something to look at during dental appointments

Question 42

Who is Mr. Alagon's favorite student according to 2nd period?

Accepted Answer

Definitely not Eden Riley, Alex Carter, Fredo L., Kael Smith

Question 43

How old is Mr. Alagon?

Accepted Answer

31

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