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1
Presidential candidate Donald Trump recently met with what foreign leader, to discuss policy?
Xi Jinping
Enrique Peña Nieto
Vladimir Putin
Angela Merkel
2
A local start-up company in what Industry has recently attracted increased investor support?
Environmental Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Radar Subsystems
Military Aviation
3
Which of the following was NOT a leading figure in the American Revolution from Massachusetts?
Sam Adams
John Hancock
John Adams
George Washington
4
The United States has agreed to accept how many Refugees in Year 2017?
50,000
110,000
310,000
210,000
5
When did the Glorious Revolution occur in England?
1708 C.E
1688 C.E
1698 C.E
1678 C.E
6
What President established the first National Parks and Monuments in American history?
William Taft
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
7
Which of the following was NOT a leading Worker's Union during the Industrial Revolution?
The American Federation of Labor
The International Workers of the World
The Teamsters Union
The Knights of Labor
8
Mutant vehicles in the desert, as part of what artistic festival, have received rave reviews?
Comic Con
Coachella
Bonnaroo
Burning Man
9
What notable public figure attended a fundraiser in Provincetown this weekend?
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
Charlie Baker
Elizabeth Warren
10
A newly released Poll show what "score" for the Presidential Election
Clinton: 70% / Trump: 30%
Clinton: 46% / Trump: 44%
Trump: 70% / Clinton: 30%
Clinton: 44% / Trump: 46%
11
Which of the following was NOT a notable reform movement of the European Enlightenment?
Child Labor Laws
Liberalism
Rising Federal Power
Expansion of Voting Rights
12
What virus has caused the C.D.C to discourage expectant mothers from traveling to Miami, FL?
Avian Flu
Zika
SARS
Ebola
13
Who were the Co-Founders of Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg / Sean Parker
Dustin Moskovitz / Al Gore
Mark Zuckerberg / Eduardo Saverin
Larry Page / Sergey Brin
14
During the 1500's, what political party in France opposed the Huguenots?
Quakers
Jesuits
Anabaptists
Ultra-Catholics
15
A tractor-trailer crash in what State, sent 8 Million blank pennies sprawling into the street?
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware
16
After the War began, _____, or freedom from enslavement became a major issue in America.
Segregation
Taxation
Indoctrination
Emancipation
17
Which of the following did NOT influence the rise of Unions during the Industrial Revolution?
Friedrich Engel
Karl Marx
Robert Owen
Adam Smith
18
A single Lightning Strike in Norway caused the death of how many Reindeer?
120
420
220
320
19
Which of the following was NOT an important consequences of the Industrial Revolution?
Environmental Impact
Increased Opportunity for Middle
Growth of Big Business
Expansion of Cities
20
What new technology App is making strides towards feeding the poor, and reducing wasted food?
Path
Shazam
Copia
Fruit Ninja
21
What is the most Profitable social media company in America today?
Facebook
Yelp
LinkedIn
Twitter
22
What nation recently claimed success after testing to develop a Nuclear weapon?
South Korea
Japan
North Korea
Vietnam
23
What American athletes are facing questions, after their report of a robbery was examined?
U.S Basketball Team
U.S Soccer Team
U.S Track and Field Team
U.S Swim Team
24
Although religion was the primary factor in the French Wars, what issue also played a role?
Evangelism
Sectionalism
Ethnicity
Nationalism
25
Spraying for what airborne disease has led to the death of millions of Honey Bees?
West Nile Virus
Yellow Fever
Zika
Malaria
26
How many states in America allow for Early Voting prior to an election?
10
33
50
43
27
After thirty years of religious strife, who succeeded to the throne of France?
Henry of Navarre
Louis XIV
Phillip II
George V
28
Approximately how many viewers tuned in for the first Presidential Debate between Trump/Clinton
50+ Million
200+ Million
300+ Million
100+ Million
29
What Europe nation was NOT eager to see the British removed from power?
Germany
Netherlands
Spain
France
30
What American President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
31
A magnitude 5.9 Earthquake was reported in what South American country?
Columbia
Chile
Argentina
Brazil
32
After the 2016 Rio Olympics concluded yesterday, where will the 2020 Olympics be held?
Seoul, South Korea
Beijing, China
New Delhi, India
Tokyo, Japan
33
Which of the following was NOT one the original 13 Colonies?
New Jersey
Delaware
Vermont
Connecticut
34
What notable public figure spent time on the Cape and Islands during the last week?
Donald Trump
Michael Phelps
Elizabeth Warren
Barack Obama
35
What policy issue has Presidential candidate Donald Trump hinted he may "soften" his stance on?
Immigration
Environmental Protection
Criminal Justice
Taxation
36
What President proposed a League of Nations to make the world safe from widespread conflict?
Woodrow Wilson
Calvin Coolidge
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
37
Which of the following was NOT a leading cause of the Industrial Revolution?
Technological and Scientific Advances
Influence of Social Darwinism
Economic Impetus of the Civil War
Influence of Business Leaders, Entrepenerus, and Inventors
38
Who was the first Vice-President of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
39
What legendary golfer passed away this weekend, after a standout career that attracted millions
Tiger Woods
Gary Player
Arnold Palmer
Happy Gilmore
40
Declines in state support have led to emerging trend for college students?
Paying Higher Costs for Private School Tuition
Paying Lower Costs for Private School Tuition
Paying Higher Costs for Out-of-State Tuition
Paying Lower Costs for Out-of-State Tuition
41
What company recently unveiled the first Self-Driving Fleet onto the market?
Google
Uber
Ford
Mitsubishi
42
The leader of what Asian nation passed away this week, after ruling for 70 years?
Japan
India
Thailand
China
43
What country experienced a powerful Earthquake (6.2) recently, causing widespread damage?
Greece
France
Germany
Italy
44
The European Union has served what major American company with a $14.6 Billion dollar tax bill?
Facebook
Apple
Ford
Google
45
What local university claimed it can make user Wi-Fi ten times faster than current speeds?
Boston University
Boston College
Harvard
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
46
President Obama created the World’s Largest Marine Reserve off the coast of what state?
Hawaii
Louisiana
California
Massachusetts
47
What technology company has pledged to "Solve Cancer" by utilizing computer technology?
Microsoft
IBM
Google
Apple
48
During what timeframe did Calvinism and Catholicism become increasingly militant in Europe?
1460's C.E
1560's C.E
1660's C.E
1760's C.E
49
A 22 lb. Lobster was caught and set free off the shore of what Cape Cod town?
Barnstable
Harwich
Falmouth
Chatham
50
Which of the following nations was NOT a participant in the Thirty Years War?
England
Austria
Italy
France
51
The eradication of slavery in the North was a ____ process that took ____ decades.
Abrupt / Two
Sudden / Three
Immediate / One
Gradual / Several
52
What reform has President Obama proposed regarding the Criminal Justice system?
Phasing out Private Prisons
Legalization of Marijuana
Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants
Abolishing Jaywalking
53
What nationwide Restaurant is being sued by thousands of Workers for unpaid wages?
Chipotle
Burger King
McDonald's
5 Guys
54
How long did Astronauts spend in isolation in preparation for a journey to Mars?
6 Months
1 Year
2 Years
1.5 Years
55
A problem with Water Fluctuation caused yet another shutdown @ what power generation center?
Brayton Point Power Station
Pilgrim Nuclear Plant
Dighton Power Plant
MM Taunton Energy
56
What nation was recently involved in "several" unsafe naval incidents with the United States?
Syria
China
Iran
Russia
57
The Justice Dept. has challenged a ruling regarding the Tribal Land of what local people-group?
Apache Tribe
Cherokee Tribe
Seminole Tribe
Wampanoag Tribe
58
Who was the greatest supporter of Catholicism in Europe, during the sixteenth century?
Edward VII
Louis XIV
Henry VIII
King Philip II
59
What was the 14th State to be added to the United States of America?
Tennessee
Vermont
Kentucky
Ohio
60
Which of the following was NOT a Titan of Industry during the Gilded Age of the late-1800's?
JP Morgan
John Rockefeller
Warren Buffet
Andrew Carnegie
61
What comedic icon passed away recently at the Age of 83?
Gene Wilder
Adam Sandler
Trey Parker
Kevin Hart
62
What phrase did Franklin Delano Roosevelt use to summarize his new policies?
The Fair Deal
The People's Deal
The Square Deal
The New Deal
63
Who did Time Magazine select as their "Person of the 20th Century"?
Albert Einstein
Mahatma Gandhi
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
64
What NFL player chose not to stand for the National Anthem, creating a national discussion?
Aaron Rodgers
Colin Kaepernick
Joe Montana
Tom Brady
65
What 2nd String QB led the Patriots to an unexpected win in his first career start?
Mark Sanchez
Mike Glennon
Jimmy Garoppolo
Ryan Fitzpatrick
66
What rock band played a sold out show on the Cape recently, during their 45th year in action?
ZZ Top
The Rolling Stones
Pink Floyd
Aerosmith
67
What political figure faces renewed questions regarding their use of classified information?
Donald Trump
Lebron James
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
68
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
George Patton
George Washington
69
The Vice-Presidential debate took place this week between which two candidates?
Ted Cruz / Bernie Sanders
George W. Bush / Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton / Donald Trump
Tim Kaine / Mike Pence
70
During the Sixteenth Century, what was the most “shattering” conflict in Europe?
Ottoman Civil War
French Religious Wars
Napoleonic Wars
Punic Wars
71
What landmark book by Upton Sinclair led to the creation of the Food and Drug Administration?
The Great Gatsby
Great Expectations
Main Street
The Jungle
72
During the 1500's in France, what religious group in France experienced consistent persecution?
Sunnis
Huguenots
Shi'as
Baptists
73
The 2nd Presidential Debate took place this weekend, utilizing what specific format?
Town Hall Debate
Mock Trial Debate
Cross Examination Debate
Parliamentary Debate
74
What % of the total French population were Huguenots? What percentage of the nobility were?
40% / 7%
50% / 50%
7% / 40%
30% / 70%
75
What Astronomical phenomenon have scientists recently recreated in a laboratory?
Zero Gravity
Supernova
Black Hole
Asteroid
76
After the Revolutionary War, the ideals of _____ and _____ didn't apply to women and minorities
Labor / Taxes
Nutrition / Shelter
Equality / Liberty
Segregation / Exclusion
77
Which of the following was NOT a leading cause of the French Revolution?
Influence of American Revolution
Government Corruption and Incompetence
Increasing Wealth of Middle-Class
Effect of Enlightenment Political Thought
78
Hackers from what nation have attacked the State Department, D.N.C, and I.O.C recently?
China
Iran
Russia
Germany
79
What country impeached their President this week, in an effort to stabilize their economy?
Russia
India
Brazil
China
80
The highest and longest Glass Bridge in the world recently opened in what country?
Germany
United States
Japan
China
81
Which of the following was NOT a notable Renaissance Thinker?
Michelangelo di Lodovico
Leonardo da Vinci
Niccolò Machiavelli
Matteo Renzi
82
Which of the following did NOT have an intellectual influence on the American Revolution?
Legacy of Ancient Greece and Rome
Noam Chomsky's "Manufacturing Consent"
John Locke’s "Treatises of Civil Government"
Political Theories of Baron de Montesquieu
83
What Meteorological condition is Cape Cod currently experienced that posed a safety risk?
Lightning Storms
Drought
Heat Wave
Flooding
84
Who was the sitting President at the outset of the Roaring Twenties?
Warren Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
85
A fan of what sports team, lost their Wedding Ring, in the middle of a marriage proposal?
New England Patriots
Boston Red Sox
Dallas Cowboys
N.Y Yankees
86
What year was the Constitution of the United States ratified?
1778 C.E
1788 C.E
1790 C.E
1776 C.E
87
Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
John Jay
Thurgood Marshall
John Roberts
John Marshall
88
What NBA star dipped into a fan's Nachos&Cheese, as their basketball game flew by?
Carmelo Anthony
Lebron James
Kevin Durant
Stephen Curry
89
Why did the Continental Congress have trouble paying for the Revolutionary War?
Government Corruption
No Ability to Draft Soldiers
No Ability to Tax
Government Incompetence
90
When did the Era of Reconstruction end in the America South?
1870 C.E
1970 C.E
1877 C.E
1977 C.E
91
What social media platform has created a vast, possibly hyperpartisan, Political Media Machine?
SnapChat
Tumblr
Instagram
Facebook
92
Candidate Hillary Clinton was diagnosed with what condition, following a near stumble on 9/11?
Avian Flu
Epilepsy
Pneumonia
Diabetes
93
What state experienced widespread flooding, causing a natural disaster, in the month of August?
Mississippi
Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
94
Activists on Cape Cod are concerned that what community services will be discontinued?
Transportation Services
Recreational Services
Homeless Services
Utility Services
95
What 2 World Leaders are featured in this photo? What are your thoughts on their relationship?
Donald Trump / Pranab Mukherjee
Barack Obama / Donald Trump
Barack Obama / Vladimir Putin
Donald Trump / François Hollande
96
Which of the following was NOT a notable Progressive Era leader.
William Jennings Bryan
Upton Sinclair
Cornel West
Jane Addams
97
Which of the following was NOT a contributing writer of the Constitution of the United States?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
98
Who was the Commanding General of British troops at the outset of the Revolutionary War?
General MacArthur
General Powell
General Howe
General Patton
99
What famous musician was recently awarded a Nobel Prize for their contributions to literature?
Paul McCartney
Bob Dylan
Bruce Springsteen
Bono
100
In the world today, what militant organization is using religion to justify its aggression?
Al-Afasy
Makkah
Isis
Al Jazeera
101
What Tech company recalled millions of new smartphones after reports of battery failures?
Motorola
Microsoft
Samsung
Apple
102
When was the Edict of Nantes issued?
1698 C.E
1498 C.E
1598 C.E
1798 C.E
103
Who was the U.S President at the outset of the Great Depression?
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
104
What Power Generation industry is expanding in the Cape and Islands region, and nationally?
Hydroelectric
Solar
Coal
Wind
105
What company recently unveiled the first Self-Driving Fleet onto the market?
Mitsubishi
Ford
Uber
Google
106
What leader, more than anyone else, defined Absolutism in 17th Century Europe?
Louis XIV
James VI
Henry VIII
Edward VII
107
Which of the following was NOT a lasting effect of the French Revolution?
Abolition of Theocratic Absolutism in France
Abolition of Feudal Restrictions and Obligations
Modern Nationalism in connection with Totalitarianism
Increased Influence and Prestige of the Monarchy