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