CS-09 18 Apr Trivia

What is the capital of Spain?

• Madrid

• Barcelona

• Lisbon

• Valencia

Answer explanation

Madrid is also the most populated city in Spain.

What drink boasts "Crisp and Clean! No caffeine!"

• Coca-Cola

• Sprite

• Sierra Mist

• 7-Up

Answer explanation

The slogan began in the 1980's, coined by Geoffrey Holder

How many academic majors are offered at USAFA?

• 51

• 32

• 24

• 45

Answer explanation

The best ones are obviously Econ majors

When was the first "high-five" officially recorded?

• 2001

• 1895

• 1977

• 1761

Answer explanation

Dusty Baker of the Dodgers recorded 5 RBIs in one game on October 2, 1977. His teammate held up five and Baker impulsively hit it, creating the high-five.

In Mojang's Minecraft, what material makes the strongest tools in the game?

• Iron

• Diamond

• Gold

• Netherite

Answer explanation

Diamond was the strongest material until Netherite was added on June 23, 2020.

In what year did SpongeBob SquarePants first air?

• 1998

• 2001

• 2000

• 1999

Answer explanation

The first episode was Help Wanted and aired on May 1, 1999.

When a Wisconsinite is referencing a "bubbler", what are they referring to?

• Soda

• Spa Jets

• Water Fountain

• Bubble Machine

Answer explanation

People of Rhode Island and Massachusetts also call them "bubblers" in select places.

Majority of the nation calls them "drinking/water fountains".

Who wrote the book The Catcher in the Rye?

• J.D. Salinger

• George Orwell

• Upton Sinclair

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

Answer explanation

George Orwell wrote 1984

Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle

F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby

In Harry Potter, how much is a golden snitch worth in Quidditch?

• 100 pts

• 150 pts

• 200 pts

• 50 pts

Answer explanation

Catching the snitch also ends the game, but does not guarantee victory if the deficit is <150 points

In what year was Fortnite: Battle Royale released?

• 2017

• 2020

• 2018

• 2016

Answer explanation

After launching on July 21, 2017, Fortnite is now on it's 29th season and has 500 Million players world-wide as of March 2023.