H2n October 2014 Quiz

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    What time will Fairfax County high schools start in 2015?

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The H2N October 2014 Quiz assesses knowledge on varied current events, including legal decisions, health crises, and social issues. It evaluates understanding of landmark court cases, disease outbreaks, and societal trends relevant to the time.

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  • 2. 

    What is the deadline to register for the December 13 ACT?

    • December 1

    • October 31

    • November 7

    • December 5

    Correct Answer
    A. November 7
    Explanation
    Read the senior dates on page 17!

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  • 3. 

    Which Olympian was charged with a DUI in Baltimore?

    • Ryan Lochte

    • Missy Franklin

    • Michael Phelps

    • Lindsay Vonn

    Correct Answer
    A. Michael Phelps
    Explanation
    Look at the cheers and jeers on page 5!

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  • 4. 

    What year was the Ebola virus first discovered?

    • 1954

    • 1492

    • 2013

    • 1976

    Correct Answer
    A. 1976
    Explanation
    Take a look at the frequently asked questions about Ebola! (p. 7)

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  • 5. 

    How many miles away from Hayfield is Los Angeles, California?

    • 1285

    • 2880

    • 1590

    • 4000

    Correct Answer
    A. 2880
    Explanation
    Read "the life of a dancer by the numbers" on page 14!

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  • 6. 

    Who is the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham?

    • Morgan Harrington

    • Jesse Matthew

    • Alexis Murphy

    • Randy Allen Taylor

    Correct Answer
    A. Jesse Matthew
    Explanation
    Read Bonnie Schipper's column "Missing Person: Retweet to save a life"! (p. 8)

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  • 7. 

    What percent of domestic violence victims are women?

    • 55%

    • 85%

    • 35%

    • 70%

    Correct Answer
    A. 85%
    Explanation
    Look at the domestic violence statistics on page 9!

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  • 8. 

    In which state is same-sex marriage currently legal?

    • Montana

    • Alabama

    • Florida

    • Maine

    Correct Answer
    A. Maine
    Explanation
    Look at the map on page 10!

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  • 9. 

    How long did it take junior Orran Mandt to run 3 miles at Burke Lake?

    • 24:06

    • 14:19

    • 19:32

    • 17:29

    Correct Answer
    A. 17:29
    Explanation
    Don't forget to look at "by the numbers" on page 22!

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  • 10. 

    What is the name of the Illinois court case that ruled that administrators have the right to censor a school paper?

    • Hosty vs. Carter

    • Cherry vs. Koons

    • Scott vs. Sanford

    • Branzburg vs. Hayes

    Correct Answer
    A. Hosty vs. Carter
    Explanation
    Check out the editorial! (Censorship violates the rights of high school publications, p. 4)

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  • 11. 

    How many square miles of land does ISIL control in Iraq and Syria?

    • 35,000

    • 60,000

    • 10,000

    • 20,000

    Correct Answer
    A. 35,000
    Explanation
    Check out "What Americans need to know about ISIL" on page 19!

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  • 12. 

    Where did principal Martin Grimm receive his principal's license?

    • Colorado College

    • George Mason University

    • Colorado State University

    • Oxford College

    Correct Answer
    A. George Mason University
    Explanation
    Check out Noah Mutterperl's story "Grimm welcomed as Hayfield's ninth principal"! (p. 12)

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  • 13. 

    What day was Mr. Dave Tremaine born?

    • November 20, 1964

    • October 13, 1985

    • June 16, 1964

    • April 15, 1967

    Correct Answer
    A. November 20, 1964
    Explanation
    Take a look at the back cover!

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  • 14. 

    What theatre will Chad Vann's production of The Last Five Years be performed at?

    • Atlas Theatre

    • Arena Stage

    • Kennedy Center

    • Victor J. Lutz Auditorium

    Correct Answer
    A. Atlas Theatre
    Explanation
    Read Erica Schipper's story "Sophomore Chad Vann directs mature production with MSA Youth Theatre Company" on page 15!

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  • 15. 

    What was the score of varsity field hockey's game against Wakefield on October 1?

    • 0-1 Wakefield

    • 3-0 Hayfield

    • 1-3 Wakefield

    • 1-0 Hayfield

    Correct Answer
    A. 1-0 Hayfield
    Explanation
    Check out Daniel Brown and Adriana Romero's field hockey brief on page 21!

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