Academic Core End of Week Quiz

What does Cinco de Mayo commemorate?

• invention of the taco

• Mexican dance

• Mexico's victory over the French in 1862

• Mexico's independence from Canada

How is Cinco de Mayo celebrated in the U.S.?

• cultural festivals, parades and food

• Taco eating contest

• Tortilla competition

• A Cinco De Mayo tree

Which word is correct in this sentence?

______ teacher likes to wear Hawaiian shirts.

• They're

• Their

• There

Which word is correct in this sentence?

_____ are only ten days left of summer vacation.

• Their

• They're

• There

Which word is correct in this sentence?

______ is a 50% chance of rain according to the forecast.

• Their

• They're

• There

During which month do the NBA playoffs happen?

• October

• December

• May

• January

In the NBA playoffs, teams are "seeded" based on their win-loss record.

What does "seeded" mean?

• planted

• sprouted

• celebrated

• ranked

What is the main purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month?

• Free coffee

• to raise awareness about mental health issues and reduce stigma

• to embarrass people.

• coupons for counseling

Which month is Mental Health Awareness month?

• June

• July

• August

• May

One of the main goals of Mental Health Awareness Month is to reduce stigma.

What is stigma?

• a pimple

• a stomach ache

• a negative attitude or belief about something

• a carbonated beverage