This former bus driver was elected to his nation's National Assembly, and was appointed to a number of offices by then president Hugo Chavez. Since 2013 this man has headed an authoritarian government headquartered in Caracas. Who is this 53rd President of Venezuela?

This semi-autobiographical novel is considered a precursor to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Its title reflects the author's intent to create a realistic view of childhood and references the mischievous nature of the title character. Name this work by Thomas Bailey Aldrich that was popular during the late 1800s.

Dancers move through this at different levels, directions, and paths. It can be considered the relationship between different dancers on the stage. What is the physical area in which a dance takes place?

This group of metals of the periodic table have low melting points, are excellent conductors, but are very reactive especially with water, because they form hydroxide compounds. They make strong bases that are caustic, like lye, but also make compounds with other elements which become salts such as sodium chloride. What are these metals that occupy the far left side of the periodic table and have only one electron in their valence shell such as lithium.

Simplify the following expression: the absolute value of negative 22 times the absolute value of quantity one over 11 close quantity times 5. When you complete the operations specified by this problem, what is the simplified version for this expression?

Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains are located in these mountains. Explorer John Lederer first reached the crest of these mountains in 1669. What is this division of the Appalachian mountains?

This intergenerational verse novel that begins in 1879 Mississippi explores the history of the Black homesteader movement. Hoping for a fresh start, Lettie; her mother, Sylvia, and young teacher Philomena journey in a covered wagon to Nebraska. Name this work by Lesa Cline-Ransome -- a 2025 Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honor book.

A young girl kneels at the altar in this early Picasso painting. She is his sister dressed in a long white dress and veil at the namesake Catholic ceremony. What is the name of this painting that also shows an altar boy peering over the altar in the center of the work?

This force is calculated using the second law of motion, force is equal to the mass times acceleration, where acceleration is a constant. This constant is dependent not on the movement of an object but how much its mass is in the universe. What is this attractive force, that cannot be defied, but is weak enough sometimes to not be felt depending on where you are located?

According to Christian theology, this man was tasked to found the church. He was one of the first two disciples of Jesus Christ. Who was this man regarded as the first pope of the Catholic Church?

This pivotal battle of the Civil War was fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863. It was the first major defeat of General Robert E. Lee. What is this bloody battle of the war with approximately 50,000 total casualties?

Personal pronouns have case, number, and person. The case of the pronoun depends on the role the pronoun plays in the sentence. In what case are pronouns that follow a linking verb?

The square of Y varies directly with X. Find the constant of proportionality when Y equals 3 and X equals 6.

This group of arthropods are usually aquatic but some species are semi-aquatic. These invertebrates have a hard exoskeleton, two pairs of antennae, and legs that split into two branches. What is this class of arthropods called with jointed bodies such as crayfish and lobsters?

This musical piece was written for a live string quartet accompanied by pre-recorded tape. It contains three movements - "America - Before the War," "Europe - During the War," and "After the War." What composition by Steve Reich uses recorded speech and train sounds?

In binomial nomenclature, this classification is the most specific classification that scientists utilize. Most organisms are easy to classify into this specific grouping but others may be difficult because of population difference due to geography and resources. What is this classification of organisms that are defined by their common characteristics and their ability to interbreed?

He was born in Trujillo, Spain in 1511. He joined the forces of Pizarro in the conquest of the Inca Empire. Who is most famous for his exploration of the Amazon River?

He wrote "The Million Pound Note," about a Yankee named Henry Adams and two wealthy brothers of London, England. His work "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg" reveals the hypocrisy of a community that claims to be righteous. Who is the author of these stories, the creator of a jumping frog named Dan'l Webster?

The diameter of the great circle of a sphere is 10 meters. In cubic meters, what is the volume of the sphere in terms of pi?

A standard deck of playing cards contains four suits. What is the probability of drawing a ten and then without replacement another ten?

These mid-level, blue to gray clouds, when they cover the whole sky, usually mean continuous rain will be coming. The moon or sun are able to shine through but appear fuzzy or watery. What are the mid-level clouds that appear flat or layered?

This brass instrument resembles a trumpet with a wider, conical bore. Developed in Germany, its name means winged horn. What is this valved aerophone that is sounded by lip vibration?

These structures are tall, usually with some of them being ten meters tall. They were designed to emphasize the power and authority of the person they represented. What are these 300 structures carved from the volcanic tuff at the Rano Raraku quarry of Easter Island?

In this short story, Peter Williamson, a British fighter pilot in World War Two, is shot down and taken to a hospital. When he awakens, Williamson becomes increasingly suspicious of his surroundings and notices a sign outside the window that says "Garde au chien"—French for "Beware of the Dog"—and that he is being held as a prisoner of war. What is the name of this short story written by Roald Dahl?

Chrysaor and this figure were born from the dripping blood of Medusa. This creature struck Mount Helicon with its hoof, and created the Hippocrene Spring. What winged horse was captured with Athena's golden bridle?

The root "omni" is found in many words like omnipotent and omniscient. What is the meaning of the root "omni"?

This American orator and lawyer was known for his involvement in high-profile cases. In one imaginary case presented by Stephen Vincent Benet, he even battled the devil himself. What man served as Secretary of State under William Henry Harrison and John Tyler?

When you take the cube root of the expression $$125a^4b^2$$ , what value remains inside the radical sign?

Two word answer. These astronomical alignments occur two to five times a year but are touted as rare. Rare is when the totality path occurs in the same area within a few years as happened in far western Kentucky in 2017 and 2024. What is this astronomical event where the Moon casts a shadow on Earth?

This Andes Mountains peak is found in Argentina. This peak is about 100 miles from the city of Mendoza and is one of the world's Seven Summits. What is this highest mountain in the Americas, and the tallest outside of Asia?

This biblical character was the focus of a Rembrandt painting. In the painting this man is blinded by the Philistines. Who is this man tricked by Delilah to cut his hair?

This type of energy transfer can only happen when the atoms of one connected object are heated enough to transfer its warmth to the other object. The flow of heat from the warmer object to the colder occurs because of the contact of the objects. What is this type of thermal energy transfer that happens when a stove heats a frying pan?

Solve the following rational expression for X: $$5/12$$ minus $$3/x$$ equals $$6/x$$ . What is the value of $$x$$ ?

This book begins in an old English house where Pod, Homily, and their adventurous daughter Arrietty Clock live under the floorboards in a kitchen. Eventually, their existence is discovered by the adults in the house, which puts them in grave danger as the humans view them as pests to be eradicated. What is the title of the book by Mary Norton that introduces the Clock family?

FIRST AND LAST NAME REQUIRED: This former First Lady advocated for children's health and military family support. What wife of the 44th President co-founded Joining Forces with Dr. Jill Biden?

A line passes through the point negative 2, 3. The slope of the line is one-half. In slope intercept form what is the equation for this line?

This Greek hero was the son of Poseidon and Eurynome [YOO uh nim ee]. He was exiled from Corinth for accidentally killing his brother. What Greek hero tamed the winged horse Pegasus?

This word comes from a French word meaning left. Identify the word in the following sentence that means "crude," "awkward," or "tasteless." His gauche remarks at the dinner table, delivered with an arrogant smirk, revealed his indolent unwillingness to develop even a shred of social grace.

The uropygial [uro-pyg-i-al] gland that is present in all birds but emus and ostriches produces this substance for preening. It preserves the integrity of feathers and also the bill which is used to stimulate the gland and produce this medium. What is this substance that is especially important to aquatic birds to keep their bodies waterproof?

The Local Group is a cluster of over 20 galaxies that includes Andromeda and another spiral galaxy that contains our solar system. What is the name of the galaxy that includes our solar system?

This grassroots uprising was one of the most successful in American history under the Articles of Confederation, led by a former Revolutionary War captain and highlighting economic hardships of farmers and veterans. What was this rebellion?

Negative 6 is less than the quantity 2x minus 8, close quantity, which is less than negative 2. What are the solutions to this compound inequality?

This type of sentence construction is based on where the writer places the main clause. In what type does a writer withhold the main clause until the end of the sentence?

Born in Latvia in 1948, he defected to Canada and then the United States in 1974 and was the Premier danseur in the Kirov Ballet before defecting. Who starred with Gregory Hines in 1985 in White Nights?

Complete the operation and express your answer as a fraction in lowest terms. What is 66 and two-thirds percent divided by 83 and one-third percent?

Geometric abstraction with basic forms and colors characterized a pioneering Dutch artist and leading proponent of De Stijl who painted Composition No. 10 and Broadway Boogie Woogie. Who was this artist?

Maps often include explanations of symbols and colors to show differences in environment or climate. What is the table or description of the symbols and colors on a map called?

A 2025 Printz Award–winning book by Samuel Teer follows Almudena as she learns about her Guatemalan culture and herself while living with a father she has never met. What is the title of this book?

Sets of specialized cells found in plants and animals—but not unicellular organisms—are characterized as ground, vascular, or epidermal in plants and have specific functions like muscles in animals. What are these groups of cells?

Some plant stems enable survival in harsh conditions and reproduce new shoots and roots. Edible in species like ginger and mainly associated with ferns, what plant part allows reproduction by shoots and roots but is not a true root?

How many words should be capitalized in the sentence: Last fall, the secretary held a news conference in Lexington, Kentucky?

A Soviet ballet dancer born on a train in Siberia was famous for suspended leaps and turns and was the favorite partner of Dame Margot Fonteyn. Who was he?

This explorer led expeditions to the American West during the 19th century and joined the army at age 15. What explorer has a mountain in Colorado named for him?

Add the fractions $$X/3$$ and $$Y/5$$ . What is the resulting numerator after adding?

One Rupee equals $$0.012$$ U.S. dollars. If you had $$1000$$ Rupees, how many U.S. dollars would you have?

Our hearts, like those of mammals and birds, have chambers that work together to move blood in a rhythmic pattern distinctive to higher order animals. With atria and ventricles, how many chambers do human hearts have?

This iconic chair features a curved back and circular seat and was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright to complement the architecture of his Wingspread House. What is the chair?

This earliest known writing system was developed for the Sumerian language and uses wedge-shaped characters. What is it called?

A book about the Los Angeles riots of 1992 by Paula Yoo focuses on interconnected stories including Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, and Rodney King, and received the 2025 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award. What is the title?

Suppose a number from one to twenty is chosen at random. What is the probability, as a percent, that the number is prime?

A religious revival movement in the mid-1700s unified American colonists' Protestant denominations with major roles played by Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. What was the movement called?

Appearing first in the poetry collection Songs of a Sourdough, this character is rough and hardened and was shot by a stranger seeking revenge. What is the name of the character created by Robert W. Service?

Music focusing on themes of faith and worship includes hymns and gospel and centers on the teachings of Jesus. What is this music called?

Wetlands that form as rivers slow down when they meet another body of water and deposit silt and clay are very fertile but prone to flooding. What are these landforms?

In the musical Annie, nickname required: the younger brother of the orphanage matron disguises himself as Annie's long-lost father to claim a reward. What is his name?

Ernest Hemingway popularized a romanticized term in books like Green Hills of Africa. What Swahili term meaning journey or expedition refers to any long journey or trip?

This 1966 landmark Supreme Court case is the basis for rights read to arrested people, ensuring the suspect has the right to remain silent and to have an attorney if he cannot afford one. What case is this?

The quantity square root of 5 plus 7 is multiplied by the quantity square root of 5 minus 7. What is the result after multiplying these two expressions?

In air-breathing vertebrates, the circulatory system has a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood to the heart from parts of the body. Name this vein.

Rhombus FATE has diagonals AE and FT. Diagonal AE is 10 centimeters long and diagonal FT is 24 centimeters long. In centimeters, what is the perimeter of rhombus FATE?

Located on the Acropolis in Athens and built during the rule of Pericles, this ancient site was the Temple of Athena. What is it?

Often called the "Children's Poet Laureate," this American poet has written more than 50 books including New Kid on the Block, Scranimals, and Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant. Who is he?

Personal feelings and themes of nature are often found in the music of this era, lasting nearly a century after the Classical Era and preceding modernist movements. Which era created orchestral grandeur in the works of Brahms and Wagner?

An essential amino acid found in turkey and some plants helps create niacin and serotonin, supporting sleep and emotional well-being but is probably not what makes you sleepy after a Thanksgiving meal. What is it?

Given at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., this 1963 speech imagined a country where children would not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. What is the name of the speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr.?

The comic book and movie 300 are based on this ancient conflict. Fought in 480 BC between Xerxes' Persians and Greeks led by Leonidas, what three-day battle was one of the most significant of the Greco-Persian Wars?

A prominent American composer in the minimalist movement wrote Music for 18 Musicians and received the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Music for Double Sextet. Who is this Jewish composer?

A type of cellular replication for somatic cells copies chromosomes and creates two identical daughter cells so an organism can replenish cells and continue growing. What is this process called?

A tepee has a height of 24 feet and a radius of 4 feet. In cubic feet and in terms of $$\pi$$ , what is the volume of the tepee?

This classic 1946 Frank Capra film starring Jimmy Stewart is a Christmas movie in which an angel gets his wings. What is the title?

Eve Merriam's poem "Willow and Ginkgo" compares the two trees using the words "like" or "as." What figure of speech refers to a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"?

A circle has the equation: quantity $$X$$ plus $$5$$ , quantity closed, squared, plus quantity $$Y$$ minus $$6$$ , quantity closed, squared equals $$36$$ . What is the radius of this circle?

Drugs used in shot or pill form to reduce inflammation in the throat and nose come in two forms, with anabolic types banned in most sports. What drug class has recently been found to work less well for arthritis and other inflammatory diseases?

Prior to the ratification of this amendment, the Supreme Court had declared a personal income tax unconstitutional, and most federal income came from tariffs. What amendment made the personal income tax constitutional?