Leisure Time
WORLD TRIVIA
By Lily Kinnison Try out these“ Around the World” trivia questions!( Answers at bottom of page)
1. Which ocean is the Marianna Trench located in? 2. What connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans? 3. Which continent is the Sydney Opera House found in? 4. The Ganges River mainly flows through which heavily populated country? 5. Which U. S. state has the tallest mountain? 6. Where were the 2016 Summer Olympics held? 7. What is the smallest country in the world? 8. Lake Victoria is a land-locked lake in which continent? 9. What is the capital of Spain? 10. Which ocean is directly above Canada?
JOKES AND RIDDLES
By Gregory Davis 1. What happens when the cows refuse to be milked?
Udder chaos!!
1. Why are fish so gullible? They always fall for the hook, line, and sinker.
2. Why did the elephant eat the candle? Because he wanted a light snack.
3. Why didn ' t Noah fish much while on the ark? He only had 2 worms.
4. Why is it called, a " litter of puppies?" Because they mess up the whole house.
WOULD YOU RATHER
By Maureen Hannon
Would you rather … have a two-bedroom apartment in a big city of your choosing or a mansion in the country side in the state where you currently live? Would you rather … be a vegetarian or only be able to eat meat? Would you rather … be in your pajamas all day or in a suit all day? Would you rather … be able to type very fast or read very fast? Would you rather … explore space or the ocean? Would you rather … spend the night in a luxury hotel room or camping surrounded by beautiful scenery? Would you rather … always talk in rhymes or sing instead of speak? Would you rather … live in an amusement park or a zoo? Would you rather … be 4’ 5” or 7’ 7”? Would you rather … live in a place where it is always hot or always cold?
St. A Today Reporters: Payton Buck, Gregory Davis, Gabe Kraus, Lance Lavery, Franchesca Carapella, Maggie Eilermann, Ryan Lavery, Mary Morgan, Carolina Rivero, Bridget Rolwes, Abigail Schwarb, Luke Sommer, Amelie Vogt, Kathy Griese, Cecilia Carapella
Editors / Reporters: Theresa Colombini, Maureen Hannon, Ellie Hillenbrand, Lily Kinnison
Faculty Advisor / Editor-in-chief: Mrs. Schmitz
Answer key: Student Guess Who – p. 13 Amelia Morgan Teacher True / False— p. 13
1. True! His name was Murphy.
2. False. Mr. B was on the varsity WRESTLING team.
3. False. Mrs. M. has only ever lived in 2 houses!
4. True! Its deliciousness has a secret ingredient. Don’ t ask— it’ s a secret!
5. True! Mrs. Q. plays organ, piano, guitar, flute, clarinet, cello, and she sings.( Yes, your voice IS an instrument!)
Trivia – p. 16
1. |
Pacific Ocean |
2. |
Panama Canal |
3. |
Australia |
4. |
India |
5. |
Alaska |
6. |
Rio de Janeiro / Brazil |
7. |
Vatican City |
8. |
Africa |
9. |
Madrid |
10. Arctic Ocean |