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7. What did George Washington accomplish in his presidency? Atlas Almanac Encyclopedia Dictionary

8. Where is New Mexico? Encyclopedia Atlas Almanac Dictionary

9. What is the population of New York? Encyclopedia Atlas Dictionary Almanac

10. What are two meanings for the word “yard”? Dictionary Encyclopedia Almanac Atlas

11. What is the route of the Mississippi River? Almanac Encyclopedia Atlas Dictionary

12. Where do kangaroos live? Dictionary Atlas Encyclopedia Almanac

13. Who won the superbowl in 1988? Atlas Almanac Encyclopedia Dictionary

14. How do you say “pneumonia”? Dictionary Encyclopedia Almanac Atlas

15. What country borders Peru? Dictionary Encyclopedia Almanac Atlas

16. What was the favorite prime time television show in 2004? Dictionary Encyclopedia Almanac Atlas

17. Do you add “es” or “s” to make the plural of ‘potato’? Dictionary Encyclopedia Almanac Atlas

18. What are the primary exports of Japan? Dictionary Encyclopedia Almanac Atlas

19. How is carbon dioxide used by plants? Dictionary Encyclopedia Almanac Atlas

20. What was the most popular breed of dog in 2006? Dictionary Encyclopedia Almanac Atlas