Write 5 multiple-choice exam questions on any topics of your choice. A good question should be of
sufficient difficulty and perhaps have a good background story? Try to change questions you've seen
previously? Post your favorite question to the blackboard discussion board
Question 1:
Background: A group of friends went on a hiking trip and encountered various animals along the way. They were fascinated by a particular creature they came across. Can you identify this creature based on the given characteristics?
Which animal is known for its slow-moving nature, long neck, and the ability to extend its sticky tongue to catch insects?
A) Cheetah
B) Giraffe
C) Koala
D) Chameleon
Question 2:
Background: Amelia is a chef who loves experimenting with flavors. She recently discovered a unique ingredient that adds a tangy taste to dishes. Can you identify this ingredient?
Which of the following ingredients adds a sour and slightly bitter taste to dishes and is commonly used in Asian cuisine?
A) Cinnamon
B) Turmeric
C) Lime
D) Ginger
Question 3:
Background: Sarah loves solving puzzles and recently came across an intriguing visual pattern. Can you determine the missing piece to complete the pattern?
Which of the following figures completes the pattern shown below?
A B C D
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A) Pattern A
B) Pattern B
C) Pattern C
D) Pattern D
Question 4:
Background: Ben is an avid reader and loves exploring different genres. He recently read a thrilling mystery novel and wants to test your knowledge of famous literary detectives.
Who is the famous detective who is known for his pipe, magnifying glass, and unparalleled deductive reasoning?
A) Sherlock Holmes
B) Nancy Drew
C) Hercule Poirot
D) Miss Marple
Question 5:
Background: Emma is an astronomy enthusiast and has been studying the various celestial bodies in our solar system. Can you identify a planet based on the given characteristics?
Which planet is known for its distinct red color and numerous dust storms, including the great storm that lasted for months in 2018?
A) Mars
B) Venus
C) Neptune
D) Jupiter
My favorite question to post on the blackboard discussion board would be Question 3, as it involves visual pattern recognition, which can be both challenging and engaging for students.
Question 1:
Background: In a small village, a farmer named John has a rectangular field. He wants to fence the field completely but only has a limited amount of fencing material available. He decides to divide the field into two equal-sized squares and use the remaining fencing material for the perimeter. What is the maximum area he can enclose with the fencing material?
A) 1/4 of the area of the field
B) 1/2 of the area of the field
C) 3/4 of the area of the field
D) The entire area of the field
Question 2:
Background: Sarah is a high school student who wants to bake a cake for her friend's birthday. She needs to convert a recipe that serves 8 people to one that serves 12 people. If the original recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, how many cups of flour should Sarah use?
A) 2/3 cups
B) 3 cups
C) 4 cups
D) 6 cups
Question 3:
Background: Alex is taking a road trip and wants to calculate the average speed of his journey. He travels 200 miles in 4 hours and takes a break for 30 minutes. During that break, he covers a distance of 10 miles. What is Alex's average speed for the entire trip?
A) 50 mph
B) 55 mph
C) 60 mph
D) 65 mph
Question 4:
Background: The principal of a school wants to form a committee of 4 students from a group of 8 candidates. If the committee must consist of 2 boys and 2 girls, how many different combinations of committees are possible?
A) 24
B) 56
C) 70
D) 80
Question 5:
Background: Lisa loves playing tennis and wants to improve her skills. She practices for 30 minutes every day. If it takes her 6 days to complete one practice program, how many minutes does Lisa spend on tennis in one practice program?
A) 2 hours
B) 3 hours
C) 3 hours 30 minutes
D) 4 hours