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Who founded the American Red Cross?
Thomas Edison
Clara Barton
Gail McGovern
Stephen Wolfe
When was the American Red Cross Founded?
1881
1901
1738
2000
What is the Red Cross Mission Statement?
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
The American Red Cross is guided by our fundamental principles to help those who need it most.
The Red Cross is a worldwide institution in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other.
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by engaging the community and utilizing donated resources.
Today, the supporters, volunteers and employees of the American Red Cross provide compassionate care in several critical areas: (select all that apply)
People affected by disasters in America
Support for members of the military and their families
Blood collection, processing and distribution
Health and safety education and training
International relief and development
The Greater New York region of the American Red Cross is composed of: (select all that apply)
Manhattan
Long Island
Northern NJ
Lower Hudson Valley
Poughkeepsie
Which film won the first Academy Award for Best Picture?
Wings
All Quiet on the Western Front
Sunrise
Metropolis
What is the name of Quint’s shark-hunting boat in Jaws?
The Whale
The Shark
The Dolphin
The Orca
What was the name of The Spice Girls’ debut album in 1996?
Forever
Spiceworld
Spice
Wannabe
How many black keys are found on a traditional piano?
34
52
32
54
What team has the longest winning streak in NBA history?
Chicago Bulls
Los Angeles Lakers
Golden State Warriors
Phoenix Suns
Which country has appeared in three World Cup finals but has never won?
Netherlands
Spain
England
Uruguay
What is the sum of the angles of a triangle?
75 degrees
90 degrees
360 degrees
180 degrees
What river runs through Paris?
Thames
Tiber
Seine
Danube
How many people make up the U.S. electoral college?
270
352
442
538
In what month is Earth closest to the sun?
January
April
October
July
What is a group of turkeys called?
A Clutch
A Rafter
A Brood
A Peep
What is the human body's largest organ?
Liver
Heart
Brain
Skin
Who was the first African American Woman accepted into the Red Cross?
Gwen Jackson
Beyonce
Francis Reed Elliot
Alice Walker
What percent of people have type O blood?
30%
28%
14%
45%
What other symbol is used to represent the Red Cross in some other countries?
The Red Circle
The Red Arrow
The Red Crescent
The Red Star
What is the name of GNY's monthly newsletter?
The Cross Connection
Get Connected
Volunteer Connection
Red Cross Monthly
When was the International Committee of the Red Cross created?
April 23, 1845
October 29, 1863
May 8, 1851
June 12, 1872
What famous author volunteered as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross in 1918?
Jack London
Ernest Hemingway
Upton Sinclair
William James
In which European city would you find Orly airport?
Paris
Berlin
Amsterdam
London
Which singer’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Arianna Grande
Fergie
Lady Gaga
Rhianna
Which two U.S. states don’t observe Daylight Saving Time?
Hawaii and Arizona
California and Alaska
Nevada and Ohio
Maine and Arkansas
What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
HESS Truck
Mr. Potato Head
Etch-a-sketch
GI Joe
How many hearts does an octopus have?
1
3
5
8
What was the first US state?
Delaware
New York
Massachusetts
Virginia
What is the most commonly used letter in the English alphabet?
E
S
A
O
Which country did bagels originate from?
Poland
USA
Germany
Mexico
What is the first element on the Periodic Table?
Helium
Hydrogen
Carbon
Oxygen
At the Red Cross, what does the acronym "VIC" stand for?
Very Irritated Cat
Vivid Ink Colors
That's not one of our acronyms!
Volunteer Intake Center
How many red stripes are there on the American flag?
13
7
8
50
What’s the most populous city in the United States?
Los Angeles
New York City
Newark
Chicago
New York City comprises how many boroughs?
5
7
4
9
Which art movement is Salvador Dali associated with?
Modernism
Pointillism
Surrealism
Expressionism
What is the biggest supermarket chain in the U.S.?
ACME
Kroger
Wegmans
Publix
What is the nickname of the ancient obelisk from Egypt that is the oldest man-made object in New York City's Central Park?
King Of Central Park
Cleopatra's Needle
Obelisk Of The Ages
Egypt's Dream
Which has been the most frequently performed work at the Metropolitan Opera?
Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata”
Georges Bizet’s “Carmen”
Giuseppe Verdi’s “Aida”
Giacomo Puccini's "La Boheme"
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