February 23, 2012Mini-Feature6

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? Two Xavier High School teachers have been selected to take an exam with questions that an average fifth

grader should know. It was designed to put their general knowledge to the test and see if they truly are smarter than a fifth grader. English teacher Mrs. Moses, and Theology teacher Mr. Farrell are going head to head in battle.

Who will win? Religion or English? Man or woman?

1. Budapest is the

capital of what

European country?

Moses: Hungary

Farrell: Hungary

10. How many sides does a trapezoid

have?

Moses: 5

Farrell: 4

9. What nation has the longest border with

the U.S.?

Moses: Mexico

Farrell: Canada

“ When it comes to life success,

Mrs. Moses wins!”

- Mr. Farrell

In the left corner, Mr.

Matthew “Kitty-Cat”Farrell.

Weighing in with a major

in social studies education

from the University of

Iowa, Mr. Farrell is a

member of the Xavier

Theology department.

In the right corner, Mrs. Emily “Magic” Moses!

Weighing in with a major in education from Clarke

University, Mrs. Moses is a member of the Xavier

English department.

2. The majority of Navajo tribal lands are located in what

U.S. state?.

Moses: South Dakota

Farrell: Arizona

3. Which one of the Great Lakes

starts with an “A”?

Moses: Lake Alberta

Farrell: Lake Alberta

4. Who was the first president to be

impeached?

Moses: Richard Nixon

Farrell: Andrew Johnson

5. Do Polar bears eat Penguins?

Moses: Yes

Farrell: No

6. Is the Ostrich the fastest bird

on land?

Moses: Yes

Farrell: Yes

7. How many years is one

term for a U.S. Representative?

Moses: 2

Farrell: 2

8. What was the name of the ship that the pilgrims first took

to get to the U.S.?

Moses: The Mayflower

Farrell: The Mayflower

F a r r e l l M Vs. O s se

Page Design: Ansley O’Brien & Meg Michalski, Info : Jack Collins, and Photos By: Ansley O’Brien

WINNER!