Kaufmann quiz: School's in session
How well do you know Chicago area high schools? Let's find out, shall we?
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What is the largest high school in Chicago?
Northside College Prep
Julian
Lane Tech
Sullivan
Correct answer: Lane Tech
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In what year did Mayor Richard M. Daley famously take control of Chicago Public Schools?
1987
2011
1995
2004
Correct answer: 1995
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What high school did Michelle Obama go to?
Kenwood Academy
Dunbar
Whitney Young
Walter Payton Prep
Correct answer: Whitney Young
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This all-girls Catholic high school is the largest of its kind in the country.
St. Joseph's
Mother McAuley
Mother Teresa College Prep
St. Mary's of the Lake
Correct answer: Mother McAuley
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What Catholic high school did William Gates go to when he was featured in the documentary "Hoop Dreams"?
Mt. Carmel
Marshall
Brother Rice
St. Joe's
Correct answer: St. Joe's
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What Chicago private school boasts alumni like Nancy Reagan, Bob Balaban and Ike Barinholtz?
Rauner College Prep
Latin
Parker
St. Anthony's
Correct answer: Latin
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Which is NOT a high school serving Naperville students?
Naperville Central
Naperville North
Naperville South
Neuqua Valley
Correct answer: Naperville South
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Who did the late CTU president Karen Lewis make fun of and later apologized to in 2011?
Rahm Emanuel
Ron Huberman
Paul Vallas
Arne Duncan
Correct answer: Arne Duncan
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Where did Derrick Rose go to high school?
Westinghouse
Farragut
Crane
Simeon
Correct answer: Simeon
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What Chicago high school was caught cheating in the state's academic decathlon? The story was turned into a 2000 movie.
Steinmetz
Whitney Young
Lincoln Park
Hancock
Correct answer: Steinmetz
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See me after class!
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