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Or as we like to call it “The Fine Print”

Question #1

What is Chuck celebrating in this picture?

b. His nomination to the Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame.a. Another opportunity to talk about Professional Learning Communities.

c. His birthday.

The correct answer:

c. His birthday.

Question #2

What was the name of Scrooges’ dead business partner in “A Christmas Carol”?

a. Jacob Marleyb. Bob Cratchit

c. Tiny Timd. Bill Sykes

The correct answer:

a. Jacob Marley

Question #3

Speaking of Scrooge, what is Paul demonstrating?

a. The newest technique for monitoring cash flow.b. The fine art of balloon hat construction.

c. How to squeeze the last penny out of the State.

The correct answer:

b. The fine art of balloon hat construction.

Question #4

How many reindeer does Santa Claus have?

b. Santa has nine reindeer.a. Santa has eight reindeer.

d. Santa has a whole herd of reindeer—we only know about his favorite ones.c. Santa does not have reindeer. They are really caribou.

The correct answer:

d. Santa has a whole herd of reindeer—we only know about his favorite ones.

Question #5

Why does Tere’ have an orange in her mouth?

c. The pineapple was too big.

a. She lost her retainer.b. The three other Cruise Amigos had listened to all of the whining they

could stand.

The correct answer:

b. The three other Cruise Amigos had listened to all of the whining they could stand.

Question #6

Why is Georgia wearing a red nose?

b. She is demonstrating the newest in respirator protection.

a. She is celebrating at the Fiscal Holiday luncheon.

c. Her blue nose was at the cleaners.

The correct answer:

a. She is celebrating at the Fiscal Holiday luncheon.

Question #7

What is Mary doing?

a. Resting from a long morning of calling subs.b. Taking a moment to stop and smell the roses… or poinsettia. c. Having fun in HR.

The correct answer:

c. Having fun in HR.

Question #8

What American state was the first to make Christmas an official holiday?

a. Connecticutb. Alabamac. Alaskad. North Carolina

The correct answer:

b. Alabama

Question #9

Peggy is happy because…

a. She’s going to a PLC meeting – Party Ladies Club.

d. All of the above.

c. She just discovered that there was room in her new digs for more decorations.

b. The USC Trojans beat UCLA and they are now headed to the Rose Bowl.

The correct answer:

d. All of the above.

Question #10

Santa’s only female sleigh-pulling reindeer, Vixen, has antlers. True or False?

a. False. Only the male reindeer have antlers.

d. False. Some females have been known to have antlers, but that is extremely rare.

c. True. But they are really no bigger than slight bumps on their heads.b. True. Both male and female reindeer have antlers.

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PersonnelJohn Caldecott

The correct answer:

b. True. Both male and female reindeer have antlers.

Question #11

Kathy is wearing a wig because…

a. She just washed her hair and she can’t do a thing with it.b. She left her hat in the car.c. It’s rally monkey night at Angel stadium.

The correct answer:

c. It’s rally monkey night at Angel stadium.

Question #13

Why is Patty so happy?

a. She just got the news that Christy Winslow was hired and she no longer has to do two jobs.

c. Paul just told her he doesn’t have any Board agenda items for the next meeting.

b. She is celebrating at the Fiscal Holiday luncheon.

The correct answer:

b. She is celebrating at the Fiscal Holiday luncheon.

Question #12

If the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is taken literally, there are enough presents given for every day of the year (except leap years).

a. Trueb. False

The correct answer:

b. False. Not quite. If you add up the 12 x 1 partridges, 11 x 2 turtle doves, 10 x 3 French hens and so on you end up with a total of 364 gifts.

Question #14

In the poem, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, as he drove off, St. Nick exclaimed “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

a. Trueb. False

The correct answer:

b. False. In the original story, he actually said “Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night!”.

Question #15

What is Todd thinking?

a. “Why did you unplug the telephone from the wall?”b. “You want your phone moved AGAIN?”

c. “It’s good to be a rock star.”

d. All of the above.

The correct answer:

d. All of the above.

Question #16

What was the name of the dog that belonged to the Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”?

a. Totob. Rudolphc. Maxd. Cerberus

The correct answer:

c. Max

Question #17

Why is Carol so excited?

a. She just won the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes.b. The number of classified job postings has gone down significantly since

summer.

d. All of the above.c. The holidays are approaching and she can’t wait.

The correct answer:

d. All of the above. Okay, not “A” but there’s no harm in wishing.

Question #18

What visions dance in children’s heads?

a. Santa Claus

c. Candy canesb. STAR Testing

d. Sugarplums

The correct answer:

d. Sugarplums

Question #19

Liz has a poinsettia on her head because…

a. The flower pot with the roses in it was too heavy.b. She lost her scrunchie.c. She’s having fun and enjoying life the Human Resources way!

The correct answer:

c. She’s having fun and enjoying life the Human Resources way!

Question #20

What brought Frosty the Snowman to life?

a. Pixie Dustb. An old silk hatc. A kissd. A fresh snowfall

The correct answer:

b. An old silk hat

Question #21

Phil d’Agostino has the same suit jacket as Dr. Hubbard because…

a. They shop together at the Men’s Warehouse.b. Someone told Phil this was the best way to get a promotion.c. They both enjoy a nice Ralph Lauren suit jacket.

The correct answer:

b or c. They both enjoy a nice Ralph Lauren suit jacket. And who wouldn’t want to dress like the boss?