Posted
April 01, 2026
St. Edward claimed victory on the iconic quiz show Academic Challenge, posting an impressive 730 points against Valley Forge High School and Keystone High School—and answering every question they faced correctly.
Congratulations to participants Jeremy Faris ’28, Samuel Cruickshank ’27, and Maxwell Cremona ’27!
Think you could keep up?
Test your knowledge with the quiz below, then check the answer key to see how you measure up.
Watch Saturday’s episode and scroll all the way down to find the answer key!
Answer Key:
1. What country elects a king every five years and has Kuala Lumpur as its capital?
Malaysia
2. What mythical creature is half man and half horse?
Centaur
3. Buried near Wall Street, who was the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
4. What military base was attacked on December 7, 1941?
Pearl Harbor
5. Solve for x: 5/3 = 25/x
15
6. Which royal family ruled Austria-Hungary until World War I?
Habsburg
7. What river runs through London?
Thames
8. Which is traditionally worn by women in India:
serape, sari, or sarong?
Sari
9. Six score equals how many dozen?
10
10. What Virginia university is named for a royal couple?
William & Mary
