This Week in History Part 1
What company was founded in Tokyo Japan on May 7, 1946?
SONY
How does Peeta say he feels about Katniss during his interview before the Hunger Games begin?
He loves her
What country was the Hindenburg from?
Germany
How many seconds do the tributes wait in the arena before the games actually begin? **BONUS of another 100 points** What happens to them if they get down early?
60 seconds... legs blown off by hidden landmines
Andrew McCarthy was able to capture the clearest picture ever known to be taken of a particular celestial object? Name it.
The moon
On what day do Mexicans celebrate Cinco de Mayo every year?
May 5
What does Peeta cut his hands on when Katniss shoves him?
Broken pieces of an urn
What was the name of the first portable music player (cassette player) invented by SONY Corporation?
The Walkman
What is just in front of Katniss's platform as she waits for the games to begin?
a small tarp
What day of the week does Mr. Dew think every day feels like?
Wednesday
How many people died on the Hindenburg? **Bonus** Another 300 points if you can tell me how many were passengers.
35 people died.... 13 were passengers
Specifically, who said that Peeta made Katniss look desirable and that it was a good thing?
Haymitch
What country did the Mexicans defeat at the Battle of Puebla?
The French (France)
Why is Katniss distracted when the gong sounds indicating that the games have begun?
Peeta was trying to talk to her... telling her "no"
What type of project management schedule starts at the due date and then works backwards to create multiple due dates and manage a student's time?
Workback Schedule
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
One major victory over an invading force
What bird is on the pin that Cinna attaches to Katniss' outfit before the games?
A Mockingjay
What type of airship was the Hindenburg? Hint, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Jon-Paul Jones, and Jon Bonham named their 1970's Rock Band after a "Led" one.
A Zeppelin
What colour is the backpack that Katniss wrestles for?
Orange
How many parts (not chapters) is Hunger Games broken into?
**BONUS** 500 points each for naming the Japanese cities that the US bombed with nuclear weapons at the end of WWII.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
How many Hunger Games have occured before Katniss and Peeta enter the arena?
73 (this is the 74th annual Hunger Games)
What military rank did leader Ignacio Zaragoza hold when he fought the Battle of Puebla?
General
How does Katniss get a knife?
Someone throws it at her, but it sticks into the backpack and not into her, as she runs away.
If you played the rounding game I assigned this week, what type of vehicle were you racing in?
Space Ship