Background info
Where was Lorraine Hansberry born?
1930's Chicago
Katniss Everdeen must go up against other contestants in order to survive
Man vs. man
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!: What is Walter's job?
He is a chauffeur.
Define the word "indifference."
Indifference: (noun) lack of care or concern
What is the largest country in the world?
Russia
Why were African Americans moving from the South to the North during the 1950's?
They were looking for work and seeking to escape racial discrimination.
In Life of Pi, the protagonist must face a tiger trapped in the boat with him
Man vs. nature
What is Ruth's job?
She takes care of other people's children.
What is the meaning of the word "sullen?"
Sullen: (adjective) cranky, moody or sulky
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!: What color is Sonic the Hedgehog?
Blue
What is segregation?
A system that keeps different groups separate from each other, either through physical dividers or using social pressures and laws.
Wilbur fights for his survival against a world that eats pigs in Charlotte’s Web
Man vs. society
How much money does Travis receive from his father?
One dollar.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!: Define the word "permeate."
permeate: (verb) spread or diffuse through
Who is Luke Skywalker's father?
Darth Vader
What is a tenement?
a small cramped, vermin-infested apartment building.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!: In Star Wars, Anakin is fated to be the chosen one and must go through a tough journey to fulfill his destiny.
Man vs. fate
What does Asagai bring back from Canada for Beneatha?
A Nigerian dress and a record
What is the meaning of the word "tentatively?"
tentatively: (adverb) in an unsure or hesitant way; or planned but subject to change
What fish is used to make calamari?
Squid
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!: Which famous Harlem Renaissance poet wrote about a "dream deferred?"
Langston Hughes
In Terminator, the A.I. program, Skynet, causes a dystopian future for humanity.
Man vs. technology
What word does Asagai use to describe Beneatha's hair?
Mutilated.
Define the word "proposition."
proposition: (noun) an offer/deal; a plan
What is the national dish of England?
Chicken Tikka Masala