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8th Grade
100
What is the weather like in Massachusetts in July? Give the temperature.
In the 80's
100
What is the most popular board game in the world?
A) Mancala
B) Monopoly
C) Sorry
D) Trouble
E) Guess Who
B - Monopoly
100
What narrative theme does Marvel's Spider-Man explore? (video game)
A) Mister Negative's plot to seize control of New York City's criminal underworld
B) Venom's invasion of Earth
C) Green Goblin's election campaign
D) Doctor Strange's multiverse mission
E) Doctor Strange's multi-universe quest
A. A) Mister Negative's plot to seize control of New York City's criminal underworld
100
What trilogy did Suzanne Collins write?
The Hunger Games trilogy
100
Name all 3 cluster names in 8th grade
Navigators
Beacons
Captains
200
Name 5 bodies of water that people can swim in to keep cool in the summer?
Ocean
Lake
Pond
Pool
River
200
What board game is known for its colorful dice and chance cards? The board is also very colorful
Candy Land
200
What causes creepers to spawn in Minecraft?
Creepers naturally spawn in the Overworld on solid blocks with a light level of 0, except in mushroom fields and deep dark biomes.
200
Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
How many movies are there of Harry Potter?
J.K. Rowling
8 movies
200
What is an 8th grade privilege in terms of moving around the school building?
You get to walk out in the court yard before going to your classes and eat lunch outside
300
What SPF is the best? What amount of protection from the sun should you at the LEAST use?
SPF 30 or higher
300
Name 3 different pieces of equipment for Gymnastics
Balance Beams
Parallel & uneven bars
Vault
Rings
Mat
300
Who is the bad character in Cars?
Who is the good character in Cars?
Chick Hicks
Lightening McQueen
300
This vampire romance sparked a global phenomenon and introduced readers to the magical world of vampires and werewolves! What is it?
How many movies & how many books?
5 movies + 5 books
The Twilight Saga
300
What is an advantage to being an 8th grader at FBMS?
You know the school the best, etc.
400
What does the term AC stand for?
What does SPF stand for?
What does BBQ stand for?
Air Conditioner
Sun Protection Factor
Barbecue
400
What is the stance you need to keep in Fencing called?
A) En garde stance
B) Blade stance
C) Ready stance
D) Fache stance
E) Formation stance
A) En garde Stance
400
In the movie, "The Parent Trap", what was the first prank the twin girls (played by Lindsey Lohan) pulled on Meredith during the camping trip?
A) Lizard on her water bottle
B) Lizard on her head
C) Sugar and water in the mosquito repellent bottle
D) Rocks in her backpack
E) Ants on her lipstick
D) Rocks in her backpack
400
List 3 books Leigh Bardugo wrote. (Obviously can't use this one, lol)
The Shadow and Bone Trilogy
...and others!
The Six of Crows Duology
400
Who are your Health & PE teachers going to be in 8th grade?
Mr. Heller & Mr. King
500
While Marshfield has a population of 25,000 during the year, it grow to ______ in the summer, suggesting a large number of homes are likely used seasonally!
40,000
500
What happened with the Celtics injury? Describe. What game number was it, who was it, and what happened?
In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals against the Knicks, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered a right Achilles tendon tear, which will require surgery and sideline him for an extended period. Jaylen Brown also reportedly finished the season playing through a partially torn meniscus in his right knee.
500
List the schools that Rory Gilmore from Gilmore Girls attended? There are 3.
Stars Hollow High School
Chilton Preparatory School
Yale University
500
Who wrote The Dreamer Trilogy?
Name a book club theme Mrs. Deluca has hosted over this past school year.
Maggie Stiefvater
She has themes based on holidays and months - answers will vary :)
500
Name 4 out of the 8 FBMS staff members who you will see in the Dunk Tank on Field Day (one of your last days of 7th grade!!) :-)
Mr. Sorensen
Mr. Hernon
Mr. Madden
Mr. Kile
Mr. Zimmer
Mrs. Wolff
Mr. Mayer
Mr. Heller