Beowulf
Who is the king of the Danes, whose grand mead hall is being tormented?
Hrothgar
Mansa Musa was the legendary, ultra-wealthy 14th-century ruler of what prosperous West African empire.
The Mali Empire
What state does the novel's 13-year-old protagonist run away to after leaving her home in Cleveland, Ohio?
Alabama
Name all of the FANBOYS words.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What verb means to feel and express deep sadness and grief, such as the Geats did at the end of their king's life?
mourn
Who is the terrifying monster who terrorizes the Danes and who is defeated by Beowulf?
Hospitality
Who is Bird trying to track down in Alabama?
Cecil
Name all of the AAAWWUBBIS words.
As, After, Although, While, When, Until, Before, Because, If, Since
What adjective can be used to describe something utterly ugly, disgusting, or gruesome (a perfect descriptor for Grendel)?
Loathsome
What is the name of Hrothgar's legendary mead hall, which stands as a symbol of community?
Heorot
What massive engineering wonders channeled fresh water directly into Roman cities?
Aqueducts
Every main character in Bird is navigating a problem. What is Ethan navigating?
Childhood illness and a heart transplant.
Although everyone has earned a well-deserved summer break, Ms. Hatem will be sad not to see you each day.
Opener, sentence.
What verb means to give, leave, or bestow something—like a family heirloom or a legendary sword—to someone else via a will?
Bequeath
Who is the lone loyal warrior who stays to aid an aging Beowulf in his final, fatal battle against a hoard-guarding dragon?
Wiglaf
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Shahada (declaration and belief in one God), Salah (prayer), Sawm (fasting), Zakat (charity), Hajj (pilgrimage)
Jay has a lot of guilt. What happened the morning of his brother's death that he can't forget?
Fighting over a video game.
Identify the sentence pattern: The 6th graders, especially in Ms. Hatem's class, are creative, collaborative, kind, and a class to be remembered.
SENT, interrupter, ENCE
The sword was _______ with delicate designs, revealing the skilled work of a metalworker.
Beowulf was originally composed between the 8th and 11th centuries. In what language was it composed?
Old English
What city in the Mali Empire evolved into a world-famous epicenter of trade, Islamic culture, and academic learning under Mansa Musa?
Timbuktu
What adult finally comforts and listens to Bird, allowing Bird to finally rest and be cared for?
Mrs. Pritchard
What type of sentence is this? Hint: not the pattern
It's the last day of school, so the day feels bittersweet.
Compound sentence
What noun represents the entire scale, variety, or full range of something?
Gamut