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100

It is a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings or mistakes of others. Baaaa

What is a scapegoat?

100

In an attempt to kill Hitler, chief of the German army reserve, Colonel Stauffenberg, planted this under Hitler's desk. Since the mission failed, you could say it was a total ______.

What is a bomb?

100

This notable author wrote favorites such as One Fish, Blue Fish" and my personal favorite, "Green Eggs and Ham"

Who is Doctor Seuss?

100

Daniel's Story takes place during this war.

What is World War II?

100

This method of persuasion is an appeal to logic and evidence.

What is logos?

200

*Positioning* opposing objects or concepts in close proximity to highlight their differences? 

What is juxtaposition?

200

This ghetto from WWII was located in Poland and was a slave labor camp due to Jewish councilman, Mordecai Rumkowski's proposition.

What is Lodz?

200

This Australian notable person is well-known for both her acting skills and her music. She was *hopelessly devoted* to her career. 

Who is Olivia Newton?

200

Her diary about her experience in hiding during WWII was published, though she and most of her family did not survive the war.  

Who is Anne Frank?

200

This method of persuasion is an appeal to emotion.

What is pathos?

300

This French word (or phrase) describes a sudden, violent overthrow of an existing government through the use of the society's own military or police forces. 

What is a coup (d'etat)? 

300

This concentration camp in Poland was primarily an execution center. They had gas chambers disguised as showers.

What is Auschwitz(-Birkenau)?

300

This nun is most well-known for her charitable work in India.

Who is Mother Teresa?

300

Daniel and his father were tasked to dismantle this in Buchenwald. 

What is a gas chamber?

300

This method of persuasion is an appeal to credibility.

What is ethos?

400

This "op" word describes great wealth and luxury. 

What is opulence? 

400

This concentration camp in Germany was primarily for political prisoners and mostly used for slave labor rather than extermination, though thousands still died from its harsh conditions. 

What is Buchanwald? 

400

This gymnast set a new American record for winning the most medals at a single Olympic Games.

Who is Simone Biles?

400

She is the author of Daniel's Story.

Who is (Carol) Matas?

400

This is what we call an illogical argument. 

What is a fallacy? 

500

A word starting with "em" describing how weak and malnourished someone looks.

What is emaciated? 

500

In an attempt to convince the Jewish people of Lodz to willingly get on the trains to a concentration camp, this man said the Russians would punish them for working for the German war machine. 

And no, he is not a pop star with the first name "Justin", though his last name sounds similar.

Who is (Hans) Biebow? 

500

This notable was a famous actress in the 1950-60's and was well-known humanitarian after her acting career. One of her most well-known movies is Breakfast at Tiffany's.

Who is Audrey Hepburn?

500

The author of "The Road Not Taken".

Who is (Robert) Frost?

500

This is a type of illogical argument that simplifies or misconstrues the other person's point and attacks that stance instead of the person's actual claim. 

What is a strawman fallacy? 

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