Setting
Past, Present, Future
R.A.C.E
Music
Philly
1
Lisa fell onto her couch after a long day of work. She felt around for the remote, searching the cracks and crevices. I need to chill out, she thought.

Living Room

1

"I tell you what, life on Mars ain't half bad. Rent is cheap, food is pretty good, and you only have to worry about the laser wolves on full moons."

Future

1

R

Restate

1

Which legendary singer recently went country with her last album?

Beyonce

1

What two streets intersect at city hall?

Market & Broad

2

Ms. Foster greeted me as I walked through the red doors. She held out her hand to check that my phone was in the Yondr pouch. As she verified, I looked up at the bronze statue of "The Thinker."

The Marble Hallways / Front Entrance

2

Kiara was hopping on the train with her friends. Today was going to be her first-ever Phillies game. She had taken all the necessary steps for success: hat, checked; jersey, checked; Ticketmaster app downloaded, checked.

Present

2

A

Answer

2

Who will be performing at the halftime show at the Super Bowl in 2026?

Bad Bunny

2

Who is the Mayor?

Cherelle Parker

3

Mike was tired of his music. It had been hours since he left home, and with every passing minute, he was beginning to hate his playlist. Mike had gone this route countless times. He felt the whole ordeal to be a waste of time, as he had already seen his parents two weeks ago for that funeral. The exit was coming up in a few miles; he could change the playlist when he came to a stop.

The Highway

3

Wyoming was wide and flat. Susan Marie hopped out of the wagon to check the wheel. It had been 3 months since the family had left Chicago to go west. Her husband Fred, was already down there looking for a crack in one of the wooden spokes.

Past

3
C

Cite

3

This Korean pop-inspired animated film's soundtrack has become mainstream listening in the last few months.

Kpop Demon Hunters

3

Which Philly celebrity is known for wearing big Eagles hats while dancing outside his house and is a good basketball player?

Gillie

4

As she walked out of the train station, she looked up and saw a big statue of William Penn atop a huge building.

City Hall / Center City

4

The ground shifted as the titanic mech took a step. I'm glad he's on our side, thought the brigadier general. He was around when the robots first started replacing the "fleshbag" soldiers. 

Future

4

E

Explain

4

What is one music genre that Mr. D.C. plays in class?

Many options

4

What state borders Philadelphia from the East?

New Jersey

5

I took off my earbuds, and the sounds of grunts, metal plates, and ad-free radio blended. I was out of breath and would need to wait a couple of minutes until my next set. The rhythm of my breath matched the whirr of the treadmill.

The Gym

5
Having the day off yesterday was awesome. I got to hang out with my friends, and my parents ordered Chinese food for dinner. I cannot believe I am back at school today, looking at the glowing screen of another smartboard.
Present
5

R.
A.
C.
E.

Restate Answer Cite Explain

5

Name a famous musician (Someone is famous FOR playing an instrument)

Many options

5

What Philly team starts their playoff run tomorrow?

The Phillies!!!

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