General Knowledge #1
Who is the dean of Welton Academy?
Headmaster Gale Nolan
Who's house does Knox go to?
The Danburrys'
What is the Latin saying Mr. Keating says?
Carpe Diem
Who is the girl that Knox instantly falls in love with?
Chris Noel
Where does the Dead Poets Society meet?
A cave (beyond a stream)
Who is the Latin teacher at Welton Academy?
Mr. McAllister
Who is Todd Anderson's roommate?
Neil Perry
Who says this: "'I want to suck all the marrow out of Chris.'"
Knox Overstreet
Which one of these names are NOT staff members at Welton Academy: Mr. McAllister, Mr. Dalton, Dr. Hager, Mr. Keating,
Mr. Dalton --> Charlie Dalton
What profession does Neil Perry's father want him to pursue?
Medicine
What are the four pillars of Welton Academy?
Tradition, Honour, Discipline, Excellence
Who stabbed their finger with an achievement pin?
Neil Perry
What is the Greek word for "the herd"?
"Hoi Polloi"
What role does Neil get in the play he auditioned for?
Puck
What play does Neil Perry audition for?
Midsummer Night's Dream
Where is Welton Academy situated?
Vermont, USA
What is the unofficial rule to join the Dead Poets Society?
You had to be dead
Who says this: "'Truth is like a blanket that always leaves your feet cold!'"
Todd Anderson
What is the first and last name of the English teacher?
John Keating
What is the name of the author who wrote "O Captain! My Captain!"?
Walt Whitman
The oldest graduate of Welton Academy graduated in what year?
Class of 1886
There were several schools mentioned throughout pages 1-51. Name at least two others.
Ridgeway Hall, Henley Hall, Balincrest, Chester School
FILL IN THE BLANK: "'Captain of the soccer team, editor of the annual, Cambridge-bound, Man most likely to do anything ____, Dead Poets Society.'"
"Thigh Man"
Name one of the boys who carried school banners (near the beginning of the book).
Charlie Dalton or Knox Overstreet
What was the name of the old English teacher BEFORE Mr. Keating?
Mr. Portius