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The most basic type of sentence is known as a...

What is a "simple sentence."

100

Inside of this story, a woman learns a difficult and time-consuming lesson about the danger of materialism. 

What is "The Necklace."

100

The stem in the word "spectacle" means...

What is "look."

100

This writer was known for their reclusiveness, and held a somber tone in many of their works. 

Who is "Emily Dickinson."

100

The confidante in Kim Possible was a character named...

Who is "Ron Stoppable." 

200

It is okay to use *just* a semicolon when you have two _______________ clauses. 

What is "independent."

200

In this story, an adolescent who grew up in rough conditions is forced to put her life on the line in the face of cameras. 

What is "The Hunger Games."

200
The stem in the word "omnifarious" means...

What is "all."

200

This writer's fiance got engaged to someone else while he was out of town. 

Who is "Edgar Allen Poe." 

200
In this story, an unpopular boy forms an unlikely friendship with the new girl in town. Unfortunately, her fate is marked with tragedy. 

What is "Bridge to Terabithia."

300

This punctuation mark is used to make a subject or object possessive. 

What is an "apostrophe."

300

In this story, a husband who struggles to fight his impulses makes a decision that cannot be reversed. 

What is "The Black Cat."

300

"Magna Carta" translates to...

What is "Great Charter."

300

This French author would have had a negative opinion on the aristocratic class of people, made obvious by the theme of his most well-known story. 

Who is "Guy de Maupassant."

300

Mr. Hobbs's birthday is...

What is "August 26th."

400

Writers use this literary tool when trying to convince audiences of one thing or another. 

What is "rhetoric."

400

In this story, a lonely woman finally marries a suitable guy. Unfortunately, she responds to his death in a...unique way. 

What is "A Rose for Emily."

400

All stems are derived from the languages...

What is "Latin & Greek."

400

This author made a profound impact on getting the 19th Amendment passed. 

Who is "Susan B. Anthony." 

400

1st Period: One career that Kira wants to pursue is...

2nd Period: Aliksa's ancestry is based in the South American country of...

1st: What is "author OR paleontologist."

2nd: What is "Peru."

500

The correct order for an MLA heading is...

What is "Student's Name, Teacher's Name, Class Name, Due Date."

500

This piece of literature tells the story of a person that grew to be successful in spite of tough circumstances. 

What is "The Rose that Grew From the Concrete." 

500

A person with this quality or condition would not want to attend a funeral. 

What is "necrophobia."

500

This author wrote a far shorter message about indifference than Elie Wiesel, known as "First They Came."

Who is "Martin Niemöller."


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How and where did Mr. Hobbs first meet Mr. Wigfall?

What is "he was his guitar teacher at Gregg Middle School."

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