Stories We've Read
What is the name of the Edgar Allen Poe story we read about a man who goes insane and murders someone?
The Tell-Tale Heart
Which one of the Greasers was described as someone who could have been a Soc if he had the money?
Darry
"I can’t hardly wait for the concert."
Double negative- should be "can hardly" or "can't wait"
What word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
What animal kills the most humans each year?
Mosquitos
Which country invented paper?
China
This story is about a young boy who is nervous before a famous battle during the Civil War
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
What is the name of Sodapop's horse?
Mickey Mouse
"I don't know weather I should wear red or pink for Tuesday!"
Incorrect word, it should be "whether"
You are running a race and pass the person in second place. What place are you in?
Second place.
Which bird can fly backward?
Hummingbird
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
This horror story shows us the theme of "be careful what you wish for" when a couple uses a magic talisman to wish for more money.
The Monkey's Paw
Dally spent time in jail in this city before coming to Oklahoma
New York City
"The dog chased it's tail."
“It’s” is a contraction for “it is.” The correct form is “its” to show possession.
Which U.S. president appears on the $100 bill?
None. Benjamin Franklin is not a president.
A species of this aquatic animal has been known to reverse its aging process
A jellyfish
Before embarking on a solo career, Beyoncé was part of what girl group?
Destiny's Child
This story is about a slave who, after he died, his skeleton was used as a prop.
Fortune's Bones
This Soc was once Darry's football teammate and faces him at the start of the rumble.
Paul Holden.
"The team are practicing hard for the big game."
The subject “team” is singular, so the verb should be “is” not “are.”
You have 10 apples and you took 5, how many apples do you have left?
10, you took them, you still have them
What is the only mammal capable of sustained flight?
A bat
Meteorology is the study of what?
Weather
This nonfiction text gave us an in-depth look at the development of the teenage brain.
“The Debt We Owe to the Adolescent Brain”
What two things does Johnny ask for in the hospital?
"John could of finished his homework if he tried harder."
The correct phrase is “could have,” not “could of.”
A doctor gives you 3 pills and tells you to take one every 30 minutes. How long until all are taken?
1 hour
(You take the 1st one, wait 30 minutes, take the 2nd one, and then an hour later you take the 3rd one)
What is the largest reptile in the world?
The saltwater crocodile.
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007