Outsiders
MCA Prep
Fantasy/Dystopian
Class Rulezz
Random Trivia
100

Who are Ponyboy's brothers?

Sodapop and Darry

100

Compare and contrast an apple and an orange.

Similar: both fruits, sweet, good for you, round.

Different: Red/green vs orange, smooth vs bumpy skin, easy to peel by hand vs not easy to peel

100

What is a Dystopian story?

A bad, often apocalyptic version of the future in which people are oppressed.

100
How much is a Starburst worth in Hirthe Bars?

2 Hirthe Bars

100

How would one say hello in Spanish?

Hola

200

Who stands up to Dally at the drive-in?

Johnny and Cherry

200

Ponyboy gets mugged by Socs walking home.

Ponyboy likes to watch movies alone.

What is the Cause and what is the Effect?

Cause: Ponyboy likes to watch movies alone.

Effect: Ponyboy gets mugged by Socs walking home.

200

What type of conflict is demonstrated by Katniss holding up the three finger salute to inspire the districts to revolt?

Person vs Society

200

When should you be quiet, paying attention, taking notes, and raising your hand to speak?

The Mini-Lesson

200

Earth is located in what galaxy?

The Milky Way

300

Why does Sodapop run away from Darry and Ponyboy's argument?

He's upset about always being caught in the middle because he sees both sides, and also that Sally returned his letter unopened.

300

What is an inference?

Educated Guess

300

What is an Archetype?

A common role for a character to play that is universal across different stories

300

What all do you need to do to complete the Do-Now?

Write the date, the goal, and answer the question during the 2 minute timer.

300

How many nickels would you need to have 2 dollars?

40

400

Near the end of the book, why does Ponyboy insist it was he who killed Bob instead of Johnny?

He's in denial about Johnny being dead, and doesn't want Johnny to be remembered as a killer. 
400

What's the difference between a Main Idea and a Theme?

Main Idea: What a story is about/the topics it covers

Theme: A life lesson you can learn from a story

400

Give an example of Physical Power and Symbolic Power.

Physical Power: Gun going off, punching, rocket blast, speed, magic, etc.

Symbolic Power: Flags, intimidation, strength in numbers, gun that hasn't gone off, stirring speeches, etc.

400

How should the END of class look?

Completing the Exit Ticket, putting your notebook away, and returning to your table until the bell rings.

400

Which ancient culture worshipped cats?

Ancient Egyptians

500

What is the meaning of Johnny telling Ponyboy to "Stay Gold"?

In Johnny's letter he explains how the poem meant gold represented youth and hope, the way Ponyboy digs sunsets. He wants Ponyboy to hold onto that hope instead of becoming hard and bitter like Dally.
500

"The kids ran down the street and Joey almost tripped on his cape. He dropped a twix bar and had to double back to pick it up, readjusting the black plastic mask he was wearing so he could see better."

What can you infer about when this takes place?

DAILY DOUBLE: What could Joey be dressed as??

Halloween

Daily Double: Could be Darth Vader, Batman, Zorro, or many other black-masked/caped vigilantes

500

What are three parts of the Hero's Journey?

Hero's Journey: Normal Life, Call to Adventure, Helper or Guide, Special Weapon/Ability, Visits Unsafe World or Situation, Achieves Goal, Return Home Changed

500

Name four things you should NOT do in class.

Refuse to put phone away, throw things, play fight, bully others, wander around class distracting others, etc.

500

How many live action Star Wars movies are there?

DAILY DOUBLE: Name three of them!

11 

(not counting the animated Clone Wars movie)

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