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100

Is the origin of tomatoes from the New World or the Old World?

[The Old World refers to the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa, while the New World refers to the Americas]

New World

100

Which recent pop artist was on the news for having something in the back of their car...

D4vd

100

Who is my least favourite student in this class?

No one...

100

Katseye is a global girl pop group made by Hybe. Name one of their songs and give us a performance. 

Eh, not bad... 

100

Define 'figurative language'.


Figurative language is the use of words or expressions in a way that goes beyond their literal meaning to create imagery, emphasise ideas, or evoke emotions, often through techniques like metaphor, simile, personification, or hyperbole.



200

Here are the ingredients below. What food is this? 

chicken, yogurt, ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli powder, butter, onions, tomatoes, heavy cream, and cilantro


Butter Chicken


200

What is a song that directly challenges the law of physics and relates to red shoes? 

Defying Gravity

200

From the song Gaudeamus igitur, what does "Post molestam senectutem Nos habebit humus" directly translate to?

After a troublesome old age
The earth will have us.

JO taught you guys!

200

In 5 seconds, name 5 species or variants from any category I give.

YAY

200

What is the literary and artistic movement from the late 18th to mid-19th century that emphasised emotion, imagination, individualism, nature, and the sublime, often reacting against industrialisation and the rationalism of the Enlightenment?

Romanticism


300

What is the difference between Matcha and Hojicha?

Matcha is a vibrant green, shade-grown powder with a grassy, umami flavour, while Hojicha is a roasted, reddish-brown tea made from green tea leaves, stems, or twigs, known for its toasty, smoky, and caramel-like taste.

(Performative Behaviour) 

300

Name 3 artists Bruno Mars has collaborated with?

Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Mark Ronson, B.o.B, Anderson . Paak, Travis McCoy, Bad Meets Evil, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, Rosé, Sexyy Red.

300

When was Fort Street High School (male) first founded? 

Situated near the centre of Sydney atop Observatory Hill, Fort Street was established as one of Australia's first public schools in 1849.





300

What is the purpose of the arteries, veins and capillaries? 

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's organs and tissues. 

Capillaries are tiny vessels that facilitate the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste between the blood and tissues. 

Veins then carry the deoxygenated, waste-containing blood from the body back to the heart to be reoxygenated.

300

What is a metonym?

A word, name, or expression used as a substitute for something else with which it is closely associated. For example, Washington is a metonym for the US government.




400

What is the type of dessert where fruit is preserved or cooked into syrup called?







Compote

400

Which Disney song has the line "I'm free"

Let it Go -  Frozen

400

When was Brain founded

2007

400

Who is the receptionist today?

YAY

400

What is an epistrophe used for?

It is the repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences.




500

What is our favourite food?

{hint: Chinese and Italian}

Huǒ Guō (Hot Pot) and Mac & Cheese 

500

3 Part Question:

1. Which recent Movie has hit songs in 2025? 

2. Name one of the songs 

3. SING THE SONG (until satisfactory to the class OR judge)

1. Kpop Demon Hunters

2. Golden, How it's done, Free... etc

3. Not bad singing skills 

500

What is the circumference of the world?

40,075 kilometres (24,901 miles) at the equator and 40,008 kilometres.

500

What are we currently studying/doing at university? 

Wow... you know. 

500

What is Anadiplosis?

It is a rhetorical device that involves repeating the last word or phrase of one clause or sentence at the beginning of the next, creating a chain-like effect and building emphasis or a crescendo.

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