Texas Trivia
Texas became a state in the year
1845
In what book was Maddie's conscience is fully awakened and she began to feel remorse for making fun of Wanda each day.
The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
What did the men do with the tea on the ships?
They dumped the tea into the sea.
What virtue is defined as taking the steps necessary to carry out objectives in spite of difficulties?
The Virtue of Perseverance
Who hasn't got a notion of how children ought to play,
And he can only make a fool of you in every sort of way.
My Shadow
Palmito Ranch
In what book did Dulcy describe her lost toy, and her imagination makes the doll seem increasingly perfect and fantastical?
The Most Wonderful Doll in the World
How did king George III respond when he heard about the colonist's meeting?
He sent more soldiers to control them.
What Cardinal Virtue is defined as enabling one to endure difficulties for the sake of what is good?
The Virtue of Fortitude
Where did Henry Wadsworth Longfellow find the song?
.... in the heart of a friend.
How many years was Texas its own country before it became a state?
10 years
Which novel study was about Matt Hallowell, a 13-year-old boy left alone on a Maine homestead, and Attean, a Native American boy from the Beaver tribe who befriends Matt. Supporting characters include Saknis, Attean's grandfather and chief of the Beaver clan; Matt's father, who leaves Matt in charge of the cabin; Attean's grandmother, who initially distrusts Matt; and Ben, a stranger who steals Matt's rifle.
The Sign of the Beaver
How did Governor Hutchison react when he found out about the tea being destroyed?
he was angry and reported it to the King
Which virtue is described as joyful mastry over ones desires?
The Virtue of Self-Control
Where did two roads diverge?
In a yellow wood
What tool was it once illegal for a man to carry in Texas?
pliers
Which Novel study was a Victorian fantasy following 8-year-old Princess Irene, who lives in a mountain castle guarded from malicious, underground goblins by a mysterious, magical great-great-grandmother and a young miner named Curdie. Curdie foils a plot to kidnap Irene, relying on her magical thread to guide him, as they work together to protect the kingdom from the goblin threat
The Princess and the Goblins
Why were the colonists angry about the Tea Act?
The tea was taxed.
What virtue is defined as thankful disposition of mind and heart?
The Virtue of Gratitude
Who never returned to the world they knew?
Ickle Me, Pickle Me, and Tickle Me
In 1894, what was first struck near Corsicana?
oil
This story gives and account of a young boy's journey to become a knight. From the age of 7 he gives his life to the king and follows the example of the men before him. Amid a glimpse into medieval life we learn about the importance of character formation of the knight.
The Making of a Knight
How did the men disguise themselves during the Boston Tea Party?
By dressing as Mohawk Indians
What virtue is defined as sincerity, openness, and truthfulness in one's words and actions?
The Virtue of Honesty
What comes next...
Over hill, over dale,
Thorough bush,
thorough brier,