Vocab
The Pit and the Pendulum
Harrison Bergeron /
The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant
To Build a Fire
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100

A fancy building that was located on an island ____ after a strong storm was struck.


Magnanimous
Yen
Presumptuous
Dilapidated

Dilapidated

100

What are the two main deaths the protagonist faces?

The pit and the pendulum.

100

In "Harrison Bergeron," what do we call the device that deters characters from behaving normally? 

Handicaps

100

What is the dog's name in the story?

The dog does not have a name. 

100

Name one flavor that Sarah loves but Anna hates. 

Mint Chocolate

200

Our patient has spinal muscular _________.

Atrophy

200

What is the full name of the author? (Please spell out the name.)

Edgar Allan Poe

200

What is the name of Harrison Bergeron's dad?

George Bergeron

200

What happens when the man build the fire under the tree?

The snow and ice on the spruce tree melted and extinguished the fire. 

200

Who is the oldest in 10th grade?

Alex

300

Define innocuous, tenous, and meticulous.

Innocuous : not harmful

Tenuous : very weak; little strength

Meticulous : very careful; precise

300

How does the protagonist escape from the swinging pendulum?

He attracted the mice to make them gnaw the rope by rubbing the meat on the rope.

300
In what year does "Harrison Bergeron" take place?

2081

300

What happens when the man spits on the ground?

The spit gets frozen in the air.

300

Spell our chemistry teacher's name.

Mrs. Lualhati

400

Material _________ is not the only sign of poverty.

deprivation

400

How the protagonist presents the general shape of the prison?

square

400

What are the possible themes of The Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant?

Coming of age, Following one's dream, Regret, Sacrifice

400

What are the possible themes of "To Build a Fire"?

Instinct vs Knowledge

Survival vs Acceptance of Death

400

What is Ajin's favorite drink in Starbucks?

caramel frappuccino

500

What is your favorite vocabulary so far? Explain why. 

anything that makes sense.

500

What is the name of the character who saved the protagonist from prison?

General Lasalle

500

What does the bass, the river, and Sheila Mant represent?

Bass : the main character's past

River : the main character's life

Sheila Mant : the main character's future


500

What is the name of the trail that the man goes through?

Yukon Trail

500

What does SAAC stand for?

Student Athletic Advisory Committee

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