Language I
What is the most used letter in the alphabet?
E
What is the least used letter in the alphabet?
Z
What is the name of the theatre where Shakespeare's plays were shown?
Globe Theatre
Who wrote Animal Farm, a story/allegory about the Russian Revolution?
George Orwell
What was the book that Ms. Braswell read in high school that was a HORRIBLE...but good version of Romeo & Juliet?
Romiette & Julio
Is "lol" in the dictionary?
Yes
What is the first number that has the letter "b" in it?
one billion
In the Shakespearean Plot, what is Act Three considered to be?
The Turning Point/Crisis
Who wrote the poem Caged Bird (I know why the caged bird sings)?
Maya Angelou
How many six weeks are there in a semester?
3
What is the shortest complete sentence in the English language?
"I am."
What is a figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human attributes, such as the ability to speak or think?
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
Around 50 years old
What is another (or more formal) name for a comic book?
Graphic Novel
What is the smallest mammal in the world?
The bumblebee bat
What was the last letter added to the alphabet?
J
What is a sentence that has every letter in the alphabet?
“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”
How many plays did Shakespeare write in his lifetime?
Approximately 37
What are the three main reasons an author writes?
What is the capitol of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
What is the term for a word that is spelled the same backward and forwards, such as "level" or "racecar"?
A palindrome
What is the study of the English language's structure, history, and development?
Linguistics
What is the title of Shakespeare's longest play?
Hamlet
What were Scout and Jem's full names from To Kill a Mockingbird?
Jean Louise Finch & Jeremy Atticus Finch
How many continents are there in total?
Seven