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100

The name of the fire that has been raging near Eugene and Springfield since mid-August. 

What is the 

100

The name of the University of Oregon president in the fall of 2014 when many of you first arrived on campus?

Who is Scott Coltrane?

100

“Such a statement is premature.” ATA chief Alexander Neradko said “and is not based on any real facts.”   

What are problems with commas and periods?


“Such a statement is premature,” ATA chief Alexander Neradko said, “and is not based on any real facts.”       

100

He was the former editor of the Wall Street Journal who came to talk to you about nut grafs -- and who also has a internship at the Journal named after him. 

Who is Jim Pensiero?

200

"Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much."

What is "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" by J.K. Rowling?

200

The year Hayward Field first opened.

What is 1919?

200

Exploding in bright colors, the crowd loved the fireworks.     

What is a misplaced modifier? 


Exploding in bright colors, fireworks made the crowd go silent.       

200

He is the newest editor in chief of the Emerald.

Who is Zach Price?

300

"In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since."

What is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald?

300

Your SOJC dean, Juan-Carlos Molleda, taught at this school before coming to the UO.

What is the University of Florida?

300

But European Union regulations require anyone applying for asylum to submit their application in the first country they entered.

Who is pronoun agreement?

But European Union regulations require all individuals applying for asylum to submit their application in the first country they entered.

300

She is a classmate who really knows her ABCs

Who is Nikki Wallrich?

400

"In the great green room, there was a telephone and a red balloon."

What is "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown?

400

Musical question.

At UO football games the song "Shout" is played between the 3rd and 4th quarters. This group performed the song originally in Animal House. 

Who are Otis Day and the Knights?

400

“This college will rise above all others to become a beacon of education,” said Brock Blomberg the newly installed President of Ursinus College. “Long live Alma Mater.” 

What is incorrect punctuation with an appositive?

“This college will rise above all others to become a beacon of education,” said Brock Blomberg, the newly installed President of Ursinus College. “Long live Alma Mater.” 

400

He is the the BBC's correspondent who is based in Cuba?

Who is Will Grant?

500

"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen."

What is "1984" by George Orwell?

500

He is the Mike Pence of the UO. (In other words he is the Provost.)

Who is Jayanth R. Banavar? 

500

Sheila introduced her husband Todd to the crowd.     

What is improper punctuation of an appositive?


Sheila introduced her husband, Todd, to the crowd.       

500

What is Charlie Butler's slowest time for running a marathon?

What is 7 hours and 22 minutes?

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