History
What was the name of the ship that sank in 1912, after hitting an iceberg?
The Titanic
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
Which company developed the Windows operating system?
Microsoft
If a writer describes a character as "brave as a lion," what literary device are they using?
Simile
What is the name of the fearsome female monster in Greek mythology, whose gaze could turn people to stone, and who had snakes for hair?
Medusa
This marsupial is native to Australia and is known for its powerful hind legs and a pouch for carrying its young.
Kangaroo
What famous wall divided East and West Berlin for decades?
Berlin Wall
What is the name of the pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
What is the common name for a device that stores and processes data?
Computer
When a writer uses words that appeal to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch), what are they creating?
Imagery
According to Arthurian legend, who was the wizard who advised King Arthur?
Merlin
This nocturnal bird of prey is known for its excellent eyesight and ability to rotate its head almost 360 degrees.
Owl
What ancient city was famously buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?
Pompeii
Which state of matter takes the shape of anything it touches?
Liquid
What does "www" stand for in a website address?
World Wide Web
If a writer uses strong, emotional words to make the reader feel a certain way, what kind of language are they using?
Emotive Language
Which mythical beast, part lion, part goat, and part serpent, breathed fire and caused destruction in Lycia?
Chimera
This now-extinct bird, native to the island of Mauritius, was flightless and famously clumsy, leading to its demise.
Dodo
What devastating pandemic swept through Europe in the 14th century, killing millions?
The Black Death (or Black Plague)
What are the four main components of blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma
What is the name of the social media platform known for its short videos?
TikTok
What is the effect of using a rhetorical question in a piece of writing?
To engage the reader, provoke thought, emphasize a point, or challenge an assumption, rather than expecting a direct answer.
What is the name of the cunning trickster god in Norse mythology, known for being a shapeshifter and responsible for many myths and conflicts?
Loki
This rare, deep-sea fish is known for its bioluminescent lure and formidable teeth, inhabiting the darkest parts of the ocean.
Anglerfish
The Treaty of Versailles, signed after World War I, placed significant blame and reparations on which country?
Germany
What is the specific process in the human digestive system where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream, primarily in the small intestine?
Absorption
What term is used to describe the ability of a machine or computer program to simulate human intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?
To hint at future events, build suspense, and prepare the reader for what is to come.
Which famous Trojan War hero was vulnerable only in his heel?
Achilles
What incredible unique ability allows an axolotl has?
An extraordinary regenerative capacity (It's able to regrow lost limbs and even damaged organs)
What was the name of the trade route that facilitated the spread of the Black Death from Asia to Europe?
The Silk Road
What is the name of the tiny pores on the surface of leaves that allow for gas exchange during photosynthesis?
Stomata
What is a robot that can perform tasks autonomously without human control often called?
Android (or Drone, depending on context)
Analyze the writer's effect of the phrase: "The oppressive heat crushed the very will to move." Identify the literary device and explain its impact.
Personification. "Crushed" suggests the heat is an active, powerful, and destructive force, emphasizing its intensity and debilitating effect on the characters/reader.
It evokes a feeling of exhaustion and helplessness.
What is the name of the three-headed dog that guards the underworld in Greek mythology?
Cerberus
The Megalodon, an enormous prehistoric shark, is estimated to have had a bite force significantly stronger than that of a modern great white shark or even what famous dinosaur?
Tyrannosaurus Rex
The Manhattan Project was the top-secret research and development undertaking during World War II that produced what?
The atomic bomb
What is the Ring of Fire?
A major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.
What form of communication uses electrical signals to send messages over long distances through wires?
Telegraph
"Her smile was ice, her words daggers."
Identify the literary device and explain its effect on portraying the character.
Metaphor. "Ice" suggests coldness, unfriendliness, and a lack of warmth.
"Daggers" suggests her words are sharp, hurtful, and intended to cause pain, portraying her as cruel or dangerous.
In Norse mythology, what is the "Twilight of the Gods," the prophesied series of events, including a great battle, that leads to the death of major gods and the destruction of the world?
Ragnarök
What deep-sea cephalopod, distinct from a true squid, is named for its cloak-like webbing and is known to "turn inside out" when threatened?
Vampire Squid