After discussing the expectations for class and providing an outline of the types of topics we would be covering, what was the first subject we discussed in class?
Heroes/Superheroes/What it means to be a real-world hero
100
Which silent film actor was known for his "Tramp" character, sporting a hat, baggy pants, and over-sized shoes?
a) Charlie Chaplin b) Harrison Ford c) Buster Keaton
a) Charlie Chaplin
200
Which Native American tribe constructed birch-bark canoes?
a)Chippewa/Ojibwe b)Cherokee c)Shawnee
a) Chippewa/Ojibwe
200
Which silent film actor was nicknamed the "Great Stone Face" for his often stoic appearance?
a) Charlie Chaplin b) Marlon Brando c) Buster Keaton
c) Buster Keaton
300
Which 18th century pirate would place lit cords under his hat to shroud himself in smoke and create an intimidating appearance?
a) Jean Fleury b) John Smith c) Blackbeard
c) Blackbeard
300
The Space Needle can be found in what U.S. city?
a) Chicago, Illinois b) Los Angeles, California
c) Seattle, Washington
c) Seattle, Washington
400
Cowboys would often wear leather coverings over their pants to protect themselves from cacti and other potentially dangerous plants. What were these coverings called?
A) chaps. B) vaqueros C) lariats
A) Chaps
400
Who won the 1912 Race to the South Pole?
a) Roald Amundsen b) Robert Falcon Scott
c) Charles Dickens
a) Amundsen
500
What is the Spanish term for cowboy?
a) bandera b) vaquero c) lapiz
b) vaquero
500
Which cartoonist directed the animated version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and also redesigned many Looney Tunes characters such as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck?
a) Chuck Jones b) Hayao Miyazaki c) John Carpenter