Vocabulary
American Culture
American Folklore
English Idioms
Random
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Define giggle.
laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly way, from amusement, nervousness, or embarrassment.
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Which part of the US is known for the Ivy Leagues?
New England and the Northeast
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What is the name of the "Sasquach"/"ape-like" creature believed to inhabit the Pacific Northwest of America?
Bigfoot
100
Once in a blue moon
Very rarely
100
What color are American school buses?
Yellow
200
Define commotion.
a state of confused and noisy disturbance.
200
What predatory reptile is commonly eaten in Southern States of the US?
Alligator
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In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow a ghostly horseman roams the area and is distinguished by the missing part of his body. What part does he miss?
His head: The Headless Horseman
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To put all your eggs in one basket
Having all your valuable items only in one place at the risk of losing everything
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What is the second most spoken language in the US?
Spanish
300
Define murmur.
a softly spoken or almost inaudible utterance.
300
What is the name of the show where cowboys ride bulls and show off their skills on horseback and with a lasso?
Rodeo
300
Jackalopes are a blend of two animals. What is one of the animals? (hint: the name is a portmanteau as an English person would say)
Jackrabbit/rabbit or antelope
300
to cut corners
working in a quick and careless manner
300
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario are the five Great whats? (hint: they are environmental features)
Lakes: The Great Lakes
400
Define adversary.
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
400
In which city did jazz originate?
New Orleans
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In African American folklore, you can meet a man at the crossroad in order to make a deal. This has been the subject of many blues songs. Who is this man supposed to be?
The devil
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Down to earth
being practical and realistic
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Singer Aretha Franklin is known as the Queen of what type of music? (hint: it stems from African American gospel music, rhythm, and blues)
Soul
500
Define fervent.
having or displaying a passionate intensity.
500
What is the name of the African American invented stringed instrument commonly associated with Appalachian music?
The banjo
500
This is the Jersey Devil. Name at least 3 animals or creatures that it is a combination of.
Kangaroo, wyvern, horse, goat, bat
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To go Dutch
To split the cost
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From 1692-1693, mass hysteria resulted in the execution of many innocent people in Salem, Massachusetts. What were these people accused of?
Witchcraft: The Salem Witch Trials