Grammar
General
Punctuation
vocabulary
Wolf Brother
Cities
Prefixes
Root words
Oceans
Literature
Language Devices
Holes
Geography
100
He looked thoughtfully at the painting.
What part of speech is "thoughtfully"?
An adverb
100
A decagon has how many sides?
10
100
" "
What do we call these and when are they used?
Quotation marks, inverted commas
Used to indicate direct speech, quotations, or to highlight specific terms and phrases in writing
100
Change "defiant" into a verb and use it in a sentence.
"You dare to defy me?" roared Venom
100
What are your impressions of Torak in the opening chapters of Wolf Brother?
resilient and self-reliant, thoughtful and observant, deeply loyal . Also a bit irritable (with Wolf!)
100
Which European capital city is famous for its canals, bikes, and the Van Gogh Museum?
Amsterdam. In the Netherlands
100
The prefix “mis-” changes the meaning of the word. What does it suggest happened?
wrongly or badly
100
The root “chrono” means “time.” Which word describes a record of events in the order they happened?
chronological (order)
100
The Southern Ocean surrounds which continent?
Antarctica
100
Name the writer of "Holes"
Louis Sachar
100
What is an alliteration?
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words.
100
Theme: Perseverance
Give an example in the book!
Well done!
100
What is the name for the landform created at the mouth of a river where it splits into several smaller channels before flowing into the sea?
A delta
200
The shop assistant gave her some change.
Which word is a pronoun?
"her"
200
Science
What Is This Fruit?
Pomegranate
200
Why is a question mark not used at the end of an indirect question?
A question mark is not used because an indirect question is a statement reporting a question, rather than asking one directly.
Example: He asked whether she was coming to the meeting.
200
Why might you feel jubilant?
When you have succeeded.
Implies that you are celebrating excitedly
200
How does Torak’s understanding of nature help him to survive
Torak survives by reading natural signs, such as animal behaviour and sounds in the forest, to judge danger and safety.
Can also hunt and use herbs/wild plants
200
The Sydney Opera House Is Located In What Country?
Australia
200
In the word submarine, the prefix “sub-” tells us the object is what?
under or below
200
the root hemo- or haemo- appears in words such as “haemoglobin.” What does this root mean?
blood
200
Which ocean is known for having the warmest average surface temperatures?
The Indian Ocean
200
Name a book written by George Orwell
Animal Farm
1984
200
What type of speech is the following sentence:
Life is like a box of chocolates.
Simile
(or analogy)
200
Name two characters who experience bullying in the book
Stanley and Zero
200
What is the term for a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river?
A tributary
300
Which of the following is a noun:
Table
Dress
Yellow
Run
table and dress
300
Who Established The Universal Law Of Gravitation?
Sir Isaac Newton
300
What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?
A colon is used to introduce an explanation, example, or list that follows directly from what comes before it.
Example: She had one ambition: to study medicine.
300
"You are in grave peril," he said solemnly.
What did he mean and how did he say it?
You are in danger.
He said this very seriously (gravely)
300
Why does the bear feel different from an ordinary animal?
The bear feels unnatural because it behaves with intelligence and intent beyond that of a normal animal.
And hugely destructive, almost evil
300
Which African city is the largest by population ?
Cairo, Egypt is the largest city in Africa, with an estimated population of over 23 million inhabitants as of 2025. It is followed by Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Lagos in Nigeria
300
What does the prefix “anti-” mean in words like antibiotic and antisocial?
against or opposed to
300
The root cardio- refers to which organ in the human body?
the heart
300
The Gulf Stream is a major ocean current in which ocean?
The Atlantic
300
Who wrote The Merchant of Venice?
Shakespeare
300
Describe the sea in a way that reflects mood
Extra points... what do we call this device and why is it used?
Well done!
Pathetic fallacy. To engage our emotions, to allow us to identify/visualise/contemplate a scene.
To intensify a situation and involve emotion.
300
The book is structured alternating the present day story with flashback. We can call this:
non-linear narrative; linear narrative or cyclical narrative
non-linear narrative
300
Which mountain range forms the natural border between France and Spain?
The Pyrenees
400
which of these is an adverb of frequency?
never
quickly
lovely
never
400
Feline
What does this word mean?
And what are the three chemical elements in this words?
Relating to cats! (Fluffy)
Fe = iron Li = lithium Ne = neon
(and relating to dogs?)
400
The bird built its nest.
Its gone
Which of these sentences requires ounctuation (and what is it called)?
Sentence 2
It's called an "apostrophe".
400
"The storm clouds gathered in a dark and ominous sky."
Give a synonym for the word in bold
sinister, forbidding, menacing, threatening
400
What do we learn about the relationship between Torak and his father in the early chapters?
Their relationship is shown as close but practical, with the father teaching Torak survival skills rather than expressing affection directly.
400
This South American capital is the highest capital city in the world, sitting at over 3,400 meters above sea level.
La Paz, Bolivia
400
How many languages does a polyglot speak?
Can you give a synonym?
Many!
some one who is multilingual
400
If a medical term contains the root neuro-, which part of the body is it related to?
Nerves or the nervous system
400
The Arctic Ocean is mostly covered by ice year-round. Name one country that borders it.
Russia, Canada, Norway, Greenland/Denmark, the United States via Alaska)
400
Charles Dickens lived in which historical period?
The Victorian Era
400
Give an example of a metaphor
Well done!
400
The writer witholds key information throughout the book. What is the purpose of this?
To get us thinking, to involve us, to make us active readers.
400
The Atacama Desert in South America is known as the driest place on Earth. In which country is it located?
Chile
500
Between the mountain peaks, the moon began to rise.
Which is the preposition?
Between!
500
This event on Dec 7, 1942 caused the USA to enter WW2.
Attack on Pearl Harbor
500
Ella packed a number of useful items: a sharp penknife a waterproof jacket and a a plastic waterbottle.
What is the missing punctuation?
A semi-colon! ;
500
elation —Change it into an adjective
He felt elated.
500
Explain the connection between Torak and the cub.
Torak appears to speak "wolf". He seems to have memories that connect him to wolf cubs. His father said that his guide will find him. They have both been orphaned by the same bear. They "understand" each other. A bond is developing.
500
This European capital city was divided by a famous wall during the Cold War and is now known for its Brandenburg Gate and vibrant cultural scene. Which city is it?
Berlin
500
If a word begins with “mono-”, like monologue or monopoly, what does the prefix suggest?
one or single
500
The root derm- or derma- is found in words like “dermatology.” What does it mean?
The skin
500
Which ocean touches the coasts of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Southern tip of India?
The Indian Ocean
500
Who is the central character in a Christmas Carol?
Extra points:
What personality trait does he exemplify?
Ebeneezer Scrooge
He exemplifies miserliness
500
What figure of speech combines contradictory or opposite words, such as "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence"?
An oxymoron
500
What theme might the character of Madame Zeroni represent?
Fate, destiny
500
Kazakhstan is the world’s largest landlocked country. Which large sea does it border to the southwest?
The Caspian Sea