Waiting for Godot
And Then There were None
The Great Gatsby
The Lottery
Trivia
100

What theme is central to "Waiting for Godot," highlighting the characters' sense of purposelessness?

What is the theme of existentialism?

100

Who are the ten guests invited to Soldier Island in "And Then There Were None"? (LIST THEM)

Who are Anthony Marston, Mrs. Rogers, General Macarthur, Emily Brent, Vera Claythorne, Philip Lombard, Dr. Armstrong, William Blore, Judge Wargrave, and Mr. Rogers?

100

What is the full name of Tom Buchanan's mistress?

Who is Myrtle Wilson

100

How are the victims of the lottery chosen, and what happens to the individual selected as the "winner"?

What is the victims are chosen by drawing slips of paper, and the person selected is stoned to death by the townspeople?

100

What do the initials "WWW" stand for in a website's address?

What is World Wide Web

200

What historical period and events may have influenced Samuel Beckett's exploration of existential themes in "Waiting for Godot"?

What is the aftermath of World War II?

200

The title of "And Then There Were None" was inspired by a nursery rhyme. What is the title of the original nursery rhyme?

What is "Ten Little Soldiers" or "Ten Little Indians"?

200

What central theme in "The Great Gatsby" explores the corrupting influence of wealth and materialism on society and individuals?

What is the theme of the American Dream and its disillusionment?

200

What date does the annual lottery take place in the story, and what is the primary purpose of this ritual?

What is June 27th, and it is held to ensure a good harvest?

200

Who is known as the "King of Pop"

Who is Michael Jackson

300

What is the significance of the tree in "Waiting for Godot"?

What is a symbol of hope, decay, and the passage of time?

300

In "And Then There Were None," what drives Vera Claythorne to commit murder?

What is her desperation to inherit the estate and to be with Hugo?

300

What term describes the era that "The Great Gatsby" is set in?

What is the Roaring Twenties or Jazz Age?

300

What do the stones used by the townspeople to execute the "winner" symbolize, and how do they contribute to the story's themes?

What is that the stones symbolize the collective violence and the power of the community to turn on one of its own, reflecting the danger of blindly following unchecked traditions.

300

List 5 titles of books written by Dr. Seuss

"The Cat in the Hat"

"Green Eggs and Ham"

"Oh, the Places You'll Go!"

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

"Horton Hears a Who!"

"One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish"

"The Lorax"

"Fox in Socks"

"The Sneetches and Other Stories"

"Hop on Pop"

"Dr. Seuss's ABC"

"The Cat in the Hat Comes Back"

"Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories"

"Bartholomew and the Oobleck"

"The Butter Battle Book"


400

How does the division of "Waiting for Godot" into two acts align with the themes of the play and the concept of waiting?

What is that Act I represents anticipation, while Act II reflects the disillusionment and extended waiting, mirroring the characters' sense of futility (pointlessness).

400

How does the situation on Soldier Island challenge the characters' moral values and beliefs?

What is that it forces them to confront their past actions and the consequences of their choices?

400

What is the name of the area between West Egg and New York City?

What is the Valley of Ashes?

400

How do Old Man Warner's views on the lottery reflect his attachment to tradition, and what does this reveal about his mindset?

He believes in the necessity of the lottery and fears that giving it up would result in catastrophe, reflecting his resistance to change.

400

What are the four locations of Prestige Institute?

What are Palisades Park, Closter, Hartsdale, Bayside?

500

In the context of the play, what does Vladimir's statement "We are all born mad" suggest about human nature?

What is the idea that human existence is inherently irrational or nonsensical?

500

What is the method of murder used against Anthony Marston on Soldier Island, and what was the lethal substance involved?

What is cyanide poisoning using potassium cyanide?

500

What does the green light at the end of Daisy's dock represent for Gatsby?

What is Gatsby's unattainable dream and his yearning for a better future?

500

How does Shirley Jackson use the process of the lottery to illustrate about society today?

The casual nature of the lottery process makes the violence seem routine, revealing how harmful actions can be normalized in society.

500

What year was Prestige Institute founded?

2015
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