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100

What are some things that make you excited?

Woohoooo!

100

Zuri has a very active imagination and often talks to her "invisible" friend who is a mermaid. What is the name of Zuri's mermaid friend?

A) Ariel

B) Bubbles

C) Millie

D) Shelly

C) Millie

100

Your friend is giving a presentation tomorrow and has been nervous all week. What would you do or say to her?

Nice!

100

"The cake was so scrumptious that I asked for a second slice, unlike the dry cookies I ate yesterday."
Using context clues, what does scrumptious mean?

Delicious/Tasty

100

What is the most commonly used letter in the English language? (Hint: It’s in almost every sentence!)

A) A

B) S

C) E

D) T

c) E

100

This common breakfast food gets its name from a French word meaning "crescent," because of its curved shape. What is it?

A) Bagel

B) Croissant

C) Muffin

D) Pancake

B) Croissant

100

Who are some people in your life that you trust and feel safe talking to?

Yay to trust and safety!

200

Which popular game involves "Crewmates" trying to find an "Imposter" on a spaceship?

A) Fortnite

B) Minecraft

C) Among Us

D) Fall Guys

C) Among Us

200

Emma is the oldest of the four Ross children and is obsessed with fashion. What is the name of her fashion vlog?

A) Emma’s Trends

B) Kitty Couture

C) The Ross Report

D) Fashion First

B) Kitty Couture

200

You are playing a video game and you keep losing at the same level. You feel like you want to throw the controller. How do you think you would be feeling in this moment?What would you do next?

Great job

200

The puppy was very lethargic in the afternoon; he just laid on his bed and wouldn't even get up for a treat.  Using context clues what does lethargic mean?

tired/lacking energy

200

 If you are feeling "famished," what does your body need?

A) A nap

B) A glass of water

C) Food

D) A jacket

c) food

200

The word "Dinosaur" was created in 1842. In Greek, what does "Dinosaur" actually mean?

A) Scaly Beast
B) Terrible Lizard
C) Ancient Bird

B) Terrible Lizard

200

What is something most people wouldn't guess about you?

You are awesome!!

300

Describe what happiness feels like to you. You can use songs, colors, textures, anything to help you describe the feeling.

Beautiful!

300

The Ross family lives in a giant, fancy apartment in New York City. What is the name of the building where they live?

A) The Empire State Building

B) The Fairfield

C) The Ross Tower

D) The Central Park Suites

B) The Fairfield

300

You are standing on a stage in front of the whole school, waiting to say your lines in a play. Your heart is beating fast and your hands are a little sweaty. What is this feeling? What would you do?

Great job!

300

I thought the movie would be very loud, but it was actually quite serene and peaceful." What does serene mean?

calm/quiet/peaceful

300

A "Palindrome" is a word that is spelled the same way forward and backward. Which of these is a palindrome?

A) Elephant

B) Racecar

C) Banana

D) School

B) Racecar

300

This is the largest ocean on Earth and covers more than 30% of the planet's surface. What is it called?

A) Atlantic Ocean

B) Indian Ocean

C) Pacific Ocean

D) Arctic Ocean

C) Pacific Ocean

300

What was the best of your week?
What was the hardest part of your week?

You rock

400

In the Stranger Things series, what is the name of the dark, parallel dimension that exists underneath the town of Hawkins?

A) The Shadow Realm

B) The Upside Down

C) The Nether

D) The Dark Zone

B) The Upside Down

400

In the episode where Ravi finds out Mrs. Kipling is actually a girl, she ends up having babies. How many babies did Mrs. Kipling have?

A) 2

B) 12

C) 50

B) 12

400

You worked really hard on a drawing, but when you show it to your friend, they say, "That looks kind of weird." You feel your face getting hot. How might you be feeling in this moment? How might you respond?

Ok!

400

Rainy days usually make me feel melancholy, so I listen to happy music to cheer myself up. Using context clues, what does melancholy mean?

sad/gloomy
400

 What do you call a word that sounds like the noise it makes? (Example: "Pop," "Buzz," or "Sizzle")

A) Synonym

B) Antonym

C) Onomatopoeia

D) Homonym

C) Onomatopoeia

400

Which country’s flag features a red maple leaf in the center?

A) USA

C) Canada

B) United Kingdom

D) France

c) Canada

400

Tell me about a time you felt like a superhero

Woohoo!

Bonus 100 points: If you could have a superpower what would it be?

500

In The Lion King, what does the phrase "Hakuna Matata" actually mean?

A) No worries

B) Be brave

C) Stay strong

D) Family first

a) no worries

500

Mrs. Chesterfield has a pet dog that she treats like a prince, and he is often the "enemy" of Mrs. Kipling. What kind of dog is Zeus?

A) A tiny Chihuahua

B) A fluffy Poodle

C) A mean Bulldog

D) A Golden Retriever

A) A tiny Chihuahua

500

If you could create a superhero, what would their powers be? What would their name be? What is their origin/backstory?

NICE!!
500

The cat is very wary of the new vacuum cleaner; she watches it from across the room and runs away if it gets too close. What does wary mean?

Cautious, suspicious, careful

500

What is a "Compound Word"?

A) A word that is very long

B) Two whole words joined together to make a new meaning

C) A word that has no vowels


B) Two whole words joined together to make a new meaning
example: sun + flower = sunflower

500

This giant "Great Wall" is the longest man-made structure in the world. In which country is it located?

A) Japan

B) China

C) India

D) Russia

B) China

500

What would you do? Let's say you are in a situation where people are being rude at school. How would you typically approach this?

You are a smart cookie.

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