Forbidden Donut
3d Printer
Cirkul
Toy Story
stinky cheese!
100
What is the first step in summarizing a plot?
-restating central ideas and key details
-eliminating minor or unimportant details
-connecting ideas with logical transitions
-identifying important words and phrases
identifying important words and phrases
100
who invented the comic book "zoo-wee-mama" in diary of a wimpy kid?
Rowley
100
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The best way to make inferences is to combine background knowledge with _______ or the proof found in the details provided in the text.
1.conflict
2.evidence
3.setting
4.resolution
2.evidence
100
Who created the band "loded diaper" in diary of a wimpy kid?
Rodrick
100
A clue that helps the reader to understand a word’s meaning by using a comparison to connect the word to another word or idea is known as a
1.explanation clue
2.synonym clue
synonym clue
200
Who ate the old, moldy cheese on the basketball court?
Rowley
200
What element of a myth is featured in the title "The Beginnings of the Maasai”?
an attempt to explain a supernatural god
an attempt to explain a fantastic setting
an attempt to explain an origin
an attempt to explain a conflict
an attempt to explain an origin
200
What girl does Greg have a secret crush on?
Holly Hills
200
Read the passage from Perseus.
"Your child!” Acrisius cried in great anger. "Who is his father?”
But when Danaë answered proudly, "Zeus,” he would not believe her.
In the passage, the dialogue primarily serves to
identify the narrator of the story.
illustrate the feelings of the characters.
describe the actions of the characters.
identify the narrator’s point of view.
illustrate the feelings of the characters.
200
What grade is Greg in?
7th
300
By studying the suffix of "fallacy,” a reader can conclude it means
“without being false.”
“someone who does something false.”
“the state of being false.”
“having the misfortune of being false.”
“the state of being false.”
300
In "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Manny's nickname for Greg is?
Bubby
300
Which reason best explains why "The Beginnings of the Maasai” can be classified as a myth?
It has fantastic features that help to explain the reason for the Maasai’s traditions.
It has supernatural features that help to explain the volcanic eruption in the Maasai’s home.
It has supernatural features that help to explain the conflict with the Maasai’s cattle.
It has fantastic features that help to explain the purpose of the Maasai’s weather.
It has fantastic features that help to explain the reason for the Maasai’s traditions.
300
What is the name of the city where The Simpson family live?
Springfield
300
Read the sentence.
I was telling my dad about how much I like starting a new notebook.
Which revision of this section of dialogue best shows the narrator’s feelings?
When I open the cover, the smell of fresh paper wafts up to greet me and the crisp, open page fills me with an exquisite sense of possibility.
When I first open the notebook, I take care to crease the cover gently so that it’s nice and flexible, and then I can enjoy writing without fussing.
I’m happy about the notebook because now I can get started on writing down the song that’s been floundering in my head all week.
I’m glad to have a new notebook because I’m hoping it will provide inspiration to start working on that short story that’s due in English soon.
When I open the cover, the smell of fresh paper wafts up to greet me and the crisp, open page fills me with an exquisite sense of possibility.
400
What are Marge’s twin sisters called?
Patty and Selma
400
Read the excerpt from The Ancient City.
After exercising, the boys went to the bath house to clean up. Each boy had a strigil, a metal scraper to remove the oil and dust, and also a sponge to wash down. No gymnasium has been fully excavated in Athens. There is a round bath house outside the Dipylon Gate. A similar bath house forms part of the gymnasium at Eretria on the island of Euboea. These were furnished with hip baths. They had no integral heating system and relied on braziers for heat.
Which kind of descriptive words does the author mostly use in the excerpt?
adjectives, for the appearance of the baths
nouns, for the different people involved
adjectives, for the actions that took place
nouns, for the various tools and materials
nouns, for the various tools and materials
400
What is Comic Book Guy’s real name?
Jeff Albertson
400
What's Marge's natural hair colour?
Grey
400
In what year did The Simpsons first air?
1989
500
Which part of "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand” best shows that the Maori value freedom?
the conflict between Tû and Tawhiri
the actions of Papa and Rangi
the motivation of the brothers
the resolution following Tû's wrath
the motivation of the brothers
500
Who is the first person mentioned in ‘The Simpsons’ credit sequence?
Matt Groening
500
Which reason best explains why "The Beginnings of the Maasai” can be classified as a myth?
It has fantastic features that help to explain the reason for the Maasai’s traditions.
It has supernatural features that help to explain the volcanic eruption in the Maasai’s home.
It has supernatural features that help to explain the conflict with the Maasai’s cattle.
It has fantastic features that help to explain the purpose of the Maasai’s weather.
It has fantastic features that help to explain the reason for the Maasai’s traditions.
500
What does Zareen most need to add to her table to complete the planning for her essay?
She needs to add to the beginning and introduce what her challenge was.
She needs to add to the beginning and introduce the important people involved.
She needs to add to the middle and provide some of the obstacles she faced.
She needs to add to the end and provide some reflection on the challenge.
She needs to add to the beginning and introduce what her challenge was.
500
Which phrases include sensory language? Select three answers.
1. the breeze last night,
2.the softly drifting snow
3.the bumpy, twisted tree
4.the newly bought car
5.the rabbit next door
6.the scarred, stained rug
2.the softly drifting snow
3.the bumpy, twisted tree
6.the scarred, stained rug
600
What video game does Bart steal after Marge refuses to buy it for him?
Bonestorm
600
What fruit does Homer build out of ham cubes?
Apple
600
Which is the best definition of "value”?
a quality or idea that is considered important
a conclusion made on the basis of evidence
a story that explains how things came to be
a location in a story that gives the reader clues
a quality or idea that is considered important
600
How many times has Krusty the Clown been married?
15
600
How did Maude Flanders die?
She was hit by a t-shirt that was shot out of a cannon and fell off a grandstand
700
What color is Polly Puppy?
pink
700
Read the excerpt from The Ancient City.
The Panathenaic Games was only one of several great religious sporting events held in Greece. Others were the Pythian Games held at Delphi, the Isthmian Games held at Isthmia (near Corinth), the Nemean Games held at Nemea, and the most famous, the Olympic Games held at Olympia: all these were Panhellenic games, open to all Greeks, whereas the Panathenaic Games were Athenian only. The main events were the same, though each Games had its special event, such as the contest of hymns to Apollo held in the Pythian Games.
Which central idea of the passage is best reflected in the author’s comparing and contrasting of games?
Many Greek towns held sporting events with similar games.
The Panathenaic games were for Athenians only, not all Greeks.
The main events at Greek games depended on where they were held.
The Olympic Games held at Olympia are the most famous games.
Many Greek towns held sporting events with similar games
700
what type of tree is seen outside of Bandit and Chilli’s bedroom?
Jacaranda
700
Which sentence from The Ancient City states the central idea of the second paragraph?
Many toys have been found in excavations.
Rattles and balls were very popular.
Vase paintings show children playing in chariots.
Many dolls have been found.
Many toys have been found in excavations.
700
Read the sentence.
While we could never prove it, we suspected him of duplicity, so we were never able to fully trust him despite his numerous good deeds.
What is the most likely definition of "duplicity”?
1.counterfeiting
2.cunning
3.determination
4.dishonesty
4.dishonesty
800
Read the passage from "The Raven and the First Men: The Beginnings of the Haida.”
Raven crept into the chief’s dwelling. He appeared as a baby, with raven hair and black eyes. The chief’s daughter adopted the child, never knowing that he was in fact Raven the trickster.
The daughter loved the child, but soon the baby began to cry. The Sky Chief did whatever he could to comfort his new grandson, but the baby was inconsolable. Finally, to appease the child, he gave him a small box to play with. Raven, as the baby, tumbled and tossed the box until it fell open. Whoosh! The stars flew up through the smoke hole in the ceiling, settling in the night sky.
The chief was very upset, but was able to recover, as they were only stars and not very luminous.
Based on the passage, the reader can infer that some Haida families lived in homes that
were large.
were small.
had windows.
had fireplaces.
had fireplaces.
800
What is inside the pretend salad that Bingo makes?
Capsicum
800
Read the passage from "The Beginnings of the Maasai.”
In the very beginning of the world, Enkai was the only god: the guardian of rain, fertility, sun, and love. With that love, Enkai birthed three sons who became the Fathers of the three tribes. Enkai gave each tribe a gift to help them succeed in their new home. Upon the Father of the Kikuyu, Enkai bestowed a hoe to cultivate the plains. To the Father of the Kamba, Enkai gifted a bow and arrow so his people could hunt wild animals in the forests and plains. To my father, Neiterkob, the Father of the Maasai, Enkai gave a stick.
Why does the myth explain that each tribe has its own gift?
to show why the tribes dislike each other
to show why the tribes admire each other
to show the Maasai’s view that each tribe has a purpose
to show the Maasai’s view that some tribes are inferior
to show the Maasai’s view that each tribe has a purpose
800
Which pop artist’s Super Bowl half-time show was supposedly predicted in ‘The Simpsons’?
Lady Gaga
800
Lisa Simpson was inspired by which real life person?
Matt Groening’s younger sister
900
In which season did Ralph Wiggum first appear?
Season 1
900
In Season 6, Homer joins an ancient secret society called what?
the stonecutters
900
What is the name of the popular Simpsons mobile game?
Simpsons, Tapped Out
900
Which natural landmark does Bart attempt to jump across on his skateboard?
Springfield Gorge
900
What is the secret ingredient in the Flaming Moe cocktail?
Cough syrup