Studied Vocab
Sing Street
Of Mice and Men
HFTW
Wild card
100
Define 'adapt'
To change something—or to change yourself—to fit a new purpose, condition, or environment.
100
What's the name of the cruel priest?
Brother Baxter
100
What is the setting of the novel?
1930s California, USA
100
What label does Paula use to describe Ricky?
A 'bad egg'
100
Which Shakespearean play features the famous "To be, or not to be" soliloquy?
Hamlet
200
What is the word that describes when something bad such as pain or problems are made less severe.
Alleviate
200
What nickname does Conor adopt?
Cosmo
200
What did Curley's wife want to become before marrying Curley?
An actress/ famous
200
What is the name of Ricky's dog?
Tupac
200
Identify the children's book and the character who is described here : "He was a giant of a man"who was "almost twice as tall as a normal man and at least five times as wide".
Hagrid from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
300
Define 'Archaic'
Very old, out-of-date, or belonging to an earlier period in history, culture, or language
300
Who says: “Rock and roll is a risk. You risk being ridiculed.”
Brendan (Conor's brother)
300
Who was the first character to introduce himself/herself to George & Lennie?
Candy
300
How does Ricky end up getting Hec labelled as a pervert?
Ricky described what Hec has been making him work hard in the bush, but this is misinterpreted as evidence that Hec has been mistreating him.
300
What is the word which comes from the Latin fragilis, meaning easily broken?
Fragile
400
What's the word that describes refusing to be persuaded, or completely determined to keep an opinion or decision
Adamant
400
What is a key turning point in the film for Conor’s confidence?
Performing music / standing up to Brother Baxter / embracing his identity
400
What is the name of the town where the ranch is in?
Soledad
400
How does Hec's injury change Ricky's role in their relationship?
Ricky has to become the carer rather than the person being cared for.
400
Which musical currently showing in London features a titular puppet character portrayed by an actor with dwarfism?
Paddington: The Musical
500
What does 'loquacious' mean?
Talkative
500
How is the name for the school spelled in real life?
Synge (Synge Street CBS)
500
What type of gun does Carlson use to shoot Candy's dog?
Luger
500
Spell the name of the director
T-A-I-K-A W-A-I-T-I-T-I
500
What film, out last Friday, is based on an arcade game from 1987?
Street Fighter