Roman Myths
What is the name of the Roman ”King of the Gods”? (the Greeks called him Zeus)
Jupiter
Which Saying and Phrase describes an individual that appears to be mean and/or unlikable, when they are truly kind and agreeable?
His Bark is Worse Than His Bite
Sergeant Joyce Kilmer says that a poem can never be as lovely as a ________?
Tree
What do we call a book that is written about a historical event or figure but is not 100% true?
Historical Fiction
What did William Tell shoot off of his son’s head?
An apple!
What is the name of the slave who drew the thorn from the lion’s paw and was saved from death in the colosseum?
Androcles
Which Saying and Phrase speaks of individuals that choose to forgive and forget wrongs done against them?
Let Bygones Be Bygones
Which poem is written to mock the original poem, “The Bee”?
The Crocodile
What do we call the story of a real person’s life written by another person?
Biography
What is the title of the story that talks about Toad going on adventures?
The Wind in the Willows
What kind of animal skin were Jason and the Argonauts searching for?
Golden Ram Fleece
Which saying and phrase talks about something that is broken or run down?
The poem, “Knoxville Tennessee” is mostly about what?
Spending summers in Knoxville Tennessee (the author’s hometown)
What do we call the story of a real person’s life that is written by that person?
Autobiography
What was the name of the character who rubbed a magical lamp and a genie came out?
Aladdin
We read “The Sword of Damocles”, what does the sword of Damocles refer to or represent?
A feeling of ever present danger or death (especially in relation to those in positions of power); with great power comes great responsibility
Which Saying and Phrase indicates an individual that says one thing, but does another?
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
In the poem, "Trees," what does the author compare a tree to?
A Woman
Within a dictionary, how are the words organized (in what kind of order)?
Alphabetical
At the end of the story, “The Little Match Girl”, what happens to the little girl’s last match?
She lights it (uses it) to keep herself warm
Which Roman Myth shows friendship and loyalty in tough situations?
Damon and Pythias
Which saying and phrase tells that whatever the people in that culture do is what you should also do?
When in Rome Do as the Romans Do
How does the poem’s author describe Father William?
Old!
Are the following words synonyms or antonyms?
Refuse, Reject
Bonus dots if you can define the terms synonym and antonym.
Synonyms (synonyms mean the same thing and antonyms mean opposite things)
How many thieves did Ali Baba face against in our story?
40 thieves!