The Crucible
What strange activity leads many women in the play to be accused of witchcraft?
Dancing in the woods at night.
What was one concern about increased enforcement one SEPTA fare evasion?
It would disproportionally effect lower-income people / neighborhoods.
What is unique about the Junior Capstone compared to previous years?
Choosing your own topic and doing your own research.
What is Nick's relationship to Gatsby at the start of the Novel?
They are just neighbors in West Egg.
What's my first name?
Matt
Who do Betty and Abigail accuse when they are brought in for questioning?
Tituba.
What is the fancy word for an appeal to someone's logic / reason?
Logos
What is a reliable method to see if a source is valid?
What is the name of Gatsby's shady associate?
Meyer Wolfscheim
Where did I go to college and what year did I graduate?
Oberlin College, Class of 2017
What does Giles Corey say while being crushed to death?
"More weight!"
What is the fancy word for an appeal to someone's trust of authorities on a subject?
Ethos
What are some features of good informational slides?
Engaging visuals, clear headings, not too much text, legibility.
Why does Jordan Baker say she doesn't need to be a good driver?
Because it takes two bad drivers to have an accident.
Where am I from originally?
Cambridge, MA (I'll accept Boston...)
What are some major themes in the Crucible?
Mass hysteria, rigid ideology, lying / honesty, preserving one's reputation.
What is the fancy word for an appeal to someone's emotions?
Pathos
What is an Annotated Bibliography?
Explains the importance and purpose of each of your sources.
What is the difference in reputation between West Egg (Where Gatsby and Nick live) and East Egg (where Tom and Daisy live)?
West Egg = New Money, East Egg = Old Money
Where in Philly do I live?
South Philly!
Where and when is the story set?
Salem, MA in the 1600s.
What was one concern about the magnet schools system in Philadelphia?
Underinvestment in neighborhood schools.
What are some criteria for a good research question?
Not simple "yes or no," not overly subjective, not too large (beyond the scope of the presentation) or small (difficult to find relevant articles).
What does the green light that Gatsby stares at from across the bay symbolize?
His hopes and desires, the impossible dream of recreating the past and getting Daisy back
What is my fiancée's name and what does she do for work?
Ava, housing lawyer.