9. Track
True or False: The plot is a major aspect of any story.
True
True or False: Mark Twain is not considered one of America's great humorist writers.
False
How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
12
What company was initially known as "Blue Ribbon Sports"?
Nike
What city is known as "The Eternal City"?
Rome
List 3 elements of the plot.
Setting, time situation, etc.
Name either of Mark Twain's famous books.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
What is the capital of Ireland?
On which continent would you find the world’s largest desert?
Antarctica
How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
42
Why is it important for the readers to have a sense of the time the story takes place?
So the readers know what and what not to expect.
How did Twain start his writing career?
He started as a journalist for small town newspapers.
How many minutes are in a full week?
10,080
In what capital would you find The Little Mermaid statue?
Copenhagen
How many colors are used in the South African flag?
6
What examples does the speaker give on what you wouldn't see in a story set in the 19th century?
No cell phones, airplanes or computers.
What is colloquial language?
Everyday language, the language of the people.
How many elements are in the periodic table?
118
How many bones do we have in an ear?
3
What is the name of the world's first artificial satellite?
Sputnik 1
What importance does the situation of a story hold for the main characters?
It shows the reader what influences the characters actions throughout the story.
How did Twain attack southern society in America?
He used satire.
What is the process by which a liquid changes into a gas?
Evaporation
Which famous historical document begins with the words "We hold these truths to be self-evident"?
The Declaration of Independence
What Renaissance artist painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Michelangelo