Bear Town
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100

Which character is Maya's best friend who struggles with her own identity in the town?

Who is Ana

100

You are at a cross road one way will take you safely on your way the other will lead you to certain death.

Luckily there is a pair of identical twins- One who always lies and the other who always tells the truth- 

guarding the path you can ask them only one question to find the right path. What do you ask? 

"What path would your twin say leads to safety?"

or 

"If I were to ask you what path led to the exit, what would you say?"  

100

What are the correct pronouns to complete the following sentence.


When the little girl grabbed the toy plane, _______ wing broke off in ________ hand.

its / her

it's / her

its / her's

it / one's

What is ... its / her 

100

How do you spell my name ? 

Miss. Stubs

Mrs. Stubs 

Ms. Stubbs 

Mrs. Stobbs

What is ... Ms.Stubbs

100

Who is the Main Character ? 


 Who is ... Elie Wiesel 

200

What does the guitar symbolize for Maya throughout the novel?

What is her identity, independence, or means of expression/escape

200

Sam was 10 on her last Birthday and will be 12 on her next Birthday. How is this Possible ?

Today is her 11th Birthday 

200

When an author hints at future events in a story, they're using this technique.

 What is... foreshadowing?

200

Name two of the three territories in Canada (not provinces).  

What are... Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut? (accept any two)

200

What Jewish holiday does Elie refuse to celebrate, marking his loss of faith?


What is... Yom Kippur/the Day of Atonement

300

What nickname do people use for the junior hockey team that represents the town's hopes?

What is "the junior team" or "the boys"

300

I know a word; six letters it contains and yet if you take one away, twelve is what remains. 

What is the word?

Dozens (remove the "S" you're left with a "dozen")

300

The term for when a narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story.

What is... third-person omniscient point of view?

300

Margaret Atwood wrote this dystopian novel about a totalitarian society called Gilead

What is... The Handmaid's Tale 

300

What does the symbol of night represent throughout the memoir?

What is... darkness, death, loss of faith, or the end of innocence/humanity

400

What country is the fictional city of "Beartown" located in?

 What is...Sweden 

400

Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world? 

What is... Still Mount Everest 
400

This is the central message or insight about life that an author conveys in a literary work.

What is... Theme

400

This 2024 animated sequel featured emotions like Anxiety, Envy, and Embarrassment.

What is... Inside Out 2?

400

What is the name of the concentration camp where Elie and his father spend most of their time?

 What is... Auschwitz (or Buna)

500

How does the novel explore the theme of masculinity through the hockey culture?

What is... it shows toxic masculinity, pressure to be tough/violent, or the cost of conforming to masculine ideals

500

There was once a blue bungalow. Everything in it was blue- the walls, the carpets, the furniture. The people who lived there even insisted that their guests wear blue clothes. what color were the stairs? 

There are no stairs in a bungalow. 
500
  • Choose the option that best combines the information in the following sentences.

    • Ellen is in Grade 12.
    • Ellen is on the rugby team.
    • Ellen is taking a spare this term
      A.  Ellen, a Grade 12 student, is on the rugby team and is taking a spare this term.                                                            
      B. Ellen who is in Grade 12 is a student taking a spare and also on the rugby team.                                                          
      C. Ellen is a Grade 12 student and she is on rugby team, and she is taking a spare this term.                                                  
      D. Ellen is a Grade 12 student who is taking a spare this term and who is on the rugby team.

What is... A

500

 What Canadian animal appears on the nickel ? 

What is... the beaver

500

During the forced march in winter, what happens to prisoners who stop or fall?

What is they are shot/killed or trampled

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