Classmates Trivia
What game do both Dontae and Michelle play?
a. Backgammon b. Chess
C. Fortnight D. Fantasy Football
C. Fortnight
Why did Ms. Eliana come to TCCS?
a. To learn about being a speech teacher
b. For fun c. She had nothing better to do
a. To learn about being a speech teacher
"Time's up! Put down your pencils and bring your papers to the front," the teacher said.
The class is probably:
a. Learning about pencils b. Going on a trip
c. Starting a test d. Finishing up a test
d. Finishing up a test
Lara's heart was pounding, and she could feel herself starting to sweat. She closed her eyes and tried to take deep breaths.
Lara probably feels:
a. calm b. tired c. depressed d. anxious
d. anxious
If I ever have questions about fashion, I always ask Michelle, since she is the authority in that area.
Here, authority probably means:
a. expert
b. teacher
c. student
d. soldier
a. expert
What is Dontae's favorite TV show?
a. Stranger Things b. Riverdale c. the news d. Dontae watches TV?
b. Riverdale
What is Ms. Eliana's secret talent?
a. playing piano b. juggling
c. eating a lot of candy d. playing Minecraft
b. juggling
Mom yelled, "Sarah!", but she just kept singing and dancing with her headphones in her ears. Sarah is probably:
a. On Zoom class
b. Listening to music
c. Doing homework
b. Listening to music
Daniel watched as his friends sat in the cafeteria, laughing and talking. He sighed, and walked to lunch detention. Daniel probably feels:
a. excited b. angry c. nervous d. left out
d. left out
I keep sleeping through my morning alarm and missing the first 10 minutes of class, and every day homeroom teacher ends up telling me I need to be more punctual.
Punctual means:
a. polite
b. on time
c. awake
d. happy
b. on time
Michelle is super talented. What is her talent?
a. Playing bass b. Anything art c. Playing soccer
d. Making the best PB&Js ever
b. Anything art!
Where is Ms. Markel originally from?
a. Long Island b. Harlem
c. Teaneck, New Jersey
d. Paramus, New Jersey
c. Teaneck, New Jersey
Drake wiped his forehead and took a deep breath. He dribbled the ball twice, and looked up at the hoop. When he was ready, he let it fly. Drake is probably:
A. At hockey practice
B. Taking his foul shot during a basketball game
C. Playing a friendly game of catch
D. Lifting weights
B. Taking his foul shot during a basketball game
Amanda sighed. "Listen, if you want me to try to help you, you have to actually follow my advice," she said, rolling her eyes. Her sister always came to her for help.
Amanda is probably feeling:
a. frustrated b. calm c. hopeful d. depressed
a. frustrated
Some say that homework makes school more rigorous because it helps us learn more, but I say it just makes school more annoying. Rigorous probably means:
a. effective
b. sad
c. sweet
d. tiring
a. effective
What does Malick like to do in his free time?
a. Watch videos b. Play games with his family c. Play electric guitar d. All of the above e. A and B only
e. A and B only
What does Ms. Markel like to do in her spare time?
a. Coloring b. Horseback riding c. Yoga d. Skiing e.
c. Yoga
"I miss my old school, and my old friends, and my old house. This school just isn't as good, and our new apartment smells weird" Patrick sighed.
We can infer that Patrick:
A. Patrick is a social butterfly
B. Patrick doesn't do well in school
C. Patrick recently moved to a new school and house
C. Patrick recently moved to a new school and house
a. disappointed b. giddy c. nervous d. determined
a. disappointed
"Do you eat broccoli?" Monica asked. "Never!" said Rachel with a shudder, "I abhor it!"
Abhor probably means:
a. believe
b. hate
c. like
d. tolerate
b. hate
What does Dontae want to be when he grows up?
a. Life coach b. Politician c. Lawyer d. Movie producer/writer/director
d. Movie producer/writer/director
Two Truths and a Lie: Can you guess the lie?
a. Ms. Markel and Ms. Eliana went to the same college.
b. Ms. Markel has never been skiing.
c. Ms. Eliana is afraid of dogs.
c. Ms. Eliana is afraid of dogs
Jacob could smell the bagel that someone was eating behind him on the morning bus ride. His stomach started was rumbling, and he really wished that he had not overslept. We can infer that Jacob:
a. Has stomach problems
b. Missed breakfast
c. Hates the bus
b. Missed breakfast
Ms. Eliana stared at the computer screen, scratching her head. Then she started banging her head against the table. She knew there had to be more Jeopardy questions to ask, so why couldn't she think of any?
Ms. Eliana is probably feeling:
a. serene
b. frustrated
c. giddy
d. ambitious
b. frustrated
Even though all he wanted to do was take a break and lie down on the ground, he was too determined and too resilient to stop. He had a job to do.
Resilient most likely means:
a. silly
b. lazy
c. strong
d. tired
c. strong