Characterization
Vocabulary
Grammar
Trivia
100

In this clip, the audience learns about Marlin mainly through...

a. speech

b. thoughts

c. looks

d. actions 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWXOurnVTYg&list=PL0QmY96wvQ_1iCCvJgAT-BSmkwVB2_cNg&index=1  


a. speech

100

Human beings have an endoskeleton. Based on your knowledge of word parts, what is an endoskeleton?

An internal skeleton

100

A specific person, place, thing, or idea that needs to be capitalized is known as a ____________. 

proper noun

100

When is the first day of school? 

a. Sept. 7

b. Sept. 3

c. Sept. 9

d. Sept. 6

c. Sept. 9

200

Darry is six-feet-two, and broad-shouldered and muscular. He has dark-brown hair that kicks out in the front and a slight clowlick in the back - just like Dad’s - but Darry’s eyes are his own. He’s got eyes like two pieces of pale blue-green ice.

Readers learn about Darry through his...

a. speech 

b. thoughts

c. effect on others 

d. looks

d. looks

200

Based on your knowledge of word parts, a pentathalon is a race with ________ different events. 

5

200

What is the adjective in the sentence below?

The scorching sun beat down on the football players while they ran around the field. 


scorching

200

On the 4th of July, how many hot dogs did the world record holder eat?

a. 70

b. 68

c. 76

d. 81

c. 76

300

The audience learns about Gru through his...

a. speech

b. thoughts

c. actions

d. effect on others

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx7PdmKIC3U 

c. actions

300

Based on your knowledge of word parts, an octoped is a creature that____________. 

has 8 feet

300

What is the verb in the setence below? 

The swimming team complained loudly before practice. 

complained

300

Which of the following is NOT a Ben & Jerry's flavor?

a. Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz

b. Happy Happy Joy Joy Chip

c. Oat of this Swirled

d. Ice Cream Sammie

b. Happy Happy Joy Joy Chip

400

When I see a movie with someone it’s kind of uncomfortable, like having someone read your book over your shoulder. I’m different that way...And nobody in our gang digs movies and books the way I do.

Readers learn about Ponyboy through his...

a. speech 

b. thoughts

c. actions

d. effect on others

b. thoughts

400

Based on your knowledge of word parts, what is the meaning of the word cytotoxic? 

toxic to cells

400

What is the adverb in the sentence below? 

Before the long school year starts, I plan to take a beautiful vacation and relax joyfully. 

joyfully

400

What is the average temperature in Rochester, NY in July?

a. 91 degrees

b. 82 degrees

c. 79 degrees

d. 88 degrees

b. 82 degrees

500

The audience learns about Greg's older brother through his...

a. speech

b. thoughts

c. actions

d. looks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKkrgiTpj1c 

c. actions

500

Based on your knowledge of word parts, what does hydrophobia mean? 

fear of water

500

Identify one adjective and one adverb in the sentence below. 

It's no secret that the weather has been hot this week. Although the fans spin rapidly all day, the classroom is still warm. 

adjectives: hot or warm

adverb: rapidly

500

What is the hottest planet in our solar system? 

a. Earth

b. Mars

c. Mercury

d. Venus

d. Venus

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