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FINAL JEOPARDY
100
RANDOM: Draw a picture of an azalea
An azalea is a colorful flower
100
"The newspaper article was near libel because it made false claims about the teacher," What does the word near libel mean?
Near libel means almost making a false written statement that could damage someone's reputation.
100
“The student plaited the three strands of yarn into a braid.” Is “plaited” used correctly or incorrectly?
Correct, because plaited means intertwining or crossing three or more strands of flexible material.
100
Boo Radley's neighbors repeat rumors about him. How might "caricatures" describe the way gossip can distort a person?
Gossip can exaggerate a few traits or stories until people become distorted, caricature-like versions of themselves.
100
Write a justified sentence using one vocabulary word—describe a character or event from Chapters 1–7 Explain your reasoning.
You will have 2 minutes to write your answer after discussing it with your team.
“I predict that an aberration from ordinary life will occur in Chapter 8 because the title suggests a new event may disrupt the children’s familiar routines.” - Prediction
200
What is a "flue"?
A channel in a chimney that allows smoke and flames to pass to the outside
200
In this original sentence, "The baker carefully spread a smooth layer of taffeta over the chocolate cake to create a beautiful, glossy frosting."
incorrectly, Taffeta is a fine lustrous silk or similar synthetic fabric with a crisp texture
200
"The flue carried smoke up the chimney and outside." Is "flue" used correctly or incorrectly?
Correct, because a flue is a chimney channel that carries smoke outside.
200
What "abberations" from ordinary life appear in Scout's world in chapters 1-7, and how do they affect her?
Unfamiliar social dynamics of starting school and leaving Atticus affect her because she wants to keep reading, and she is leaving what is normal with Atticus.
300
Define "aberrations"
Deviations or moments away from what is normal
300
In this original sentence, "The gardner trimmed the switches from the tree," what does "switches" mean?
Slender twigs or branches
300
"The choir director asked the young boy to sing the treble part during the solo." Is " treble " used correctly or incorrectly?
Correctly, because treble means high, and the boy is singing the high part of the solo
300
Based on Chapters 1-7, predict who or what might be "procured" later in the novel. Explain your prediction using a character or event from the novel so far.
Scout or Jem might procure more clues about Boo through the knothole or their observations of the Randleys' house.
400
What are "caricatures"?
pictures, descriptions or imitations of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated to create a comic or grotesque effect.
400
In this original sentence, "the cordial eased the patients sore throat," what does "cordial" mean here?
a comforting or pleasant-tasting medicing
400
“He was touchous when he won the game.” Is the word "Touchous" used correctly or incorrectly?
Incorrectly, because touchy means touchy, sensitive, and someone would not be "touchous" about winning a game
400
In a town where people gossip about Boo Radley, what might a "near libel" look like? Explain how the rumors connect to reputation and fairness.
A false or exaggerated story that closely identifies Boo could damage his reputation. Rumors can be unfair when people judge him without knowing the truth.
500
What does "perpetrated" mean?
To carry out or comit a harmful, illegial or immoral action
500
In the sentence "The roomers paid weekly rent for their rooms in the house," what does "roomers" mean?
People who rent and live in rooms in a house
500
"The meteorological report predicted heavy rain, so the hiking group packed raincoats". Is "meteorological" used correctly or incorrectly?
Correct, because meteorology is related to weather, and the report describes expected rain.
500
Based on the title and the events and themes in Chapters 1-7, predict what harmful act might be "perpetrated" later or what a character might do to stand against it. Support your answer with reasons.
Someone might perpetrate an act of prejudice, and Atticus will defend someone treated unfairly.