In Context
Music Videos
Goin' Back to Cali
Use it in a Sentence
Mix It Up
100
What does wield mean in the following sentence: "Police were able to stop the knife-wielding suspect before he could hurt anyone."
Wield: To hold or handle effectively.
100
This memorable video was made by which rap group?
The Beastie Boys
100
UC Berkeley is considered one of the best public universities in the world. What is the school's mascot?
100
Use the word feign in a sentence.
Feign: Pretending to be affected by a feeling or injury.
100
Gloria has six friends. Each friend can eat 1/3 of a pizza. If she wants to have enough for everyone, how much pizza should Gloria order?
Gloria should order 2 pizzas
200
What does proponent mean in the following sentence: "San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed is a proponent of restrictions on medical marijuana."
Proponent: Someone who argues in favor of a position.
200
"Senior Skip Day" features this young, white rapper. Who is he?
Mac Miller
200
This California city is home to the West Coast's largest Navy Base and the Miramar Marine Corps Base. What is the name of this city?
San Diego
200
Use the word forlorn in a sentence.
Forlorn: To feel sad, lonely or hopeless.
200
To the surprise of most analysts, two of the best NFL teams will play each other this week when the 49ers play what Detroit team?
The Lions
300
What does captivate mean in the following sentence: "I felt captivated during the movie. I couldn't look away."
Captivate: To attract attention through beauty or excellence.
300
This music video features three separate artists. Name two of these musicians.
Ciara, Missy Elliot and Fatman Scoop
300
These amazingly tall redwood trees can grow to more than 300 feet in height. What is the name of these incredibly tall trees?
Sequoias
300
Use the word captivate or captivating in a sentence.
Captivating: To attract attention through beauty or excellence.
300
In rap music, what is a cipher?
A cipher is the name commonly given to a freestyle rap that features two or more rappers. Traditionally, rappers in a cipher play off each other for inspiration or rap about a common theme.
400
What does hypocrite mean in the following sentence: "The hypocrite priest was kicked out of the church after he murdered someone during a cocaine deal."
Hypocrite: Someone who violates their own rules or moral opinions.
400
Long before high definition videos, this band was topping the R&B charts. What is the name of this group?
The Four Tops
400
James Marshall discovered what substance at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, CA in 1848?
Gold
400
Use the word wield in a sentence.
Wield: To hold or handle effectively.
400
What are two different types of fossil fuels?
Fossil Fuels include: gasoline, oil, coal and natural gas.
500
What does forlorn mean in the following sentence: "With the sun beginning to set and my leg broken, I felt scared and forlorn."
Forlorn: To feel sad, lonely or hopeless.
500
This band is the most successful group to ever come out of San Jose. What is this legendary band's name?
Los Tigres Del Norte
500
This popular vacation spot east of Los Angles is known for its skiing in the winter and swimming in the summer. What is the name of "big" time vacation destination?
Big Bear
500
Use the word hypocrite in a sentence. *Note: Make sure to explain why someone is a hypocrite.
Hypocrite: Someone who violates their own rules or moral opinions.
500
The United States has 50 states. Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories. How many states does Mexico have? *Note: To be correct, you must be within 5 of the correct answer.
Mexico has 31 states
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