The Bard
Things Fell Apart
We Write Good?
Ms. Safford Trivia
Potpourri
100
This character scoffs, "Mere prattle without practice

Is all his soldiership."

Who is Iago?

100

This character was well known throughout the nine villages and even beyond

Who is Okonkwo?

100

Find the error in this sentence: 


Early settlers hunted fished and gathered provisions.

Missing commas! 

Early settlers hunted, fished, and gathered provisions.

100

Ms. Safford does not really believe in astrology, but sometimes she really exhibits ___________ tendencies. 

what is Virgo?

100

She was as fast as a greyhound is an example of what common type of figurative language?

What is a simile?

200

This character says,

Worthy Othello, I am hurt to danger.
Your officer Iago can inform you,
 While I spare speech, which something now offends
 me,
 Of all that I do know; nor know I aught
 By me that’s said or done amiss this night,
Unless self-charity be sometimes a vice,
 And to defend ourselves it be a sin
 When violence assails us.

Who is Montano?

200

This character, her father often laments, "should have been a boy."

Who is Ezinma?
200

Find the error in this sentence: 

Neither the teacher nor the students was prepared for the sudden change in schedule


"Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared" (plural subject)

200

Though she is occasionally ashamed to admit it, Ms. Safford's husband went to this rival high school. 

what is Haverford?

200

We have four more books to get through before May. Name one of the books we're reading next semester

(multiple answers possible)

300

Iago says, 

Touch me not so near.
 I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth
 Than it should do offense to __________.

Who is Michael Cassio?

300

This is an important part of ritual greetings and between men, and must be broken before any business or social visits can continue.

What is kola nut?

300

Correct the error in this sentence:

If I knew about the meeting, I would have attended

"If I had known about the meeting, I would have attended" (tense agreement)

300

Ms. Safford went to this university for her undergraduate degree

What is the University of Pennsylvania

300

This field, the oldest college stadium still in operation, is in Philadelphia. 

What is Franklin Field?

400

This character wonders, 

Something, sure, of state,
 Either from Venice, or some unhatched practice
 Made demonstrable here in Cyprus to him,
 Hath puddled his clear spirit.

Who is Desdemona?

400

This priestess of Ani takes umbrage at Okonkwo's breaking of the Week of Peace.

Who is Chielo?

400

Improve this sentence:

With 11 seconds left in the game, the home team could taste victory, nevertheless. The bench players tried their best to stay focused as the clock ticked down to zero.

With 11 seconds left in the game, the home team could taste victory. Nevertheless, the bench players tried their best to stay focused as the clock ticked down to zero.

400

Ms. Safford graduated from EA in this year, along with Mr. Klein and Mr. McNulty

What is 2009

400

 "Can of corn" is a common (and hilarious) expression describing a routine play in what sport?

What is baseball?

500

This character says,

This is some token from a newer friend.
 To the felt absence now I feel a cause.
 Is ’t come to this? Well, well.

Who is Bianca?

500

The District Commissioner has already picked out the title for his book. He plans to call it ______________

What is "The Pacification of the Primitive Tribes of the Lower Niger"

500

Fix the quote integration AND citation in this sentence: 

When Roderigo and Cassio are fighting, Cassio shouts at Roderigo. "Zounds, you rogue, you rascal" (2-2 l. 153)!

When Roderigo and Cassio are fighting, Cassio shouts, "Zounds, you rogue, you rascal!" (II.2, l. 153).

500

Ms. Safford earned varsity letters in these two sports during her senior year.

What is water polo and softball

500

Usually, driving to Philly from EA means taking I-76 or I-476, which means it's about 30 miles to get to the city. The shortest distance (in terms of mileage) is actually taking this road, very close to campus. 

What is Route 3? (15.9 miles to City Hall from EA)

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