Boston
Riddles
Idioms in Context
Twist my Grammar
Amy
100

Boston's primary public transit system—including its subway, buses, and ferries—is commonly known by locals as this single letter.

The T

100

What has a face and two hands, but no arms, legs, or eyes?

Clock

100

After working 12 hours straight without taking a break, Sarah started sneezing, got a severe headache, and felt far too sick to attend class the next morning.

Under the weather

100

The advice he gave me yesterday were very helpful for solving the problem.

The advice he gave me yesterday was very helpful for solving the problem.

100

Where is Amy from?

Los Angeles, CA

200

Located near Faneuil Hall, this historic hall and food market is a famous spot for visitors to grab lunch, souvenir shop, and watch street performers.

Quincy Market

200

I am full of holes, but I can still hold water. What am I?

Sponge

200

During the awkward opening ten minutes of the international student orientation, the teacher played a fun trivia game to get everyone talking and comfortable.

Break the ice

200

I’m looking forward to meet my host family at the airport this weekend.

I’m looking forward to meeting my host family at the airport this weekend.

200

Where are Amy's parents from?

Mexico 

300

Opened in 1912, this famous baseball stadium is home to the Boston Red Sox and features a 37-foot-tall left-field wall known as the "Green Monster."

Fenway Park

300

What is so quiet that saying its name breaks it?

Silence

300

Even though the server crashed two minutes before the final project presentation, Leo stayed completely calm, relaxed, and unbothered while fixing the issue.

As cool as a cucumber

300

By the time we arrived at the concert, the band already finished their opening song.

By the time we arrived at the concert, the band had already finished their opening song.

300

How old is Amy?

25

400

You can take a scenic cruise on this famous river, which flows right between Boston and Cambridge and separates the two cities.

Charles River

400

What gets wetter the more it dries?

Towel

400

Everyone in the office knew that the manager was getting fired, but no one wanted to speak or talk about the obvious, uncomfortable topic during the team meeting.

Elephant in the room

400

If I would have known about the traffic, I would have left the hotel earlier.

If I had known about the traffic, I would have left the hotel earlier.

400

List any 4 cities that Amy has been to within the US (not LA or Boston)

New York, NY; New Orleans, LA; Orlando, FL; Denver, CO; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Las Vegas, NV; San Diego, CA

500

Two lanterns hung in the steeple of this historic Boston house of worship famously signaled Paul Revere that British troops were advancing by sea

Old North Church

500

What has many keys, but cannot open a single door?

Piano 

or

Keyboard

500

To study for her final exam, Maria stayed up all night long reading her notes and drinking coffee until 4:00 AM.

Burn the midnight oil

500

Having finishing his work, the assistant provided us with many useful informations.

Having finished his work, the assistant provided us with many useful pieces of information.

or

Having finished his work, the assistant provided us with a lot of useful informations.

500

For thinking you can answer a 500 point question about Amy, you get 500 free points! 

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