All About Your Teacher
Theme
Freak the Mighty
Plays and Short Stories
Random Trivia
100

Where did your teacher go to college?

UVU

100

What are the three rules to theme?

1. It is the moral/lesson of the story

2. It is a complete sentence

3. It is universal

100

What is the first “quest” Freak the Mighty goes on together?

Retrieving Loretta Lee’s purse from the storm drain.

100
In "All Summer in a Day," how often does the sun come out?
Every 7 years
100

Who wrote the famous play "Romeo and Juliet"?

William Shakespeare

200

Where did your teacher go to high school?

Lone Peak

200

What is a good theme for this story?

A town experienced a terrible drought. While most villagers hoarded water for themselves, one farmer shared what little he had. Eventually, rain returned, and the village thrived.

A. Generosity can strengthen a community.
B. When farmers share, everyone prospers.
C. Nature punishes those who are selfish.
D. Sharing is not necessary if survival is at stake.

A.

200

What is the mixture in Freak's squirt gun that he shoots Killer Kane with?

soap, vinegar, and curry powder

200

In the "Mystery of the Suffocated Seventh Grader," what is the name of the student who was "suffocated?" (First and Last)

Perry Paulson

200

What is the only letter that doesn't appear in any U.S. state name?

Q

300

What is your teacher's son's name?

Brady

300

Story: A boy helps a stranger find their lost dog.
Which is NOT a theme?
A. Helping others can create positive change.
B. Kindness can have unexpected rewards.
C. Small acts of generosity can inspire others.
D. It is important to always keep your dogs on leashes.

D.

300

What is Freak and Max's school principal's name?

Mrs. Addison

300

In "The Sword in the Stone," what is the name of the person who tries to take credit for pulling the sword from the stone?

Sir Kay

300

What is the closest planet to the Sun?

 Mercury

400

What book did your teacher get at a book fair when he was in elementary school? The book that got him into reading?

Percy Jackson

400

Which of the following is the best example of a theme statement?

A. Mark climbed the cliff despite being scared.
B. People sometimes feel afraid.
C. Facing fears can lead to personal growth.
D. Never be afraid.

C.

400

What does Freak choke on in the school cafeteria?

American Chop Suey

400

In the "Mystery of the Suffocated Seventh Grader," who (or what) did Mr. Nolan actually kill.

Maynard the Gerbil

400

Which artist painted the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo da Vinci.

500

How old is your teacher?

29

500

Which story best fits the theme: Acts of kindness, even small ones, can have lasting and unexpected effects?

A. A girl gives her little brother a cookie when he’s upset, making him feel better.
B. A boy finds a lost wallet and returns it to the owner. The owner writes a local newspaper article about his honesty, inspiring other kids in the town.
C. A family donates some food to a neighbor in need. The neighbor thanks them, and they all feel good.
D. A student helps a classmate with homework, and they finish early.

B.

500

What are Loretta Lee's last words she says in the book? The words she says to Max.

“Nothing’s a drag, kid. Think about it.”

500

In "All Summer in a Day," what is the name of the girl who gets shut in the closet and doesn't get to see the sun?

Margot

500

What year did the first iPhone come out?

2007