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100

Known as a night owl, James often worked late into the night to complete his assignments.

What is a night owl?

A person who prefers to stay awake and active during the night rather than during the day; someone who stays up late or works during the night hours.

100

The Sumerians, living in Mesopotamia around 3500 BCE, developed cuneiform, the first written language. It used wedge-shaped characters on clay tablets initially for record-keeping, evolving into a complex system for literature, religion, and law. This marked a crucial moment, enabling knowledge transmission and shaping ancient Mesopotamian culture.

According to the passage, what was the first written language?

What is cuneiform?

100

This is the novel that contains "The Standover Man."

What is "The Book Thief?"

100

This is a word for:

  • A flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie.
  • An aircraft.

What is a plane?

100

This god of the sea is known for wielding a trident.

Who is Poseidon?

200

Instead of addressing the issue directly, Sarah continued to beat around the bush, avoiding the uncomfortable conversation.

What is beat around the bush?

To not address something directly often to avoid confrontation or discomfort.

200

During this process, a cell duplicates its genetic material and divides into two identical daughter cells. It occurs in several stages, including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. The duplicated chromosomes align in the center of the cell before being pulled apart into separate nuclei. Finally, the cell membrane pinches together, dividing the cytoplasm and creating two new cells.

What is mitosis?

200

This type of reaction occurs when two or more substances combine to form a new substance, often with the release of heat or light.

What is a synthesis reaction?
200

This is a word for:

  • Each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter)
  • To add salt, herbs, pepper, or other spices to (food) to enhance its flavor.

What is (a) season(s)?

200

This viral meme features a Shiba Inu dog with broken English captions expressing inner monologue.

What is the Doge meme?

300

Despite his fear of heights, Blake decided to bite the bullet and go skydiving with his friends.

What is 'bite the bullet'?

To bravely face a difficult or unpleasant situation, especially after procrastinating or hesitating.

300

In "Romeo and Juliet," there is an enduring feud between the Montague and Capulet families of Verona. This bitter rivalry, marked by generations of animosity and violence, shapes the lives of all who reside in the city. Romeo and Juliet's love becomes entangled in this feud, ultimately leading to their tragic demise.

What serves as the central conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

The feud between the Montagues and Capulets

300

This catastrophic event, occurring in 79 AD, buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under a thick layer of volcanic ash and debris.

What is the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

300

This is a word for:

  • A place of burial for a dead body, typically marked by a headstone or monument.
  • Serious or solemn in manner or appearance.

What is (a) grave?

300

This board game, invented by Charles Darrow in the 1930s, involves buying and trading properties to become the wealthiest player.

What is Monopoly?

400

Instead of avoiding the issue, Tom decided to take the bull by the horns and confront his coworker about the problem.

What is 'to take a bull by the horns'?

To confront a problem or difficult situation directly and assertively, without hesitation.

400

Enter BENVOLIO

BENVOLIO Stop, fools! You don't know what you're doing.

[Enter TYBALT]

TYBALT What, are you joining these cowardly peasants? Turn around, Benvolio, and prepare to die.

BENVOLIO I'm just trying to keep the peace; put away your sword, or use it to help me break up this fight.

TYBALT What, you're armed and talking about peace! I hate the word peace as much as I hate hell, all Montagues, and you: let's fight, coward!

What family is Benvolio from?

Benvolio is from the Montagues.

400

This law, formulated by Antoine Lavoisier in the late 18th century, states that in a chemical reaction, matter is neither created nor destroyed.  

What is the Law of Conservation of Mass? 

400

This is a word for:

  • an arrangement whereby something, especially a seat or room, is booked for a particular person.
  • a doubt

 

 

What is a reservation?

400

He released the song 'Thriller' and is known as the 'King of Pop.'

Who is Michael Jackson?

500

Instead of bringing up past conflicts, Sarah chose to let sleeping dogs lie and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at the family gathering.

What is 'let sleeping dogs lie'?

To avoid interfering in a situation or stirring up trouble by leaving things as they are, especially when it could lead to conflict or problems.

500

This is the largest organ of the human body and serves as a protective barrier between the internal organs and the external environment. It consists of multiple layers, including the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. It regulates body temperature, prevents dehydration, and senses touch, temperature, and pain.

What is the skin?

500

The scientific study of the heat energy that is involved in or produced by chemical reactions and/or physical transformations.

What is Thermochemistry?

500

This is a word for:

  • a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter
  • keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly.  

What is harbor?

500

This acclaimed director is known for films like 'Pulp Fiction,' 'Kill Bill,' and 'Django Unchained.

Who is Quentin Tarantino?