The Gauntlet
What are the names of the THREE friends (protagonists)? You MUST name ALL THREE!
Farah, Essie, and Alex
What country is the protagonist from?
Syria
How old is the protagonist?
10 years old
Where was the protagonist born?
Namwon Prison
Who was the protagonist of "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto?
Victor
Who is the leader of the Extraordinary League of Resistance?
Henrietta
Who is the boy who wears the galaxy and space-themed shirts? What is their dog's name? You must get BOTH correct!
Miles. His dog's name is Sputnik.
Mister and Missus Jonah
What happens to Nok's family after Pong escapes?
Her father loses his job.
Who does the protagonist have a crush on in "Seventh Grade"?
Teresa <3
Where is the first challenge located? Remember to say the FULL name!
Hint: _____ ______ ____ ______
The Graveyard of Paheli
Which role does Jude get in the musical?
Plumette!
What do each of these Chotaw words mean in English? You must get ALL of them correct!
Halito
Pashofa
Yakoke
Hoke
Halito: Hellow
Pashofa: Corn Soup
Yakoke: Thank You
Hoke: Okay
Nok is a champion in ______.
Spire Fighting
What does Roger try to steal in "Thank You, Ma'am"?
A purse
Who was ejected from the game years ago? Why were they ejected? Remember to answer ALL the questions and be specific!
Aunt Zohra was ejected from the game because she was trying to find her friend Vijay instead of playing the game.
What happens to Issa's apartment while Jude is visiting? Why does this happen? You must be specific and answer BOTH questions!
It is raided by the police because of the student protests.
Where did Naomi hide after escaping from the soldiers? Be VERY SPECIFIC!
She hid in a trunk in the Bonepicker's wagon underneath bones and blood.
What blessing did each character receive from Father Cham? You must get ALL of them correct!
Ampai
The Governor
Pong
Ampai: May your courage never falter.
The Governor: May you bring light back to Chattana.
Pong: May you find what you're looking for.
What eventually happens to the Bitterings in "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed?"
They turn into Martians.
What was the protagonist given as a palate cleanser during the challenge at Sandesh's Sweet Shop?
black coffee
Who are the students in Jude's ELL class? Name them ALL and which country they are from. You have to get ALL of the questions correct.
Omar: Somalia
Grace: Korea
Ben: China
(Jude: Syira)
Who saves Leader from death? How do they save him? You have to be specific and answer BOTH questions!
What special "gift" does Pong have in "A Wish in the Dark"? What are TWO examples of him using this gift?
He can listen for things that will happen.
Listening for when mangoes will fall from a tree (because they are ripe).
Listen for when orbs will fade and no longer work.
What did Dan decide to change his name to in "Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed?"
You can either PRONOUNCE it correctly OR spell it correctly!
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