Call of the Wild
The Westing Game
The Outsiders
Figurative Language
Grammar
100

 In Jack London's "Call of the Wild," what breed of dog is the protagonist, Buck?

What is a St. Bernard-German Shepherd mix?

100

Who is the enigmatic millionaire whose death sets off the events of "The Westing Game"?

Who is Samuel W. Westing?

100

Who is the protagonist and narrator of "The Outsiders," a young greaser who struggles with societal labels and expectations?

Who is Ponyboy Curtis?

100

In figurative language, what type of comparison does a metaphor make between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"?

What is a metaphor?

100

What is the term for a verb that shows an action or state of being?

What is an action verb?

200

Who is the author of "Call of the Wild," a novel that explores themes of survival and the innate wildness within all creatures?

Who is Jack London?

200

What game does Samuel W. Westing create for his potential heirs to play, promising a large inheritance to the winner?

What is the Westing Game?

200

What tragic event serves as a catalyst for much of the conflict in "The Outsiders," leading to a deadly rivalry between the greasers and the Socs?

What is the death of Bob Sheldon?

200

What term describes the attribution of human qualities to non-human entities or objects?

What is personification?

200

What part of speech modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, often indicating manner, place, time, frequency, degree, or intensity?

What are adverbs?

300

What is the name of the human character who befriends Buck and introduces him to life in the Klondike in "Call of the Wild"?

Who is John Thornton?

300

What is the primary setting of "The Westing Game," where the various heirs reside and the mystery unfolds?

What is Sunset Towers?

300

What central theme of "The Outsiders" emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding across social divides?

What is the theme of the struggle between the rich and the poor, or the theme of class conflict?

300

Which figure of speech involves deliberate exaggeration or overstatement for emphasis or effect?

What is hyperbole?

300

What type of word describes or modifies a noun or pronoun by giving more information about its quality, size, shape, color, or origin?

What are adjectives?

400

Where does much of the action in "Call of the Wild" take place, providing a rugged and unforgiving backdrop for Buck's adventures?

What is the Yukon Territory, Canada?

400

What is the significance of the mysterious clues left behind by Samuel W. Westing, which lead the heirs on a complex and puzzling journey?

What are clues related to the true identity and motives of the heirs?

400

Who is the author of "The Outsiders," a novel that was published when she was just 18 years old?

Who is S.E. Hinton?

400

In the phrase "all hands on deck," what part of the body is used to represent the entire crew? What is the type of figurative language called?

What are hands? What is synecdoche?

400

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or break in a sentence, or to separate items in a list?

What is a comma?

500

What central theme of "Call of the Wild" explores the conflict between civilization and the wild, as Buck discovers his true nature in the harsh Alaskan wilderness?

What is the theme of the call of the wild or the primal instinct?

500

What overarching theme is explored in "The Westing Game," as characters confront issues of identity, ambition, and the true meaning of success?

What is the theme of self-discovery and the pursuit of the American Dream?

500

What impact did "The Outsiders" have on young adult literature, earning it a place as a classic of the genre?

What is it helped redefine and popularize young adult literature by providing an authentic portrayal of teenage life and issues?

500

Why don't oysters donate to charity?

What is "Because they're shellfish!"

500

In the sentence "She likes to swim, but he prefers to hike," what coordinating conjunction joins the two clauses?

What is "but"?