Trivia
Who is the author of the book?
Who is Sharon Draper.
Define "elated" and use it in a sentence.
What is ecstatically happy.
"After English class, I felt elated."
Describe the exposition of Double Dutch.
Correct this sentence using dialogue:
she said dynamite
She said, "Dynamite!"
What dish is Cincinnati known for? Hint: it contains spaghetti noodles.
What is Cincinnati Chili or Skyline Chili.
In what city and state does the story take place?
What is Cincinnati, Ohio.
Define "compulsory" and use it in a sentence.
What is required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Some countries require compulsory military service.
Give an example of a subplot in the story.
What are the state proficiency test, the Double Dutch tournament, the class projects around Lord of the Flies, the school's response to the Tolliver Twins, etc.
Correct this sentence using dialogue:
We're dynamite Misty said because we're the Queen Bees.
"We're dynamite," Misty said, "because we're the Queen Bees."
Which layer of the soil profile would be affected the most by weathering and erosion?
What is the topsoil.
What are the names of the four members of the Queen Bees
Who are Misty, Delia, Charlene, and Yolanda.
Define "retort" and use it in a sentence.
What is to say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.
"No need to be rude,” retorted Isabel.
Antagonist: Tabu and Titan Tolliver
Correct this sentence using proper punctuation:
She left nothing on the floor she gave it her all.
Correct this sentence using proper punctuation:
She left nothing on the floor; she gave it her all.
Students plan to use rain gauges to compare average monthly rainfall on Virginia's Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions. Which of these variables should be manipulated?
A. Location of the gauge B. Brand of the gauge
C. Height of the gauge D. Size of the gauge
What is "A. Location of the gauge."
What type of pet does Randy have?
What is a cat.
Define "lethargic" and use it in a sentence.
What is affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
"I felt tired and a little lethargic."
Describe dramatic irony and give an example.
Correct this sentence using proper punctuation:
Here are the characters with descriptions: Delia shy Misty hardworking Charlene nonchalant and Yo-Yo funny
Correct this sentence using proper punctuation.
Here are the characters with descriptions: Delia, shy; Misty, hardworking; Charlene, nonchalant; and Yo-Yo, funny.
How many amendments are there in the U.S. Constitution?
What is 27.
In what decade and city did Double Dutch start?
What is the 1970s in New York City.
Define "emphatically" and use it in a sentence.
What is in a forceful way; with emphasis; without doubt.
"She closed the door behind her emphatically."
Give an example of foreshadowing in the book.
The weather foreshadows the looming twin twisters.
Correct this sentence using proper punctuation:
Since the sky was cloudy Randy packed his coat he figured he might need it.
Since the sky was cloudy, Randy packed his coat; he figured he might need it.
Solve 2x - 4 = x - 10.
What is x = -6.