National English Olympiad
Trivia
Conformity
Art and Entertainment
Books
100
He ........................... (go) to Australia two years ago. He ........... (work) there for a while and then he ......................... (go) to New Zealand. 

went/worked/went

100

Which is the smallest country in the world?

Vatican City

100

Despite the pressure to conform, she decided to ............ ............. and express her unique ideas. 

stand out

100

Name 5 movie genres. 

Answers might vary

100

Who's the author well known for creating the fictional detective Hercule Poirot?

Agatha Christie

200

Though Morindo's invention was the first coffee machine to use both water and steam, it was.............. (PURE) a bulk brewer created for the Turin General Exposition. 

purely

200

What months of the year have 28 days?

All of them

200

He is known for his willingness to ....... .... ..... ...... and voice his opinions even when they differ from the majority. 

stick his neck out

200

Oppenheimer was written and directed by .....................

Christopher Nolan

200

Mystery and crime novel The Da Vinci Code is written by ................. 

Dan Brown

300

Whether teaching the ......................... (HUMANE) or the sciences, the educator is the one who lays out a puzzle and pilots instances of profound ......................... (LIGHT).

HUMANITIES/ ENLIGHTENMENT

300

Which countries make up the United Kingdom?

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

300

The manager encouraged to ....... .... ...... and not be afraid to suggest new and innovative ideas. 

rock the boat

300

What famous Italian artist was also an inventor, musician, and scientist?

Leonardo Da Vinci

300

"Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus," translated as "Never Tickle A Sleeping Dragon," is the official motto for what fictional place of learning?

Hogwarts

400

The All About Me books are brought to life by a lovable cast of characters who take the reader on an entertaining journey.

A lovable cast ................................................... life into the All About Me books. 

of characters takes the reader on an entertaining journey, (while) breathing…

400

What is the term for a word that imitates the sound it represents?

Onomatopoeia

400

While many choose to swim against the tide and challenge conventional norms, others find comfort in conforming ............. established expectations 

to

400

Which artist made history as the youngest winner of the Grammys‘ four main categories in 2020?

Billie Eilish

400

Which author wrote all her books (including Mrs. Dalloway) while standing? Another work of her is "Room of One's Own"

Virginia Woolf

500

The books help readers not only understand themselves, but take advantage of the formative period they're navigating,

In addition to ............................................ the most of the formative period they're navigating. 

helping readers understand themselves, the books help/ enable them (to) make…

500

May El-Khalil has founded the ............................... as an annual event that brings moments of peace and hope to her country. 

Beirut marathon

500

What are the advantages and disadvantages of conformity? Tell 3 for each. 

...

500

What artist was a leading figure in the pop art movement and created iconic images of celebrities and everyday objects?

Andy Warhol

500

What do Fahrenheit 451, Brave New World and 1984 have in common?

They are all dystopian novels