Vocab
What is a "Packard"?
Use it in a sentence or provide a definition.
He drove an old Packard down the street.
Definition: Luxury car
During what time period does Perks of Being a Wallflower take place?
1990's
Where does the beginning of The Glass Castle take place in terms of location?
New York City
During what time period does Driving Miss Daisy take place?
1960's
This document, signed in 1776, declared the American colonies independent from Britain. What was this document called?
Decleration of Independence
Define the meaning of the word "bristle" in this sentence.
Her hair, her clothes, her walk, everything about her suggest bristle and feistiness and high energy.
Bristle means:
Which character said, “We accept the love we think we deserve”?
Bill
The author's father and the source of the family's problems
Rex Walls
Where does the play Driving Miss Daisy take place?
Atlanta, Georgia
This planet is known as the “Red Planet” because of iron oxide on its surface.
Mars
What does the word "gallantly" mean in this sentence?
I am seventy-two years old as you so gallantly reminded me and I am a widow, but unless the rewrote the Constituion and didn't tell me, I still have rights.
Sarcastic or annoyed
Describe the way Charlie begins and ends his letters.
Charlie starts his letters with “Dear Friend” and ends them with “Love Always.”
The author's grandma, she houses the family for a while
Erma Walls
Morgan Freeman
This is the longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa.
Nile River
What does the word “triumphantly” mean in the example below?
She triumphantly pulls an empty can of salmon out of her robe pocket.
Triumphantly means in a proud and victorious way.
Give at least one example of a song or artist featured in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
The family's harsh living conditions show this theme
Poverty
What is the last name on the headstone that Hoke is looking for, during the cemetery scene?
Bauer
This NBA team won back-to-back championships in 2017 and 2018 led by Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.
Golden State Warriors
What does "snicker" mean is the sentence below?
They's just snicker and call me Marting Luther Werthan behind my back.
“Snicker” means to laugh quietly in a sneaky, mocking, or disrespectful way.
The college Charlie's brother goes to.
Penn State
The author was born in this city
Phoniex, Arizona
What game is Miss Daisy shown playing with some of her friends, several times during the film?
Mahjong
This Canadian player, nicknamed “The Great One,” holds the NHL record for most career goals and points.
Wayne Gretzky