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This author created the Spy School series and is also known for writing the FunJungle and Space Case series.
Who is Stuart Gibbs?
This F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, published in 1925, is considered the defining literary masterpiece of the Roaring 20s.
What is The Great Gatsby?
Epic the Musical was independently created and released online by this Puerto Rican-American composer and songwriter.
Who is Jorge Rivera-Herrans?
This verb means to examine something very carefully and critically — "The detective ___ every piece of evidence."
What is scrutinize?
In the book of Revelation, Jesus declares "I am the Alpha and the ___" — meaning He is the beginning and the end.
What is Omega?
Infraction Music publishes its epic and cinematic music on this video-sharing platform where creators and viewers find it.
What is YouTube?
This is Ben Ripley's loyal best friend from his regular life — a normal civilian kid who often ends up accidentally tangled in spy missions.
Who is Mike Brezinski?
This energetic dance craze of the 1920s, named after a city in South Carolina, became the signature move of the flapper era.
What is the Charleston?
Throughout Odysseus's entire journey, this angry god of the sea relentlessly tries to prevent him from ever reaching home.
Who is Poseidon?
This adjective describes a person who is extremely careful and precise about every small detail.
What is meticulous?
This very first letter of the Greek alphabet is used in the Bible to symbolize God as the ultimate beginning of all things.
What is Alpha?
Infraction Music specializes in this style of large-scale, emotionally sweeping music — the kind you'd hear in a movie trailer or video game cutscene.
What is epic/cinematic (orchestral) music?
Erica Hale's grandfather, a legendary spy operative, frequently appears to offer guidance, training, and the occasional rescue throughout the series.
Who is Cyrus Hale?
This vibrant artistic and cultural movement, centered in New York City, celebrated African American writers, musicians, and artists throughout the 1920s.
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
In one of the most dangerous passages of the journey, Odysseus must steer his ship between this six-headed sea monster and this deadly whirlpool.
What are Scylla and Charybdis?
This adjective describes someone who is very sociable, outgoing, and genuinely enjoys being around other people.
What is gregarious?
This 4th letter of the Greek alphabet looks like a triangle (Δ) and is also used in math and science to mean "change."
What is Delta?
Content creators love Infraction Music because their tracks are typically labeled this — meaning you won't get a copyright strike for using them in videos.
What is royalty-free (copyright-free / no copyright)?
Throughout the later books, this recurring character — originally a scheming villain — evolves into a morally complicated, sometimes-helpful wild card for Ben.
Who is Murray Hill?
On "Black Tuesday" in October 1929, this catastrophic event brought the prosperity of the Roaring 20s to a crashing end.
What is the Stock Market Crash (of 1929)?
In the Underworld Saga, Odysseus seeks out this blind prophet who gives him crucial instructions for how to safely complete his journey home.
Who is Tiresias?
This verb means to block, slow down, or get in the way of someone's progress — "The fallen tree ___ the hikers."
What is impede?
The Greek letter Chi (Χ) is sometimes used as a symbol for Christ in Christian tradition — for example, shortening "Christmas" to this.
What is Xmas (X-mas)?
Infraction's dramatic musical style makes it especially popular with YouTube creators who produce this type of video content — think battles, history, and adventure.
What are documentary/gaming/battle/trailer videos?
The secret CIA academy where Ben trains is officially known by this name in the Spy School series.
What is the Academy of Espionage?
Prohibition was eventually repealed in 1933 by this constitutional amendment, the only one ever passed specifically to undo another amendment.
What is the 21st Amendment?
In the Ithaca Saga, Odysseus proves his identity to his household by being the only one able to string and shoot this weapon — a feat none of the arrogant suitors could accomplish.
What is (Odysseus's great) bow?
This noun describes the ability to recover quickly from setbacks, hardship, or tough situations — often praised as a key quality of strong character.
What is resilience?
What is Lukos?
Infraction Music tracks are famous for building slowly from quiet, delicate openings before exploding into these powerful musical peaks with full orchestra and choir.
What are crescendos (epic climaxes / drops)?