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100

Rachel’s friends told her that Joshua really likes her. Rachel really likes Joshua, too. When he walks up to her in the cafeteria _____________


What do you think happens next?

Joshua smiles, says hi, asks for her number, compliments her, etc.
100

bark

the wood on a tree

the sound a dog makes
chocolate

100

After going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Kenneth was sick of bending over backwards to entertain his nieces.

a. Kenneth was doing very little to entertain her nieces.

b. Kenneth was making small efforts to entertain her nieces.

c. Kenneth was trying very hard to entertain her nieces.

d. Kenneth was not trying at all to entertain her nieces.

100

As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time.

Where am I?

Bakery
100
Name a math teacher at Todd Beamer High School.
Newman-Godful

Harvey
?

200

Jay didn’t study for his algebra test. He isn’t doing well in class, and if he fails another test, he won’t have any hope of saving his grade. In a panic, he glances around and sees that Nate, who does very well in the class, is sitting in such a way that Jay can clearly see Nate's test paper…


What do you think happens next?

Jay cheats off of Nate
200

gum

the minty stuff you chew

the pink skin around your teeth

200

Cody would have been playing ball until the cows came home if it hadn’t been for Colby dragging him home for dinner. 


a. Cody was just about to stop playing ball.

b. Cody didn’t even want to play ball to begin with.

c. Cody prefers nature to athletics.

d. Cody would have continued playing ball for a long time

200

The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way.The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.

Where am I?

Pool
200
H2O means?
Water
300

Carol was making a cherry pie. She put her pie in the oven, but forgot to set the timer. Then she left the kitchen and went to clean up her bedroom. While she was doing that, the phone rang, and she sat down on her bed to talk to her best friend. They talked for over an hour, until Carol was startled by a shrill, piercing noise that wouldn’t stop…

What happens next?

The pie is burning, the house burns down, etc.
300
jam
jelly

to get stuck
to shove something 
informal music session

300

Cody wanted to fix his cousin’s computer, but he was already having problems setting up his Aunt’s Wi-Fi network and he didn’t want to open a whole new can of worms. 

a. Cody was sick of spending his time helping his family.

b. Cody wanted to go fishing instead of working on computers.

c. Cody was having difficulties untangling the computer wires.

d. Cody was not ready to begin working on a complicated new problem.

300

I was allowed to push the cart. The front left wheel was broken, so the cart wobbled down each aisle. Mom put various packages and boxes in the cart, but I didn’t notice. I was trying to keep the cart going straight as it got heavier and heavier.

Where am I?

Grocery store
300
Where was Starbucks founded?
Seattle, Washington
400

The old dog snoozed in his dog house, with nothing but his big nose poking out. The cat crept closer and closer to the big bone that the dog had only half‐finished. When the cat was only a few inches away, and certain that she was going to have a fantastic lunch, a low rumble burst forth from the dog house. It grew louder and louder, and the dog’s nose began to twitch. Just as the cat reached for the bone…

What do you think is going to happen next?

The dog barked or growled. The cat got scared. The dog and cat got into a fight, etc.
400
jerk
mean person
to pull hard

jerk chicken/beef

400

You might think that Jaeden Babai is the kid who has everything, but if you saw the list of chores his parents give him, I guarantee that you wouldn’t want to be in his shoes. 


a. You wouldn’t want your shoes to get as dirty as Jaeden's when he’s doing his chores.

b. If you have to do as many chores as Jaeden, you’ll want a pair of comfortable shoes.

c. Jaeden's shoes are so uncomfortable that doing his chores is really unpleasant.

d. Jaeden has so many chores to do that it is unpleasant to imagine doing them all. 

400

As we entered, a large blast of water hit the windshield. Huge flopping sponges began to slap at the hood as we slowly moved forward. Soon, there were suds spilling over the sides. I was glad the windows were rolled up!

Where am I?

Carwash
400

Who is the author of the famous collection of Harry Potter books?

J.K. Rowling
500

Isabelle has been very short when her friend, Carter has called. She doesn’t smile at him anymore, and it’s starting to make Carter feel uncomfortable. He wants to ask Isabelleif she is still his girlfriend, but when she comes up to him after school, she speaks to him first.  

What do you think happens next?

Isabelle breaks up with Carter
500

DAILY DOUBLE!



seal

to close something

the aquatic mammal
Navy SEAL

500

Mr. Draeger was accusing us of stealing his phone until he found it, and now he’s trying to sweep it under the rug.


a. Mr. Draeger thinks that his phone will be safer if he hides it under the rug.

b. Mr. Draeger wants to do something to make up for his mistake.

c. Mr. Draeger is trying to locate a signal for his phone so that he can use it.

d. Mr. Draeger wants to pretend that the incident never happened.

500

It felt wonderful to be outside, even if only for a little while! All the swings were already taken, and a group was playing softball on the diamond. Casey and I decided use the monkey bars until mom called us. 

Playground
500

Which Disney movie features the song, 'Under the Sea'?

The Little Mermaid