2020s
Christmas Movies
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American Born Chinese prereading
Potpourri
200

This team won the Super Bowl in February 2020, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes.


Kansas City Chiefs

200

In "Elf," Buddy's father works in this New York City building.


Empire State Building

200

Trivia Question: How many stars are there on the American flag? 

50
200

The Monkey King was originally this.

What is a novel?
Will also accept folk hero

200

Trivia Question: What company used to be called “Automatic Binding Bricks” ?

Lego

300

This country hosted the 2021 Summer Olympics, which were postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic.

Japan

300

Trivia Question: What flavor of Pop Tarts does Buddy the Elf use in his spaghetti in Elf? 

Chocolate

300

Trivia Question: Who was the 16th president of the United States? 

Abe Lincoln

300

This is the author of American Born Chinese

Who is Gene Yang?

300

Trivia Question: What was the first Disney animated film based on the life of a real person?

Pochahontas

400

This popular South Korean series, released in 2021, involves contestants playing deadly versions of children's games for a cash prize.


Squid Game

400

In "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," Clark Griswold plans to use his Christmas bonus to install this in his backyard.

A backyard swimming pool

400

Trivia Question: Which U.S. state is known for peaches? 

Georgia

400

This character is a racist stereotype the author created based on his own internalized racism.

Who is Cousin Chin-Kee?

400

Trivia Question: What is a male duck called? 

A drake

500

In 2021, a historic and deadly winter storm hit this U.S. state, causing power outages and water shortages for millions of residents.


Texas

500

In "A Christmas Story," Ralphie's father wins this "major award" that he proudly displays in the front window.


Leg Lamp

500

In which state is Harvard university?

Massachusetts


500

The Monkey King is originally a story that follows the traditions of this religion.

What is Buddhism?

500

Trivia Question: What became the first National Park in the United States?

Yellowstone