Vocabulary
What is the meaning of 'automatically'?
Without thinking.
How long has kyogen lasted in Japan?
600 years
Subjunctive Mood
If only I _____ smarter, I could understand the quiz.
If only I were smarter, I could understand the quiz.
What is the national bird of the USA called?
The Bald Eagle
Which Asian country has the highest wealth per person?
Singapore
What is the meaning of 'reflection'?
Careful thought about something.
When was Ondrej Hybl first introduced to kyogen?
When he was a university student.
Comparison Expression
_____ you study, the better your grades will be.
The more you study, the better your grades will be.
The harder you study, the better your grades will be.
What is the second-largest cat?
Lion
Which Asian country has the most unique flag?
Nepal
What is the meaning of 'intonation'?
The rise and fall in the sound of one's voice.
Why did the Czech Republic lose a lot of its significant cultural heritage?
Because they were under the control of a repressive regime for many years.
Comparison Expression
He is the tallest student in the school. (comparative)
He is taller than all the other students in the school.
Which country's president was recently captured by the USA?
Venezuela
Which Asian country has the most official languages?
India
What is the meaning of 'repressive'?
Controlling people by force.
What does kyogen teach us?
That all human beings have fundamental things in common, regardless of where they live or when they are born.
Comparison Expression.
He is the furthest from the hotel, compared to the others. (comparative)
He is further than the others from the hotel.
Which country is the safest in the world?
Iceland
What is the measurement(in magnitude) of the largest earthquake in Japan this year?
7.7
What is the meaning of 'eager'?
Feeling a strong desire to do something.
How did Ondrej Hybl translate the kyogen pieces?
He uses words in the Czech language that sound close to the ancient Japanese used in kyogen. He also uses old-fashioned Czech sometimes.
Comparison Expression.
Kyoto is the most popular historical city in Japan. (Comparative)
Kyoto is more popular than any other historical city in Japan.
What is the 'Pacific Ring of Fire'?
It is a huge area around the edges of the Pacific Ocean where many of the world's earthquakes and volcanoes happen.
What is the name of the volcano that recently erupted in Indonesia?
Mount Dukono