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100

What year did Emerson open? 

2021 

100

I throw enormous parties hoping one particular person will show up. Who am I?

Gatsby

100

Teenage girl volunteers for a government-sanctioned murder competition because her little sister got picked.

The Hunger Games

100

You hit a tiny ball with a club and spend four hours looking for it in the woods.

Golf

100

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

200

What is our mascots name? 

Major

200

I am a famous wrestler in my village, known for my strength and determination. I have three wives and several children. Who am I?

Okonkwo

200

Girl moves to Washington and decides the best possible boyfriend is a vampire who watches her sleep.

Twilight

200

A group of teenagers spend way too much time at a beach house dealing with a love triangle involving two brothers. What show am I? 

The Summer I Turned Pretty 

200

How many keys are on a standard piano?

88

300

How many English Teachers are there? 

15

300

I narrate the story but am not the main character. Who am I?

Nick Carraway

300

Boy finds out his dad is a Greek god and immediately gets sent on a cross-country road trip to fix his dad's problems.

The Lightning Thief

300

How many Grand Slam tournaments are there in tennis each year?

4

300

Which animal cannot jump?

Elephant 

400

How many teachers are on this campus? 

160

400

I secretly marry Romeo and Juliet, hoping their marriage will end the feud between their families. Who am I?

Friar Laurence

400

Teenager wakes up in an elevator with no memories and discovers that a bunch of teenage boys have been living in a giant maze.

Maze Runner

400

What is the name of the coffee shop in Friends?

Central Perk 

400

Which letter appears most frequently in the English language?

E

500
Name three CTE teachers and what they teach

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500

I have an affair with a married man and die in a hit-and-run. Who am I?

 Myrtle Wilson

500

A bunch of British schoolboys get stranded on an island and discover that democracy is apparently harder than expected.

Lord of the Flies

500

What team won the 2023 World Series?

Texas Rangers

500

What is the only letter that does not appear in the name of any U.S. state?

Q

600

Name four of the front office staff that are NOT APS 

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600

I am Juliet's cousin and eventually challenge Romeo to a duel. Who am I?

Tybalt

600

I am the reason one married couple has approximately zero trust in each other. Who am I?

Abigail Williams

600

What number did Michael Jordan famously wear?

23

600

Which element has the chemical symbol "W"?

Tungsten

700

What are five different math courses offered here? 

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700

I am Okonkwo's oldest son, but my father is often disappointed in me. I eventually become interested in Christianity. Who am I?

Nwoye

700

Everyone in town is accusing everyone else of witchcraft, and somehow the adults decide the solution is to make it worse.

The Crucible

700

A teenage girl gets transported to a magical world where everyone seems to be having a very bad day. What movie am I? 

The Wizard of Oz

700

What year did the Titanic sink?

1912

800

Who are five teachers who have worked at Emerson since it opened? 

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800

I am a former Hunger Games winner who becomes an important ally to Katniss during the Quarter Quell. Who am I?

Finnick Odair

800

Girl marries a rich guy despite initially thinking he's arrogant, and everyone learns that first impressions can be misleading.

Pride and Prejudice

800

I am the gymnast who became the most decorated Olympic gymnast in history. Who am I?

Simone Biles

800

What is the smallest country in the world?

Vatican City

900
Name every class that Ms. McGaughey has taught here ( hint: there are 5 ) 

English 1 ADV 

English 2 ADV 

OL English 2 

OL English 1 

AP Lit

900

I am the mysterious, incredibly pale boy who becomes obsessed with a woman. Who am I?

Edward Cullen 

900

A teenage boy's biggest problem is that his girlfriend is technically dead but also maybe not dead.

Romeo and Juliet

900

What is Barbie's last name?

Roberts 

900

What is the capital of Australia?

Canberra