Castles
Poetic Terms
The Play
Happily Ever After
Masked Men
100

Surrounded by the Forbidden Forest and the Quiddich pitch, what is the name of this fictional castle?

What is Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

100

What term best applies to this line: "The wind howled about my window that February night"? a. simile b. personification c. metaphor d. consonance

What is personification.

100

What are the Capulets and Montagues feuding about?

We never find out.

100

Who gets Grandma out of the wolf's stomach?

What is the woodcutter.

100

Name this character who is also known by his alter ego Anakin Skywalker, and is a central character in the Star Wars saga,[1][2][3] appearing as the chief antagonist.

Who is Darth Vader.

200

Often referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas", it is perhaps the most familiar icon of the Inca World. It sits high up in the Peruvian Mountains, built in around 1400s. It is one of the 100 Most Endangered Sites in the world because of environmental degradation. What is the name of this Incan sight?

What is Machu Picchu.

200

What term would you choose when coming across this line: "The soft sound of the sea soothed my troubled soul"? a. assonance b. alliteration c. consonance d. onomatopoeia

What is alliteration.

200

How old is Romeo?

What is 17 years old.

200
Which of the three little pigs is the smartest?
What is the third pig.
200

Who is this fictional character introduced in a series of novels by author Thomas Harris? The character is a psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. A memorable line from the film is: "I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti." Three movies were made, "Silence of the Lambs" was one of them.

What is Hannibal Lecter.

300

Although not really a castle in our terms, it is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is widely considered as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and stands as a symbol of eternal love. Located in Agra, India, name this palace.

What is the Taj Mahal.

300

When two words sound the same, especially at the end of each line, as in "He shall no longer be/a visitor to the sea", what do we call this term? a. personification b. rhyme c. alliteration d. consonance

What is rhyme.

300

Who was responsible for bringing the letter to Mantua?

Who is Friar John.

300
In "the Shoemaker and the Elves" what gift do the Shoemaker and his wife give the elves?
What is new clothes.
300

Who is she: Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel) is a fictional character, who was first introduced as a supervillainess on September 11, 1992, in the animated series Batman: The Animated Series, later adapted into DC Comics' Batman comic books.

What is Harley Quinn or Harlequin.

400

Built on the Thames River in England, it epitomizes "Royalty" It is the largest and most famous of all the currently inhabited castles (currently Queen Elizabeth II lives in this castle).

What is Windsor Castle.

400

"This summer day is like sweet music" is an example of what term? a. onomatopoeia b. metaphor c. simile d. personification

What is a simile.

400

Is Friar Laurence punished at the end of the play for his part in the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

No, he absolved of all wrong doing by Romeo's letter.

400

In which fairy tale would you find a body in a cage? a. Faithful John b. Tom Thumb c. Hansel and Gretel d. Cinderella

What is Hansel and Gretel.

400

Name this fictional character. He is portrayed as a master criminal whose characterization has varied. The original and currently dominant image is of a highly intelligent psychopath with a warped, sadistic sense of humor, while other versions have placed varying emphasis on humor, eccentricity, and pranks.

Who is "The Joker".

500

This castle is located in Bavaria Germany and is one of the most photographed castles in the world. It was a project undertaken by King Ludwig II (Often called Mad Ludwig).

What is Castle Neuschwanstein.

500

"Her love for him was a campaign of ignorance" would be considered as what kind of term? a. simile b. rhythm c. personification d. metaphor

What is a metaphor.

500

Why doesn't Friar John get to Mantua to deliver his letter?

An epidemic (probably the plague) forces him to be quarantined.

500
In which fairy tale would you find a stack of mattresses?
What is "The Princess and the Pea".
500

Name this fictional character. He doesn't really wear a mask but probably should! Once Harvey Dent, District Attorney of Gotham City and an ally of Batman, he goes insane and becomes a crime boss after a criminal throws acid in his face during a trial, hideously scarring the left side of his face; he chooses to bring about good or evil based upon the outcome of a coin flip.

Who is "Two Face".