Ancient Mesopotamia
100: This river runs through ancient Mesopotamia, alongside the Euphrates.
Tigris
100: This river was the lifeblood of ancient Egypt, providing water for crops and transportation.
Nile
100: What is the name of the main character in the book "Freak the Mighty"? This is the person whose point of view the book is told in
Question: What can you infer about a character who is described as having a furrowed brow, clenched fists, and a raised voice?
Answer: The character is likely angry or upset.
What college did Ms. Karim go to for undergrad
THEEEE Ohio State University
200: Mesopotamia is often referred to as the "Cradle of ___" due to its early advances in agriculture.
Civilization
200: Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death, and buried their dead in these.
sarcophogus
200: What is the name of Freak's mom in the book "Freak the Mighty"?
Gwen AKA The Fair Gwen
Question: What is an inference you can make based on the statement: "The ground was wet, and the sky was cloudy"?
Answer: It might have rained recently.
What is Ms. Karim's favorite cold beverage
DIET DR PEPPERRRRRR
The Sumerians were the first civilization to develop this system of writing.
Cuneiform
300: This young pharaoh is famous for his intact tomb discovered in 1922.
King Tut
300: Describe Loretta's role in the story and her relationship with Max and Freak.
She seems mean at first and tries to taunt them but she ends up trying to save Max's life from KILLER KANE
Question: If a character in a story is always helping others and putting their needs before their own, what can you infer about the character's personality?
Answer: The character is likely kind and selfless.
What are all the cities Ms. Karim has taught in?
Chicago, Los Angeles, Columbus, Cincinnati, and...Chicago.....AGAIN....
400: Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris and this river.
Euphrates
400: The Great Sphinx of Giza has the body of a lion and the head of this ruler.
Khafre
400: Where do Max and Freak first meet in the story?
Daycare
Question: What can you infer about the weather if you see people carrying umbrellas and wearing raincoats?
Answer: It is likely raining or expected to rain.
Why did Ms. Karim's cat go bye-bye
She was allergic to it and it gave her hives :'(
500: This famous Mesopotamian king was known for his code of laws.
Hammurabi
500: This queen was the last pharaoh of Egypt, before it was conquered by Rome.
Cleopatra
In "Freak the Mighty," what is the significance of the character Killer Kane, and how does his presence impact the story and the development of other characters, especially Max?
Killer Kane is Max's father and the antagonist of the story. He has a violent past and was imprisoned for killing Max's mother. His presence in the story adds tension and conflict, as he tries to manipulate Max and take advantage of him. Killer Kane's actions have a profound impact on Max, forcing him to confront his fears and insecurities, and ultimately leading to his personal growth and development throughout the story.
Question: Based on the statement: "She shivered and wrapped her arms around herself as she walked through the snow," what can you infer about the temperature?
It's cold outside
What's Ms. Karim's favorite Taylor Swift song
BLANK SPACE