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100

This poet, known for The Raven, often explored themes of death, loss, and the macabre.

Who is Edgar Allen Poe?

100

This service allows users to send and receive text messages over the internet, often referred to as a form of instant communication.

What is email?

100

This Japanese dish, often served with raw fish, is traditionally served over vinegared rice.

What is sushi?

100

This paper type, often used for higher-end product packaging, is known for its rigidity and strength.

What is cardboard?

100

"G-E-E-A-R" - Wanting to do something very much, enthusiastic, or keen.

What is eager?

100

In this movie, Dory reminds us to "Just Keep Swimming"

What is "Finding Nemo"?

200

This British author is best known for writing The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

Who is J.R.R. Tolkien?

200

This popular voice-activated home assistant, created by Amazon, can play music, control smart devices, and answer questions.

What is Alexa?

200

This spice, made from dried and ground seeds of a flower, is a key ingredient in curries and gives a yellow color to dishes.

What is tumeric?

200

The pulping and paper-making process generates large amounts of this type of waste, which can be used as fuel for energy production in mills.

What is black liquor?

200

"P-T-D-E-A" - Highly skilled or proficient in a particular task or activity.

What is adept?

200

This Disney character says "Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten"


Who is Lilo from Lilo and Stitch?

300

This poem by Robert Frost uses the metaphor of a "yellow wood" to explore the theme of choices in life.

What is the Road Not Taken?

300

This company’s device, the Kindle, revolutionized reading by allowing users to download and read digital books.

What is Amazon?

300

This Italian frozen dessert, made with sweetened cream, is similar to ice cream but is often denser and more flavorful.

What is gelato?

300

This chemical is often used in the pulping process to break down lignin in the kraft process.

What is sodium hydroxide?

300

"R-K-Q-I-U" - a peculiar behavioral habit or an unexpected twist in a situation.

What is Quirk?

300

This Disney villain scoffed, "Life’s not fair, is it? You see, I... well, I shall never be king, and you... shall never see the light of another day."

Who is Scar from The Lion King?

400

Different than a theme, this literary device refers to a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

What is a motif?

400

DAILY DOUBLE. This popular operating system, originally developed by Microsoft, is used on most personal computers around the world.

What is Windows?

400

This popular Greek dish, made from minced lamb or beef, is seasoned with herbs and spices and served with pita bread and tzatziki.

What is gyro?

400

This is the process in which fibers are suspended in water to create a slurry, which is then drained to form paper.

What is wet end processing?

400

"X-D-E-E-V" - Feeling annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

What is Vexed?

400

DAILY DOUBLE. This small character said "If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all."

Who is Thumper from Bambi?

500

This 8-line verse form, often used in Shakespeare's sonnets, follows the ABAB CDCD rhyme scheme.

What is an octave?

500

This programming language, known for its simplicity and readability, is widely used for web development and data analysis. Unlike many other languages, it does not use curly brackets to delimit blocks, and semicolons after statements are allowed but rarely used.

What is Python?

500

This British dessert, often served with custard, is made from layers of sponge cake soaked in sherry or fruit juice.

What is trifle?

500

This measurement refers to the thickness of paper, which can impact its durability and usage.

What is caliper?

500

"E-U-I-Q-P" - A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride.

What is pique?

500

This Disney Hero once said "People do crazy things when they’re in love."

Who is Meg from "Hercules"?