Beowulf
True or False: An epic has a bigger-than-life plot, involving large-scale events.
True
How did Lady Macbeth die?
Suicide
What did Algernon find that let him know that Ernest's name was really Jack?
a cigarette case
This part of speech can fall into two different categories: action or state of being
Verb
What is Sebastian Lavi's favorite kind of food? Mexican or Italian?
Mexican!
Which of the following would most likely be an epic hero? A courteous knight, a prideful king, or a god-like warrior.
A god-like warrior
Whose ghost did Macbeth see at the banquet?
Banquo
What elaborate lie did Algernon use to get out of his obligations in the city?
He said his friend, Bunbury, was very sick.
This part of speech describes verbs and often ends in -ly.
Adverb
What is Brydan Gall's favorite type of music? Heavy Metal or Rap?
Rap!
Why did Beowulf slay Grendel?
To save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster
What three predictions did the witches make when they first met Macbeth and Banquo?
He would be the Thane of Cawdor and king, and Banquo would be the father of kings.
What double meaning does the word Ernest/Earnest have in the play?
Ernest - a man's name
Earnest - means to be sincere or honest
This part of speech connects words and phrases together.
Conjunction
What is Makayla Ladley's favorite TV show? Pretty Little Liars or Impractical Jokers
Pretty Little Liars!
Why did Beowulf use weapons when he fought the dragon?
He was older and not as strong.
What was Lady Macbeth doing when she confessed to her crimes?
Sleepwalking
Who lost Jack when he was an infant?
Miss Prism
This part of speech shows how things relate to each other in a sentence.
Preposition
What is Caitlyn Shipley's favorite TV show? Stranger Things or Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol!
What is an archetype?
An element in literature that appears in most cultures and in most time periods
What was Macbeth's tragic flaw?
Greed
What are the names of the two young girls in the play and who did each fall in love with?
Cicely loved Algernon and Gwendolen loved Jack.
This part of speech can usually stand alone and often expresses a feeling.
Interjection
What is James Weekly's favorite sports team? The Cincinnati Bengals or The Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers!