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What is ZJ’s father’s full name in Before the Ever After?
Zachariah Johnson Sr.
Solve for x: 4x = 28
x = 7
Who was the first European to reach North America?
Leif Erikson or the Vikings
What is the term for water that is a mix of fresh and salt water?
Brackish
What delicious treat do people often buy at Longford’s in Larchmont?
Ice Cream
In Before the Ever After, what medical condition does ZJ’s father develop due to repeated head injuries?
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
Solve for x: 6x - 8 = 10
x = 3
Name one motivation for European exploration.
To find gold, spread religion, or gain land and power
What is the name of the environment where a river meets the ocean and oysters are commonly found?
Estuary
Which Larchmont park has a playground shaped like a ship?
Flint Park
Which word best completes the sentence: “ZJ felt a deep sense of resilience after facing his father’s illness”? Define the word “resilience.”
Resilience; means the ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
Solve for x: 3(x + 2) = 21
x = 5
Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims in 1620?
Plymouth Colony (or Massachusetts)
What is the term for a living thing’s specific role or job in its ecosystem?
Niche
What animal statue can you find in Harbor Island Park?
Turtle
Which word is the subject in the sentence: “The crowd cheered loudly”?
Crowd
Solve for x: 3x + 12 + 4x = 33
x = 3
What was the main cash crop of Virginia?
Tobacco
How do we measure oysters?
Using a caliper from the bill to the umbo
Name the movie theater in Mamaroneck where you can watch the latest films.
Mamaroneck Cinemas
What type of figurative language is used in this line from the novel: “The pain is a thunderstorm in his head”?
Metaphor
Alex wants to buy some comic books that each cost $4. He also buys a poster for $6. If he spends a total of $22, how many comic books did Alex buy?
Let xx be the number of comic books.
x=4 comic books
Which document established self-government in the Plymouth Colony?
The Mayflower Compact
How do oysters help improve the quality of water in their ecosystem?
By filtering out pollutants and particles
Which Larchmont/Mamaroneck school’s mascot is the Dolphin?
Central