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8th Grade English Language Arts
General Knowledge for 8th Graders
Mr. Jeffries Trivia
100

This plant, often hung in doorways during Christmas, encourages a kiss.

What is Mistletoe?

100

This artist sang "Shape of You" and "Perfect.

Who is Ed Sheeran?

100

This rapper's hits include "Lose Yourself" and "Stan."

Who is Eminem?

100

This family stars in the reality show "Keeping Up with the _________.

Who are the Kardashians?

100

This snack is often popped and eaten at movies.

What is Popcorn?

100

This term refers to the main character in a story.

What is the protagonist?
100

This is the chemical symbol for water.

What is H2O?

100

Mr. Jeffries performed this job before becoming a teacher that had him learning medical terminology. 

What is a paramedic?
200

 This popular Christmas beverage is also known as "milk punch."

What is Eggnog?

200

This group's members include Justin Timberlake and Lance Bass.

Who is 'N Sync?

200

Jay-Z's famous wife, also a music superstar.

 Who is Beyoncé?

200

He played Jack Dawson in "Titanic."

Who is Leonardo DiCaprio?

200

This chocolate bar was named after a famous galaxy.


What is Milky Way?

200

 A comparison using "like" or "as," such as "as brave as a lion."

What is a Simile?

200

This planet is known as the Red Planet.

What is Mars?

200

This bestie of Mr. Jeffries is Pinellas Park Middle School's Reading and Literacy Coach. 

Who is Ms. Fahey?

300

This country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree.

What is Germany?

300

She's known for her songs "Bad Romance" and "Poker Face."

Who is Lady Gaga?

300

This artist released "Astroworld" in 2018.

Who is Travis Scott?

300

 This fantasy series on HBO was based on the books by George R.R. Martin.

What is "Game of Thrones"?

300

This snack, a twisted dough, is often found at malls.

 What are Pretzels?

300

This narrative point of view uses "I" or "we."

What is First Person?

300

The process plants use to turn sunlight into food.

What is Photosynthesis?

300

This bestie of Mr. Jeffries is known for her 1940's fashion and lived in Los Angeles, she also teaches science. 

What is Ms. Dues?

400

This is the Jewish Festival of Lights that usually occurs in December.

What is Hanukkah?

400

This artist is famous for the 1980s hits "Like a Virgin" and "Material Girl."

Who is Madonna?

400

This rapper's real name is Shawn Carter.

Who is Jay-Z?

400

This superhero is also known as the "Dark Knight."

Who is Batman?

400

These small, orange, cheese-flavored snacks were originally designed to be shaped like a cheetah's paws.

What are Cheetos?

400

This type of conflict occurs between a character and an outside force.

What is External Conflict?

400

This is the longest river in the world.

What is the Nile River?

400

This is Mr. Jeffries biggest pet peeve in the classroom and one he holds very seriously. 

What is cheating?

500

This city in Indiana shares its name with a famous Christmas figure.

What is Santa Claus?

500

This band is known for their hits "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You."

Who is Queen?

500

This artist's debut album was "Good Kid, M.A.A.D City."

Who is Kendrick Lamar?

500

This movie, featuring blue Na'vi people, is one of the highest-grossing films ever.

What is "Avatar"?

500

This snack combines peanut butter and jelly in a crustless sandwich.

What is Uncrustables?

500

Shakespeare wrote many of these 14-line poems.

What are Sonnets?

500

 He invented the light bulb in 1879.

 Who is Thomas Edison?

500

This is Mr. Jeffries favorite pop music star who he has listened to since he was in high school.

Who is Taylor Swift?

600

 This is the name of the cake traditionally eaten in Italy during Christmas.

What is Panettone?

600

This artist's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.

Who is Lady Gaga?

600

This Wu-Tang Clan member also acts in movies.

Who is Method Man?

600

 This famous street artist created the work "Girl With Balloon."

Who is Banksy?

600

 This Japanese snack consists of a biscuit stick covered in chocolate.

What are Pocky sticks?

600

This term refers to the underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

What is a Theme?

600

This document was signed in 1215 and is considered one of the first steps towards democracy.

 What is the Magna Carta?

600

This is the private school Mr. Jeffries taught at prior to teaching here. 

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