Category 1
Which of the following best defines the word "unrelenting"?
a. Showing occasional persistence
b. Taking periodic breaks from action
c. Gradually becoming less severe
d. Maintaining constant intensity without yielding
d. Maintaining constant intensity without yielding
Which of the following best defines the word "baleful"?
a. Threatening harm or evil; menacing
b. Cheerful and optimistic
c. Peaceful and serene
d. Energetic and lively
a. Threatening harm or evil; menacing
What is the name of Spongebob's driving school instructor?
Mrs. Puff
Which kenning from Beowulf describes the sea?
a. Ring-giver
b. Sky-candle
c. Whale-road
d. Battle-sweat
c. Whale-road
In the sentence "The plight of endangered species requires immediate attention," what does "plight" emphasize?
A. The success of conservation efforts
B. The dangerous predicament
C. The natural habitat
D. The population growth
B. The dangerous predicament
The director of Sinners, Ryan Coogler, also directed two highly successful superhero movies of the same franchise. What is that franchise?
Black Panther
In literature, a somber tone most directly suggests:
a. Excitement and anticipation
b. Dark and serious themes
c. Playful and light-hearted moments
d. Romantic and passionate feelings
b. Dark and serious themes
Based on the line "He had conjured the harm from the cutting edge of every weapon," what does this reveal about Grendel's character?
A. His physical strength
B. His warrior status
C. His fear of weapons
D. His supernatural powers
D. His supernatural powers
In the hit movie Weapons, there's a three digit number that shows up again and again.
What are the three digits?
*HINT: it will look like "1:23"
2:17
Which of the following examples demonstrates the most effective use of alliteration?
a. The silent stream slowly slithered southward
b. Running rapidly through the grass
c. Dancing in the moonlight tonight
d. Birds fly high in blue skies
a. The silent stream slowly slithered southward
Which characteristic was NOT considered a crucial element of Anglo-Saxon heroism?
a. Boasting about one's achievements
b. Showing humility and avoiding conflict
c. Defending one's reputation
d. Displaying physical prowess in battle
b. Showing humility and avoiding conflict
The popular toy series Labubu originally came from:
A. Anime series
B. Video Game series
C. Illustrated book series
D. Movie
C. Illustrated book
How old is Kray?
A. 43
B. 38
C. 34
D. 31
C. 34
How does the author develop the theme of heroic identity throughout the epic?
a. Through descriptions of feasts and celebrations only
b. By focusing solely on supernatural creatures
c. Through Beowulf's speeches about his past victories and current intentions
d. By emphasizing the physical appearance of the characters
c. Through Beowulf's speeches about his past victories and current intentions
PASSAGE:
When he heard about Grendel, Hygelac’s thane
was on home ground, over in Geatland.
There was no one else like him alive.
In his day, he was the mightiest man on earth,
high-born and powerful. He ordered a boat
that would ply the waves. He announced his plan:
to sail the swan’s road and search out that king,
the famous prince who needed defenders.
Nobody tried to keep him from going,
no elder denied him, dear as he was to them.
Based on the passage, what is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Beowulf from others?
A. His noble lineage and birthright
B. His unmatched strength and might
C. His loyalty to King Hygelac
D. His skill as a sailor and navigator
B. His unmatched strength and might
What is the Korean word for "lion" that the K-pop group Saja Boys is associated with?
The answer is "사자" (Saja).
How do 'baleful' and 'malevolent' differ in their typical usage?
a. Baleful is more commonly used to describe looks or appearances, while malevolent describes general intent
b. Malevolent is only used for supernatural beings, while baleful is used for humans
c. Baleful is always positive, while malevolent is always negative
d. They have completely opposite meanings
a. Baleful is more commonly used to describe looks or appearances, while malevolent describes general intent