San Jo!
In Context
At The Movies
Use it in a Sentence
Mix It Up
100
Mr. Cooley used to work at which San Jose Library?
The Martin Luther King Jr. Library (MLK Library or the San Jose State Library are also acceptable).
100
What does distinct mean in the following sentence? "Marta had a very distinct way of dressing."
Distinct: Recognizably different or separate from something else.
100
This screen shot come from what popular Disney movie?
Beauty and the Beast
100
Use the word cunning in a sentence.
Cunning: To act in a tricky or sly manner.
100
A plane crashes on the border between Mexico and the United States. Where do they bury the survivors?
You don't bury survivors!
200
This private university can be found near San Jose. *Hint: It is not San Jose State University.
Santa Clara University
200
What does cunning mean in the following sentence? "Detective Rios was particularly cunning: he always knew what to do."
Cunning: To act in a tricky or sly manner.
200
This teenage singer starred in the movie "Never Say Never." Who is he?
200
Use the word deceive in a sentence.
Deceive: To mislead or trick someone.
200
What is the solution to this algebra problem? 6X-4 = 14
X = 3
300
What is the name of this downtown San Jose museum?
The Children's Discovery Museum
300
What does proponent mean in the following sentence? "President Obama is a proponent of immigrant rights."
Proponent: Someone who argues in favor of a position.
300
This screenshot is from a film staring Will Ferrel, Steve Carell and Paul Rudd. In this scene, San Diego's television news crews are meeting for a rumble. What film is this scene from?
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
300
Use the word feign in a sentence.
Feign: Pretending to be affected by a feeling or injury.
300
Who is this musician and TV star?
Selena Gomez
400
Name three cities that border San Jose?
Cupertino, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Campbell, Los Gatos, Milpitas
400
What does feign mean in the following sentence? "The soccer player was ejected for feigning a knee injury."
Feign: Pretending to be affected by a feeling or injury.
400
This horsepower-heavy film franchise is currently filming its sixth film? What is the name of this movie series?
The Fast and the Furious
400
Use deceive in a sentence.
Deceive: To mislead or trick someone.
400
This image is an example of what type of artwork? (Think back to Mr. Espiritu's class earlier this week).
Neoclassical Art
500
This park in the heart of downtown San Jose features fountains and a stage. Each year it hosts Christmas in the Park and Music in the Park. What is the name of this park?
Plaza De Cesar Chavez
500
What does espouse mean in the following sentence? "He was arrested in France for espousing hate speech."
Espouse: To support or promote a cause, belief, or way of life.
500
This film series stars Uma Thurman and Lucy Liu. What is the name of this film series?
Kill Bill
500
Use the word proponent in a sentence.
Proponent: Someone who argues in favor of a position.
500
These paintings were made by which famous American artist?
Andy Warhol