English
What language feature has the partial definition: "A direct comparison between two things"
Simile
What animated movie features a snowman named Olaf?
Frozen
If Snell were a Harry Potter house, which one would it be?
Slitheryn
Who was elected President of the USA?
Trump
What is the largest mammal in the world?
The blue whale.
What is 'enjambment'?
When a line of verse ends without punctuation
Which video game series includes characters like Mario, Luigi, and Bowser?
Super Mario
What back-stage Macleans College production in 2025 was noted for exploring themes of “justice” and “the corrupting influence of fame,” and who directed it?
The musical Chicago, directed by Mrs Burnett
In 2025, more than 200 schools took part in a Pride Week across New Zealand despite rising anti-rainbow sentiment. What was the name of the national charity organising these events?
InsideOUT
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6
What do we call the turning point or moment of highest tension in a narrative’s plot structure?
The Climax
What streaming platform released Stranger Things?
Netflix
What major school-wide event did Macleans College’s chorale win “Best Performance at Gala” for in 2025?
Big Sing 2025
Where was the FIFA world cup held this year?
Japan
What gas do plants absorb from the air?
Carbon dioxide.
Who was the Head of English at Macleans College in 2025?
Chris Reed
Which global animated musical film released on Netflix in 2025—about a K-pop group fighting demons—is breaking streaming and soundtrack records?
KPop Demon Hunters
During Pride Week 2025, Macleans College hosted activities to raise funds for which charity supporting rainbow and takatāpui youth?
InsideOut
The 2025 G20 summit was held for the first time on the African continent. In which city was it hosted?
Johannesburg, South Africa.
What continent is both a country and a continent?
Australia
What is a 'volta'?
A sudden change of tone, typically in a poem.
What's the 'word of the year' for 2025?
6 7
What is the cheapest item at the Macleans College Tuckshop?
Garlic Bread
In 2025, NATO held a major summit in which European city?
The Hague, Netherlands
What do we call a word that is the same forwards and backwards, such as “level”?
A palindrome.