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What is The Boston Tea Party?
During this infamous event, American colonists dumped an expensive commodity into the Boston Harbor.
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Who is James Dashner?
The Maze Runner
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What is "Stop the Sun," "Checkouts," "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Hitchhiker," or "The Dinner Party"?
One of five short stories we have read this year.
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What is nine?
This is the number of square feet in a square yard.
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What is foreshadowing?
"If I hadn't swerved I'd have hit him."
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Who was Paul Revere?
According to Longfellow's poem, this man rode from Boston to Concord, warning the colonists to "be up and to arm."
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Who is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?
Paul Revere's Ride
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What is radio?
Lucille Fletcher's classic story, "The Hitchhiker," was intended for this audience.
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Who were George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe?
These were the first five American presidents, in order.
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What is irony?
When Sam and Bill describe "Red Chief" as a "tender young lambkin."
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What is April 18, 1775?
It was on this day, in this month, and this year that Paul Revere made his midnight ride.
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Who is Gary Paulsen?
Stop the Sun
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What is science fiction?
"The Maze Runner" best fits in this literary genre.
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What is The Milky Way?
In 1991, scientists announced that this galaxy was not a normal spiral galaxy, but rather a barred spiral galaxy.
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What is a flashback?
When Terry's dad breaks down and crawls across the hardware store's floor.
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What is The Declaration of Independence?
This document was adopted on July 4, 1776.
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Who is O. Henry?
The Ransom of Red Chief
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What is narrative?
Due to its use of story elements, "Paul Revere's Ride" is considered what kind of poem?
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What is a hat?
A fashion expert has recommended added a "funky chapeau" to a utilitarian outfit for a bit of spice. A chapeau is otherwise known as this.
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What is theme?
You can't always understand your family, but you still need to love and support them.
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Who was Thomas Paine?
This patriot authored several political pamphlets, including "Common Sense."
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Who is Cynthia Rylant?
Checkouts
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What is dystopian fiction?
"The Maze Runner" is a strong example of this particular type of science fiction, especially popular with with teens now.
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What is Death Valley National Park?
The United States' lowest point is in this national park, where, as a result of 3 times more rain than usual several years ago, the desert had a rare burst of blooming wildflowers.
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What is character motivation?
When the woman in "The Dinner Party" remained silent as the snake lay across her feet, just so she would not appear weak.
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