Questions and Answers
What term describes a character in a play who directly addresses the audience?
Which major body system would be first if arranged alphabetically?
Circulatory
Death Valley National Monument is situated in which two states?
California and Nevada
What is a large triangular deposit formed when a river flows into a shallow sea called?
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Name the gigantic sports stadium in ancient Rome that could hold more than 50,000 people.
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What organ is affected by astigmatism, strabismus, conjunctivitis, ophthalmia, and presbyopia?
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What are the last two abstract nouns in the Pledge of Allegiance?
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What is the title of the poem often considered to be the greatest nonsense poem in English?
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What was Lewis Carroll's real name, the author of the poem 'Jabberwocky'?
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What was the middle name of Charles Dodgson?
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What word describes a fictitious name, such as 'Lewis Carroll'?
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What, according to Lewis Carroll in 'Jabberwocky', were 'all mimsey'?
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Name the second largest island in the West Indies, located east of Cuba.
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What group of New World colonists is described as having moved sick individuals to the Common House during winter?
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How many times would you have to run around a track of 440 yards to cover 2 miles?
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What is the five-syllable name for the type of power produced when falling water turns turbines?
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What country did a former leader abdicate from on November 9th and escape to Holland?
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What president was elected in 1904 after completing the remaining term of McKinley?
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What weather phenomenon is described by a stratus cloud close to the ground?
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What is the three-letter abbreviation for the U.S. government agency that monitors environmental matters?
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What term describes rivers that flow into a larger river?
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In what ancient republic were tribunes, praetors, and consuls officials?
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If it is 11 AM at the prime meridian, what time is it at 30 degrees west longitude?
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What Asian nation has a flag that features a red circle on a white background?
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What country abolished feudalism in 1789 and drew up a 'Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen'?
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What flammable gaseous element is more than 14 times lighter than air?
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What is the color of anthracite?
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What large seabird has a wingspan of over 11 feet and is thought to bring bad luck if killed?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary and Definitions
- Fourth Wall: A term referring to a character in a play addressing the audience directly, breaking the typical barrier between performer and viewer.
- Circulatory System: The first major body system when alphabetically arranged, responsible for transporting blood and nutrients throughout the body.
- Death Valley: A national monument located in California and Nevada, known for its extreme desert environment.
- Delta: A large triangular deposit formed by sediments where a river flows into a shallow sea.
- Colosseum: An ancient Roman sports stadium capable of holding over 50,000 spectators; one of the largest buildings in the Roman Empire.
- The Eye: Organ affected by conditions such as astigmatism, strabismus, conjunctivitis, ophthalmia, and presbyopia.
- Pledge of Allegiance: Concludes with the abstract nouns "liberty" and "justice."
- Jabberwocky: Considered the greatest nonsense poem in English, written by Lewis Carroll and also the title of a film produced in 1977 by Terry Gilliam.
- Charles Dodgson: The real name of Lewis Carroll, author of "Jabberwocky," included in "Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There."
- Lutwidge: Middle name of Charles Dodgson, known as Lewis Carroll.
- Pseudonym: A fictitious name adopted by an author, exemplified by Dodgson's pen name "Lewis Carroll."
- The Borogoves: Referenced in "Jabberwocky" as "all mimsy," depicting whimsical vocabulary invented by Carroll.
Geography and History
- Hispaniola: The second largest island in the West Indies, located east of Cuba and west of Puerto Rico.
- Pilgrims: Early New World colonists who experienced significant hardships, including a harsh winter that resulted in half their party's deaths; William Bradford became their governor afterward.
- 2 Miles on Track: To cover 2 miles on a 440-yard track, one would need to run 8 laps.
- Hydroelectric Power: Power generated when falling water turns turbines, classified as a five-syllable term.
- Germany: Country where a leader abdicated on November 9th, escaping to Holland.
- Theodore Roosevelt: U.S. president who completed the remaining term of McKinley and was elected in 1904.
- Meteorological Prediction: A stratus cloud close to the ground indicates fog, as predicted by meteorologist Mamie Melrose.
- EPA: Stands for the Environmental Protection Agency, a federal watchdog for environmental issues.
Rivers and Government
- Tributaries: Rivers like the Green, Dolores, and San Juan contribute to the Colorado River; collectively referred to as tributaries.
- Ancient Rome: Government officials included tribunes, praetors, and consuls within this influential ancient republic.
Time Zones and Flags
- Time Calculation: At 30 degrees west longitude, the time would be 9 AM if it is 11 AM at the prime meridian.
- Japanese Flag: Characterized by a red circle centered on a white background.
Historical References
- France: In 1789, the National Assembly abolished feudalism and established the "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen," emphasizing freedom and equality.
- Hydrogen: A flammable gas more than 14 times lighter than air; common elements in coal, oil, and natural gas.
- Color of Anthracite: This coal type is identified by its black color.
- Albatross: A large seabird known for an extensive wingspan and associated with maritime superstitions, particularly bad luck if killed.
Famous Figures and Literature
- Swamp Fox: A nickname referring to Francis Marion, a notable figure in American Revolutionary history, known for his guerrilla tactics.
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