What are the boys' version of the four pillars?

Travesty, horror, decadence and excrement

Why did Mr. Keating have his students climb up on their desks?

Give them a different perspective

What is the Dead Poets Society and where did it meet?

A reading poetry club - old Indian cave

What does Nuwanda put in the school newspaper?

An article demanding that girls be enrolled in the school

What is the purpose of education according to Mr. Nolan?

Get students ready for university

What activity did Neil's father want Neil to resign from?

Assistant editor of the school annual

What are the four pillars of Welton College?

Tradition, honor, discipline and excellence

What does "carpe diem" mean and to whom does it apply?

Seize the day - live extraordinary lives

What does Oh Captain, My Captain refer to?

Poem about Abraham Lincoln after his assassination

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1
What did Mr. Keating want his students to call him?
Oh Captain, my Captain
Professor Keating
Mr. English Teacher
Uncle John
2
What is the name of the boyfriend of the girl Knox loves?
Dave
Charles
George
Chet
3
What are the boys' version of the four pillars?
Travesty, horror, decadence and excrement
Laziness, greed, dishonor and immorality
Greed, anger, hate and disrespect
Drunkenness, immorality, abuse and whiskey
4
What happens to Mr. Keating as a result of Neil's death?
Nothing
Promoted to head teacher
Fired from his position
Quit for a better job
5
What play did Neil want to addition (try out) for?
A Midsummer's Night Dream
Taming of the Shrew
The Tempest
Macbeth
6
Why did Mr. Keating have his students climb up on their desks?
For exercise as they were getting lazy
Playing a game
Give them a different perspective
To discipline them
7
What is the Dead Poets Society and where did it meet?
A writing poetry club - old Indian cave
A sports club - gym
A history club - old Indian cave
A reading poetry club - old Indian cave
8
What does Nuwanda put in the school newspaper?
A poem about the Dead Poets Society
An article demanding that girls be enrolled in the school
An article criticizing the administration
An advertisement for the Dead Poets Society
9
Dead Poets Society movie is about a(n):
Science teacher
Math teacher
History teacher
English teacher
10
What kind of instrument is the boy playing at the beginning of the movie?
Bagpipes
Piano
Saxophone
Guitar
11
Why does Mr. Keating have the students rip out the essay from the front of their textbooks?
Reading poet is not like scoring songs on American Bandstand
All of the choices
Poetry should not be scientifically measured
Poetry comes from the soul & measuring it is absurd
12
What is the purpose of education according to Mr. Nolan?
Get students ready for university
Rules and regulations of life
Make students conform to society's rules
To think as individuals
13
What activity did Neil's father want Neil to resign from?
Football team
Basketball team
Drama club as one of the main actors
Assistant editor of the school annual
14
What is the purpose of education according to Mr. Keating?
Make students conform to society's rules
To think as individuals
Get students ready for university
Rules and regulations of life
15
What birthday present did Todd receive from his parents?
Chess set
School uniform
Desk set
New radio
16
What are the four pillars of Welton College?
Morality, management, money and brotherhood
Tradition, honor, discipline and excellence
Discipline, love, respect and hard work
Ingenuity, innovation, integrity and industry
17
What is the color of the school uniform?
Grey and blue
Gold and blue
White and blue
Red and blue
18
Who was the girl that Knox fell in love with?
Katherine Keating
Janis Joplin
Alanis Morrissette
Chris Noel
19
What does "carpe diem" mean and to whom does it apply?
Look to the future - work for your hopes
Wish for the day - hope for the future
Work today - time is short
Seize the day - live extraordinary lives
20
Where was Dead Poets Society set?
Wyoming
Vermont
Texas
Florida
21
What happens whenever Neil tries to talk to his father?
His mother tells him to be quiet
A big argument occurs
His father never listens
His father agrees with his ideas
22
How did Neil die in the movie?
Stabbed by Mr. Nolan
Assassinated by his roommate
Killed in a car accident
Committed suicide
23
What part did Neil get in this play?
Lysander
Titania
Theseus
Puck, the lead part
24
What does Oh Captain, My Captain refer to?
Air Force officer
Poem about Abraham Lincoln after his assassination
Boss of an ocean liner
English teachers all over the world
25
What does it mean by "pillar"?
That which supports the school
A Greek pole made of cement or stone
Ideas developed by the school
An object to put one's head on while sleeping

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