What does "carpe diem" mean?

Seize the day - live extraordinary lives

What are the boys' version of the four pillars?

Travesty, horror, decadence and excrement

What happens whenever Neil tries to talk to his father?

His Father refuses to listen to him

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

A reading poetry club - old Indian cave

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

Drama club as one of the main actors

What are the four pillars of Welton College?

Tradition, honor, discipline and excellence

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

Give them a different perspective

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Dead Poets Society Quiz

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1
Dead Poets Society movie is about a(n):
An English Teacher
A Scientist
A Professional Speaker
A Janitor
2
What does "carpe diem" mean?
Seize the day - live extraordinary lives
Work today - time is short
Look to the future - work for your hopes
Wish for the day - Hope for the future
3
What are the boys' version of the four pillars?
Greed, anger, hate and disrespect
Travesty, horror, decadence and excrement
Drunkedness, imorality, abuse and whiskey
Laziness, greed, dishonor and immorality
4
What did Mr. Keating want his students to call him?
Uncle John
Oh Captain, my Captain
Professor Keating
Mr. English Teacher
5
What happens whenever Neil tries to talk to his father?
A big argument occurs
His Mother tells him to be quiet
His Father slightly agrees with him
His Father refuses to listen to him
6
What is the purpose of education according to Mr. Keating?
Rules and regulations of life
Make students conform to society's rules
Get students ready for university
To think as individuals
7
What is the Dead Poets Society and where did it meet?
A reading poetry club - old Indian cave
A history club - old Indian cave
A sports club - gym
A writing poetry club - old Indian cave
8
What activity did Neil's father want Neil to resign from?
Football team
Assistant editor of the school annual
Drama club as one of the main actors
Basketball team
9
What are the four pillars of Welton College?
Tradition, honor, discipline and excellence
Ingenuity, innovation, integrity and industry
Morality, management, money and brotherhood
Discipline, love, respect and hard work
10
What happens to Mr. Keating as a result of Neil's death?
He quit for a better job
He gets promoted
He gets fired
Nothing
11
What birthday present did Todd receive from his parents?
New radio
Chess set
School uniform
Desk Set
12
Why did Mr. Keating have his students climb up on their desks?
For exercise because they were getting lazy
Playing a game
Give them a different perspective
To discipline them

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