Maths, English, and Literature Challenge

What is the value of x in the equation 2x + 3 = 11?

• 4

• 2

• 7

• 5

Define a noun and give two examples.

• Examples of nouns: 'dog', 'city'.

• 'blue', 'quickly'

• 'cat', 'ocean'

• 'run', 'happy'

Who wrote 'Pride and Prejudice'?

• Jane Austen

• Mary Shelley

• Emily Dickinson

• Charlotte Brontë

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm?

• 15 cm²

• 25 cm²

• 30 cm²

• 20 cm²

Identify the main theme of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'.

• The role of wealth in society.

• The conflict between love and hate.

• The importance of family loyalty.

• The inevitability of fate.

What is 15% of 200?

• 25

• 50

• 30

• 40

Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

• A simile is a direct statement, while a metaphor is an indirect comparison.

• Both similes and metaphors use 'like' or 'as' for comparisons.

• A simile is a type of metaphor that only uses visual imagery.

• A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, whereas a metaphor states one thing is another.

What is the square root of 144?

• 14

• 16

• 12

• 10

Who is the protagonist in 'The Great Gatsby'?

• Jay Gatsby

• Daisy Buchanan

• Tom Buchanan

• Nick Carraway

Convert the fraction 3/4 into a decimal.

• 0.33

• 0.5

• 0.75

• 1.25