Zaila Avant-garde's Historic Spelling Bee Victory

How long ago did the contestant make spelling a priority?

• Two years ago

• Four years ago

• One year ago

• Three years ago

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is 'narrowly oil' primarily used for?

• Medicinal purposes

• Cleaning

• Cooking

• Perfumes and flavoring

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What was the correct spelling of 'narrowly oil'?

• n-e-r-e-l-i oil

• n-e-r-o-l-i-o-i-l

• n-e-r-e-l-i-o-i-l

• n-e-r-o-l-i oil

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CCSS.L.4.2D

CCSS.L.5.2E

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

What was Zaila's championship word?

• Nepeta

• Murray

• Maria

• Narrowly oil

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the origin of the word 'Maria'?

• Greek

• Swedish

• Latin

• French

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What study method did Zaila use to improve her spelling?

• Listening to audio tapes

• Reading books

• Using flashcards

• Using two computers and keyboards

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

How many words did Zaila practice using her new study method?

• 15,000 words

• 13,000 words

• 12,000 words

• 10,000 words

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What was Zaila's reaction to winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee?

• She was indifferent

• She was surprised and excited

• She cried

• She fainted

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What record did Zaila set with her win?

• First African-American champion

• First champion from Louisiana

• First female champion

• First champion to win three times

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Who presented the Scripps Cup to Zaila?

• CEO of the EW Scripps Company

• Her father

• Her coach

• The previous year's champion

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5