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When he was in seventh grade, Gordon Korman had an English teacher who set the class the task of writing a novel. Korman sent his manuscript for "This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall" off to a publisher, and it was in print while he was only 14.
18 Gordon Korman quizzes and 185 Gordon Korman trivia questions.
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  "On the Run" 4: "The Stowaway Solution"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the basic knowledge in Gordon Korman's fourth 'On the Run' book.
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, Feb 12 09
Average
catchick10
171 plays
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  "On the Run" 1: 'Chasing the Falconers'   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the first book in Gordon Korman's "On the Run" series.
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, Feb 01 09
Average
catchick10
216 plays
3.
  "I Want To Go Home" by Gordon Korman    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This book always makes me laugh out loud, so for my first quiz I decided to do a quiz on this book. It will be on the characters, places, and events that happen in the book. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, mitch1313, Jul 03 10
Average
mitch1313
226 plays
4.
  "On the Run" 6: "Hunting the Hunter"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the basic knowledge from the book "On the Run" 6: "Hunting the Hunter".
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, Apr 02 09
Average
catchick10
159 plays
5.
  The Bruno & Boots Books: "This Can't Be Happening    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All about the first book in Gordon Korman's ever-popular Bruno & Boots series! How well do you remember "This Can't Be Happening at Macdonald Hall"?
Average, 10 Qns, nikmik2t, Sep 07 04
Average
nikmik2t
234 plays
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  "Kidnapped" 1: "The Abduction"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the basic knowledge of the first book in this Gordon Korman series.
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, Dec 19 16
Average
catchick10
203 plays
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  Everest 1: "The Contest"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the basic knowledge of "The Contest" the first book in the "Everest" trilogy by Gordon Korman. Warning: Spoilers.
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, Sep 11 09
Average
catchick10
164 plays
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  "On the Run" Book 2 'The Fugitive Factor'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on basic knowledge of the second book of Gordon Korman's 'On the Run' series.
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, Feb 06 09
Average
catchick10
201 plays
9.
  Kidnapped 2: The Search    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the basic knowledge of the second book in this series by Gordon Korman.
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, Aug 03 18
Average
catchick10
Aug 03 18
219 plays
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  "On the Run" 3: 'Now You See Them, Now You Don't'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about Gordon Korman's third book in the "On the Run" series.
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, Mar 20 19
Average
catchick10
Mar 20 19
173 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Where is the ship Aiden and Meg stow away on going?

From Quiz ""On the Run" 4: "The Stowaway Solution""




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  "On The Run" by Gordon Korman    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a basic quiz on the books "On the Run" by Gordon Korman. There are six books in the series, and the questions will be from all of the books.
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, Apr 14 19
Average
catchick10
Apr 14 19
176 plays
12.
  "On the Run" 5: "Public Enemies"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz on the basic knowledge from Gordon Korman's fifth book the the "On the Run" series.
Average, 15 Qns, catchick10, Apr 02 09
Average
catchick10
180 plays
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  Island Book One: Shipwreck    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the first book of the trilogy entitled "Island" written by Gordon Korman.
Tough, 10 Qns, tickity, May 09 14
Tough
tickity
371 plays
14.
  Island Scholastic book    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the first Island book of the trilogy by writer Gordon Korman
Average, 10 Qns, taz1985, Jun 15 04
Average
taz1985
352 plays
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  Kidnapped 3: The Rescue    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the basic knowledge of the final book in this series by Gordon Korman.
Average, 10 Qns, catchick10, May 08 09
Average
catchick10
174 plays
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  Everest: Book 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This book is "Everest: Book One; The Contest", written by Gordan Korman. This quiz was also done as a book project for school.
Average, 10 Qns, 789tyguypiep, Jun 08 09
Average
789tyguypiep
190 plays
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  "Our Man Weston" Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a great book by Gordon Korman. It is awesome if you like this author.
Tough, 10 Qns, MichaelWilson, Feb 20 04
Tough
MichaelWilson
152 plays
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  "Kidnapped!" by Gordon Korman    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz covering the basic knowledge of Gordon Korman's "Kidnapped" series. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, catchick10, Jan 26 09
Difficult
catchick10
184 plays

Gordon Korman Trivia Questions
1. What was Ethan Zaph's nickname?

From Quiz Everest 1: "The Contest"

Answer: Z-man & Z man

Ethan Zaph was the youngest climber to summit Everest. He was only 15 when he made it to the top.

2. How does Meg try to send a message to Aiden when she is lost?

From Quiz Kidnapped 3: The Rescue

Answer: Tapping out SOS on the telephone wire

Meg cut the ropes with the nail file that Mickey had given her, and tapped out SOS on the line. She got the idea from one of her father's books.

3. Who is helping the Falconers?

From Quiz Kidnapped 2: The Search

Answer: Rufus Sehorn

Rufus Sehorn is also known as the blog hog. He helps out the Falconers by posting about the abduction on his website.

4. When Meg is kidnapped, which kidnapper drives?

From Quiz "Kidnapped" 1: "The Abduction"

Answer: Tiger

Spidey and Mickey jump out of the van to take Meg. They throw her in the van, get in, then Tiger drives them away.

5. What is Hairless Frank's real name?

From Quiz "On the Run" 6: "Hunting the Hunter"

Answer: Terrence J. Mekenzie

Although Hairless Frank is also known as Hairless Joe, aka Frank Lindenauer, neither of those is his real name. It is Agent Emmanuel Harris who figures out who Hairless Frank really is and realizes that he works for HORUS.

6. When Aiden is driving the stolen car and the cop comes after him, where does he take the car so they can hide?

From Quiz "On the Run" 5: "Public Enemies"

Answer: Into a carwash

A cop tries to pull 15-year old Aiden over, not for driving without a license, but for speeding. He goes into a carwash, and he and Meg climb into the back of a panel truck to escape.

7. What is the name of the lawyer that Aiden and Meg talk to?

From Quiz "On the Run" 4: "The Stowaway Solution"

Answer: Mitchell Bass

At the beginning of the book, Aiden and Meg call Mitchell Bass, and they ask him for all of his info on HORUS. He tries to convince them to turn themselves in, but they refuse.

8. In an airport in which state do the Faloner siblings escape a full lockdown?

From Quiz "On the Run" 3: 'Now You See Them, Now You Don't'

Answer: California

A flight attendant recognizes Aiden and Meg just as their plane lands. They go through the baggage system and escape the airport.

9. In what state is the hotel that Aiden and Meg go to at the beginning of the book?

From Quiz "On the Run" Book 2 'The Fugitive Factor'

Answer: Vermont & VT

Aiden and Meg find an old picture of Frank Linenauer at this hotel. Now, they are trying to get his address from the records.

10. How did Aiden and Meg escape from Sunnydale Farm?

From Quiz "On the Run" 1: 'Chasing the Falconers'

Answer: Aiden burned it down

It was Aiden's night to take care of the animals, and he went out to the barn with a kerosene lantern. He accidentally started a fire, but once he moved to put it out, it was too late.

11. What is Meg doing when she is kidnapped?

From Quiz "Kidnapped!" by Gordon Korman

Answer: Walking home from school with Aiden

When Aiden and Meg are walking home, a van marked Willis Exterminating pulls up. Two masked men jump out and take Meg, and the woman stays in the van and drives away once her partners are back in.

12. On what date were John and Louise Falconer arrested?

From Quiz "On The Run" by Gordon Korman

Answer: March 7

John and Louise Falconer are the parents of Aiden and Meg. They were convicted if treason for aiding foreign terrorists.

13. In order to win the contest, what word did you have to spell?

From Quiz Everest: Book 1

Answer: Everest

Using Summit Bars or drinks, if you spelled the word "Everest" with the letter on the wrapper or cap, you would win! You would got to go to a boot camp to train and be in consideration for an expedition to Mount Everest.

14. What is the name of the camp in the story?

From Quiz "I Want To Go Home" by Gordon Korman

Answer: Camp Algonkian Island

The camp director, Mister Warden, always starts his speeches with "This is Camp Algonkian Island...".

15. How are Tom and Sidney related (most specifically)?

From Quiz "Our Man Weston" Quiz

Answer: twins

They work as bellhops for a summer job.

16. What does Captain Cascadden call a bed?

From Quiz Island Book One: Shipwreck

Answer: Berth

On board a ship aA bed is called a berth, a kitchen is called a galley, walls are called bulkheads, and rooms are called cabins.

17. What is the name of the rich kid?

From Quiz Island Scholastic book

Answer: J.J

His father's a famous movie star. He is on the boat because he does what he wants, mainly for attention

18. When the Flaconers get the first ransom demand, where is it supposed to be taken, and by whom?

From Quiz Kidnapped 2: The Search

Answer: Baltimore, Aiden

The first ransom demand comes in through the Blog Hog's website. It is supposed to be carried to Baltimore by Aiden, and nobody else.

19. Who witnesses Meg's abduction?

From Quiz "Kidnapped" 1: "The Abduction"

Answer: Aiden

Aiden and Meg are walking home from school when she is abducted. Only he, and a man who looks out of his apartment building window see.

20. When Aiden and Meg get away from the cop, what method of transportation do they use to get away?

From Quiz "On the Run" 5: "Public Enemies"

Answer: A horse

Aiden and Meg are wondering how to get away when they hear a horse whinny. Meg, who can ride a horse, convinces Aiden that it is their ticket out.

21. After the near miss at Staples, what does Aiden decide that they have to do?

From Quiz "On the Run" 4: "The Stowaway Solution"

Answer: Stow away on a ship

Aiden and Meg are hiding in a car that is on a transport truck. The truck takes them to a port, where Aiden decides that they need to stow away.

22. What happens when Aiden and Meg go to the house that Frank Lindenauer supposedly lives in?

From Quiz "On the Run" 3: 'Now You See Them, Now You Don't'

Answer: He's doesn't live there

Aidan and Meg go door to door, asking if Frank Lindenauer lives there. Finally, a guy says he remembers him, and gives them a box on the belongings he left behind.

23. What is the name of Frank Lindenauer's ex-wife that Aiden and Meg talk to?

From Quiz "On the Run" Book 2 'The Fugitive Factor'

Answer: Aunt Jane

Aiden and Meg meet up with Aunt Jane at her office. Aunt Jane tells Aiden and Meg that they can go to her apartment to find pictures and information about Frank, but then sells them out to the cops.

24. Who do Aiden and Meg meet up with soon after their escape?

From Quiz "On the Run" 1: 'Chasing the Falconers'

Answer: Miguel Reyes

The two meet up with Miguel at a train station. They break into a house, where they eat, and cut and dye their hair.

25. Who is the most violent of the kidnappers?

From Quiz "Kidnapped!" by Gordon Korman

Answer: Spidey

Spidey is a big burly man with huge muscles, and he is the most violent. Tiger is very calm, and reassuring, but has a cold manner, and Mickey is nicer than the other two.

26. What is Aiden and Meg's nickname for Agent Harris?

From Quiz "On The Run" by Gordon Korman

Answer: J. Edgar Giraffe

Agent Harris is a six foot seven African American Man. His height is the reason that the kids call him J. Edgar Giraffe.

27. Rudy Miller and Mike Webster (the main characters) are assigned to which cabin number on their first day at camp?

From Quiz "I Want To Go Home" by Gordon Korman

Answer: Cabin 13

Rudy and Mike hate camp. They will try to escape many times during their stay. Rudy also doesn't like the fact that he is sent to Cabin 13.

28. After Bruno and Boots are separated, who is Bruno's new roommate?

From Quiz The Bruno & Boots Books: "This Can't Be Happening

Answer: Elmer Drimsdale

Mr. Sturgeon places Bruno with Elmer, the school genius, whom Bruno calls "the school ghoul". Boots is unlucky enough to get George Wexford-Smythe; Mark and Wilbur already have roommates.

29. What hotel do Tom and Sidney work at?

From Quiz "Our Man Weston" Quiz

Answer: Pine Grove Resort Hotel

The manger is Walter Parson.

30. What does Mr.Radford call Luke?

From Quiz Island Book One: Shipwreck

Answer: Archie

"My name is not Archie," Luke shouted at Mr.Radford.

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