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Lois Duncan Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the greatest writer for teen books of all time, Lois Duncan!

A multiple-choice quiz by Peeks. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Peeks

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,335

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
531

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which of following is NOT one of her books? Hint

Rude Awakening

Locked in Time

Daughters of Eve

I Know What You Did Last Summer

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Question 2 of 10

2. In her book, 'A Gift of Magic', who had the gift of magic? Hint

Elizabeth

Kirby

Nancy

there is no such book

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which award has her books not won? Hint

'Parents Choice' Award

Newberry Medal

Margaret A. Edwards Award

Junior Library Guild Award

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which one of the following IS one of her books? Hint

The Twisted Window

Down a Dark Hill

Winter of Fear

The Ultimate Test

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Lois' book, 'The Third Eye', who has the special gift of seeing visions? Hint

Brienna

Karen

there is no such book

Jossilyn Rose

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Question 6 of 10

6. Throughout her high school years, which teen magazine did Lois write for?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was her book, 'Ransom', originally titled? Hint

The Paper

Who Killed My Daughter?

Where is the Money?

Five Were Missing

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Question 8 of 10

8. In her book, 'Stranger With My Face', how old is Laurie Stratton? Hint

there is no such book

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Question 9 of 10

9. In her book 'Gallows Hill', what can Sarah see in an ordinary glass paperweight? Hint

secret doors

people's secrets

people being brutally beaten

people's dead bodies

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Lois' first published book? Hint

Gallows Hill

A Gift of Magic'

Ransom

Debutante Hill

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of following is NOT one of her books?

Answer: Rude Awakening

Her book, 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' got a movie made for it. It was a box-office hit!

2. In her book, 'A Gift of Magic', who had the gift of magic?

Answer: Nancy

Nancy had the gift of magic, Kirby had the gift of dance, Brendon had the gift of music, and Lois had the gift of storytelling.

3. Which award has her books not won?

Answer: Newberry Medal

I'm afraid she has not won a Newberry Medal yet.

4. Which one of the following IS one of her books?

Answer: The Twisted Window

'The Twisted Window' is one of her books. I might have tricked you, because she has 'Summer of Fear' and 'Down a Dark Hall'. I made up 'The Ultimate Test'.

5. In Lois' book, 'The Third Eye', who has the special gift of seeing visions?

Answer: Karen

Karen closes her eyes and can see special visions.

6. Throughout her high school years, which teen magazine did Lois write for?

Answer: Seventeen

At 13, Lois sells her story 'Calling all Girls' to Seventeen magazine.

7. What was her book, 'Ransom', originally titled?

Answer: Five Were Missing

When 'Ransom' had its initial paperback release, it was titled 'Five Were Missing'. It is the runner-up for the Edgar Allan Poe Award from the Mystery Writers of America.

8. In her book, 'Stranger With My Face', how old is Laurie Stratton?

Answer: 17

Laurie has an evil twin that tries to take over her life.

9. In her book 'Gallows Hill', what can Sarah see in an ordinary glass paperweight?

Answer: people's secrets

This book was nominated for the Navada Young Readers Award.

10. What was Lois' first published book?

Answer: Debutante Hill

It was a romance book. Lois got someone to publish it at the age of twenty.

Source: Author Peeks

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