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In the years 1975-1980, Katherine Paterson published books that won two Newbery Medals ('Bridge to Terabithia' and 'Jacon Have I Loved') and two National Book Awards ('The Master Puppeteer' and 'The Great Gilly Hopkins'). Her overall body of work has been recognised by the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1998, the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2006, and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal in 2013.
6 Katherine Paterson quizzes and 70 Katherine Paterson trivia questions.
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  Bridge to Terabithia for Upper Elementary   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Third through seventh graders might enjoy this quiz on Katherine Paterson's "Bridge to Terabithia".
Average, 20 Qns, sedgewick, Apr 04 20
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7
Average
sedgewick
Apr 04 20
2831 plays
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  Easy Bridge to Terabithia Trivia   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Bridge To Terabithia" is one of many books by Katherine Paterson.
Easier, 10 Qns, trixie72, Mar 23 12
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7
Easier
trixie72
1255 plays
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  "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lyddie travels to Lowell to find work in the mills so she can pay of the debt on her father's farm. How much do you remember about her story?
Tough, 10 Qns, Arget_Aiedail, Feb 04 07
Tough
Arget_Aiedail
166 plays
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  Jacob Have I Loved    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the most amazing book 'Jacob Have I Loved' by the one and only Katherine Paterson!
Average, 10 Qns, HIju17, Oct 25 08
Average
HIju17
194 plays
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  10 Bridge To Terabithia Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This a quiz about the book "Bridge To Terabithia" written by Katherine Paterson. I hope you enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, sparrow1985, Nov 10 10
Average
sparrow1985
1565 plays
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  'Jacob Have I Loved'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the wonderful book 'Jacob Have I Loved' by Katherine Paterson, winner of the 1980 John Newbery Medal.
Difficult, 10 Qns, meals, Feb 04 07
Difficult
meals
376 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What is Louise's dream location and does she ever live there?

From Quiz "Jacob Have I Loved"




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  Young Adult Fiction [Literature] (30 quizzes)


Katherine Paterson Trivia Questions
1. What does Jess do when he wakes up every morning at the beginning of the book?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia

Answer: Run

Jess is practicing to become the fastest kid in the fifth grade.

2. On which island does the majority of the story take place?

From Quiz Jacob Have I Loved

Answer: Rass

The majority of the story takes place on Rass Island located in the Chesapeake Bay during the 1940s.

3. What is in the jar the bear knocks over?

From Quiz "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson

Answer: Apple butter

First the hungry bear knocks over the butter churn, but Lyddie cleaned the paddle well. As it continues to bumble about the room, Lyddie prays, "Don't break nothing." Fortunately the skin lid is tightly on crock of apple butter, and the heavy pottery doesn't break.

4. How many family members are in Jess's family? (Including Jess)

From Quiz Bridge To Terabithia

Answer: 7

Jesse is a middle child just like me. He has two older sisters named Ellie and Brenda. He also has two younger sisters named MayBelle and Joyce Ann.

5. How many cats (not counting the big ginger tom) were the Captain and Call going to leave to drown?

From Quiz 'Jacob Have I Loved'

Answer: Sixteen

These were Auntie Braxton's cats. When Auntie Braxton had a stroke and broke her hip, the Captain and Call were all set to leave them to drown (Louise would have no part of it), but couldn't. Caroline then got an idea--dope them with paregoric and give them away.

6. At the beginning of the novel, why has Jess been getting up early every morning?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia for Upper Elementary

Answer: to practice running so he can be the fastest kid in the 5th grade

Jess believes the races at recess are the most important part of school.

7. Who moves in next to Jess Aaron's family?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia

Answer: The Burkes

Leslie and Jess become best friends.

8. What nickname is used for McCall Prunell?

From Quiz Jacob Have I Loved

Answer: "Call"

Everyone on the island calls McCall "Call."

9. What grade is Jess in?

From Quiz Bridge To Terabithia

Answer: 5th

Jess wants to be the fastest runner in the school so every morning he wakes up and goes running. When Jess goes back to school everyone finds out Leslie is the fastest runner.

10. Who is the speaker of the line from the Bible, 'Esau have I loved, but Jacob have I hated'?

From Quiz 'Jacob Have I Loved'

Answer: Nobody--there's no such line

There's no such line. The correct line can be translated as 'Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated (or loved less)'. The speaker is God. Louise, the elder twin, like Esau, took this to mean that God hated her.

11. Who is the fastest kid in the fifth grade?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia

Answer: Leslie Burke

Jess was very disappointed when he didn't win.

12. Who is "the Captain?"

From Quiz Jacob Have I Loved

Answer: Old resident of the island

"The captain" is an old resident whom Louise's grandmother once loved.

13. Who is Miss Bessie?

From Quiz Bridge To Terabithia

Answer: the cow

Jess has to milk her every day. She really isn't an important character.

14. What kind of cobbler did they have for Christmas dinner the year Caroline and Call got married?

From Quiz 'Jacob Have I Loved'

Answer: Peach cobbler

The entire menu was: a chicken stuffed with oysters, boiled potatoes, corn pudding, canned beans, rolls, and a hot peach cobbler. The Captain was invited to dinner along with Louise and her grandmother.

15. When Jess first meets Leslie, what is he unsure about?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia for Upper Elementary

Answer: if she is a boy or girl

He certainly finds out later she is fast!

16. What does Leslie name the dog Jess gives her?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia

Answer: Prince Terrien

Leslie was very happy when she received her present.

17. What is Louise's nickname?

From Quiz Jacob Have I Loved

Answer: "Wheeze"

Louise was also known by "Wheeze" and during the story got fed up with the name.

18. Who comes to Jess's school every Friday and what does she teach?

From Quiz Bridge To Terabithia

Answer: Miss Edmunds and she is the music teacher

She really likes Jess's art. She is the only one that does.

19. As it turns out, who is the fastest kid in fifth grade?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia for Upper Elementary

Answer: Leslie

Not only does Leslie run in the boys' races, she wins!

20. What color do Leslie, Jess, and Bill paint the room in Leslie's house?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia

Answer: Gold

Leslie and Jess wanted to paint the room blue.

21. What relation is Caroline to Louise?

From Quiz Jacob Have I Loved

Answer: Sister

Caroline and Louise are sisters; Louise feels unloved and that Caroline gets all the love and attention.

22. What must the girls be vaccinated against in order to work for Concord Corp?

From Quiz "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson

Answer: The pox

The doctor "cruelly gouges Lyddie's leg and pours in a mysterious liquid," and Lyddie becomes distressed when the wound turns into a "nasty sore."

23. Where do Jess and Leslie become friends?

From Quiz Bridge To Terabithia

Answer: music class

This was a tricky question. Leslie smiles at Jess and Jess smiles back. Then Jess starts talking to Leslie.

24. By what age was Caroline playing Chopin?

From Quiz 'Jacob Have I Loved'

Answer: Nine

Caroline was very musical. Louise and Caroline's mother owned a piano, and the island children learned to play. However, by the time Caroline was ten, it was clear her real talent was her voice.

25. What happens on Fridays at school . . . the best part of the whole week as far as Jess is concerned?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia for Upper Elementary

Answer: music with Miss Edmunds

Miss Edmunds once told Jess he has a special talent in art.

26. Jess and Leslie go somewhere for Easter. Where do they go?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia

Answer: Church

Leslie had never been to church before.

27. Who is the first person to die in the story?

From Quiz Jacob Have I Loved

Answer: Auntie Braxton

Auntie Braxton dies first after she had survived a stroke and a break in the hip. The Captain and Truit (Louise's father) die later.

28. Who is the teacher's pet?

From Quiz Bridge To Terabithia

Answer: Leslie

In the story, Wanda Kay Moore wants to be but Leslie is. This gets Wanda pretty mad.

29. After which female Shakespeare character did Louise's father name his boat?

From Quiz 'Jacob Have I Loved'

Answer: Portia

The boat's full name was 'Portia Sue'. He named the boat 'Portia' because it was Louise's mother's favorite Shakespearean character, but insisted on the Sue, because her name was Susan.

30. What is Jess's special talent?

From Quiz Bridge to Terabithia for Upper Elementary

Answer: Art

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