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Joan Bauer's novels typically feature teenagers dealing with complicated personal and family issues, but with a sense of humor that keeps them from being depressing.
3 Joan Bauer quizzes and 30 Joan Bauer trivia questions.
1.
  Rules of the Road    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is to test your knowledge of the brilliantly written book called "Rules of the Road" by Joan Bauer. Be warned, it asks questions about the ending!
Average, 10 Qns, mthegreat, Jul 23 05
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mthegreat
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  "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the excellent book "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer. I hope it isn't too hard.
Average, 10 Qns, lilred17, Mar 05 06
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  "Thwonk"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the book "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, Jacifan, Jul 23 05
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trivia question Quick Question
Who tells A.J. they want to get to know her at the end of the book?

From Quiz ""Thwonk" by Joan Bauer"




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Joan Bauer Trivia Questions
1. What do the initials "A.J." stand for?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: Allison Jean

Allison Jean McCreary is the main character in "Thwonk".

2. Who, according the the graffitied rock A.J. takes a photo of, does Donna NOT love?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: Travis

After searching for months to find the right shot for the front cover of the Valentine's Day edition of the school paper, A.J. finds this rock.

3. What did Jonathan tell A.J. about her photography?

From Quiz "Thwonk"

Answer: it didn't focus on the positive side of life

He offered to make her really good at photography, but she opted for making Peter fall in love with her.

4. What colour are Peter Terris's eyes?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: Green

According to A.J., they are ice-green and match her pants and floppy turtleneck.

5. Who was A.J. talking to when she said "We have to go. I mean I have to go. I, singular, one entity." ?

From Quiz "Thwonk"

Answer: Pearly

She realized nobody could see Jonathan but her.

6. What kind of dog is Stieglitz?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: Keeshond

She named him after the black-and-white photographer, Alfred Stieglitz.

7. What did Donny Krumper think A.J. was doing that was insulting?

From Quiz "Thwonk"

Answer: she was being prejudiced against short people

She didn't think that at all, but he started ranting and raving that she hated all short people.

8. What was NOT one of the ways in which Jonathan could help A.J.?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: In her family life

She chose romantically and asked him to make Peter Terris fall in love with her.

9. Who has been A.J.'s best friend since sixth grade?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: Trish Beckman

Julia, also known as Death Incarnate, is Peter's girlfriend. Pearly is the editor of the Benjamin Franklin High School Oracle and Lisa Shooty is Head Cheerleader.

10. What did Marcie keep asking A.J. to do?

From Quiz "Thwonk"

Answer: "Make dolly wet."

Marcie was being potty trained and had one of those potty training dolls that "wet" when you make them drink.

11. What is the name of the Benjamin Franklin High School basketball team?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: The Piranhas

They played the St. Ignatius Rams and were referred to as "indigent baboons" by their coach. And the Razorbacks, as every Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan knows, are from Sunnydale High.

12. In Chicago, Jenna meets Alice Lovett, a woman who wears a 5 and half size shoe. She also discovers Alice's former job (she's around seventy now). What is it?

From Quiz Rules of the Road

Answer: shoe model

Alice, as a retired shoe model, has a great fashion sense. After observing Jenna, she decided that Jenna should wear more green. When Jenna protested, she dragged her to the mall and bought her lots of green clothing and accessories. After that, she got many compliments about her appearance.

13. What did Peter start doing that irritated A.J.?

From Quiz "Thwonk"

Answer: screaming that he loved her

He would stand in the hallway and scream, "I WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT I LOVE A.J.!" It was really embarrassing her.

14. What colour dress does A.J. wear to the dance?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: Red

Because it's the King of Hearts Dance - Valentine's Day.

15. What did A.J. want to do with her life?

From Quiz "Thwonk"

Answer: be a photographer

Her father thought photography wasn't a solid enough profession for anyone.

16. Which dance does A.J. attend near the end of the book?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: The King of Hearts Dance

A.J. has missed last year's Homecoming Howl, one prom ("Let's Keep the Magic Forever"), and three King of Hearts Dances in a row. At the end of the book she finally achieves her dream of going to the dance with her perfect guy - but he's not what she wanted.

17. Where did A.J. admit to Jonathan she was wrong?

From Quiz "Thwonk"

Answer: in the bathroom

She was having a miserable night at the school dance, so she went into the girls' bathroom and started crying and pleading with Jonathan to show up and fix the whole mess.

18. Who tells A.J. they want to get to know her at the end of the book?

From Quiz "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer

Answer: Carl Yolanta

Todd and Robbie were two of A.J.'s exes. Trish is going out with Tucker at the end of the book.

19. At the stockholder's meeting, Mrs. Gladstone reluctantly retires from her shoe company. How does Jenna react to this?

From Quiz Rules of the Road

Answer: jumps up and yells "no!"

After her outburst, Jenna makes a touching speech about the quality of Gladstone's. In the end, Elden takes control of the company - but Mrs. Gladstone is the director of quality control. I hope you enjoyed my quiz!

20. What does the J stand for in A.J.?

From Quiz "Thwonk"

Answer: Jean

Her name is Allison Jean.

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