A Treasure Trove of Children's Books Quiz

Answer: Sam I Am

Sam I Am is from Dr. Seuss' "Green Eggs and Ham", and spends the entire story convincing his friend that said dish is worth a nibble.

Answer: Mike Teavee

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" was written in Buckinghamshire, England, in 1964, and is the prequel to "Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator".

Answer: He believed that he was special

Sorry if not many of you have read this! It's been a family favourite for years, and I just had to include it.

The grey dots were given to Punchinello by the people in his village to represent his failure to be good-looking or talented. When he realizes that he is worth more than a label, the dots fall off.

Answer: My baby you'll be

In this story, the mother sings this song to her son all throughout his life - from birth and into his middle ages - until she is too ill to sing anymore. Instead, her son cradles her in his arms and sings her the song before singing it to his own baby. So cute :)

Answer: Raccoon

This story was written especially for children who are afraid to leave home for the firsts time. If you have never read it before, Chester finds the courage to leave his mother to go to school when she kisses his palm - giving him a piece of her love to carry around with him wherever he goes.

Answer: The zoo

Kristen's parents got lost on their way to the hospital, so instead her mother gave birth in the zoo. But instead of taking home a pink and plump baby human, they brink back a baby alligator - followed by a baby seal and a gorilla.

Answer: The Boy got scarlet fever, and all of his toys had to be burned

The doctor ordered that all of the Boy's books and toys that he came in contact with during his illness be burned to reduce the risk of spreading the disease.

Answer: Wasket

The boy in this story has a house that's infested with rhyming vermin! Wockets in pockets, Noothgrushes on toothbushes, Wellars and Gellars in the cellar . . . at least some of them are friendly!

Answer: Mrs. Harvey

Snail makes the ocean come out of a water fountain, flies a fire extinguisher to outer space, and summons a series of instruments to march to his classroom with a magic baton . . . But no one will believe him.

Answer: Templeton

E.B. White also the author of "Stuart Little" - another famous children's book.

Answer: They had to explain to her why she couldn't drink from the spring

Winnie had found the spring that gave the Tucks eternal life, and they couldn't have her suffering from the same curse.

Answer: Rumplestiltskin

*sigh* Cinderella is forced to stay home while her ugly stepsisters go to another royal ball without her . . . but wait! Rumpelstiltskin is here to save the day! Unfortunately, his gold and name-guessing don't do much good, but instead earn the poor girl the name "Cinderumpelstiltskin".

Answer: The poison apple is jolted from her mouth

The Brothers Grimm would never be so romantic. Instead of a gentle kiss, the prince's servants accidentally dropped Snow White's coffin while carrying it down the mountain where it was placed. On the impact, the poisoned apple flew out of her mouth, and she came back to life.

Answer: Ten

I like this book a lot, but it seems that every chapter ends with Eragon passing out. At first it's almost heart-wrenching, but by about the seventh time, you just get the impression that this kid's just weak.

Answer: Zero

"You know why his name's Zero?" asked Mr. Pendanski. "Because there's nothing inside his head."

Zero's real name is Hector Zeroni - a decedent from the woman who placed a curse on Stanley's family.