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Bedtime Stories Trivia Quiz

You don't have to be a children's librarian to do well on this quiz. All you have to do is think back to the stories you heard in school and at bedtime because these are all well-known classics of kiddie lit. Nighty-night.

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

Author
nutmeglad

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
191,479

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1641

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Question 1 of 10

1. Wanda Gag created a wonderful story about a kind-hearted woman who finds herself collecting stray cats. What was the name of this sleepy time favorite? Hint

Cats and More Cats

Millions of Cats

Mrs. Frisby's Cats

Good Cats!

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Question 2 of 10

2. Marcia Brown created a classic award-winning title with "Stone Soup."
Who provides the recipe for this delicious potage? Hint

the king's high chef

a witch

two hungry soldiers

the prettiest girl in the village

3. The oh-so-politically incorrect "Little Black Sambo" was a tale about a young boy who fools several tigers who are chasing him. The tigers, who race around a tree after the boy, run so fast they turn into what? Hint

one tiger

milk

part of the tree

butter

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Question 4 of 10

4. Virginia Lee Burton created another popular bedtime classic. It's the story of a small, country house that is taken over by urban sprawl, falls into disrepair and is then moved back to the country by its new, loving owners. What was the title of this 'read-to-me' book? Hint

The Country House

The Little House

Home Sweet Home

Back Home

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Question 5 of 10

5. Popular children's book author Robert McClosky wrote "Make Way for Ducklings", a story about a mama duck and her babies working their way through city traffic. In what city did this story take place? Hint

New York

Boston

Chicago

Philadelphia

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which well-known character was taught by Miss Clavel and treated for appendicitis by Dr. Cohn? Hint

Harriet the Spy

Madeline

Margaret

Susie

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Where the Wild Things Are" tells the story of Max, a young boy sent to bed without his supper for his wild antics. Who created this winner of the Caldecott Medal? Hint

Ezra Jack Keats

John Steptoe

Chris Van Allsberg

Maurice Sendak

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Question 8 of 10

8. "The Snowy Day" is the delightful story of Peter who finds adventures on the day after a big snowfall. Who wrote and illustrated this sweet bedtime tale? Hint

Nonny Hogrogian

Ezra Jack Keats

William Steig

Byrd Baylor

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Question 9 of 10

9. You might remember this one: a hermit rescues a mouse from a crow. The hermit, who possesses magic powers, changes the mouse into a cat, then into other animals, including a tiger, at which point the mouse/tiger puts on airs. Written and illustrated by Marcia Brown, what is the name of this bedtime classic? Hint

The Littlest Mouse

The Tale of Jumping Mouse

Once a Mouse...

The Mouse and the Tiger

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Question 10 of 10

10. Well-known children's book illustrator, Tommie de Paola, created this Caldecott Honor Book in 1975. The title character's name, when translated from Italian, means 'Grandma Witch'. What is the name of this kiddie classic? Hint

Stregana Dios

Nonny Hogrogian

Strega Nona

Nonny Mallis

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Wanda Gag created a wonderful story about a kind-hearted woman who finds herself collecting stray cats. What was the name of this sleepy time favorite?

Answer: Millions of Cats

Using very simple illustrations, Gag shows just how kind-hearted people can be. This book was chosen as a Newbery Honor Book by the American Library Association in 1929, given to the best in children's literature each year.

2. Marcia Brown created a classic award-winning title with "Stone Soup." Who provides the recipe for this delicious potage?

Answer: two hungry soldiers

Two hungry soldiers arrive in town looking for food. The villagers ignore them until the strangers begin to cook up a pot of stone soup, using nothing more than some stones as flavoring. The soldiers tell the villagers that stone soup alwasy tastes better with cabbages which the villagers provide; better with carrots, soon provided, until the soldiers have prepared a fine soup. And when all the villagers partake, they're all quite amazed at the flavor provided by just a few stones.

Answer: butter

African-Americans were upset at the stereotype presented in the main character, even though he was quick witted enough to save his life. The book, after years of banishment, has been released as "Little Boy Sambo".

Answer: The Little House

The house was given human characteristics (anthropomorphized) in the simple drawings to elicit empathy from young readers and listeners. Who didn't feel a twinge of sadness when the little house was surrounded by city skyscrapers?

Answer: Boston

There are numerous Beantown references in this charming bedtime story - Beacon Hill, the State House, the Public Garden, etc. McClosky wrote several other popular titles including "Blueberries for Sal".

6. Which well-known character was taught by Miss Clavel and treated for appendicitis by Dr. Cohn?

Answer: Madeline

The "Madeline" series was created by Ludwig Bemelmans. Using simple art and simpler text, the book shows a young girl who isn't afraid of mice and proudly displays her appendectomy scar to her classmates.

7. "Where the Wild Things Are" tells the story of Max, a young boy sent to bed without his supper for his wild antics. Who created this winner of the Caldecott Medal?

Answer: Maurice Sendak

In his imaginary travels, Max meets up with assorted wild creatures but claims the title of 'King of All Wild Things'. Beautifully illustrated by Sendak, who also illustrated another kiddie classic, "A Hole is to Dig." The book was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1964 by the American Library Association for best picture book.

8. "The Snowy Day" is the delightful story of Peter who finds adventures on the day after a big snowfall. Who wrote and illustrated this sweet bedtime tale?

Answer: Ezra Jack Keats

Keats created a number of delightful stories using a collage style to create the illustrations. Another Caldecott selection, the book received some heat because the mother in the book, an African-American, is portrayed as a large person which many felt presented an unfair stereotype. It didn't. Another Keats title worth a look is "Whistle for Willie."

Answer: Once a Mouse...

Using simple woodcuts as illustrations, Brown's "Once a Mouse..." received the ALA's Caldecott Medal in 1962.

Answer: Strega Nona

Adapted and retold from an Italian folktale, "Strega Nona" is a sweet, funny tale - one of many by the very talented de Paola.

Source: Author nutmeglad

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