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Good Reads for Good Kids Trivia Quiz

My quiz is all about authors and books for children. It may or may not be easy for you, but have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Looli. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Looli

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
270,572

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
612

Last 3 plays: chianti59 (7/10), Guest 169 (9/10), briarwoodrose (10/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of these fabulous females created the 'Harry Potter' series? Hint

Oprah Winfrey

Mary Pope Osbourne

Katie Couric

J.K. Rowling

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Question 2 of 10

2. The author of the 'Charlie Bone' series is Jenny, but what is her last name? Hint

Carle

Nimmo

Sprout

Schiffer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which one of these series did L.M. Montgomery write? Hint

Anne of Green Gables

The Warriors

The Lord of the Rings

The Animal Ark stories

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Question 4 of 10

4. While on the subject of L.M. Montgomery, where does the main character live in her other series, the 'Emily' books? Hint

New Castle

Jewel Hill

White Pond

New Moon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Erin Hunter is the author of what series? Hint

The Fighters

The Wild Seas

The Wild Ones

The Warriors

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who illustrated the book 'Chasing Vermeer' and the sequel, 'The Wright 3'? Hint

Eric Carle

Darrel Greene

Brett Helquist

Martin Helgreaves

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Question 7 of 10

7. Speaking of 'Chasing Vermeer' and 'The Wright 3', who wrote those two books? Hint

Blue Balliet

Susan Issac

Beatrice Gormely

Frederick A. Stokes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these books did Kate DiCamillo write? Hint

Amber Brown is NOT a Crayon

The Tiger Rising

I, Coriander

The Penderwicks

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Question 9 of 10

9. The book 'The Invention of Hugo Cabaret' is written in what style? Hint

all of it is just words

illustrations and text

all of it is illustrations

this is not a book

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Question 10 of 10

10. Now, to finish up, Eric Carle is the author of which book? Hint

The Cat Book

The Poky Little Puppy

Eleanor

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of these fabulous females created the 'Harry Potter' series?

Answer: J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling has stated that when she handed over the manuscript for the first 'Harry Potter' book, she never even dreamed that it would make it this big.
Oprah Winfrey is a talk show-diva-star.
Katie Couric was the news anchor for 'The Today Show'.
Mary Pope Osbourne is the author of the 'Magic Tree House' series.

2. The author of the 'Charlie Bone' series is Jenny, but what is her last name?

Answer: Nimmo

Jenny Nimmo has written many books in the 'Charlie Bone' series. The series is somewhat like the 'Harry Potter' series, but with its own twist. Jenny Nimmo is a successful author, with publications of the 'Charlie Bone' series in both the United States and England.

3. Which one of these series did L.M. Montgomery write?

Answer: Anne of Green Gables

L.M. Montgomery was an accomplished author, being most popular for her 'Anne of Green Gables' books. There are many books in this particular series, highly loved by the young and old.

4. While on the subject of L.M. Montgomery, where does the main character live in her other series, the 'Emily' books?

Answer: New Moon

The books in the 'Emily' series are 'Emily of New Moon', 'Emily Climbs', and 'Emily's Quest'. All are somewhat similar to the 'Anne of Green Gables' series, but our new heroine Emily has her own adventures at New Moon that are, once again, truly lovable.

5. Erin Hunter is the author of what series?

Answer: The Warriors

Erin Hunter, actually a pen name taken on by three people, has written the 'Warriors' series, the 'Warriors: The New Prophecy' books, the 'Warriors Field Guide', a 'Warriors' Manga comic book, and 'Warriors: The Power of Three'.
The other options above are just made-up names.

6. Who illustrated the book 'Chasing Vermeer' and the sequel, 'The Wright 3'?

Answer: Brett Helquist

Brett Helquist, most widely known for illustrating 'The Series of Unfortunate Events' series, was the artist behind the drawings and covers of the two books mentioned above. The other illustrators listed are from other books that I have seen or already read.

7. Speaking of 'Chasing Vermeer' and 'The Wright 3', who wrote those two books?

Answer: Blue Balliet

After all the attention of 'Chasing Vermeer', especially it winning the Maine Student Book Award, 'The Wright 3' was a large hit among fans.
Susan Issac and Beatrice Gormely are other authors, while Frederick A. Stokes is the name of a publishing company.

8. Which of these books did Kate DiCamillo write?

Answer: The Tiger Rising

Other books by Kate DiCamillo include: 'The Tail of Despereaux', 'The Marvelous Adventures of Edward Tulane', and 'The Tale of Winn-Dixie'. The latter book has been made into a film, while the others remain books.

9. The book 'The Invention of Hugo Cabaret' is written in what style?

Answer: illustrations and text

This wonderful book is interestingly written. You will go through a sequence of all pictures, then fall upon the story written in words. The author, Brian Selznic, is applauded for a job well done.

10. Now, to finish up, Eric Carle is the author of which book?

Answer: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle is also the illustrator of this lovable children's classic picture book. He has written many stories for younger children, and has illustrated them all.
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Source: Author Looli

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