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Kristy's Great Idea Trivia Quiz

The first in a series of quizzes covering every book in Ann M. Martin's "Babysitters Club" series! #1 "Kristy's Great Idea"

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

Author
Collybird

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,481

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
11 / 15

Plays
256

Last 3 plays: TheAuroraH (7/15), Guest 172 (9/15), Guest 195 (6/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In the opening chapter of the book Kristy's teacher Mr. Redmont gives her an essay to write as a punishment.

What does Mr. Redmont teach? Hint

Science

English

Geography

Math

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Question 2 of 15

2. Kristy explains that her parents are divorced; where does she say her father ran away to? Hint

Florida

California

New York

Texas

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Question 3 of 15

3. David Michael has to accompany Kristy on a job; who is she sitting for? Hint

Andrea

Claire and Margo

Jamie

Karen and Andrew

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Question 4 of 15

4. Stacey has just moved to Stoneybrook and lives on this street: Hint

Bradford Court

Slate Street

Burnt Hill Road

Fawcett Avenue

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Question 5 of 15

5. Claudia's older sister Janine is referred to as a genius; what is her I.Q.? Hint

126

167

156

196

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Question 6 of 15

6. Claudia's parents do not approve of Claudia's taste in earrings; when they aren't home she puts on what kind of earrings? Hint

parrots

pigs

feathers

skeletons

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Question 7 of 15

7. In Chapter 5 Watson brings takeout to the Thomas house for dinner; what does he bring? Hint

Chinese

Pizza

Indian

Mexican

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who is the BSC's very first client(s)? Hint

David Michael

Jamie

Pinky and Buffy

Karen and Andrew

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Question 9 of 15

9. Kristy's first babysitting job as a member of the BSC is for two dogs; which breed are they? Hint

Basset Hound

Bernese Mountain Dog

Saint Bernard

Collie

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Question 10 of 15

10. Claudia babysits for Jamie Newton and his cousins; what are their names? Hint

Myriah, Gabbie and Laura

Rob, Brenda and Rosie

Buddy, Suzi and Marnie

Shea, Jackie and Archie

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Question 11 of 15

11. In Chapter 9 Stacey meets Sam and David Michael Thomas for the first time. Kristy warns her that David Michael is allergic to what? Hint

peanuts

milk

fish

chocolate

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Question 12 of 15

12. Mary Anne babysits for Karen and Andrew at Watson's house. Karen is convinced that one of her neighbours is a witch named Morbidda Destiny; what is the lady's name? Hint

Mrs. Porter

Mrs. Delaney

Mrs. Kilbourne

Mrs. Stevenson

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Question 13 of 15

13. In Chapter 11 Watson eats dinner with the Thomas family once again. What do they have this time? Hint

Pizza

Leftovers

Italian

Greek

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Question 14 of 15

14. Karen is convinced that Morbidda Destiny has placed a curse on Watson's cat. What is his name? Hint

Carrot

Louie

Pow

Boo Boo

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Question 15 of 15

15. Kristy has a cousin who is diabetic, just like Stacey. What is her name? Hint

Laine

Keisha

Robin

Lynn

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Dec 13 2024 : TheAuroraH: 7/15
Nov 21 2024 : Guest 172: 9/15
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 195: 6/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the opening chapter of the book Kristy's teacher Mr. Redmont gives her an essay to write as a punishment. What does Mr. Redmont teach?

Answer: Geography

Kristy angers Mr. Redmont by jumping out of her seat and crying "Hooray" when the bell rings to signal the end of the school day.

2. Kristy explains that her parents are divorced; where does she say her father ran away to?

Answer: California

Kristy's father Patrick walked out on his family when David Michael was only a baby. He sends child support but doesn't visit or call often.

3. David Michael has to accompany Kristy on a job; who is she sitting for?

Answer: Jamie

When Mrs. Thomas can't find a sitter for David Michael one afternoon she asks Mrs. Newton if it is okay if Kristy brings him along when she sits for Jamie.

David Michael is wary of three-year-old Jamie at first but the two boys bond over G.I. Joe.

4. Stacey has just moved to Stoneybrook and lives on this street:

Answer: Fawcett Avenue

Stacey lives in Fawcett Avenue, two streets away from the other girls' neighbourhood.

Kristy, Claudia and Mary Anne live on Bradford Court. Later in the series Dawn moves to Burnt Hill Road, whilst Mallory and the rest of the Pike family live on Slate Street.

5. Claudia's older sister Janine is referred to as a genius; what is her I.Q.?

Answer: 196

Janine's IQ is 196. Claudia struggles with school and feels very inferior to her 'genius' big sister.

6. Claudia's parents do not approve of Claudia's taste in earrings; when they aren't home she puts on what kind of earrings?

Answer: skeletons

Claudia's grandmother Mimi does not mind her flamboyant taste and allows her to wear the earrings at home.

7. In Chapter 5 Watson brings takeout to the Thomas house for dinner; what does he bring?

Answer: Chinese

Kristy admits she loves Chinese but stubbornly refuses to eat any because she doesn't like Watson! She makes herself a sandwich instead.

8. Who is the BSC's very first client(s)?

Answer: David Michael

Kristy is a little disappointed when she realises the first caller to the BSC is her own mother! She soon perks up however when she discovers her mom needs a sitter.

9. Kristy's first babysitting job as a member of the BSC is for two dogs; which breed are they?

Answer: Saint Bernard

Pinky and Buffy are St. Bernard dogs. Their owner rings the BSC for a sitter but neglects to mention she needs a pet sitter and not a babysitter!

10. Claudia babysits for Jamie Newton and his cousins; what are their names?

Answer: Rob, Brenda and Rosie

Jamie's cousins are true horrors. Rob hates girls (including girl babysitters), Brenda won't let go of her mommy's leg and Rosie doesn't want to share with Jamie.

11. In Chapter 9 Stacey meets Sam and David Michael Thomas for the first time. Kristy warns her that David Michael is allergic to what?

Answer: chocolate

David Michael is allergic to chocolate. Kristy tells Stacey he can have some cookies as a snack, presumably they aren't chocolate flavoured!

12. Mary Anne babysits for Karen and Andrew at Watson's house. Karen is convinced that one of her neighbours is a witch named Morbidda Destiny; what is the lady's name?

Answer: Mrs. Porter

Although initially skeptical of Karen's claims, Mary Anne begins to think there might be a hint of truth to Karen's stories once she sees Mrs. Porter for herself.

13. In Chapter 11 Watson eats dinner with the Thomas family once again. What do they have this time?

Answer: Leftovers

Watson eats leftovers with the Thomas family; this makes Kristy anxious as she knows he now feels comfortable with the family and no longer has to try to impress them.

14. Karen is convinced that Morbidda Destiny has placed a curse on Watson's cat. What is his name?

Answer: Boo Boo

Karen claims that Mrs. Porter placed a spell on Boo-Boo that made him fat!

15. Kristy has a cousin who is diabetic, just like Stacey. What is her name?

Answer: Robin

Stacey is worried her friends will think she is strange for being sick. Kristy tells her that it's not a big deal, she knows all about diabetes because of her cousin.

Source: Author Collybird

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