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Novels for Young Readers Trivia Quiz

Welcome to a small handful of cherished children's novels.

A multiple-choice quiz by amythyst_trip. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
amythyst_trip

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
207,601

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
595

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. A 1965 book by Beverly Cleary features a mouse named Ralph who lives in a hotel and rides around with a toy _______. Hint

Truck

Bus

Car

Motorcycle

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these Judy Blume novels describes the life of Peter Hatcher and his little brother? Hint

Otherwise Known As Sheila the Great

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

All of these

Superfudge

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Roald Dahl classic, "Danny The Champion Of The World", which type of wild bird-trapping method is described in great detail? Hint

a crow-trapping method

a partridge-trapping method

a pheasant-trapping method

a wild turkey-trapping method

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Farley Mowat novel about two owls that have been adopted by a family is called which of the following? Hint

Our Family Owls

A Family of Owls

The Owl Family

Owls in the Family

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Question 5 of 10

5. Of course, most little girls (and many little boys) read Nancy Drew mysteries. Which Nancy Drew mystery was the first in the series? Hint

The Secret of the Old Clock

The Hidden Staircase

The Sign of the Twisted Candles

The Mystery at Lilac Inn

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade" by Barthe DeClements featured a character named Elsie Edwards who was dealing with which of these issues?
Hint

She was in a wheelchair

She was very accident-prone

She was overweight

She had a severe speech impediment

7. Who is the famous children's author who wrote many bestsellers such as "The TV Kid", "Goodbye Chicken Little", "The Cybil War", "The 2000 Pound Goldfish" and "The Cartoonist", to name a few? Hint

Betty Byars

Betsy Briars

Betsy Byars

Betty Briars

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Question 8 of 10

8. This book by Ellen Conford describes a girl who is only trying to be helpful, but her friends and family are growing weary of her critiquing. Hint

Felicity the Critic

None of these

Alicia the Critic

Felicia the Critic

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Question 9 of 10

9. "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden is a classic tale about life in the big city. Who are Chester Cricket's friends in New York? Hint

Tucker Mouse & Harry Cat

Peter Roach & Mr. Bertini

Tommy Pigeon & William Rat

All of these

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Ann M. Martin character is the president of the Babysitters Club? Hint

Mary Ann

Stacey

Claudia

Kristy

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A 1965 book by Beverly Cleary features a mouse named Ralph who lives in a hotel and rides around with a toy _______.

Answer: Motorcycle

Ralph zooms around (when no one is looking) on a toy motorcycle, thus the title of the book, "The Mouse and the Motorcycle". Other books about Ralph include "Runaway Ralph" and "Ralph S. Mouse". Beverly's son fell ill in a motel room and asked her to write him a story that featured a mouse and a motorcycle.

2. Which of these Judy Blume novels describes the life of Peter Hatcher and his little brother?

Answer: All of these

"Fudge-a-mania" and "Double Fudge" also feature Peter and Fudge as characters.

3. In the Roald Dahl classic, "Danny The Champion Of The World", which type of wild bird-trapping method is described in great detail?

Answer: a pheasant-trapping method

A wonderful novel about a boy and his father living in a caravan in the woods, "Danny" contains vivid passages.

4. The Farley Mowat novel about two owls that have been adopted by a family is called which of the following?

Answer: Owls in the Family

This is a great book for children who love animals.

5. Of course, most little girls (and many little boys) read Nancy Drew mysteries. Which Nancy Drew mystery was the first in the series?

Answer: The Secret of the Old Clock

"The Secret of the Old Clock" was first published in 1930.

6. "Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade" by Barthe DeClements featured a character named Elsie Edwards who was dealing with which of these issues?

Answer: She was overweight

More books featuring the same characters include: "The Fourth Grade Wizards", "Sixth Grade Can Really Kill You" and "How Do You Lose Those Ninth Grade Blues?".

7. Who is the famous children's author who wrote many bestsellers such as "The TV Kid", "Goodbye Chicken Little", "The Cybil War", "The 2000 Pound Goldfish" and "The Cartoonist", to name a few?

Answer: Betsy Byars

Betsy Byars has written over 50 children's books since 1962. She has won the Newbery Medal, the American Book Award and the Edgar to name a few.

8. This book by Ellen Conford describes a girl who is only trying to be helpful, but her friends and family are growing weary of her critiquing.

Answer: Felicia the Critic

Be sure to read Conford's others, some of which include: "Seven Days to a Brand New Me", "Dear Lovey Hart, I Am Desperate" and "If This is Love I'll Take Spaghetti".

9. "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden is a classic tale about life in the big city. Who are Chester Cricket's friends in New York?

Answer: Tucker Mouse & Harry Cat

Chester Cricket has many adventures with Tucker Mouse & Harry Cat, as well as Mario Bellini, the boy who keeps Chester as a pet. Mario's family owns a newsstand in Times Square.

10. Which Ann M. Martin character is the president of the Babysitters Club?

Answer: Kristy

In 1986, the first "Baby-sitters Club" book was published - and since then over 130 (not including the Mysteries or Super Specials) have been written.

Source: Author amythyst_trip

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