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"Simply Alice" Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the 14th book in the "Alice" series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. Enjoy!

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

Author
Jacifan

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,147

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
17 / 25

Plays
462

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. Why didn't Pam try out for the musical? Hint

she wanted to be a lead character the first time she tried out

Alice was trying out and Pam knew she wouldn't stand a chance

the director didn't like her and she knew it

she thought the musical was a stupid one

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Question 2 of 25

2. Why was Elizabeth going to a therapist? Hint

she had been molested when she was younger

she had been caught shoplifting

her parents felt like they couldn't talk to her

her parents were paranoid she was going to turn out bad

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Question 3 of 25

3. What did Charlene buy at the store where Alice worked? Hint

a candle for her mom

some arts and crafts supplies

an antique figurine

a songbook for "Fiddler on the Roof"

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Question 4 of 25

4. Alice told CAY that if he really liked her, he'd do what? Hint

ask her to the dance

tell her who he was

walk up and say hi

buy her a Valentine's Day present

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Question 5 of 25

5. Alice wrote a story for the school paper about the play. Who was it about? Hint

a girl with a lead role

a girl working behind the scenes

a guy directing a play for the first time

a girl who wanted to try out but was too scared

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Question 6 of 25

6. Who told Alice that he/she used to be shy, but she didn't believe them? Hint

Sylvia

Pamela

Lester

Elizabeth

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Question 7 of 25

7. One of the humiliating freshman initiations involved girls doing what with their teeth? Hint

tying guys' shoes

carrying their backpacks

writing their test papers

unzipping guys' flies

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Question 8 of 25

8. Why wasn't Eric ever called on in class, according to Elizabeth? Hint

because the teacher hated him

because he wasn't very smart and didn't know the answers

because he stuttered and it was so painful to listen to him

because he knew all the answers and made the other kids look bad

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Question 9 of 25

9. Which of these did Pamela suggest they do over spring break? Hint

play in traffic

get jobs as lap dancers

make something useless and try to sell it

publish a book

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Question 10 of 25

10. What did Sylvia do over spring break? Hint

travel around England

visit Alice's dad

perform in a symphony

travel across the U.S.

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Question 11 of 25

11. What book character did Elizabeth dress up as? Hint

Wilbur from "Charlotte's Web"

a monster from "Where the Wild Things Are"

Huck Finn

the Cat in the Hat

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Question 12 of 25

12. What did Alice decide her second article on the play would be about? Hint

the tough competition involved in auditioning

the haughty attitude of those in the lead roles

the unfair treatment of the members of the chorus

the tension backstage before the the curtain rises

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Question 13 of 25

13. Alice noticed Faith wasn't at the cast party. What did she think was the reason? Hint

she got sick

Ron kept her away

she didn't feel comfortable with the others

Charlene asked her to stay with her

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Question 14 of 25

14. How did Mrs. Verona feel about Charlene not being in the play? Hint

she was relieved that Charlene didn't have to suffer

she was excited that Alice got a chance to perform

she was infuriated that the play continued

she was disappointed that Alice did such a good job

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Question 15 of 25

15. What was Alice worried about when she was told her appendix needed to be taken out? Hint

not living through the operation

having a scar

getting sick during the operation

missing an important test

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Question 16 of 25

16. Was Eric ever a Boy Scout?

Yes

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Question 17 of 25

17. What did Alice bake for dessert the day Lester took Lauren home for dinner? Hint

chocolate cake

cupcakes

apple pie

coffee cake

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Question 18 of 25

18. Alice was worried about Lester and Lauren's relationship, so she asked Lester a question about it . . . what did she ask? Hint

What about her ex?

How much are you having sex?

Are you using birth control?

When will you propose to her?

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Question 19 of 25

19. Lester took Alice to a play for her birthday, so she bought a special dress for the occasion. What did Lester say it looked like she was ready for? Hint

school picture day

a day at the beach

a strip joint

a wedding

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Question 20 of 25

20. Alice's dad and Lester argued over the dress. Which one of them was arguing for it?

Answer: (Lester or Dad)

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Question 21 of 25

21. What did Alice, Pamela, and Elizabeth decided to help out at during the summer? Hint

summer school

summer camp

the library

the hospital

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Question 22 of 25

22. When Lauren and Lester broke up, which of these things did Alice not say to comfort her brother? Hint

"The course of true love never did run smooth"

"It's always darkest before the light"

"Every cloud has a silver lining"

"Whenever a door closes a window opens"

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Question 23 of 25

23. How did the girls get to the jail to rescue Lester? Hint

Alice drove her dad's car

they took a bus

they got a ride with Lauren

they took a taxi

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Question 24 of 25

24. What acronym did Aunt Sally teach Alice for cleaning? Hint

Susie Dances Very Well

So Don't Victimize Weasels

Sally Despises Vinyl Walls

Stop Dominating Vicious Warthogs

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Question 25 of 25

25. And what was the last thing Alice said in the book? Hint

"What about you? What about your year?"

"Are you enjoying this moment, Lester -- sitting in the theater beside your sister?'

"It's just that I'm not always sure how I'm feeling. I've had a great year, actually."

"So, are we depressed, or what?"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Why didn't Pam try out for the musical?

Answer: she wanted to be a lead character the first time she tried out

She didn't want to be remembered as someone who didn't make a lead role. She wanted to be a star the first time she auditioned.

2. Why was Elizabeth going to a therapist?

Answer: she had been molested when she was younger

This is first mentioned in the fourth Alice book.

3. What did Charlene buy at the store where Alice worked?

Answer: a songbook for "Fiddler on the Roof"

Everyone used to hate Charlene when she went to their school.

4. Alice told CAY that if he really liked her, he'd do what?

Answer: walk up and say hi

He arranged a meeting later that week.

5. Alice wrote a story for the school paper about the play. Who was it about?

Answer: a girl working behind the scenes

She had three articles to write about the play, and one of them was from her own point of view -- someone who worked behind the scenes.

6. Who told Alice that he/she used to be shy, but she didn't believe them?

Answer: Lester

She thought, no way could her crazy brother have been shy!

7. One of the humiliating freshman initiations involved girls doing what with their teeth?

Answer: unzipping guys' flies

Alice started researching freshman initiations, and this was one of them.

8. Why wasn't Eric ever called on in class, according to Elizabeth?

Answer: because he stuttered and it was so painful to listen to him

Elizabeth felt really sorry for him.

9. Which of these did Pamela suggest they do over spring break?

Answer: get jobs as lap dancers

Of course, Elizabeth just gave her a horrified look.

10. What did Sylvia do over spring break?

Answer: visit Alice's dad

Alice was really hoping they would get engaged.

11. What book character did Elizabeth dress up as?

Answer: a monster from "Where the Wild Things Are"

Alice dressed up as Huck Finn.

12. What did Alice decide her second article on the play would be about?

Answer: the tension backstage before the the curtain rises

It was a really good article.

13. Alice noticed Faith wasn't at the cast party. What did she think was the reason?

Answer: Ron kept her away

Alice was worried that Ron was way too manipulative of Faith's life.

14. How did Mrs. Verona feel about Charlene not being in the play?

Answer: she was disappointed that Alice did such a good job

Charlene was sick and Alice took her place, and did a wonderful job. Mrs. Verona was a little jealous.

15. What was Alice worried about when she was told her appendix needed to be taken out?

Answer: having a scar

She was also worried they'd leave a pair of scissors in her.

16. Was Eric ever a Boy Scout?

Answer: yes

He told Alice he was a Boy Scout.

17. What did Alice bake for dessert the day Lester took Lauren home for dinner?

Answer: coffee cake

Nobody ate very much because it was so gross.

18. Alice was worried about Lester and Lauren's relationship, so she asked Lester a question about it . . . what did she ask?

Answer: Are you using birth control?

Lester went into a long lecture... "I don't ask YOU about YOUR sex life!"

19. Lester took Alice to a play for her birthday, so she bought a special dress for the occasion. What did Lester say it looked like she was ready for?

Answer: a strip joint

They had a lot of fun at the play, called "Tony and Tina's Wedding".

20. Alice's dad and Lester argued over the dress. Which one of them was arguing for it?

Answer: Lester

Lester won.

21. What did Alice, Pamela, and Elizabeth decided to help out at during the summer?

Answer: summer camp

They had a great time.

22. When Lauren and Lester broke up, which of these things did Alice not say to comfort her brother?

Answer: "It's always darkest before the light"

Elizabeth said that one, not Alice.

23. How did the girls get to the jail to rescue Lester?

Answer: they took a taxi

He got arrested for breaking and entering into Lauren's apartment.

24. What acronym did Aunt Sally teach Alice for cleaning?

Answer: Susie Dances Very Well

Alice thought the whole thing was ridiculous.

25. And what was the last thing Alice said in the book?

Answer: "Are you enjoying this moment, Lester -- sitting in the theater beside your sister?'

She and Lester talked about their year and how it had gone.

Source: Author Jacifan

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