A Spoonful of Literature Trivia Quiz

Answer: New Zealand

Margaret Mahy (1936-2012) was a children's and young adult fiction author from New Zealand. She has written over 140 books and her works are considered national treasures. In 2006, she was awarded the prestigous Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest award for an author or illustrator who has contributed a lot to children's literature.

The Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture Award, usually called the Margaret Mahy Award, is awarded by the Storylines Childrens Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand. Margaret Mahy herself was the first recipient, in 1991, for her work, 'Surprising Moments'.

Answer: Suzanne Collins

'The Hunger Games' is a trilogy written by American author, Suzanne Collins. This series takes place in the ruins of America called Panem, where there are 12 districts. The main character is Katniss Everdeen, who participates in the annual and very dangerous Hunger Games.

Answer: Oliver Twist

'Oliver Twist' is a classic written by Charles Dickens, (1812-1870). Oliver Twist is an orphan who lives in a workhouse. During his childhood, he embarks on different adventures, meeting many people of good and bad influence.

Charles Dickens wrote this book to let people know about how orphans were being treated in 19th century England. Today, it is considered as one of the most important and influential pieces of literature, because it showed people the horrible side of the misfortunate's life.

Answer: the 'authorial voice'

It comes from 'Pride and Prejudice', a classic written by English novelist, Jane Austen (1775-1817). It is not said by any character, but is a sardonic observation made by the author. This classic follows Elizabeth Bennet, who meets a young man called Darcy, who is fond of her, despite her coming from a middle-class family. 'Pride and Prejudice' has been adapted into many films, in some of which the opening words are put into the mouth of Elizabeth Bennet.

Answer: Parseltongue

Harry Potter discovered this gift when he was 11. He was at the zoo with his non-wizard family (muggles) when he heard a snake talking to him. In 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets', the second installment, everyone in Hogwarts finds out about this rare gift and they suspect Harry of being involved with dark magic.

Answer: Japan

'Naruto' is a manga series about Naruto Uzumaki, a young boy who dreams of being the strongest in the village. This manga series is one of the most successful and best-selling manga books of all time, having sold over 127 million copies only in Japan. 'Naruto' has been adapted into an anime series, films and video games.

Answer: Camp Green Lake

Yes, Stanley Yelnats digs up holes at Camp Green Lake. The book 'Holes' won the 1999 Newbery Medal, which is an award for outstanding contribution to children's literature in America. In 2003, 'Holes' was made into a film by Walden Media.

Answer: Diamante

A diamante poem is made up of seven lines, and takes the form of a diamond. Here is how it should be written:
Noun
Adjective-Adjective
Verb-Verb-Verb
Noun-Noun-Noun-Noun
Verb-Verb-Verb
Adjective-Adjective
Noun

The middle line is the pivot of the structure. Up to and including the first two nouns of that line, all words relate to the opening noun; the second half refers to the final one.

Answer: Sonnet 18

A sonnet is a 14-line poem.
'Sonnet 18' is one of the most famous sonnets of all times, written by William Shakespeare. It is about a man professing his love, which the poem will make immortal.

Answer: Abnegation

Beatrice was born into Abnegation, where they devote themselves to helping others. Dauntless is for the brave, Erudite for the intelligent, Candor for the honest, and Amity (which isn't mentioned in the options) for the peaceful.