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Quiz about The Animals That Made Reading Fun

The Animals That Made Reading Fun! Quiz

True bookworms should have no trouble recalling the "specifics" of these four-legged characters that can be found in popular young adult fiction.

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

Author
tribev

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,362

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Arguably one of the best children's books ever written, "Charlotte's Web" is the story of a pig who is taught about the value of friendship by a spider. What is the pig's name? Hint

Wilfred

Wilbur

Willie

Wally

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Question 2 of 10

2. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor won the Newbery medal in 1992 with this great story about a boy who faces some tough decisions regarding a mistreated beagle. What is the name of the pup? Hint

Big Red

Old Yeller

Little Dan

Shiloh

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Question 3 of 10

3. I still can't finish "Where the Red Fern Grows" without getting a little misty over the demise of which two dogs? Hint

Little Sue and Dippy Doo

Old Dan and Little Ann

Big Red and Gentle Giant

Shiloh and Shambo

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Question 4 of 10

4. Not all animal books are about dogs and horses. For example, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings altered the typical "boy and his pal" recipe by using what animal? Hint

goldfish

lamb

llama

deer

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Question 5 of 10

5. Touted by the NY Times as "the most famous fictional horse of the century, "The Black Stallion" was centered on what marvelous equine creature? Hint

The Big Black

The Black Devil

The Black

The Black Bombadier

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Question 6 of 10

6. "The Incredible Journey" provided proof that cats and dogs CAN get along if they absolutely HAVE to. What breeds of animals were Sassy, Chance, and Shadow (in t he book, not the movie)? Hint

Siamese cat, Irish Setter, and Golden Retriever

Persian cat, Bull Terrier, and Labrador Retriever

Siamese cat, Bull Terrier, and Labrador Retriever

Persian cat, Siamese cat, and Bull Terrier

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Question 7 of 10

7. The author of "Black Beauty" cleverly addressed animal cruelty by letting the animals speak for themselves. Name the author who gave Beauty, Ginger, Merrylegs, and others a voice. Hint

Anna Sewell

Charlotte Bronte

Walter Farley

George Orwell

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the title of the book by Walt Morey that pairs a bear and a small boy named Mark? Hint

The Brownie

Gentle Ben

Wild Alaska

Gentle Giant

9. While George Orwell's "Animal Farm" might have been, in reality, all about the Russian Revolution, it still presented some pretty vivid characters. Do you remember the name of the apathetic, but intelligent donkey? Hint

Boxer

Napoleon

Benjamin

Snowball

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Question 10 of 10

10. Richard Adams did more than write a book about freedom and human nature- he created an entire culture for all of "rabbitkind". What was the title of his lapine adventure? Hint

Down the Rabbit Hole

Watership Down

Flagship Forward

Misty Meadows

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Arguably one of the best children's books ever written, "Charlotte's Web" is the story of a pig who is taught about the value of friendship by a spider. What is the pig's name?

Answer: Wilbur

Published in 1953, this Newbery Honor book is still a favorite with kids everywhere!

2. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor won the Newbery medal in 1992 with this great story about a boy who faces some tough decisions regarding a mistreated beagle. What is the name of the pup?

Answer: Shiloh

Set in the town of "Friendly", West Virginia, this story does a great job depicting how one young boy works out a moral dilemma all on his own.

3. I still can't finish "Where the Red Fern Grows" without getting a little misty over the demise of which two dogs?

Answer: Old Dan and Little Ann

When you really think about it, Wilson Rawls did a great job of "tricking us" into bemoaning the loss of two creatures who ultimately cause the deaths of hundreds of innocent (and equally cute) raccoons!

4. Not all animal books are about dogs and horses. For example, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings altered the typical "boy and his pal" recipe by using what animal?

Answer: deer

You would never guess by the title "The Yearling" that Rawling has packed alligator battles, bear buddies, and rattlesnake encounters into this book that revolves around a boy and his pet deer, Flag.

5. Touted by the NY Times as "the most famous fictional horse of the century, "The Black Stallion" was centered on what marvelous equine creature?

Answer: The Black

Walter Farley based an entire series around The Black and his equine relations; a few were even brought to the big screen.

6. "The Incredible Journey" provided proof that cats and dogs CAN get along if they absolutely HAVE to. What breeds of animals were Sassy, Chance, and Shadow (in t he book, not the movie)?

Answer: Siamese cat, Bull Terrier, and Labrador Retriever

I hope Disney's "Homeward Bound" movie adaptation didn't muddy the waters of your memory as you tried to recall Sheila Burnford's furry protagonists. The book is a true classic, but if you haven't seen the Disney version with hysterically funny voicework by Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, and Don Ameche- you're missing out!

7. The author of "Black Beauty" cleverly addressed animal cruelty by letting the animals speak for themselves. Name the author who gave Beauty, Ginger, Merrylegs, and others a voice.

Answer: Anna Sewell

Set in 19th century England, this novel follows Black Beauty through a long line of owners, both good and bad. Sewell does such a great job humanizing these horses, that by the end of the book it could be argued that horse ownership amounts to slavery!

8. What is the title of the book by Walt Morey that pairs a bear and a small boy named Mark?

Answer: Gentle Ben

After the death of his older brother, a small boy finds solace in the form of a bear cub. As the cub grows, so does their friendship. Unfortunately, their Alaskan neighbors can't help but frown on their politically incorrect relationship. Another tear jerker.

Answer: Benjamin

I don't know what was harder to stomach in this movie, the mindless chanting of my favorite animals or the exploitation of the lovable, but clueless Boxer. It's hard to read this book and not relate it to people and situations that you have personal connections with.

10. Richard Adams did more than write a book about freedom and human nature- he created an entire culture for all of "rabbitkind". What was the title of his lapine adventure?

Answer: Watership Down

I was assigned this 400 page monster in high school and I have to admit that, at first, it was hard to buy into the plight of long-eared characters named Hazel, Bigwig, Fiver, Dandelion, and Bluebell. I found that this was no "kiddy book" however, when battles and miscarriages became story fodder. Definitely a great read.

Source: Author tribev

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