The Books I Read in Tenth Grade: Part Two Quiz

Answer: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" - Mark Haddon

"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon was published in 2003. It won the Whitbread Book of the Year in 2003 and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book in 2004. The book tells the story of Christopher Boone, who has Asperger Syndrome.

At the beginning of the book, he finds his neighbor's dog murdered and puts in upon himself to find out who killed it.

Answer: "Slipping" - Cathleen Davitt Bell

"Slipping" by Cathleen Davitt Bell was published in 2009. In the book, Michael is haunted by his grandfather's ghost. He is slipping into his memories and if he doesn't do something soon, he will die.

Answer: "Turnabout" - Margaret Peterson Haddix

"Turnabout" by Margaret Peterson Haddix was published in 2000. The book begins in 2000 when an old Melly and Anny Beth get an injection that ages them backwards. The book switches between the early 2000s and 2085.

Answer: "How To Steal A Car" - Pete Hautman

"How To Steal A Car" by Pete Hautman was published in 2009. The book is about Kelleigh who steals cars just for the fun of it. The book also tells about her life as a whole and how the stealing affects it.

Answer: "Once Was Lost" - Sara Zarr

"Once Was Lost" by Sara Zarr was published in 2009. The book is about Sam Taylor and how she struggles with her religion and her family. Also, the book is about a girl from Sam's church who disappears and how the town comes together to search for her.

Answer: "Remembering Raquel" - Vivian Vande Velde

"Remembering Raquel" by Vivian Vande Velde was published in 2007. When Raquel Falcone is killed by a car, her family, friends, and other people in her life think back to the moments that they spent with her. Even though Raquel wasn't popular the people in her life realize that she was important.

Answer: "What Happened to Cass McBride?" - Gail Giles

"What Happened to Cass McBride?" by Gail Giles was published in 2007. The book is about a girl named Cass who was kidnapped by Kyle Kirby and buried alive. The book is told through the perspectives of Cass, Kyle, and a detective named Ben.

Answer: "Before I Die" - Jenny Downham

"Before I Die" by Jenny Downham was published in 2009. The book tells the story of seventeen-year-old Tessa. She is dying of cancer ever since she decided to stop her treatment. In the book she tries to do everything on her list of things she does before she dies. Some of the things on the list include sex, drugs, and fame.

Answer: "Life As We Knew It" - Susan Beth Pfeffer

"Life As We Knew It" by Susan Beth Pfeffer was published in 2006. The book is the story of Miranda's life as she deals with the aftereffects of a meteor hitting the moon. It is the first in a series. It has won many awards.

Answer: "Wake" - Lisa McMann

"Wake" by Lisa McMann was published in 2008. It is the first in a trilogy. In the book a 17 year old girl named Janie has been forced to enter people's dreams as they sleep her whole life. Throughout the book, Janie falls in love while trying to find out how to control her power.