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"Thwonk" by Joan Bauer Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on the excellent book "Thwonk" by Joan Bauer. I hope it isn't too hard.

A multiple-choice quiz by lilred17. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lilred17

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
207,572

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
153

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What do the initials "A.J." stand for? Hint

Anna Jane

Abigail Jennifer

Alexander Jason

Allison Jean

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who, according the the graffitied rock A.J. takes a photo of, does Donna NOT love? Hint

Nathaniel

Travis

Gary

Derek

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Question 3 of 10

3. What colour are Peter Terris's eyes? Hint

Hazel

Blue

Green

Brown

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Question 4 of 10

4. What kind of dog is Stieglitz? Hint

Weimaraner

Borzoi

Samoyed

Keeshond

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was NOT one of the ways in which Jonathan could help A.J.? Hint

Romantically

As a photographer

In her family life

In school

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who has been A.J.'s best friend since sixth grade? Hint

Lisa Shooty

Julia Hart

Trish Beckman

Pearly Shoemaker

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the Benjamin Franklin High School basketball team? Hint

The Rams

The Razorbacks

The Baboons

The Piranhas

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Question 8 of 10

8. What colour dress does A.J. wear to the dance? Hint

Blue

Green

Black

Red

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which dance does A.J. attend near the end of the book? Hint

The Homecoming Howl

The Valentine Ball

The Prom

The King of Hearts Dance

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who tells A.J. they want to get to know her at the end of the book? Hint

Carl Yolanta

Robbie Oldsberg

Tucker Crawford

Todd Kovich

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do the initials "A.J." stand for?

Answer: Allison Jean

Allison Jean McCreary is the main character in "Thwonk".

2. Who, according the the graffitied rock A.J. takes a photo of, does Donna NOT love?

Answer: Travis

After searching for months to find the right shot for the front cover of the Valentine's Day edition of the school paper, A.J. finds this rock.

3. What colour are Peter Terris's eyes?

Answer: Green

According to A.J., they are ice-green and match her pants and floppy turtleneck.

4. What kind of dog is Stieglitz?

Answer: Keeshond

She named him after the black-and-white photographer, Alfred Stieglitz.

5. What was NOT one of the ways in which Jonathan could help A.J.?

Answer: In her family life

She chose romantically and asked him to make Peter Terris fall in love with her.

6. Who has been A.J.'s best friend since sixth grade?

Answer: Trish Beckman

Julia, also known as Death Incarnate, is Peter's girlfriend. Pearly is the editor of the Benjamin Franklin High School Oracle and Lisa Shooty is Head Cheerleader.

7. What is the name of the Benjamin Franklin High School basketball team?

Answer: The Piranhas

They played the St. Ignatius Rams and were referred to as "indigent baboons" by their coach. And the Razorbacks, as every Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan knows, are from Sunnydale High.

8. What colour dress does A.J. wear to the dance?

Answer: Red

Because it's the King of Hearts Dance - Valentine's Day.

9. Which dance does A.J. attend near the end of the book?

Answer: The King of Hearts Dance

A.J. has missed last year's Homecoming Howl, one prom ("Let's Keep the Magic Forever"), and three King of Hearts Dances in a row. At the end of the book she finally achieves her dream of going to the dance with her perfect guy - but he's not what she wanted.

10. Who tells A.J. they want to get to know her at the end of the book?

Answer: Carl Yolanta

Todd and Robbie were two of A.J.'s exes. Trish is going out with Tucker at the end of the book.

Source: Author lilred17

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