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Quiz about Jacqueline Wilsons Adult Life

Jacqueline Wilson's Adult Life Quiz

Jacqueline Wilson is a fantastic author for children aged 7 onwards, and talk about personal problems kids have. Bullying, death, the loss of a parent etc. Do you really know the author behind the books?

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

Author
Rachel xx

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,259

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
249

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did Jacqueline Wilson receive an OBE for services to literacy? Hint

2000

2002

1983

2004

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these well-known Jacqueline Wilson books was written first? Hint

Glubbslyme

Take a Good Look

The Bed and Breakfast Star

How to Survive Summer Camp

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jacqueline's character Tracy Beaker has had her own television show, and her own magazine. What is the name of it? Hint

All About Tracy!

Totally Tracy!

The Story of Me!

Terrific Tracy!

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Question 4 of 10

4. Has "Double Act" won the "Smarties Prize"?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. As a child, Jacqueline Wilson read Charlotte Bronte's book "Jane Eyre" and Sylvia Plath's book "The Bell Jar".

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jacqueline writes about a mum with cancer in one of her books. This was "Lola Rose". Whose mother had to go into hospital in another of her books? Hint

Tracy's

Tim's

Floss'

Dolphin's

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of Jacqueline's eldest daughter? Hint

Lucy

Georgia

Jessica

Emma

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Question 8 of 10

8. Have Jacqueline's books been translated into more than 30 different languages?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who were the illustrators for the Jacqueline Wilson's book "Double Act"? Hint

Sue Heap and Nick Sharratt

Nick Sharratt and Pauline Baynes

Pauline Baynes and Sue Heap

Pauline Baynes, Nick Sharrat and Sue Heap

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jacqueline writes about two boys in the books "Cliffhanger" and "Buried Alive". Their names are Tom and Cookie.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did Jacqueline Wilson receive an OBE for services to literacy?

Answer: 2002

Most of Jacqueline Wilson's books are for children - "Best Friends", "The Suitcase Kid" and "The Bed and Breakfast Star", some are for younger children, and some are for teenagers.

2. Which of these well-known Jacqueline Wilson books was written first?

Answer: How to Survive Summer Camp

"How to Survive Summer Camp" was written in 1985, "Glubbslyme" was written in 1990, "The Bed and Breakfast Star" was written in 1994, and "Take a Good Look" was written in 2001. You can find a complete book-list (including out of print) here: http://www.contemporarywriters.com/authors/?p=auth03D16J381612635486

3. Jacqueline's character Tracy Beaker has had her own television show, and her own magazine. What is the name of it?

Answer: Totally Tracy!

The fast-growing Jacqueline Wilson licensing programme has over 20 licensing partners, across more than 70 products, including bags and accessories, clothing and footwear, gift and household, home furnishings, stationery and paper products, toys and games! Most girls love Tracy!

4. Has "Double Act" won the "Smarties Prize"?

Answer: Yes

It has won the "Smarties Prize", the "Children's Book of the Year Award" and the "Sheffield Book Of the Year". She says she is very fond of the character of Tracy Beaker, and one of her favourite books is "The Illustrated Mum".

5. As a child, Jacqueline Wilson read Charlotte Bronte's book "Jane Eyre" and Sylvia Plath's book "The Bell Jar".

Answer: False

Her favourite children's book is "Where the Wild Things Are," by Maurice Sendak. She also loves Katherine Mansfield's short stories. Her favourite books as a child were: "Nancy and Plum" by Betty MacDonald, Noel Streatfield's "Ballet Shoes", "Little Women" and "What Katy Did".

6. Jacqueline writes about a mum with cancer in one of her books. This was "Lola Rose". Whose mother had to go into hospital in another of her books?

Answer: Dolphin's

Dolphin's mother was the title character of "The Illustrated Mum". She ended up in hospital after painting herself with toxic white paint.

Jacqueline is a patron for the "Ellie Savage Memorial Trust". She is also a patron of the charity "Momentum". She writes about everyday things that can happen to children, and writes so that they find comfort in her words.

7. What is the name of Jacqueline's eldest daughter?

Answer: Emma

Emma was 30 when Jacqueline's marriage to Millar Wilson, a Scottish policeman, broke up. Jacqueline was 52: "Not an easy time to be left." Jacqueline's divorce did not change her.

8. Have Jacqueline's books been translated into more than 30 different languages?

Answer: Yes

Jacqueline has won numerous awards and, in May 2005, Jacqueline was announced as the new Children's Laureate.

9. Who were the illustrators for the Jacqueline Wilson's book "Double Act"?

Answer: Sue Heap and Nick Sharratt

There are two illustrators because the drawings are supposed to be drawn by Ruby and Garnet. Jacqueline Wilson says that she loves working with Nick, because he is so great and they are such good friends.

10. Jacqueline writes about two boys in the books "Cliffhanger" and "Buried Alive". Their names are Tom and Cookie.

Answer: False

Jacqueline is a brilliant writer and girls and boys who read her books find them realistic and look at them with adoration. If you haven't read any of her book, try it - you might be in a situation like one of the characters.

Source: Author Rachel xx

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