The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson
***Leib Lejzon is the main character’s given name. He is now known as Leon Leyson. I’m not sure which name will be used during the reading bowl, so I would recommend that the students know both. ☺☺☺
1. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , which of Leib’s siblings joined his father to work in Krakow?
Hershel (p. 14)
2. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , how old was Leib when he and his family moved to Krakow to be with their father? Eight (p. 31)
3. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , where did the Gestapo take Leib’s father when they beat him and carried him away from their apartment? St. Michael’s prison (p. 61)
4. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what were Jews who were twelve years and older required to wear on their arm?
A white armband with a blue Star of David (p. 63)
5. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , who was the Nazi that offered Leib’s dad a job after he opened a locked safe for him?
Oskar Schindler (p. 66)
6. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what did Schindler produce at his factory? Enamelware pots and pans for the Germans (p. 68)
7. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what did Leib’s father receive as payment for his work at Schindler’s factory? Pieces of bread or coal (p. 68)
8. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , who did Leib’s family have to share their apartment with in the ghetto?
Mr. and Mrs. Luftig (p. 78)
9. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , where did Mr. Luftig promise to take Leib? To America where his son lived (p. 80)
10. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , when Leib’s family ran out of money, what did his father use to barter with on the black market? His father’s suits (p. 87)
11. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what did Leib say was Mr. Luftig’s greatest pleasure? Smoking his empty pipe (p. 90)
12. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what did Mr. Luftig leave behind for Leib? Old fashioned, glass lined thermos bottle (he also left behind his collection of pipes) (p. 93)
13. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , why was Tsalig taken by the soldiers while they were living in the ghetto? He did not have a Blauschein (a blue sheet” or Gestapo-issued permit) (p. 94)
14. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , why did Tsalig tell Schindler that he wouldn’t get off the train taking him to Belzec? He would not leave Miriam (his girlfriend) (p. 96)
15. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what did Leib’s mother do with the furniture before they left their apartment to move to Ghetto A?
Destroyed it so it could not be used by the enemy (p. 107)
16. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what did Leib’s mother give him when he found her in the women’s section at Plaszow? A walnut size piece of bread (p. 118)
17. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , where were Leib and his mom moved to when they left Plaszow? The Emalia sub-camp (Schindler’s camp) (p. 132)
18. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , how long were Leib’s shifts at Schindler’s factory? 12 hours (p. 136)
19. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what happened when Schindler caught Leib distracted from his job and observing a machine being redesigned?
He did not punish him. He rewarded him for his curiosity by transferring him to the tool making area . (p. 140)
20. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what did Schindler give each of the factory workers when they were set free that they could use to barter for food, shelter, and clothes? A bolt of cloth and a bottle of vodka (p. 163)
21. In the book Boy on the Wooden Box , what did the factory workers use to make a ring for Schindler? A prisoner’s gold tooth (p. 164)
The Boy on the Wooden Box Reading Bowl Questions Bev Kodak, Ola Middle
1. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, Leon was born in what city? Narewka, Poland (pg. 7)
2. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, what was Leon’s first name as a boy? Leib (pg. 7)
3. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, what was Leon’s favorite pastime that his mother forbid him to do? Playing or swimming in the river (pg. 5-6)
4. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, how many brothers and sisters did Leon have? Four (he was the youngest of five children- pg. 9)
5. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, when Leon’s father went to work in the factory (instead of doing blacksmith work like his father), what did the factory make? Glass (pg. 10-11)
6. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, when the glass factory prospered, the owner decided to expand the business by moving it to what city? Krakow (pg. 11)
7. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, what was Leon’s oldest brother’s name? Herschel (pg. 14)
8. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, what religion did Leon and his family practice? Judaism (they were Jewish)- entire book, but also pg. 16-17
9. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, what was the name of the man who saved Leon and his family members during the Holocaust? Oskar Schindler (entire book, but also pg. 67)
10. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, what was the name of the company Schindler owned? German Enamelworks (Deutsche Emalwarenfabrik, or Emalia for short) (pg. 67)
11. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, what was the name of the first concentration camp to which Leon was sent called? Plaszow (pg. 111)
12. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, why was Leon’s name crossed off of the list of prisoners who were going to transfer to the new Emalia sub-camp? He already worked at the brush factory, so he was expected to stay there and not go to another factory (pg. 129-130)
13. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, when Leon and his family were moved to the Emalia sub-camp, he said Mr. Schindler was always elegantly dressed, and he smelled of two things. What were the two smells? Cigarettes and cologne (pg. 137)
14. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, when Schindler’s factory closed, what was the name of the second concentration camp that Leon and his family were sent to? Gross- Rosen (pg. 153)
15. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, when the war was coming to an end, how did Leon and his family learn that they were finally free? A single Russian soldier rode up to eh gates and told them they were free, and to take off their numbers and triangles from their uniforms. (pg 164-165)
16. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, when Leon and his family members travel to the United States, a kind woman gives Leon his first English lesson. What was the topic of that lesson? Leon was confused about American money, and she told him the name of the coins and how much each was worth (pg. 184)
17. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, Leon was traveling by bus for some Army training. What was he surprised about when he sat in the back of the bus? He was surprised to be told he couldn’t sit there, because it was the segregated South, and only African Americans were supposed to sit in the back of the bus. He was shocked that there was such discrimination in such a free country. (pg. 190-191).
18. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, where did Oskar Schindler ask to be buried? In Jerusalem, on Mount Zion (as the only Nazi allowed to be buried there) (pg. 196)
19. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, Leon decided to not talk about his Holocaust experiences. What changed his opinion about talking about the past? A movie about Oskar Schindler came out, called Schindler’s List. A reporter found out Leon was living in LA, and tracked him down to do a newspaper story about him. (pgs 198-199).
20. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, although Leon died in 2013, his family continued with his wishes to publish his memoir. His daughter Stacy, used one word to describe him. What was it? Generous (in so many ways- pgs. 217-222)
The Boy on the Wooden Box
1. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, after showers what did they do to you? Shave your head pg.153
2. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what did Leon's father sometimes bring back from the Enamel factory? He sometimes brought pieces of bread or coal pg.68
3. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, how many members of Leon’s family did Schindler save? Five pg. 150
4. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what was the small area the Jews were confined to called? The ghetto pg. 60
5. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what was Leon’s father’s job? A machinist pg. 11
6. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, how many languages did Leon learn before his death? Six
7. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what was Leon’s original name? Leib Lejzon pg. 7
8. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, why was Leon’s family persecuted? They were Jewish. pg. 27
9. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, Leon was born in what country? Poland pg. 7
10. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, the leaders of the German people during WWII belonged to which political party? Nazis pg. 27
11. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what city did Leon’s family move to? Krakow pg. 33
12. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what was the symbol found on the armbands the Jews were forced to wear? a star of David pg. 63
13. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what was the name of the man who saved Leon’s family and hundreds of other Jews? Oskar Schindler pg. 66 14. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what was the name of the commandant of Plaszow? Amon Goeth pg. 119
15. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, how did Schindler save some of the Jews of the Holocaust? He made them workers in his factory pg. 130
16. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, who is the author? Leon Leyson
17. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, everyone who was Jewish were fired from the glass factory, but Leon's dad wasn't. Why wasn't he? He knew how to speak German. pg. 54
18. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what did Schindler rename his company? He renamed it German Enamel Works (pg.68)
19. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what did Leon do instead of eating the whole loaf of bread? He took it straight to his mom to share the bread with the family (pg.88)
20. In the book, The Boy on the Wooden Box, what did Leon stand on since he was so small? He stood on a wooden box (pg.138)
The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson (Marilyn Harran and Elisabeth Leyson
1. At the beginning of the story, what city did Leon’s father move to so he could continue to work at the glass factory? Answer P. 11 Krako’w
2. As a young boy, what two inventions did Leon think were the greatest things ever? Answer p. 33-34 light bulb (electricity) and toilet (plumbing)
3. Where had Leon first seen pictures of Krakow before he moved there? Answer p. 34 Pictures were on candy boxes that his father brought to the family on visits home.
4. What event is known as the “Night of Broken Glass?” Answer p. 42 Nov. 9-10, 1938 The night the synagogues and Jewish properties were destroyed. Thousands of windows were shattered.
5. When all other Jewish factory workers were fired at the Glass Factory, why was Leon’s father able to Keep his job? Answer p. 54 He spoke German was able to translate between languages.
6. What was the Gestapo? Answer p. 55 The German Police
7. Why did Leon stop going to school in December of 1939? Answer p. 60 The Nazi’s decreed it. It was one of the restrictions as the Nazi’s took over power in Poland.
8. What did Leon’s father do to impress Osker Shindler and thus get hired to work in his factory? Answer p. 65-66 He cracked open a safe.
9. As living conditions worsened, Jewish parents reassured their children with what phrase? Answer p. 70 “If this is the worse that ever happens.” Or “It will soon be over.”
10. How many Jews were forced to live in the ghetoo of Krako’w, which once housed 5,000 non Jews? Answer p. 76 15,000
11. What happened to Leon’s brother, Tsalig? Answer p. 95 He was arrested by German soldiers and transported to a camp named Belzec. ( p. 205 Later they found out know one survived from that transport.)
12. When Leon and his mother were being relocated from Ghetto B to Ghetto A, why did Leon’s mother throw all their furniture over the balcony? Answer p. 107 she didn’t want to leave anything of value or use for the enemy.
13. While trying to survive in camp of Plaszow, why was Leon determined never to go back to the Infirmary? Answer p. 119 He had previously just left the infirmary, when Anon Goeth, had entered and killed all the patients that were there.
14. After having his name crossed off of Shindler’s transfer list, how was Leon able to join the group that was leaving for Shindler’s Sub Camp? Answer p. 130-131 Leon boldly spoke in German to the German Officer in charge of the transfer, Explaining that his name had been on the list and he was supposed to go.
15. How was the fool slightly better at Shindler’s factory? Answer p. 135 Instead of one meal of watered down soup, they had a midday meal of real soup with a vegetable and an evening meal of a slice of bread with oleo.
16. What is the significance of the wooden box in this story’s title? Answer p. 138 While working in Shindler’s factory, Leon had to stand on an overturned box to reach the controls on his machine.
17. What was Shindler’s plan for saving his Jewish workers from being transferred to Auschwitz, the Nazi concentration and death camp? Answer p. 145-148 His plan was to move his factory and trained Jewish workers to a town in Czechoslovia.
18. When Shindler told the Jews they were free, what 2 items did he give the Jews that they could later use to barter for food, shelter, and clothes? Answer p. 163 He gave them each a bolt of blue cloth and a bottle of vodka.
19. After the war, what news did Leon’s father reveal about Narewka and Hershal, one of Leon’s brothers? Answer p. 173-174 He told the family that Hershal had made it back to Narewka, only to be taken as prisoner and then murdered along with the hundreds of other Jewish men, women, and children.
20. While on a train to Los Angeles, California, what was Leon’s first English lesson? Answer p. 184 a woman on the train taught him about US coins and currency penny-one cent, nickel-five cents, dime-ten cents, quarter-25 cents.
The Cheshire Cheese Cat By Carmen Agra Deedy & Randall Wright
1. Who is the author of The Cheshire Cheese Cat? a. Carmen Agra Deedy & Randall Wright
2. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, why does Pinch warn Skilley to stay away from the Cheese? a. The tavern is overrun with mice and he wants them all for himself (p. 3)
3. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what had happened to Pip’s family five years before? a. They had been cruelly murdered by some unknown hand (p. 7)
4. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who had rescued Pip when his family had been killed? a. Nell, the inkeeper’s daughter (p. 7)
5. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how did Skilley get in The Cheese? a. He walked in through the front door with some writers (p. 10)
6. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what was strange about Skilley’s tail? a. It was hooked (had been painfully broken once) (p. 11)
7. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what always helped Pip think clearly? a. A good washing – licked his paw, flicked his ear, licked his paw, smoothed his gray fur, liked his paw (p. 14)
8. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who was the first mouse Skilley caught? a. Pip (p. 18)
9. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Skilley do with Pip when he caught him? a. Let him go - told him to run (p. 19)
10. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Pip discover about what Skilley really ate? a. He ate cheese (p. 23)
11. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who makes the cheese the tavern sells? a. Croomes and her sister at a small dairy in Finsbury Park (p. 25)
12. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what was the signal for every able-bodies mouse to come to an assembly? a. 2 flickers of the gaslight (p. 29)
13. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who was Maldwyn? a. A raven from the Tower of London that Nell had rescued from street cats after he had been badly hurt (p. 66)
14. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how did Skilley get a smile (almost) from Croomes the cook? a. He returned her keys to her (p. 40-41)
15. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, when Skilley first met the other mice what did they each give him? a. A piece of cheese (p. 44-45)
16. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Too do to Skilley when he completed the Curiosity Rhyme? a. Flung herself onto his snout and planted a small kiss on the tip of his nose (p. 46- 47)
17. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how did Too get her name? a. She was too much of anything – too loud, too curious, too impulsive (p. 47)
18. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Adele the barmaid put out for Skilley behind the bar? a. A flowered cushion for him to sleep on (p. 51)
19. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what game did the younger mice come up with to bother Adele? a. Tormenting Adele (p. 56)
20. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who did Pip steal the sugar for? a. Maldwyn (p. 62)
21. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who did the Ravens of the Tower of London belong to? a. Queen Victoria of England (p. 68)
22. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how had Maldwyn gotten away from the Tower of London? a. His clipped wings had regrown and he had flown farther away than he meant to until he was found by the cats (p. 76-77)
23. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, where did Maldwyn want to go? a. Back to the Tower of London (p.78-79)
24. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Queen Victoria think had happened to Maldwyn? a. He had been kidnapped (p. 80)
25. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what cat did Adele bring back to the Cheese and what did she call him? a. Pinch and she called him Oliver (p. 82)
26. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Skilley do when he saw that Pinch was in the Inn? a. Warned Pip about the killer cat (p. 84)
27. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, where was Pip’s sanctuary or safe place? a. The rooftop of Ye Old Cheshire Cheese (p. 89)
28. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who taught Pip to read? a. Nell (p. 90)
29. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who saved Pip from Pinch when he caught him the first time? a. Charles Dickens (p. 97) 30. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who tried to attach Pinch when he ate Smeech, Popkin, and Brummel? a. Bodkin (p. 104)
31. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what had Bodkin used as his cane and lastly as his sword against Pinch? a. A matchstick (p. 104)
32. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, where did Pinch find Skilley and Pip? a. On the rooftop with Pip sleeping between Skilley’s paws (p. 110)
33. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Skilley do to Pip when Pinch found out Pip was still alive? a. He slapped him across the rooftop (p. 111)
34. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who did Skilley go to for advice after he hurt Pip? a. Maldwyn (p. 114)
35. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, when Skilley finally found Pip what was he doing? a. Practicing his writing (p. 128-129)
36. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what was Pip’s plan for getting Maldwyn back into the Tower of London? a. Write a letter and send it by post telling them where the raven was (p. 133-134)
37. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who got the stamp to stick on the letter? a. Skilley (p. 143)
38. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how did they decide to write the letter to tell where Maldwyn was? a. They pasted words from newspapers to paper with flour paste (p. 150-153)
39. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how did the words get all jumbled up before they were pasted down? a. Pip ran across them and mixed them up trying to get to Nell (p. 152-153)
40. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who actually mailed the letter to the Tower of London? a. Nell (p. 160-161)
41. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who was the veil covered woman who came out of the carriage? a. Queen Victoria (p. 175-177)
42. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, where did Pinch bite Pip when he caught him? a. The thigh (p. 193)
43. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, where did Pinch drop Pip after he caught him? a. Into a pot of water on the stove (p. 196-197)
44. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who opened the door to the Cheese Room to let Skilley out? a. Nell (p. 201)
45. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how did Skilley save Pip from the stove? a. With the hook in his tail (p. 204)
46. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what happened to Too? a. Pinch ate him (p. 213) but they found her later in the attic (p. 227)
47. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who had been stealing Croome’s cheese? a. Adele (p. 217)
48. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how did Pip show his love to Skilley while Queen Victoria watched? a. He licked the wounds that he had gotten from Pinch (p. 221)
49. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how did Croomes know if her cheese was good? a. The mice would start eating it (p. 223)
50. In the book, The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Pip figure out to do for Charles Dickens for his help in saving them? a. The first lines of his book – It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. (p. 229)
The Cheshire Cheese Cat
1. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, where does Pinch consider his home to be?
a. P. 4 the Ye Old Cheshire Cheese Inn
2. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, in whose picket did Pip live?
a. P. 6 Nell, the Innkeeper’s daughter
3. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, why does the author consider Nell a newly orphaned girl?
a. P. 8 she lost her mother/her mother passed away in her sleep
4. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what word does Pip use to describe himself to Skilley that
means tomb?
a. P. 24 sepulcher
5. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what were the bargained terms between Pip and Skilley?
a. P. 26 If Skilley can keep Pip and friends safe, he gets rewarded with fine cheese.
6. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how did Pip signal the others for a meeting?
a. P. 29 using a flicker of a gas light
7. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who was the mean cook at the Ye Old Cheshire Cheese
Inn?
a. P. 36 Croomes
8. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, why was Croomes nice to Skilley during their first
encounter?
a. P. 40 Skilley gave Croomes her lost keys
9. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Too do that surprised her father and Skilley?
a. P. 47 Too kissed Skilley on the nose.
10. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who objected to Adele the barmaid setting out a cushion
for Skilley to sleep on? a. P. 51 Henry
11. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who first notices that Skilley keeps removing the same
mouse from the inn?
a. P. 60 Mr. Dickens
12. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what type of animal is Maldwyn?
a. P. 68 a raven
13. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, to whom did Maldwyn formerly belong?
a. P. 68 Maldwyn was property of Queen Victoria of England.
14. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did King Charles II establish in the White Tower?
a. P. 73 A Royal Observatory
15. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did John Flamsteed, King Charles II’s astronomer, call
Maldwyn’s flock?
a. P. 73 An infestation (of ravens)
16. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what were King Charles II’s orders after his astronomer
objected to the presence of ravens?
a. P. 73 He ordered all ravens to be butchered
17. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, why did King Charles II decide against butchering the
ravens?
a. P. 74 A fortuneteller predicted dire consequences for the king and the kingdom if the ravens
were harmed.
18. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, at least how many ravens were to remain in the White
Tower at all times?
a. P. 75 six
19. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Pip’s plan for Maldwyn after believing his story? a. P. 78 Pip’s plan was to restore the raven to the White Tower.
20. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what does Queen Victoria think had happened to her
oldest raven?
a. P. 80 She thinks the raven has been kidnapped by the French.
21. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, who does Adele return with?
a. P. 82 Pinch
22. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how does Pip define the word conundrum?
a. P. 84 an unsolvable puzzle
23. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what synonym does Pip use for the word nemesis?
a. P. 88 enemy
24. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what two things did Nell teach Pip to do?
a. P. 89 read and p. 93 write
25. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how does Pip define the word “serendipitously?”
a. P. 90 Pip explains to Skilley that it means by accident
26. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, Who saved Pip from being eaten by Pinch?
a. P. 97 Mr. Dickens
27. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what tragically happened to Pip’s mouse friends?
a. p. 104 Pinch ate them.
28. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, how does Pip define the word “propitious” for Skilley?
a. P. 109 lucky
29. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what did Maldwyn say about cats and mice?
a. P. 115 They are eternal enemies.
30. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, why did Skilley strike Pip when they were discovered by
Pinch? a. P. 118 He did not want Pinch to know that Pip was his friend.
31. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what was Pip’s plan for getting Maldwyn back to the
White Tower?
a. P. 137 To send a letter to the White Tower
32. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what are stamps called?
a. P. 138-9 penny reds
33. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what upsets Mr. Thackeray’s digestion?
a. P. 140 peppers
34. In the book The Cheshire Cheese Cat, what was the beginning of the story that Pip created for
Mr. Dickens?
a. P. 229 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
Chomp by Carl Hiaasen Submitted by Rhonda Davis FVE 1. In the book Chomp- who was Wahoo named after? Wahoo McDaniel, a professional wrestler who’d once played linebacker for the Miami Dolphins (p.1) 2. In the book Chomp-what did Wahoo make for his dad when he came home from the hospital?? Peppercorn stew from the dead iguana that hit him on the head. (p. 2) 3. In the book Chomp- What did Wahoo think really cured his father? Five simple words: one thousand dollars a day (p. 10) 4. In the book Chomp-What was Derek Badger’s real name? Lee Bluepenny (p.18) 5. In the book Chomp-what is the fastest way to get a python to let go of prey- pour something hot or obnoxious into their mouths (p. 25) 6. In the book Chomp- what did Derek Badger do to Mr. Na’s pet snake? He chopped it up with a rusty machete and ate it for supper in the last scene of Expedition Survival (p. 39) 7. In the book Chomp- what did Wahoo give Alice after she tried to make a meal out of Mickey’s foot? 2 microwaved chickens from the freezer (p. 44) 8. In the book Chomp- how old was Mickey Cray the first time he got chomped? Only 4 years old (p. 55) 9. In the book Chomp- who is Julie? Julie is Wahoo’s older sister, who is finishing law school at the University of Florida (p. 21) 10. In the book Chomp- what happens when Derek Badger tries to get the turtle to show its’ tongue? The turtle chomps (bites) the tip of Derek’s nose (p. 43) 11. In the book Chomp- What does Derek do to Alice in the pond? He jumps on her back and rides her back and wraps this arms around her neck (p. 67). 12. In the book Chomp-what did Raven learn about the gun when she tried to save Derek Badger? It was empty of bullets (p. 68) 13. In the book Chomp-what does Mickey Cray, tell the crew of Expedition Survival after he rescues Derek from Alice in the pond? To pack their gear and get off his property (p. 69) 14. In the book Chomp- How much does the Cray’s owe to the back for overdue mortgage payments? Seven thousand nine hundred and twelve dollars and four cents (p. 73) 15. In the book Chomp-Where does Wahoo’s friend Tuna live? In a RV-Winnebago at the Walmart parking lot. (p.80) 16. In the book Chomp- Why is Derek no longer welcomed on the settlement of the Tamiami Trail? He use an ancient Navajo prayer pipe to scratch his back and it broke into 3 pieces upsetting the tribal leaders (p. 84) 17. In the book Chomp-who is Tuna’s dad? Jared Gordon (p.195) 18. In the book Chomp-who finds Derek Badger first and where? Tuna and Wahoo, he was hanging upside down in a tree (p. 233034) 19. In the book Chomp-What is Jared Gordon’s plan if he is caught by the police? Hold a gun to Mickey’s head, demand an airboat and have Mickey take him to the road and drop him off so he can escape (p. 255) 20. In the book Chomp- What happened to Jared Gordon as the police chopper was hovering above him? Derek Badger ran crazed and howling from the woods, tackled him and bit/chomped him on the neck (p. 275)
Chomp
1. In the book Chomp, who is the author? Carl Hiaasen (cover) 2. In the book Chomp, what hit Mickey Cray in the head that caused his injuries? A dead iguana (p. 1) 3. In the book Chomp, what subject did Wahoo’s mother teach? Mandarin Chinese (p. 3) 4. In the book Chomp, who were Gary and Gail? Tow ancient Galapagos tortoises (p. 10) 5. In the book Chomp, what was the name of the reality show that Wahoo and his dad were paid to help with? Expedition Survival (p.17) 6. In the book Chomp, what did Wahoo use on the python to get it to let go of his dad’s leg? Bourbon (p.26) 7. In the book Chomp, what is the name of Mr. Cray’s favorite alligator? Alice (p. 8. In the book Chomp, how many teeth does the average gator go through in a lifetime? 3,000 (p. 77) 9. In the book Chomp, what is taxonomy? The Scientific names of animals or classification of all living things (p.90) 10. In the book Chomp, how did Wahoo’s friend Tuna get her name? After her aunt who worked in a sushi bar (p.91) 11. In the book Chomp, what is one of Derek’s signature moves? Parachuting into the wilderness while blindfolded (p. 124) 12. In the book Chomp, what did Tuna think about the parachute jump? Disappointed and referred to it as “pathetic” (p.126) 13. In the book Chomp, what did Mr. Cray do to keep the water snake warm? Kept it in his shirt until ready so it would be wide awake and for of attitude for the shot (p.134) 14. In the book Chomp, what nickname was given to the water snake? Fang (p.135) 15. In the book chomp, where is the Florida mastiff bat believed to have originated? Cuba to Florida (p. 154) 16. In the book Chomp, What did the bat chomp on Derek? The bat chomped down on Derek’s tongue (p. 156) 17. In the book Chomp, how did Mr. Cray get the bat off of Derek? Tickling it with a fern leaf (p. 159) 18. In the book Chomp, what happened to Link when he helped Tuna? He was shot by her father (p.199) 19. In the book Chomp, how did Tuna’s father find her? Caller ID from the phone she borrowed 20. In the book Chomp, what did Derek Badger think was happening to him after the bat attack? He was turning into an vampire (p. 203)
Questions for Reading Bowl Submitted by Kimberly McDonald Bethlehem Elementary Team
The Cheshire Cheese Cat Author: Carmen Agra Deedy
1. Who was the great writer that frequented Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese? A: Charles Dickens pg. 12
2. How did Pip master the human language? A: while living in Nell’s pocket pg. 7
3. Why does Skilley not eat Pip? A: he does not eat mice, he eats cheese pg. 23
4. Who flung onto Skilley’s snout and planted a small kiss on the tip of his nose? A: Too pg. 47
5. What kind of animal is Maldwyn? A: a raven pg. 62
6. How was Malwyn able to fly away from the Tower of London? A: the Ravenmaster had let his clipped wings regrow pg. 75
7. Who rescued Maldwyn? A: Nell pg. 78
8. What did Nell teach Pip to do? A: read pg. 90
9. What was the first word Pip read? A: handkerchief pg. 91
10. What kind of master was Pinch’s former master? A: a foul tempered cur pg. 95
11. Who rescued Pip from Pinch? A: Charles Dickens pg. 98
12. What book is Charles Dickens writing? A: The Tale of Two Cities pg. 105
13. Who was Pip describing when he said: “You really are an enigma – a perfect puzzle of a cat?” A: Skilley pg. 108
14. What did Mr. Thackeray want to eat that upsets his digestion? A: red and spicy peppers pg. 140
15. How was the letter to the Ravenmaster finally composed? A: with newspaper clippings pg. 150-155
16. Where was Nell banished too after she told about Pip’s secret? A: Chessington to live with Aunt pg. 157-158
17. What secret did Nell tell Adele? A: that Pip could read pg. 158-159
18. Who came to Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese to get a jewel being held for ransom? A: Queen Victoria pg. 179
19. What was the jewel being cared for by the mice of Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese? A: the raven – Maldwyn
20. Cowards do not choose equals, they chose? A: victims pg. 194
21. How did Skilley save Pip? A: he fished him out of the pot with his tail pg. 204
22. Who was stealing the cheese at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese? A: Adele pg. 218
23. Who came together to defeat Pinch? A: Skilley, all the mice, and Maldwyn
Mountain Dog
1. In the book, Mountain Dog, where did Tony go to live when his mom went to jail? Sierra Nevada with his uncle Tio. (p. 12) 2. In the book, Mountain Dog, what is elephant pizza? Squashed trees (p.153) 3. In the book, Mountain Dog, who is the author? Margarita Engle (cover) 4. In the book Mountain Dog, what is Tony’s mother’s first language? Spanish (p. 3) 5. In the book, Mountain Dog, what does the smell on Tony’s shoes remind Gabe of? Bad dogs and rough places (p. 7) 6. In the book Mountain Dog, who is welcome at Cowboy Church? Dogs and Horses (p. 18) 7. In the book, Mountain Dog, what is help on the trail from a stranger called? Trail magic (p.35) 8. In the book, Mountain Dog, what did Tony say the pit bull fights were like? Horror movies (p. 36) 9. In the book, Mountain Dog, what does Tony compare Gabe to when he is searching? Gabe sounds like Christmas and looks like a shooting star (p. 51) 10. In the book, Mountain Dog, who are the ground pounders? Volunteers who search on foot without dogs, horses or vehicles (p. 52) 11. In the book, Mountain Dog, what are the Spanish words for “my son”? Mi jo 12. In the book Mountain Dog, what do the letters SAR stand for? Search and Rescue (p. 82) 13. In the book, Mountain Dog, what are Rescue Beasts? People who turn into wilderness heroes instead of villains (p.83) 14. In the book, Mountain Dog, what do the letters PLS stand for? Place last seen (p. 84) 15. In the book, Mountain Dog, what do the tattoos on Tony’s mom represent? Marks for pit bull wins and a tear drop for every dog that lost their life. (p.90) 16. In the book Mountain Dog, what does the word UNO mean to the SAR workers? Unexpected night out (p.119) 17. In the book, Mountain Dog, what does Tony think the best cure for worries is? Summer (p. 158) 18. In the book, Mountain Dog, what did Tio give Tony for his birthday? A new laptop and warm hug 19. In the book, Mountain Dog, why did tony think Luz was the perfect name for the new pup? Luz sounds like gold frizz of fur (p. 207) 20. In the book, Mountain Dog, what are people who walk from Mexico to Canada called? Thru-hikers (p.34)
Reading Bowl Questions for Chomp
1. What fell from a tree and hit Mickey on the head? A dead iguana p. 1 2. What was the job of Wahoo McDaniel, the person Wahoo was named after? A professional wrestler p. 1 3. Where was Wahoo’s mother? Shanghai, China p. 3 4. What did they do with the dead iguana? They used him in a stew and ate him p. 2 5. How much were Wahoo and his dad going to get paid for doing the TV show? $1000/day p. 8 6. What happen previously that made Mickey ask Raven Stark to sign a release form? A raccoon had clawed on of Wahoo’s classmates’ arms p. 13 7. What was the name of the TV show that Derek Badger and Raven Stark produced? Expedition Survival p. 17 8. What was Derek Badger’s real name? Lee Bluepenny p. 18 9. What was Wahoo’s older sister’s name? Julie p. 21 10. Where was Julie, Wahoo’s older sister? At Law School at the University of Florida p. 21 11. What was the name of Mickey’s 14 foot Python? Beulah p. 23 12. What did Wahoo give Beulah to make her let go of Mickey? Bourbon p. 26 13. What did Derek Badger wear when he showed up for the first day of the shoot? Khaki shorts, a safari shirt, and hiking boots p. 40 14. What did the Expedition Survival ! contract require Mickey to keep just in case something went wrong? A gun p. 41 15. What did Terrible Timmy do to Derek? Bit him p. 42-43 16. What did Derek threaten to do if any of the crew put videos of the turtle bite on YouTube? Fire them all p. 43 17. What did Derek refer to Beulah the python as? An overstuffed earthworm p. 47 18. What was the final amount Derek offered to pay for a scene with Alice the Alligator? $4000 p. 48 19. What did Mickey have to do every time he said a cuss word? Put a dollar in the cookie jar p. 49 20. What animal did Derek think was “ugly as the devil?” opossums p. 53
Chomp Carl Hiaasen 1. How many feature films has Alice been in?
Nine P 4 2. In what show does Derek Badger star?
Expedition Survival P 11 3. What is Derek Badger’s real name? Lee Bluepenny P 18
4. How much money did Expedition Survival have to pay Mickey to allow Derek to film a scene with Alice?
$4000 P 48 5. Exactly how much did the Cray family owe the bank for overdue mortgage payments? $7912.04 P 73
6. How do Tuna and Wahoo know each other?
They are in Biology class together in school P 80 7. How had Derek offended the Navajo Tribe? He decided to use an ancient Navaho prayer pipe to scratch his back P 84
8. Why is Derek Badger black listed from National Parks? He climbed a cottonwood tree to get an eagle’s egg for breakfast. P 85
9. How much was the fine for Derek’s attempt to eat an eagle’s egg? $10,000 P 85
10. What nicknames did Wahoo and Tuna give each other? Lance and Lucille P 91
11. Why was Sickler run out of Tennessee?
He was selling fake rubies at a fake mine outside of Gatlinburg.
P 94
12. Why did Link kick Mickey out of the airboat? Mickey was giving Link a hard time about Old Sleepy, the stuffed Alligator. P 102
13. What is the name of Derek Badger’s yacht?
The Sea Badger
P 120
14. Who parachuted into the Everglades? Ricky the Stuntman P126
15. Why did Mickey put Fang in his shirt? He would be warm and wide awake, so he would bite when Derek caught him. P 135
16. Where is Raven Stark’s hometown? Fairhope, Alabama P 142
17. What type of bat bit Derek?
A mastiff bat
P 156
18. Why did the mastiff bat bite Derek? He was attempting to eat the bat alive. P 156
19. Why did Derek leave camp? He thought he was turning into a vampire P 173
20. What is the name of the trilogy of vampire movies/novels that make Derek Badger believe he is turning into a vampire? The Nightwing Trilogy P 173
21. How did Tuna’s dad know where to find her? His caller ID led him to Sickler’s P 179
22. Why did Tuna call her dad from Sickler’s? To remind him to feed her hamster P 201
23. What was Jared Gordon’s Plan B? Mickey’s life for his freedom. P 254
Chomp
1. How did Mickey Cray get a concussion? A dead iguana fell out of a tree and hit him on the head during a deep freeze. (p. 1) 2. What symptoms did Mickey Cray have after the concussion? Double vision and terrible headaches (p. 1) 3. Who was Wahoo named after? Wahoo McDaniel, a professional wrestler who had once been a linebacker for the Dolphins (p. 2) 4. What did Wahoo do with the iguana after his dad came home from the hospital? He made a peppercorn stew (p. 2) 5. Where did Wahoo’s mother go? To China (p. 3) 6. Why did Wahoo’s mother go to China? To teach Mandarin Chinese for American companies (p. 3) 7. How much did Expedition Survival! offer to pay Mickey Cray initially? $1000 per day (p. 10) 8. What was the name of the host of Expedition Survival! ? Derek Badger (p. 11) 9. What is the name of Derek Badger’s production assistant? Raven Stark (p. 12) 10. What did Mickey Cray’s insurance company insist that everyone do before they came onto his property? Fill out a legal form saying it wasn’t Mickey’s fault if they got hurt (p. 14) 11. What was the name of the family’s pet alligator? Alice (p. 14) 12. How long is Alice? 12 ft. (p. 14) 13. What is Derek Badger’s real name? Lee Bluepenny (p. 18) 14. What was Wahoo’s sister’s name? Julie (p. 20) 15. What did Wahoo pour down the python’s throat to make her let go of his father? Bourbon (pp. 25-26) 16. What was the python’s name? Beulah (p. 43) 17. How much did Derek Badger offer to pay the Cray’s for a scene with Alice (the alligator)? $4000 (p. 47) 18. What was Alice’s record for holding her breath underwater? 3 hours and 15 minutes (p. 63) 19. What classes did Tuna have with Wahoo? Biology and Algebra (p. 79) 20. Where did Tuna live? In a Winnebago in the Walmart parking lot (p. 80)
Chomp 1. In the book Chomp, who was Wahoo named after? A professional wrestler pg 1 2. In the book Chomp, why was Mickey Cray out of work? A frozen iguana fell out of a tree and hit him on the head pg 1 3. In the book Chomp, where did Wahoo’s mom go to work? China pg 3 4. In the book Chomp, who are Gary and Gail? 2 ancient Galapago’s tortoises pg 10 5. In the book Chomp, who is the star of Expedition Survival!? Derek Badger pg 11 6. In the book Chomp, who was Derek Badger’s production assistant? Raven Stark pg 13 7. In the book Chomp, who did Wahoo forget to feed? Beulah the python pg 25 8. In the book Chomp, who did Wahoo run into at Walmart? Tuna pg 79 9. In the book Chomp, what did Wahoo and Mickey see on Tuna? A black eye pg 80 10. In the book Chomp, where did Tuna say her Mom was? Up north with her Grandma pg 81 11. In the book Chomp, what did the cameraman drop in the woods? A script for Expedition Survival! Pg 114 12. In the book Chomp, what did the script say that Derek Badger was going to eat? A snake pg 117 13. In the book Chomp, what did Tuna realize after Derek parachuted out of the helicopter? That it wasn’t Derek, it was a stunt double pg 126 14. In the book Chomp, what fell on to the cake platter? A bat pg 149 15. In the book Chomp, what did Derek Badger try to do to the bat? He tried to eat it pg 156 16. In the book Chomp, what did Derek steal? Link’s airboat pg 166 17. In the book Chomp, where did Jared Gordon shoot Mickey Cray? Mickey’s left foot pg 268 18. In the book Chomp, what was the collection of DVD’s in Derek’s trailer? Night Wing Trilogy pg 173 19. In the book Chomp, when Tuna called her Dad where did she tell him she was? Aruba pg 180 20. In the book Chomp, who ran out of the woods and knocked Jared Gordon and Tuna into the water? Derek Badger pg 275
Chomp by Carl Hiaase
1. Who is the author of the book CHOMP? Carl Hiaasen (Title Page) 2. What fell from a palm tree hitting Mickey Cray giving him a concussion and severe headaches?
A frozen Iguana (p.1)
3. What is the name of Mickey Cray's son that is also the name of a species of salt water fish?
Wahoo (p.1)
4. Where does Susan Cray go to make more money for the family?
China (p. 3)
5. What was Susan Cray’s job in China?
Teaching Mandarin Chinese (p. 3)
6. Why does Wahoo have a missing thumb?
Alice the alligator chomped it when he was feeding her chickens one day. (p. 16)
7. What is the set name for the survivalist that Mickey Cray went to work for?
Derek Badger (p. 11)
8. What is the name of the TV show that Mr. Cray provided animals for?
Expedition Survival (p. 11)
9. How did Derek Badger almost die at the Cray's "Everglades" set on their property?
He jumped on Alice the alligator’s back and startled her into attacking (p. 67)
10. Where did the set travel to due to the demands of Derek Badger?
The Everglades (p. 75)
11. Who did the Cray's pick up on their trip to Wal-Mart?
Tuna (p. 80)
12. Why was Derek Badger banned from the national park?
He tried to steal an eagle’s egg from its nest for breakfast (p. 85)
13. Who is the lady who travels with Derek Badger taking care of anything on the set and off the set for him?
Raven Stark (p. 13)
14. Why was Wahoo pushing to take hard jobs even against his father’s will?
They were behind on bills and were about to lose their house (p. 105)
15. Who was the driver of the airboat in the Everglades who had an attitude?
Link (p. 99)
16. What did Link and Mickey Cray get in an argument over?
A stuffed alligator (p. 100)
17. What creature named Fang did Mickey Cray release during the script that bit Derek Badger all over? A water snake (p. 130)
18. What nickname does Mickey Cray call Derek Badger?
Mr. Beaver (p. 134)
19. What landed on the chef's cake platter that Derek attempted to eat but it clamped down on his tongue instead?
A Mastiff bat (154-157)
20. What nickname does Mickey Cray call Derek Badger?
Mr. Beaver (p. 134)
21. What hit Derek Badger while he was missing that singed him and launched him like a bomb while he was sleeping under a tree during a storm?
A bolt of lightning (p. 214)
22. Who was Jared Gordon?
Tuna’s father (p. 229)
23. Who in the end, bit Tuna’s father’s neck like a vampire to help capture him?
Derek Badger ( 276)
Eight Keys By Suzanne La Fleur 1. In the book Eight Keys, who is the author? Suzanne La Fleur (title page)
2. In the book Eight Keys, what was the game that Franklin and Elise played the beginning of the story? Knights (page 3)
3. In the book Eight Keys, what was Uncle Hugh’s occupation? A craftsman (page 12)
4. In the book Eight Keys, what was Franklin allergic to? Dairy products (page 12)
5. In the book Eight Keys, what was the name that Amanda called Elise? Scabular (page 25)
6. In the book Eight Keys, what was Elise’s nickname? Cricket (page 27)
7. In the book Eight Keys, what did Amanda keep doing to Elise’s lunch? Smashing it (page 56)
8. In the book Eight Keys, what food does Elise always have on her birthday? Sloppy Joes (page 65)
9. In the book Eight Keys, what was Elise’s favorite stuffed animal as a baby? Bunny Rabbit (page 89)
10. In the book Eight Keys, what was the name of Elise’s mother’s stuffed animal? Miles (page 89)
11. In the book Eight Keys, where did Elise find the 1 st key? In Uncle Hugh’s workshop-little room (page 86)
12. In the book Eight Keys, what did Uncle Hugh say to Aunt Bessie when he saw that Elise had the stuffed animal Miles?
Elise found her key today (page 92)
13. In the book Eight Keys, why did Caroline want Elise as her lab partner instead of Amanda? Because Amanda wanted Caroline to do all the work (page 95)
14. In the book Eight Keys, where did Elise go to visit her mom? The Cemetery (pages 98 & 99)
READING BOWL 2014 Eight Keys 1. Who is the author of Eight Keys? Ans: Suzanne LaFleur
2. In the book eight Keys, how old were Franklin and Elise when they came up with the game called Knights? Ans: 6 (pg. 3)
3. In the book eight Keys, who made wooden swords for Franklin and Elise? Ans: Uncle Hugh (pg.3)
4. In the book eight Keys, when playing Knights in the woods, what must you be careful of? Ans: where you swing your sword, that you don’t drop your treasure, and that you look where you’re going. (pg. 5)
5. In the book eight Keys, who were the ‘usual kids at the bus stop from Elise and Franklin’s grade? Ans: Franklin, Sam, Ben, Stewart, and Diana (pg. 70
6. In the book eight Keys, what is the number on Elise’s locker? Ans: 2716 (pg. 9)
7. In the book eight Keys, what did Amanda call Elise when she found out they had to share lockers? Ans: the Bloody Queen of Scabs (pg. 9)
8. In the book eight Keys, what day of the week is usually the first day of school? Ans: Thursday or Friday (pg. 11)
9. In the book eight Keys, what color is Aunt Bessie’s hair? Ans: dull orange and pepper gray (pg. 13)
10. In the book eight Keys, what does Uncle Hugh call Elise? Ans: Cricket (pg. 15)
11. In the book eight Keys, what happened to Elise’s parents? Ans: Her mom died when she was born and her dad died when she was three. (pg. 18)
12. In the book eight Keys, who was Leonard? Ans: Elise’s dad’s best friend (pg. 27)
13. In the book eight Keys, what grade were Elise and Franklin in? Ans: 6th (pg. 8 & 27)
14. In the book eight Keys, what kind of slushie does Franklin always get? Ans: blue raspberry (pg. 28)
15. In the book eight Keys, what does it mean when you get to the bus stop in the morning and no one’s there? Ans: you missed the bus; it’s Saturday, but you forgot or school has been miraculously canceled, but no one told you. (pg. 42)
16. In the book eight Keys, what does it mean if you get to the bus stop, but only Franklin is there? Ans: Franklin missed the bus too; Franklin was there when the bus came, but you weren’t, so he waited to keep you company. (pg. 42)
17. In the book eight Keys, what was the family news Aunt Bessie want to talk about? Ans: Annie & Ava were coming to stay for a while. (pg. 34)
18. In the book eight Keys, what’s the combination to Elise’s locker? Ans: fifteen-seventeen-seven (pg. 53)
19. In the book eight Keys, what did Elise always have on her birthday? Ans: sloppy joes (pg. 65)
20. In the book eight Keys, what was in the envelope that Aunt Bessie gave Elise on her twelfth birthday? Ans: A letter from her dad. (pg. 69-70)
EIGHT KEYS QUESTIONS
1. Who does Elise live with? Uncle Hugh and Aunt Bessie page 18 2. Why does Amanda make fun of Elise the first day of sixth grade? Elise’s knees were skinned from playing Knights with Franklin. Page 9 3. What does Aunt Bessie do for a living? She is a chef. Page 13 4. Who is Leonard? Elise’s dad’s best friend who owns the hardware store page 27 5. What is Elise’s nickname? Cricket page 27 6. What does Elise do to try to avoid going to school? She misses the bus on purpose. Page 42 7. What does Uncle Hugh do with the chair he made that Elise wanted for herself? He gives it to Annie so she can rock baby Ava. Page 63 8. What does Elise always have to eat on her birthday? Sloppy Joes page 65 9. What happened to Elise’s mom? She died the day Elise was born. Page 70 10. Elise’s dad wrote letters to Elise before he died. When does she receive the last one? On her 12 th birthday page 68 11. What do the keys unlock? Doors above Uncle Hugh’s workshop 12. What was the message found in the first room Elise unlocked? Know what you come from. Page 88 13. What else was in the first room? Photographs, a comfy chair, a stuffed bear, and a note page 88-89 14. What is the stuffed bear’s name? Miles page 89 15. What book is Elise’s class reading? The Call of the Wild page 105 16. What is the message in the second unlocked room? Seek to learn. Page 109 17. What is the second room filled with? Books page 109 18. Where is the 3 rd key found? In the second unlocked room full of books page 109 19. Who is Franklin jealous of when Elise makes friends with her? Caroline page 126 20. Elise hangs seven of the keys above the table. What does she do with the eighth one? She wears it on a chain around her neck. Page 214
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s library
1. What did Kyle break that had him grounded?
- The window
2. What live animal was misplaced near the Jungle Book display rather than in zoology?
- Bengal Tire
3. According to Charles, what is a “big word for library?”
- Athenaeum
4. Who did Kyle share his gift card with?
- His family
5. What color are Dr. Zinchenko’s glasses?
- Red
6. Where in Mr. Lemoncello’s library is dessert located?
- The Book Nook café
7. What did Kyle, Akimi, and Sierra make a safety harness out of?
- Telephone wires
8. Who asked for the first extreme challenge?
- Bridgette Wedge
9. What is on the back of every library card?
- Pictures of books
10. Who check out Get to know your local library in 1964?
- Luigi Lemoncello
11. How many students were selected to spend a night in the library?
- 12
12. Which participant thought she's be "the perfect, best-looking spokesmodel for his holiday commercials?"
- Haley Daley
13. What does the screen in the 400's room tell each person about themselves when they walk into the room?
- their ancestory
14. Which version of Sherlock Holmes did no one grab?
- e-reader
15. Which expert does Kyle request to speak to?
- His brother, Curtis
16. Why does Andrew get kicked out of the library?
- because he cheats
17. Who suddenly switches teams once Andrew leaves the game?
- Haley Daley
18. What do lodgepole, loblolly, and Rocky Mtn winter have in common?
- They are 3 different kinds of pine trees
19. What did Mr. Lemoncello change into for the big finale?
- A burglar outfit (black clothing)
20. Who did Akimi write his essay about?
- Kyle
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Pleasant Grove Elementary
1. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who is the author? Chris Grabenstein 2. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, why did Kyle have fifty cents deducted from his allowance for part of the year? He broke a window playing one of Mr. Lemoncello’s games, pg. 5-6 3. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, how long did construction crews stay on the job of constructing the new library? No longer than six weeks, pg. 7 4. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what is the name of the town getting a new public library? Alexandriaville, pg. 7 5. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who supervised the construction of the new library? Dr. Yanina Zinchenko, a world-famous librarian, pg. 7 6. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, how long had Sierra Russell been incredibly quiet and spent all of her spare time reading? Ever since her parents divorces and her dad moved out of town, pg. 15 7. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what essay do the kids have to write if they want to be chosen to spend the night in the new library? Why I’m Excited About the New Public Library, pg. 17 8. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, how many students will be chosen to spend the night in the new library? 12, pg. 17 9. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, according to Kyle, what is his favorite part about grand openings? Balloons, pg. 22 10. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who is the final judge of the essays? Mr. Luigi Lemoncello, pg. 23 11. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who is the top secret benefactor who donated the money to build the new public library? Mr. Luigi Lemoncello, pg. 25 12. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, how much does the new library cost? Five hundred million dollars, pg. 25 13. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who was the librarian who took an interest in Luigi Lemoncello when he was young? Mrs. Tobin, pg. 26 14. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what was the old library torn down to make room for? An elevated parking garage, pg. 33 15. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who was the last twelve-year-old chosen to spend the night in the new library? Kyle Keeley, pg. 39 16. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what is the one room in the library where you are allowed to have food and drink? The Book Nook Café, pg. 69 17. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who checked out the book Get to Know Your Local Library on May 26, 1964? Luigi Lemoncello 18. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who were Charles Chiltington’s two teammates? Haley Daley and Andrew Peckleman, pg. 171 19. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who stole Sierra Russell’s library card? Andrew Peckleman, pg. 229-230 20. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who escaped from the library? Haley, Akimi, Kyle, Sierra, and Miguel, pg. 286-287
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by: Chris Grabenstein
1. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what board game were the 3 Keeley boys playing, at the suggestion of their mother? Pg. 2—Mr. Lemoncello’s Indoor Outdoor Scavenger Hunt 2. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what did the losers of Mr. Lemoncello’s Indoor Outdoor Scavenger Hunt have to do? pg. 3—put everything back exactly where they were found 3. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library,how long did it take for Alexandriaville’s library to be completed? pg. 7—5 years 4. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library,who is the world famous librarian for Alexandriaville’s new library? Pg. 7—Dr. Yania Zinchenko 5. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who was Kyle Keeley’s best friend? Pg. 16—Akimi 6. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what is the prize for writing the best essay about the new library opening? Pg. 17—you get to attend a lock-in at the library before it opens to the public 7. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what did Mr. Lemoncello’s car look like? Pgs. 22-23—a red boot with white shoe laces 8. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what did Kyle do with the $500.00 gift card to Mr. Lemoncello’s store? Pg. 43—gave each member of his family $100 to spend 9. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what was Dr. Zinchenko’s number one rule for the 12 kids? Pg. 49—be gentle 10. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what was the shape of the library door? Pg. 52—round 11. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who was the first winner of the evening? Pg. 64—Charles Chiltington 12. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, why was the Board Room called the Board Room? Pg. 78—it was full of board games 13. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what was the grand prize for winning the game Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library? Pg. 86—fame and glory, being a spokesperson for Mr. Lemoncells’s games 14. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, where did Haley’s hand get stuck while she was down in the stacks? Pg. 106—in the book return slot 15. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, how are fiction books placed on the library shelves? Pg. 188—in alphabetical order by the authors last name 16. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, how are non-fition books placed on the library shelves? Pg. 188—by the Dewey Decimal System 17. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who did Kyle choose as his exper to ak for help in the library? Pg. 202—his brother Curtis 18. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, why did Andrew Peckleman have to go home before the game was finished? Pg. 229—he stole Sierra’s library card 19. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who designed the game, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library? Pg. 232—Dr. Zinchenko or Dr. Z 20. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what is Charles’ uncle Jimmy’s job? Pg. 250—head librarian of the Library of Congress 21. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, how did Kyle’s team get out of the library? Pg. 283—walked out the way bandits crawled in in 1968. 22. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what was the combination of the lock on the last puzzle? Pg. 285-86--READ
1. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who is the head librarian? Dr. Yanina Zinchenko (p. 7)
2. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what game does Akima play on her PSP? Squirrel Squad (p.15)
3. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what one sentence did Kyle write? I hope there are balloons (P. 21)
4. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who is the last judge of the essays? Mr. Lemoncello (p. 23)
5. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, who is Clarence? The body guard (p. 53)
6. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what game did the kids play in the library? Hurry to the top of the heap (p. 57)
7. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, where were the desserts hidden? The café (p. 69)
8. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what message was spelled in Kyle’s food? Have fun (p. 48)
9. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what music was playing when they woke up? Rocky Music (p. 70)
10. In the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, what was the answer to escape? Read (p. 285)
The False Prince by Jennifer A Nielsen
1. In the book The False Prince , what did Sage steal from the butcher?
A roast (p. 1)
2. In the book The False Prince , what happened to Latamer when he was given the opportunity to leave the group and he chose to go?
He was killed. (p. 22)
3. In the book The False Prince , how many regents are on the king’s court in Carthya?
20 (p. 32)
4. In the book The False Prince , what is the name of Conner’s estate where the boys trained?
Farthenwood (p. 40)
5. In the book The False Prince , what did Sage ask Errol to get back for him when he first arrived at Farthenwood?
His old clothes (p. 48)
6. In the book The False Prince , what was special about the sword that Sage chose to begin sword training?
It was a replica of a sword that Prince Jaron had once owned. (p. 68)
7. In the book The False Prince , what is the name of the servant girl that was assumed to be a mute? Imogen (p. 72)
8. In the book The False Prince , why did Sage say he could not learn the first day of tutoring? His chair was too small. (He needed a bigger chair.) (p. 80)
9. In the book The False Prince , what is the name of the girl that is betrothed to the throne of Carthya and will marry one of the boys if they become king? Amarinda (p. 114)
10. In the book The False Prince , why was Sage not able to get back in to his bedroom when he left to explore Farthenwood?
Tobias shut and locked the window Sage used to sneak out. (p. 120)
11. In the book The False Prince , what was missing in Sage’s clothes when they were returned to him? His gold (p. 127)
12. In the book The False Prince , what did Roden find under Tobias’s mattress? A knife (p. 172)
13. In the book The False Prince , why did Sage say he was staring at Amarinda at dinner? She had dirt on her face. (p. 187)
14. In the book The False Prince , who escorted Amarinda back to her room after dinner? Sage (p. 191)
15. In the book The False Prince , after his haircut and getting his hair dyed, who did Conner and Errol say that Sage resembled?
Prince Jaron (p. 214)
16. In the book The False Prince , who visits Farthenwood and causes the boys to hide in the underground tunnels? Veldergrath (p. 216)
17. In the book The False Prince , who hit one of Veldergrath’s men with a fireplace poker as they were searching the castle for the king’s emerald box?
Imogen (p. 229)
18. In the book The False Prince , what trick was Sage doing that finally made Conner decide that Sage should be the chosen prince? He rolled a coin over his knuckles. (p. 242 – 244)
19. In the book The False Prince , what did people think happened to Prince Jaron when he disappeared from the ship sailing to school in Bymar? His ship was attached by pirates and he was killed. (p. 262 – 263)
20. In the book The False Prince , what did the pirates find on the ship that Conner presented to Sage before they went to the castle that helped prove his identity? Prince Jaron’s crown (p. 303)
The False Prince
Jennifer A. Nielsen
1. What is the name of the man who takes Sage from the orphanage? Answer: Bevin Conner Pg. 4
2. What are the names of the two men who work for Conner? Answer: Mott and Cregan Pg. 11
3. What are the names of the other three orphans that Conner takes on the journey? Answer: Roden, Tobias, and Latimer Pg. 21
4. What happens to Latimer when he tries to leave? Answer: Cregan shoots him in the chest with an arrow and kills him Pg. 22
5. What is the name of the kingdom in which The False Prince takes place? Answer: Carthya Pg. 36
6. What happened to the Royal family? Answer: They were murdered Pg. 56
7. What is the name of the Prince that Conner wants one of the boys to impersonate? Answer: Jaron Pg. 62
8. What is the name of the servant who is assigned to help Sage? Answer: Errol Pg. 72
9. What is the name of the tutor that taught the boys about Carthya? Answer: Mistress Havala Pg. 88
10. What is the name of the Princess that the chosen boy will have to marry? Answer: Amarinda Pg. 114
11. What happens to Sage when he refuses to give Conner the fake gold? Answer: Mott beats him on Conner’s orders Pg. 133
12. Who does Princess Amarinda ask to escort her to her room? Answer: Sage Pg. 191
13. Who is the first boy that Conner chooses to be his Prince? Answer: Roden Pg. 237
14. What does Roden promise the other two boys? Answer: That when he becomes King he will ask Conner not to kill him. Pg. 238
15. What makes Conner decide to change his choice for who should be Prince to Sage? Answer: Sage can roll a coin over his knuckles, and Prince Jaron was famous for the same trick Pg. 244
16. When Prince Jaron was 10 years old he challenged the King of Mendenwal to a duel? Why? Answer: Because he accused Jaron’s mother Queen Erin of not being a true royal Pg. 260
17. Who is revealed to be the real true born Prince Jaron? Answer: Sage Pg. 257
18. How old was Prince Jaron when his father sent him away? Answer: Eleven Pg. 261
19. What is the first item that Sage/Jaron uses to prove his identity? Answer: His sword (the real sword of Price Jaron) that he had hidden under the floorboards in his bedroom in the castle before he was sent away Pg. 326
20. What did Sage/Jaron say to Kerwyn when he handed him the Imitator’s Gold that convinced Kerwyn that Sage was truly the real Prince Jaron? Answer: “No, it is real gold. I am real Lord Kerwyn.” Pg. 327
The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Chapter 1:
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage steal from the market : He stole a roast.
In the book, The False Prince, how many garlins did Conner give to the butcher so that he would leave Sage alone? He gave 50 garlins.
In the book, The False Prince, in what fictional land does the story take place? It takes place in Carthya.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage’s father do for a job? He was a musician.
In the book, The False Prince, what lie did Sage tell Mrs. Turbeldy so she would let him stay in the orphanage? He said he was the son of a dead duke from somewhere in Avenia, and that he would pay her a coin a week for a place to stay and food to eat.
In the book, The False Prince, how did Conner say that Sage could earn his freedom? Sage could earn his freedom by doing whatever he asked and doing it well.
Chapter 2:
In the book, The False Prince, who were the two men other than Conner in the wagon with Sage and the other boys? The two men were Cregan and Mott
In the book, The False Prince, where had Sage seen Mott before? Mott was the one who tripped him while trying to escape the butcher.
In the book, The False Prince, who clubbed Sage in the head at the orphanage? Cregan clubbed Sage.
In the book, The False Prince, what are the names of the two boys in the wagon? Their names are Latamer and Roden
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage say was rule #1 in the orphanage? You took food whenever it was available, as much as you could get.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Conner say to Sage about patience? “Patience is the mark of a ruler.”
Chapter 3:
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage do to the headmaster at Gelvin’s Charity Orphanage? He locked the headmaster out of the orphanage for an entire night.
In the book, The False Prince, what was the consequence of Sage feeding the orphans so well that night? He fed them a week’s worth of food in one night, which made for a very long, very hungry week.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage have to earn from Conner and his men? He had to earn their trust.
In the book, The False Prince, why did Latamer decide to leave? He said that he wasn’t fit to compete (he was ill) with the other boys, and he’s not one to face danger, even with great reward. In the book, The False Prince, what was the reason for having the meeting before they ate ? The reason was to not waste food for the ones who might leave.
Chapter 4:
In the book, The False Prince, what was the main purpose for Conner bringing Latamer on the trip? The main purpose was to teach them a lesson about leaving.
In the book, The False Prince, Conner asked Tobias and Roden what they would do if they were engaged in a sword battle to the death, and it was clear that the opponent was much better. Would they fight on knowing they would likely die or stop the battle and beg for mercy? What did each say? Tobias: “I beg mercy - if it’s clear I won’t win, then nothing is accomplished by my death. I’d hope to live and make myself stronger for the next battle.” Roden: “I fight to the death, even if it’s my own. I’m a good fighter and I will not live as a coward.”
Chapter 5:
In the book, The False Prince, what are the names of the King and Queen? Their names are Eckbert and Erin.
In the book, The False Prince, how many regents sit in King Eckbert’s court? What did Tobias guess? Twenty regents sit in court. Tobias guessed 10.
In the book, The False Prince, how many sons does King Eckbert have? Why? He had one because one died in a sea voyage a few years earlier.
In the book, The False Prince, how many regents inherit their position and how many earn it? Thirteen regents inherit, and seven earn it.
In the book, The False Prince, how many women serve as regent to the King? Three women serve as regent to the king.
In the book, The False Prince, what is the secret that none of the regents keep very well? They all want the throne for themselves.
In the book, The False Prince, who is the King’s Prime Regent? Santheas Veldergrath is the king’s Prime Rgent.
Chapter 6:
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage’s father say about education ? “A person can be educated and still be stupid, and a wise man can have no education at all.”
Chapter 7:
In the book, The False Prince, what is the name of Conner’s estate? The name of the estate is Farthenwood.
In the book, The False Prince, what is the name of Sage’s servant? His name is Errol.
Chapter 9: In the book, The False Prince, what was the king’s younger son’s name? Jaron was the younger son of the king.
In the book, The False Prince, how old was Jaron when he was lost at sea? He was ten, nearly 11.
In the book, The False Prince, why was Jaron sent to the North (Bymar)? He was sent to be educated abroad and to stop embarrassing the king and queen.
In the book, The False Prince, who was accused of hiring the pirates that attacked Jaron’s ship? Avenia was accused.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Conner say was the greatest secret of their lives thus far? He said that the king, queen, and Prince Darius were all dead, and their bodies lie far beneath the castle.
In the book, The False Prince, where do the people of Carthya think the royal family is? They think they’re on a diplomatic mission to Gelyn.
In the book, The False Prince, how was it thought that the royal family died? It was thought that they were poisoned at supper.
In the book, The False Prince, who did a lot of regents suspect killed the royal family? Many thought it was Veldargrath.
In the book, The False Prince, what was Conner’s plan? His plan was to convince the court that Prince Jaron is one of the boys.
Chapter 10:
In the book, The False Prince, what are 3 reasons why Sage would make a bad Jaron? 1-wrong hair color 2-he’s left handed 3-he’s not as tall or strong as one might expect the king’s son to be
In the book, The False Prince, when Conner was trying to convince Sage to be Prince Jaron, what shocking thing did Sage say to Conner? He said, “Carthya’s not my country, and frankly, I hope Avenia destroys it.”
Chapter 11:
In the book, The False Prince, how did Mott tell Sage to choose a sword? He said, “It’s the one that calls to you.”
In the book, The False Prince, what was interesting about the sword that Sage chose? It was a replica of the one Prince Jaron owned.
Chapter 12:
In the book, The False Prince, why did Sage know that he couldn’t escape? Conner would never stop hunting him down.
In the book, The False Prince, what is the girl’s name that served them at dinner? Imogen was her name.
Chapter 13: In the book, The False Prince, why was Master Graves a good name for the tutor? He looked more like a grave digger than a teacher.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Roden and Sage have for breakfast while studying? They had hard boiled eggs and milk.
Chapter 14:
In the book, The False Prince, who was the history tutor? Mistress Havala was the history tutor.
Chapter 16:
In the book, The False Prince, when did Sage get the knife, and from whom? He got it on his horseback ride from Mott.
Chapter 17:
In the book, The False Prince, why did Tobias ask Roden’s servent to build a fire? Tobias wanted to burn the papers on the desk because they had notes that he didn’t want the other boys to read.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage do while Tobias took notes? Sage ate Tobias’ lunch.
In the book, The False Prince, mistress Havala said that Prince Darius was everything a future king should be. What 3 things did she say? 1-educated 2-compassionate 3-wise
In the book, The False Prince, why will Cregan have many more years of service? He has to pay off the debt of the horse (Windstorm) that ran off.
Chapter 18:
In the book, The False Prince, who was Prince Darius and now Prince Jaron betrothed to? They were/are betrothed to Princess Amarinda of Bultain.
In the book, The False Prince, why did Conner want Princess Amarinds to come visit Farthenwood? He wanted the boys to gain understanding of her mannerisms and style.
Chapter 19:
In the book, The False Prince, why did Sage want a needle and thread? He wanted to make pockets in his clothes to hide things.
Chapter 20:
In the book, The False Prince, why did Conner put the boys in that particular bedroom? He put them there because he could listen to their conversations through the secret passage.
Chapter 21:
In the book, The False Prince, why did Sage want his own clothes back? He wanted them back because the fool’s gold rock was in them and he cherished it very much.
Chapter 22: In the book, The False Prince, who does the author say is the only friend Sage has? His only friend is Mott.
What are the consequences for Sage not telling Conner where the rock is ? They took Sage to the dungeon, whipped him, and left him in the dark and in chains, barely touching the ground.
Chapter 23:
In the book, The False Prince, what did Imogen take to the dungeon for Sage? She took water and a warm roll.
In the book, The False Prince, what 2 secrets did Imogen ask Sage to keep? She asked him to keep that she can talk and that she visited him in the dungeon.
Chapter 24:
In the book, The False Prince, what items did Sage steel from around the estate? He stole a gold cuff link, a butter knife, and several coins.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage promise Conner? He promised him that he’d be his prince.
Chapter 27:
In the book, The False Prince, why did Conner want the boys to practice with the servants? They needed to learn how to be servants because they were going to serve the Princess and her family for dinner.
Chapter 29:
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage promise Tobias? He promised him that he would live or that Sage would die trying to save his life.
In the book, The False Prince, what was Sage’s punishment for what Mott thought was Sage trying to sneak out, and what was Sage’s response? Sage wouldn’t get to eat all day, and Sage’s response was “I wasn’t hungry anyway.”
In the book, The False Prince, what did Imogen say when Sage asked her if she would bow to him if he was king? She said, “I know too much, and I won’t bow to a fraud.”
Chapter 30:
In the book, The False Prince, what did Conner say was the worst thing that could happen during dinner with the princess? The worst thing that could happen was for her to remember meeting the boys here tonight after they’re presented at court.
Chapter 31:
In the book, The False Prince, what was Sage’s job at dinner with the princess and her family? He was the door servant.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage say to the princess when she asked him what he was staring at? He told her that she had dirt on her face (cheek). In the book, The False Prince, what meal did Conner serve the princess and her family? He served roast, boiled carrots, potatoes, hot bread, and imported cheese.
In the book, The False Prince, who did the princess request to escort her to her room? She requested Sage.
In the book, The False Prince, what did the princess and Sage talk about on the way to her room? She asked him if the rumors about the royal family being dead were true, and he said yes. He asked her if she could be happy marring Prince Jaron if he was alive.
In the book, The False Prince, how did the princess say that she and Sage are alike? She said they both have few choices about their lives belonging to them.
Chapter 32:
In the book, The False Prince, why did Conner let Sage escort the Princess to her room? If she recognized him, he could say that Conner kept him in hiding until he was to be presented at court. He thought it could be an advantage that they would have already met.
In the book, The False Prince, what has haunted Mott since he took the boys? He is haunted by the death of Latamer. He didn’t know that was going to happen.
Chapter 34:
In the book, The False Prince, what mistake did Eroll make when he took Sage to see Conner after his transformation? His mistake was the comment that he made to Conner that Sage could pass as Prince Jaron’s twin openly acknowledging that he knew about the plan.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Conner give to Sage when he told him to hide with the boys? He gave him a locked box covered with emeralds.
Chapter 35:
In the book, The False Prince, what did Conner say he was going to do with the replica of Prince Jaron’s sword? He was going to give it to the queen for her birthday in honor of her lost son.
In the book, The False Prince, how did Conner respond when Veldergrath asked about the boys he’s collected from the orphanages? He told them the reason was that he need them to work in his fields.
In the book, The False Prince, what is Veldergrath hoping to find when he searches the estate? He was searching for the emerald covered box or the prince.
Chapter 36:
In the book, The False Prince, about a year earlier, Sage was on the streets when the king passed by. What did Sage do, and what was the consequence? Sage didn’t bow to the king, so a soldier clubbed him across his calves which sent him to his knees.
In the book, The False Prince, what was Tobias afraid that the soldiers would find while searching the estate? He was afraid they would find the papers that he has hidden in the mattress. In the book, The False Prince, what did Imogen do to help the boys when the house was being searched? She hit a man with a fireplace poker.
Chapter 38 :
In the book, The False Prince, why did Conner choose Roden over Sage? Conner didn’t think that Sage could keep up the lie for the rest of his life.
Chapter 39:
In the book, The False Prince, what made Conner change his mind about making Sage the prince? He changed his mind when he saw Sage rolling a coin over his knuckles.
In the book, The False Prince, why did Sage decide he didn’t want to be prince? Sage wanted to stay alive.
In the book, The False Prince, what were Sage’s conditions to be prince? The boys and Imogen had to come with them and remain alive.
Chapter 41:
In the book, The False Prince, why did Sage want to go for a horseback ride before leaving Farthenwood? He wanted to ride because he knew it would be the last time he’d ever be truly alone, and he wanted to think.
In the book, The False Prince, why did Sage throw the sword in the river? He said, “The prince of Carthya would never wear a cheap copy of the sword at his side.”
Chapter 42:
In the book, The False Prince, what did Jaron do when he got on the ship? He slipped out of a window.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Darius tell the priest who was helping Jaron? He told him that he wasn’t Prince Jaron, and he paid him to watch over him for another week.
Chapter 43:
In the book, The False Prince, what did the king want to be when he was younger? He wanted to be a musician.
In the book, The False Prince, who did Sage turn out to be? He was Prince Jaron.
In the book, The False Prince, what did Sage finally realize about why his father had sent him away? He realized that is was to protect him.
In the book, The False Prince, who is the only one who knows that Sage is the prince? Mott is the only one who knows.
Chapter 47:
In the book, The False Prince, who ordered the pirates to kill Prince Jaron? Conner made the order.
Chapter 48: In the book, The False Prince, what did Conner say was Sage’s great gift? His gift was thinking fast when necessary.
In the book, The False Prince, why was it so hard for Mott to hurt Sage? Because he knew that he was really hurting Prince Jaron.
Chapter 49:
In the book, The False Prince, what were in the 2 bundles that would help to prove Prince Jaron’s identity ? A drawing of Jaron that his mother made and the crown he was wearing when he was on the ship.
In the book, The False Prince, what item helps to prove that Sage is Prince Jaron? His rock (or fool’s gold) helps to prove he is the prince.
In the book The Lions of Little Rock.....
1. Why won't Marlee jump off he high dive? Because she is afraid of heights. pg 1
2. Who is the Author? Kristin Levine
3. Why are the high school closed? The governor closed the High School because of integration. pg 7
4. Who is the new girl at Marlee school? Elizabeth pg 13
5. What does Marlee's friend Sally say that Marlee never does? Talk pg 16
6. Why did Marlee meet JT at the picnic bench? Tp help JT with his Math pg25
7. Why does Marlee count? To help her speak
8. Why wasn't Liz at school for the hers and Marlee's big project? Because the school found out that she was a "negro". pg 62
9. Why does Marlee's Dad drive her to school? Because of a note he found hidden in their newspaper. pg 73
10. Where was Judy sent to live so she could go back to school? Pine Bluff pg77
11. How did Liz give her phone number to Marlee? By using a magic square. pg 96
12. What movie did Marlee sneak off to see with Liz? The Wizard of Oz pg 106
13. Who was the tall boy throwing eggs at the house on Halloween? Red (JT brother) pg 118
14. Why was Betty Jean upset about her son? Because he was arrested. (The police believed he was the one who tossed the eggs at the house. Pg 123
15. What group did Marlee join? Women's Emergency Committee pg 133
16. Where did Marlee and Liz decided to meet secretly on Tuesdays? The Old Quarry(Rock Crusher) pg 111
17. What Christmas gift did Marlee's Dad buy for the family? An airplane ride pg 155
18. What did Marlee's mom give her for her birthday? A letter opener pg 169
19. What did JT's mom find hidden in her closet at home? Her husband's white robes (KKK robes) pg 202
20. What did Marlee give her Mom to help her during her speech? Her black feather pg 215
21. What did Marlee trip over at the Quarry? Dynamite pg 208
22. Who picked Marlee from the old farm house? David her brother. pg 250
23. What happen at Betty Jeans house when everyone was getting ready for the election? An explosion. pg 260
24. At the end of the book what fear did Marlee overcome? Her fear of heights by jumping off the high dive. Pg 290
Lions of Little Rock
1. In the book Lions of Little Rock, When is Marlee’s birthday? January 27,1959 (pg. 169) 2. In the book Lions of Little Rock, What was Marlee’s older sister’s name? Judy (pg.17) 3. In the book Lions of Little Rock, What was the name of Marlee’s maid? Betty Jean (pg. 17) 4. In the book Lions of Little Rock, What was the name of Betty Jean’s son? Curtis (pg. 122) 5. In the book Lions of Little Rock, What was Sally’s last name? McDaniels (pg. 2) 6. In the book Lions of Little Rock, What was the name of the church Marlee went to? Winfield Methodist Curch (pg. 98) 7. In the book Lions of Little Rock, What was the name of Marlee’s Sunday school teacher?(pg.99) 8. In the book Lions of Little Rock, What was Liz’s full name? Elizabeth (pg. 13) 9. In the book The Lions of Little Rock, What was Marlee’s favorite place to go? The zoo (pg. 4) 10. What was Marlee’s favorite subject? Math (pg. )
1. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, who is the author? Kristin Levine
2. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, how does Marlee describe people? She describes them with different types of drinks (pg.5)
3. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did mother do since she was starting to work again? She got a maid (pg.7)
4. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, when is Judy supposed to start school? September 15 (pg.17)
5. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did JT need help with? Math (pg.22 and 23)
6. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what is Liz going to give Marlee if she speaks during the presentation? A book of magic squares (pg.30)
7. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did Liz get from the variety store? Two turtles (pg.53)
8. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, who did Marlee give the peach pit to? Little Jimmy (pg.66)
9. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did Marlee write in the note to Liz? You owe me a magic book (pg.83)
10. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, where did Marlee find Liz? At the zoo (pg.92)
11. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did Judy need a new pair of? A pair of hose without holes (pg.104)
12. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, where are Liz and Marlee going to meet every Tuesday? The rock crusher (pg.111)
13. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did dad get granny for Christmas? A t.v. (pg.153)
14. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did dad give to the family for Christmas? A plane ride (pg.155)
15. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did Liz turn out to be? She turned out to be colored
16. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, why were the high schools closed? Because of integration and segregation (pg.8)
17. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did Marlee and Liz do for their history project? They did it about the Qua-paws (pg.65)
18. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, where is Sally having her birthday party? At Troy's Roller Rink (pg.175)
19. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did Red find in the box? 9 or 10 sticks of dynamite (pg.208)
20. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, how did Marlee manage to get out of the trunk in Red's car? She used her letter opener her mother had given to her for her birthday (pg.244 and 245)
21. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, instead of jumping off the high dive with Little Jimmy what are they going to do instead? Little Jimmy is going to buy a coke for Marlee a coke at the concession stand? (pg.281)
22. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what were the protesters throwing? Bottles, rocks, and even their own signs (pg.286)
23. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, who helps Marlee talk in front of people? Liz (pg.12)
24. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what is the rock crusher? An abandoned quarry (pg.56)
25. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what is the name of dad’s bird? Pretty boy (pg.36)
26. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what do Liz and Marlee eat for dinner at the football game? Popcorn and hot dogs (pg.43)
27. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what was the name of Marlee's Sunday school teacher called? Miss Winthrop (pg.99)
28. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, how many words is Marlee required to say each day? Five words (pg.3)
29. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what did Sally call Elizabeth? The queen of England (pg.13)
30. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what does Marlee do to help calm her down? She counts prime numbers in her head (pg.2)
31. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what does Marlee do every Sunday afternoon in April? She goes to Mrs. Terry’s house (pg.199)
32. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what does JT want Marlee to do for him? His homework (pg.22 and 23)
33. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, who is in Marlee's family? Mom, dad, Judy, and David (pg.5)
34. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what course is David bad at? Math (pg.50)
35. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, at the beginning of the book, what is Marlee scared of? Heights (pg.1)
36. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what is a talisman? A good luck charm (pg.54)
37. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, what talisman did Marlee have? A feather (pg.54)
38. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, where was Marlee when she met Tommy for the first time? At the center theater (pg.108)
39. ITB, The Lions of Little Rock, who did Judy meet up with in Pine Bluff that was from the same city she was from? Robert Laurence (pg.143)
The Lions of Little Rock
1. In the book The Lions of Little Rock (TLLR) what is the name of the community swimming pool? a. Fair Park Swimming Pool – Page 1 2. In the book TLLR, what does Marlee count in her head when she’s nervous? a. Prime numbers – Page 2 3. In the book TLLR, who is Judy Nisbitt? a. Marlee’s older sister – Page 3 4. In the book TLLR, what does Marlee compare her brother David to? a. a glass of sweet iced tea on a hot summer day with feet up in a hammock and haven’t got a care in the world – Page 5 5. In the book TLLR, who was the governor of Arkansas in 1958? a. Governor Faubus – Page 6 6. In the book TLLR, what and where were the occupations of Marlee’s parents? a. Dad was an English teacher at Forest Heights Jr. High School and mom would be teaching home economics at Hall High School – Page 7 7. In the book TLLR, what school did Marlee attend? a. West Side Jr. High – Page 8 8. In the book TLLR, who were the Little Rock Nine and which school did they attend? a. They were the first negroes to enroll at Central High School (Minni Jean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Ernest Green, Thelma Mothershed, Melba Pattillo, Terrence Roberts, Gloria Ray, Jefferson Thomas, and Carlotta Walls) – Page 8 9. In the book TLLR, who was Marlee’s math teacher at West Side and what beverage did Marlee assign to him? a. Mr. Harding; chocolate malt shake – Page 14 10. In the book TLLR, what were the names of Marlee and JT’s imaginary children? a. Orbit, Cosine, and Isosceles – Page 22 and 23 11. In the book TLLR, what would Liz give to Marlee if she spoke during their history presentation? a. a book about magic squares – Page 30 12. In the book TLLR, what is the subject of Liz and Marlee’s history project? a. The Quapaw Indians – Page 28 13. In the book TLLR, what is the name of the family’s pet parakeet? a. Pretty Boy – Page 36 14. In the book TLLR, what are Marlee’s favorite color, favorite singer, and favorite subject? a. Blue, Buddy Holly, and Math – Page 38 15. In the book TLLR, what are Liz’s favorite color, singer, and subject? a. Green (like the grass), Elvis Presley, and English – Page 40 16. In the book TLLR, which college does David attend? a. Little Rock University – Page 42 17. In the book TLLR, what is the talisman Liz found and gave to Marlee to help calm her nerves during the presentation? a. A black crow’s feather – Page 54 18. In the book TLLR, how did Quapaw Indian children choose a new father if theirs had died? a. They would give a peach pit to one of the other men in the tribe. – Page 66 19. In the book TLLR, what is the term that is used to describe a light-skinned negro pretending to be white? a. Passing – Page 68 20. In the book TLLR, what is the CCC? a. Capital Citizen’s Council whose purpose is to support segregation in Little Rock – Page 74 21. In the book TLLR, what is Betty Jean’s relationship with Pastor George? a. She is his wife – Page 74 22. In the book TLLR, where and why was Judy being sent to attend school? a. She would live with her grandmother and to school in Pine Bluff because she had already missed too much school due to Little Rock schools being closed indefinitely – Page 77 23. In the book TLLR, what are the fake names Liz and Marlee will use when calling each other on the phone? a. Liz will be Lisa and Marla will be Mary – Page 97 24. In the book TLLR, which church does Marlee and her family attend? a. Winfield Methodist – Page 98 25. In the book TLLR, which Bible verse did Miss Winthrop discuss in Sunday school? a. 1 Peter 3:14 – “ But even if you do suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled.” – Page 99 or 100 26. In the book TLLR, what is the WEC and what is its purpose? a. Women’s Emergency Committee to Open Our Schools; it isn’t for integration or segregation, but for education – Page 101 27. In the book TLLR, what is the name of the negro movie theatre and what movie was Liz taking her brother to see? a. The Gem; The Wizard of Oz – Page 106 28. In the book TLLR, who was caught throwing eggs at Mrs. Jefferson’s house, and who was actually blamed for it? a. Red, JT’s brother threw the eggs, but Curtis, Betty Jean’s son was accused. – Page 123 29. In the book TLLR, what organization does Mr. Nisbett belong to? a. The Council for Human Relations – Page 126 30. In the book TLLR, which times table is Liz supposed to count whenever she needed to keep quiet? a. Nines – Page 130 31. In the book TLLR, who was Marlee surprised to see at the WEC meeting? a. Mrs. Dalton, JT’s mother – Page 134-35 32. In the book TLLR, when counting the nines time table failed for Liz, what did Marlee suggest Liz do instead? a. Write all her words and thoughts in a notebook – Page 141 33. In the book TLLR, what were the results of the new school board elections? a. 3 moderates and 3 segregationists were elected creating another deadlock – Page 149 34. In the book TLLR, what was Little Jimmy going to write in his notebook after Marlee told him that she and Liz were no longer friends? a. “How I think you are lying. And that I wish you’d tell her hi for me.” – Page 151 35. In the book TLLR, what is the special gift Mr. Nesbitt gave to all of his children for Christmas? a. An airplane ride from Pine Bluff back to Little Rock – Page 155 36. In the book TLLR, when is Marlee’s 13 th birthday? a. January 27, 1959 – Page 169 37. In the book TLLR, what is different about the names of the Nesbitt children? a. Marlee is the only one without a middle name – Page 169 38. In the book TLLR, who is Marlee named after? a. Marlene Dietrich, a glamorous movie star; her mom’s favorite actress – Page 169-170 39. In the book TLLR, what tragic event occurred on February 3, 1959? a. The plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. Richardson aka The Big Bopper – Page 171 40. In the book TLLR, what embarrassing thing happened to Marlee on her first day back in school after recovering from the measles? a. Her mom was the substitute teacher in her class – Page 175 41. In the book TLLR, what is the quote painted on the wall at Troy’s Roller Rink? a. “The more you skate, the more you learn. The more you learn, the more you skate.” – Page 188 42. In the book TLLR, when did the last lynching occur in Little Rock, and who was the victim? a. 1927; a colored man named John Carter – Page 202 43. In the book TLLR, what is STOP? a. It stands for “Stop This Outrageous Purge,” and its purpose is to remove the 3 board members who fired all the teachers and find 3 moderate candidates to replace them. – Page 224 44. In the book TLLR, what does CROSS represent? a. It is the committee to “Return Our Segregated Schools.” – Page 228 45. In the book TLLR, who do the saints, the sinners, and the savables refer to? a. Folks who signed the STOP petition, folks who signed the CROSS petition, and those who signed neither – Page 234 46. In the book TLLR, what happened to the dynamite Liz and Marlee took from Red’s car? a. Liz left it at the back door of the police station with a note stating it was found in the woods. – Page 247 47. In the book TLLR, what made Marlee run out of the farmhouse and back into the rain? a. She realized the woman who lived there was a CROSS supporter. – Page 249 48. In the book TLLR, whose house did Red target with the remaining dynamite? a. Pastor George and Betty Jean’s – Page 262 49. In the book TLLR, what were the election results of the school board? a. STOP wins the recall, the “purgers” were thrown off the board – Page 268 50. In the book TLLR, where did Red get his nickname? a. It came from his full name: Raymond Edward Dalton – Page 274 51. In the book TLLR, how were the Nesbitts’ able to prove that Red actually committed the bombing? a. They confronted the Daltons and discovered the blade of Marlee’s letter opener in the trunk of Red’s car. – Page 277 52. In the book TLLR, what happened to Red? a. There wasn’t enough evidence to arrest him, but Mr. Dalton signed an age waiver and forced Red to join the Army. – Page 280 53. In the book TLLR, what happened in the end with the schools of Little Rock? a. The high schools were all integrated. – Page 289 54. In the book TLLR, what did Liz give Marlee the last time they met at the zoo? a. A magic square: the first and last two digits was the year 1959, the other 5 numbers were Liz’s new phone number. – Page 290
Lions of Little Rock
1. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what does Marlee do when she is nervous on
the high dive? A. She recites prime numbers . Pg. 2
2. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, why did Liz and Marlee meet at the zoo to
practice for their presentation? A. So Marlee could practice by talking to the
animals. Pg. 38
3. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what kind of drink does Marlee think her
brother David is like? A. A glass of sweet tea. Pg. 5
4. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, after Liz left West Side Jr. High, what did she
want Marlee to help her learn? A. How to keep her mouth shut. Pg. 115
5. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what was Tommy dressed as for Halloween?
A. A horse. Pg. 116
6. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what kind of drink does Marlee think Sally is
like? A. Cough syrup. Pg. 5
7. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what was Curtis arrested for? A. Egging Mrs.
Jefferson’s house. Pg. 123
8. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what did Liz find for Marlee to use as a
talisman? A. A single crow feather. Pg. 54
9. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what kind of drink did Marlee decide Betty
Jean was like after they drank ice tea together? A. Water with a twist of lime.
Pg. 35
10. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, how did Marlee know her father was lying?
A. His eye twitched. Pg. 10 11. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what was Liz dressed as for Halloween? A. A
cowgirl. Pg. 116
12. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, to whom did Marlee give the peach pit at the
end of her presentation? A. Little Jimmy Pg. 66
13. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what was the name of Marlee’s school? A.
West Side Jr. High. Pg. 8
14. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what kind of car did Red drive? A. A
Chrysler Windsor. Pg. 239
15. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what did Liz say she would give Marlee if she
spoke during their presentation? A. A book about Magic Squares. Pg. 30
16. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what movie did Liz take her little brother to
see? A. “The Wizard of Oz”. Pg. 106
17. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what was JT’s full name? A. James-Thomas
Dalton. Pg. 21
18. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what was Marlee’s idea that worked to help Liz
keep quiet? A. To write her words down in a notebook. Pg. 141
19. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what subject does JT want Marlee to help him
with? A. Math. Pg. 22
20. In the book “Lions of Little Rock”, what drink did Marlee decide Liz was like? A.
Warm milk with a dash of cinnamon. Pg. 41
55. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what was the name of the girl Michael liked? Taylor Ridley ( pg. 11 ) 56. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what was the name of Michael’s best friend? Ostin Liss (pg. 10) 57. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what was the name of the school Michael went to? Meridian High (pg.10) 58. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what is the name of the school that offered Michael and Taylor a scholarship? Elgen Academy (pg. 96-99) 59. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what was Taylor’s power? Rebooting people’s brain (pg. 40 ) 60. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what was the name of Taylor’s sister? Tara (pg. 13) 61. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what were the names of the three bullies that beat up Michael behind the school? Jack, Mitchel, and Wade (pg. 16) 62. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, why did Ostin’s mom name him Ostin? Because he was born in Austin ,Texas (pg.10) 63. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, why did Michael like Ostin’s mom? Because she had a Texas accent and called every one “honey”, and kept a stash liquorish for him since his mom didn’t have candy (pg. 11) 64. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, why did Michael get detention instead of Jack? He was too scared to tell on Jack (pg.9) 65. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what kind of syndrome does Michael have? Tourette’s syndrome (pg. 5) 66. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, why did Michael need a ride to Pasadena? To go and get his mom(who was kidnapped) (pg. 180) 67. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, who did Jack invite that Ostin and Michael didn’t like? Wade (pg. 181) 68. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, how much money did Michael pay Jack to drive him to Pasadena? Three hundred dollars (pg.180) 69. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what was Zeus’s power? He could shoot electricity out of his fingers. (pg. 192) 70. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, were did the Elgen academy go on their second field trip? The X-games (pg.210) 71. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what was the name of the African American boy? Ian (pg.221) 72. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, who the three people on level D? Ian, McKenna, and Abigail (pg.223) 73. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what was the name of the girl that was absorbing Taylor’s electric energy? Nichelle (pg. 123) 74. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what is Clyde worried about when he was talking to Lieutenant Lloyd? Elgen and the Glows (pg. 157) 75. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, who kidnapped his mom? Hatch (p. 137) 76. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, who was the girl that escaped Hatch? Grace (p. 318) 77. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, what was the principal’s other job? Detention Teacher (p .7) 78. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, who is Taylor’s twin? Tara (p. 139) 79. In the book Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25, why did they overthrow Nichelle? To defeat Hatch (p.318)
Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25 By Richard Paul Evans
1. Who is the author of Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25? a. Richard Paul Evans
2. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, where does Michael Vey live? a. Idaho (p. 5)
3. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, why was Michael in Mr. Dallstrom’s office at the beginning of the book? a. He had been stuffed into a locker upside down (p. 9)
4. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what lessons did Ostin have after school? a. Clogging (p. 14)
5. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, who was waiting for Michael when he left detention? a. Jack and his posse, Mitchell and Wade (p. 16)
6. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Michael do to Jack? a. He zapped him with a jolt of electricity (p. 18)
7. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how did Michael help his mother with the car? a. He gave it a jump because she had a dead battery (p. 27)
8. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Michael have that made him blink a lot, make gulping noises, or make faces? a. Tourette’s Syndrome (p. 38)
9. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what was Taylor’s special ability that she could do to people? a. She could reboot people and make them forget what they were thinking (p. 40) and read minds (p. 42)
10. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what experiment is Ostin trying on Michael? a. He’s measuring Michael’s electricity by having him surge his power (p. 48)
11. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Taylor tell everyone about Michael’s fight with Jack and the 2 other guys? a. He was a black belt (p. 56)
12. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Michael do when he saw Taylor with another boy? a. Surged the basketball bleachers (p. 62)
13. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Taylor’s friends rename Michael after his face off with Corky? a. Little Norris (p. 73)
14. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how did Michael really knock down Corky? a. Taylor rebooted Corky (p. 74)
15. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Taylor admit to doing during the basketball game? a. She rebooted the player that was throwing free throws (p. 75)
16. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what was strange about Michael and Taylor’s births? a. They were both born at Pasadena General Hospital during a specific period of 11 days. (p. 76)
17. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did they name their club? a. Electroclan (p. 84)
18. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, according to the records from Pasadena General Hospital how many babies survived the period of 11 days? a. 17 (which includes Michael and Taylor) (p. 88)
19. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what happened right before Michael’s mother and Taylor were abducted? a. Michael and Taylor were both offered scholarships to the Elgin Academy (p. 96 & 99)
20. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Taylor learn about herself when she got to the Elgin Academy? a. She had a twin sister (p. 139)
21. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, where did Michael, his mom and Ostin go to celebrate Michael’s birthday? a. PizzaMax (p. 106)
22. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what happened when the man who was trying to rob Michael’s mother touched the keys that Michael was holding? a. Michael zapped him with electricity (p. 109)
23. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did they tell Michael had happened to his mother when he woke up in the hospital? a. She had been kidnapped (p. 113)
24. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how did Nichelle describe herself? a. Electrical vampire (p. 123)
25. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Nichelle tell Taylor to call her? a. Master (p. 125)
26. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Dr. Hatch call the electric children? a. A Glow (p. 137)
27. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what was Taylor’s twin sister’s name? a. Tara (p. 139)
28. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, who did Michael decide to meet with at the police station to try and find his mother? a. Clyde (p. 154)
29. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, why does the Elgin Academy give the Glows lots of bananas? a. Bananas enhance their abilities (p. 163)
30. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, where did Tara take Taylor on their first trip away from the Academy? a. Rodeo Drive for shopping (p. 168-169)
31. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Hatch give Taylor as a “welcome- home” gift? a. Diamond necklace (p. 177)
32. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, who does Michael ask to take him to Pasadena, California? a. Jack (p. 180)
33. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what was Zeus’ special power? a. He can shoot electricity like lightning (p. 192)
34. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, Dr. Hatch had front row seats for whose concert? a. Colby Cross (p. 196)
35. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Hatch ask Taylor to do during the concert? a. Reboot Colby Cross while she sang Love, My Love (p. 200-201)
36. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, who rebooted the X Game motorcyclist in the yellow jacket? a. Tara (p.217)
37. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what was Taylor’s punishment for not doing what Hatch commanded her to do at the X Games? a. She was in a cell with Nichelle who tortured her (p. 218-219)
38. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, where does Hatch put the disobedient children at the Academy? a. Level D – the kids call it Purgatory (p. 221)
39. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how does Ian see? a. Electrolocation (he uses electric waves to see) (p. 222)
40. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did Abigail do to help Taylor? a. Took away her pain (p. 223)
41. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how did Jack plan to get them in to the Elgin Academy? a. He hotwired a food service van (p. 227)
42. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how did Taylor know Michael was at the Academy? a. Ian saw his glow with his electrolocation (p. 231)
43. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what does Hatch tell Michael happened to his father? a. Michael killed him by electrocuting him (p. 250-251)
44. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what test did Hatch give Michael for him to prove that he meant his promise? a. Hatch wanted him to electrocute Wade (p. 271)
45. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how did Michael get relief from the torture in Cell 25? a. He held on to the pipe that connected him to Abigail and the others below (p. 278-279)
46. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how long was Michael held in Cell 25? a. 26 days (p. 282)
47. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what happened when Zeus tried to hurt Michael? a. Michael took in all the electricity and started glowing and was able to zap Zeus (p. 289) 48. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how did Michael save Ostin? a. He shocked his heart when it stopped beating (p. 290)
49. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, how did Michael escape the bullet when Hatch shot at him? a. Zeus zapped the bullet with lightning inches from Michael blowing it up. (p. 320)
50. In the book, Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25, what did they do with Nichelle to teach her a lesson? a. Sent her out in the world to live (p. 325)
Michael Vey: Prisoner of Cell 25 1. Who is Michael’s best friend? Ostin Page 10 2. What kind of special ability does Michael have? He can conduct electricity through his body. Page 18 3. What disability does Michael have? Tourette’s Syndrome Page 5 4. Who is the cheerleader Michael has a crush on? Taylor Ridley Page 11 5. What was Ostin named after? Austin, Texas, which was where he was born. Page 10 6. What was Taylor’s ability? She can reboot people (make them zone out and forget things) Page 74 7. How did Michael, Taylor, and the other kids get their special electrical powers? A new body imaging machine was being tested at the hospital when they were born called the MEI. Page 94 8. What does MEI stand for? Magnetic Electron Induction Page 94 9. Where is Elgen Academy? Pasadena, California Page 107 10. Who is in charge of Elgen Academy? Dr. Hatch Page 137 11. What does Dr. Hatch call the electric children? Glows Page 137 12. Why do Michael and Ostin go to Elgin academy? To rescue his mom and Taylor Page 13. Who is Tara? Taylor’s twin sister that she meets at Elgen Academy Page 139 14. How do Michael and Ostin get to Pasadena? Jack and Wade drive them Page 180 15. How does Dr. Hatch test Taylor’s ability at the concert? He asks her to reboot the singer so she forgets stops singing. Page 200 16. What does Dr. Hatch want Taylor to do at the X Games? Reboot a motorcycle rider in the middle of a jump and that would kill him. Page 214 17. What is on Level D at Elgen Academy? All of the disobedient electric kids who won’t do exactly what Dr. Hatch says. Page 221 18. What do the the glows call Level D? Purgatory Page 221 19. Who else is in Purgatory with Taylor? McKenna, Ian, and Abigail Page 221 20. What do Ostin, Michael, and Taylor call themselves? Electroclan Page 238
1. Where did Michael Vey live? Answer: Idaho , page 5
2. What condition does Michael Vey suffer from? Answer: Tourette’s Syndrome , page 5
3. How old was Michael Vey when his father died? Answer: Eight years old, page 6
4. How did Michael Vey’s father die? Answer: heart attack , page 6
5. Who was the principal of Meridian High School? Answer: Mr. Dallstrom , page 7
6. Where did Michael Vey attend school? Answer: Meridian High School , page 7
7. Who are the three boys that bully Michael? Answer: Jack, Mitchell and Wade, page 8
8. What is the origin of Ostin’s name? Answer: He is named after the city of Austin, Texas but his mom misspelled it, page 10
9. Who did Michael shock in detention? Answer: Cody Applebaum , page 35
10. What are Taylor Ridley’s powers? Answer: She can reboot peoples brains and read people’s minds , page 40
11. What nickname did Taylor’s friends give Michael? Answer: Chuck Norris , page 68
12. What is the name of the club formed by Michael, Taylor and Ostin? Answer: The Electroclan , page 75
13. Where were Taylor and Michael born? Answer: Pasadena General Hospital , page 76
14. What gift did Michael receive from his mother on his fifteenth birthday? Answer: His father’s watch , page 83
15. What did Michael used to write on the corner of his paper’s? Answer: “EEM” , page 105
16. What did “EEM” stand for? Answer: “Electric Eel Man” , page 105
17. What school offered Michael a scholarship? Answer: The Elgen Academy , page 107
18. When Michale awoke in the hospital, who was in his room? Answer: Ostin, and Ostin’s parents, page 112
19. What is the name of the man who attempted to rob Michael and his mother? Answer: Clyde Stuart , page 154
20. Who is Taylor’s twin sister? Answer: Tara , page 162
Mountain Dog Author:
1. Why does Tony’s Mom go to prison? A: she trains pit bull to fight pg. 1
2. Where is Tony forced to move from? A: Los Angeles pg. 4
3. What type of dog was Gabe? A: a chocolate lab pg. 4
4. Where is Tio Leo’s cabin located? A: in the Sierra Nevada mountains pg. 13
5. How long is the Pacific Crest Trail? A: 2, 650 miles pg. 34
6. What are trail angels? A: dedicated professionals who volunteer to help weary hikers pg. 35
7. Whose point of view does Tony write his poem from? A: Gabe’s pg. 69
8. What are the two kinds of searches? A: area and trailing pg. 84
9. What would the tattoo look like if Tony was turned into a tattoo on his Mom’s face? A: a teardrop pg. 91 10. What does the word UNO mean to search and rescue volunteers? A: Unexpected Night Out pg. 120
11. How much of Tony’s mind is stuck in unhappy mode? A: 50% pg. 139
12. Where does Tio Leo take Tony and Gabe on vacation? A: a road trip to the beach pg. 145
13. Where did Tio Leo receive asylum, learn English, and study forestry? A: Florida pg. 149
14. What is the only feeling strong enough to keep Tio Leo alive? A: hope pg. 150
15. What did Tony get for his birthday from Tio Leo? A: laptop and a hug pg. 164
16. What happened when BB gave Tony a picture of Gabe on his birthday? A: tears of happiness came to his eyes, but he did not cry pg. 164
17. What are bear hounds trained to do? A: follow a scent and chase the bear up a tree pg. 170
18. What name would Tony call himself if he became a thru-hiker? A: Trail Beast pg. 182
19. What is the first rule of the outdoors? A: Don’t Hike Alone pg. 188
20. What does Luz say rhymes with home? A: the boy’s (Tony’s) scent pg. 200
1. In the book Mountain Dog, what was the name of uncle Tio’s dog? Gabe pg.5 2. In the book Mountain Dog, what was Uncle Tio’s job? He was a forest ranger (pg. 3) 3. In the book Mountain Dog, where does Uncle Tio live? Sierra Nevada (pg. 13) 4. In the book Mountain Dog, what is the name of the dog Tony adopts? Luz (pg. 207) 5. In the book Mountain Dog, how old do you have to be to be a SAR dog handler? 18 (pg.201) 6. In the book Mountain Dog, what was the name of the girl who wrote the school newspaper? Gracie (pg. 30) 7. In the book Mountain Dog, people who walk from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest are called what? Thru-hikers (pg.34) 8. In the book Mountain Dog, what two animals were allowed in cow boy church? Horses and dogs (pg.18) 9. What are trail angels? Volunteers (pg.35) 10. In the book Mountain Dog, what is the name of Gracie’s grandmother? B.B (pg.39) 11. In the book Mountain Dog, how did Tony describe the visiting room at the prison? A cafeteria (p. 45) 12. In the book Mountain Dog, what does the tear drop tattoo stand for? For each person who ever last its life (p. 90) 13. In the book Mountain Dog, what did Tony want to count instead of Fangs and Claws? Tree or rocks (p. 94) 14. In the book Mountain Dog, why does Tony someday want to learn how to swim? So he can play with Gabe in the water (p. 94) 15. In the book Mountain Dog, why does Tony want a stranger to be lost? To prove to his uncle that he can be trusted to stay at base camp (p. 95) 16. In the book Mountain Dog, what does Tony learn from visiting mom? How to help people who are willing to be helped (p. 97) 17. In the book Mountain Dog, when Gabe finally finds the old man, how does he feel? Hungry, dehydrated, weak, and grateful (p. 98) 18. In the book Mountain Dog, if Gabe could praise Tony, what would he probably shout? Good Human! (p. 99) 19. In the book Mountain Dog, what does Gabe use his cadaver dog training for? Finding bodies instead of survivors (p. 120) 20. In the book Mountain Dog, what are the three creatures that Tony mentions are migrating during the summer? Ladybugs, blue dragonflies and spiders (p. 144)
Mountain Dog (CIE)
1) In the book Mountain Dog why did Tony have to go live with someone else? Because his mother was charged with cruelty to animals (pg 3) 2) In the Book Mountain Dog , who was Tony going to live with? His great-uncle Tio Leonilo (pg3) 3) In the book Mountain Dog , what was Tio Leonilo’s job? He was a forest ranger (pg 3) 4) In the book Mountain Dog, what type of dog lived with Tio ? a chocolate lab- goofy grin, silly drool, not a fighting dog (pg 4) 5) In the book Mountain Dog where is the cabin where Tony moves into? Sierra Nevada mountains (pg 13) 6) In the Book Mountain Dog, what school subject does Tony have problems with? Math because his mother made him take the bets (pg 13) 7) In the book Mountain Dog Tio tells Tony about what happened to him as a child, what was it? He came to America on a raft that crashed and landed on a tiny nameless island where he had to learn to surviv. (pg160 8) In the Book Mountain dog, where does Tio take Tony and Gabe? To the Cowboy Church Dogs and Horses are Welcome (pg 18) 9) In the Book Mountain Dog, What is the name of the loud Girl/ Gracie (pg 30) 10) In the book Mountain Dog, What does SAR stand for? Search and Rescue Dog ( pg 83) 11) In the book Mountain Dog, what does Tony see in his nightmares? Fangs and claws from the dogs (pg ?) 12) In the book Mountain dog, what does the abbreviation UNO stand to the SAR volunteers? It is an unexpected night out (pg 120) 13) In the book Mountain Dog, What six things which can poison dogs? Grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts and chocolate. (pg 131) 14) In the Book Mountain dog, what is one search that Tio is called out to do? Find a sad old man who is far away from his nursing home (pg95) 15) In the book Mountain Dog, where do Tio and Tony do math? In the wild Forest (pg108) 16) In the Book Mountain dog, How do the visits with Tony’s mom go? The first one is good, Mom is Reading and volunteering but then the Social Worker tells Tony mom is fighting again. 17) In the Book Mountain Dog, who got the highest score in puppy class? A 3 month old stumpy tailed yellow super smart Australian Shepherd mixed with an energetically friendly Golden Retriever. (pg 205) 18) In the Book Mountain Dog, what gets Gabe upset? It’s hunting season and a desperate bear scratches at the cabin door. (pg 168) 19) In the book Mountain Dog, what is Tony speaking about on September 15? It is Hispanic Heritage Month and he is talking about his families origins. (pg 161) 20) In the book Mountain Dog, what is the girl wearing who is rescued by Tio and Gabe? Flip flops, tank top and shorts.
Mountain Dog 1. In the book Mountain Dog, who did the social worker find to be a foster parent for Tony? His great uncle Tio Leonilo pg 3 2. In the book Mountain Dog, what kind of dog is Gabe? Chocolate lab pg 4 3. In the book Mountain Dog, what subject does Tony struggle with? Math pg 13 4. In the book Mountain Dog, where does Tio take Tony to sing? Cowboy Church where dogs and horses are welcome pg 18 5. In the book Mountain Dog, what does Gracie do at school? She writes for the school paper pg 28 6. In the book Mountain Dog, where is Tony’s mom? Valley State Prison for workshop pg 41 7. In the book Mountain Dog, who are ground pounders? Volunteers who search on foot without dogs, horses or vehicles pg 53 8. In the book Mountain Dog, what is Gracie’s Grandma’s name? B. B. pg 61 9. In the book Mountain Dog, why does B. B. study bears? She was attacked by one pg 64 10. In the book Mountain Dog, what are rescue beasts? People who turn into wilderness heros instead of villians pg 84 11. In the book Mountain Dog, what is a PLS? place last seen pg 84 12. In the book Mountain Dog, if Tony turned into a tattoo on his mom’s face- what would he be? A teardrop pg 91 13. In the book Mountain Dog, what did Tony’s Mom call dogs who lost fights? Losers pg 90 14. In the book Mountain Dog, why did Tony’s Mom cut her hair? To donate to wigs for kids for kids with cancer pg 105 15. In the book Mountain Dog, what was Tony’s Mom volunteering to do? Read listening books for blind children pg 106 16. In the book Mountain Dog, what was Tony’s final exam grade in math? C pg 111 17. In the book Mountain Dog, what does B. B. say happens in September? Hunting season pg 128 18. In the book Mountain Dog, what does Tony say anger is like? A disease – you can catch it or you can give it pg 136 19. In the book Mountain Dog, when Tony yells into the phone, what does Gabe want to do? Run and hide pg 137 20. In the book Mountain Dog, what did Tony bring back as a gift for Grace while he was on vacation? Salt water taffy pg 153
. In the book Mountain Dog, why was Tony’s mom sent to prison? Cruelty to animals/dog fighting (p. 2- 3)
2. In the book Mountain Dog, who takes care of Tony? Great-Uncle, Tío Leonilo (p. 3)
3. In the book Mountain Dog, what is the name of Tío’s dog? Gabe (p. 5)
4. In the book Mountain Dog, what does Tío do for a living? Forest ranger (p. 3)
5. In the book Mountain Dog, where is Tío’s cabin? Sierra Nevadas (p. 13)
6. In the book Mountain Dog, how did Tío come to America? On a raft (p. 16)
7. In the book Mountain Dog, according to Tony, what reward d dogs crave? Walk- movement, adventure, new smells (p. 24)
8. In the book Mountain Dog, who is the nosy girl at Tony’s school? Gracie (p. 30)
9. In the book Mountain Dog, what does Gracie claim to be? A reporter for the school paper (p. 28)
10. In the book Mountain Dog, what are people who walk all the way from Mexico to Canada called? Thru-hikers (p. 34)
11. In the book Mountain Dog, what is a trail angel? Someone who stocks food and water in caches for thru-hikers (p. 35)
12. In the book Mountain Dog, what is trail magic? Help from a stranger- food, water, rescue (p. 36)
13. In the book Mountain Dog, what was Gabe before Tío found him? A stray (p. 37)
14. In the book Mountain Dog, who is Gracie’s grandma? B.B. (p.39)
15. In the book Mountain Dog, what does B.B. do? Study black bears/ wildlife biologist (p.39)
16. In the book Mountain Dog, where did Tony live before going to Tío’s house? Los Angeles (p. 4)
17. In the book Mountain Dog, what are ground pounders? Volunteers who search by foot (p. 53)
18. In the book Mountain Dog, who was the person Tony helped rescue? A 3-year-old girl (p. 49)
19. In the book Mountain Dog, what did the girl’s mother tell Tony? I love you in two languages (p. 57)
20. In the book Mountain Dog, how old do volunteers have to be? 18 (p. 61)
21. In the book Mountain Dog, why does B.B. study scary bears? She was attacked a long time ago (p. 64)
22. In the book Mountain Dog, what is a volunteer victim? Someone who hides in the forest so all the dogs have a chance to practice finding a real victim. (p. 80-81)
23. In the book Mountain Dog, what are the two types of searches? Area and trailing (p. 84) 24. In the book Mountain Dog, what was the name of Tony’s blog? Dog Nose Notes (p. 119)
25. In the book Mountain Dog, what does UNO mean? Unexpected Night Out (p. 120)
26. In the book Mountain Dog, what did Tony get for his twelfth birthday? Carrot cake, laptop, warmest hug of his life, photo of Gracie, and a poem (p. 164-165)
27. In the book Mountain Dog, what is the name of the church Gabe, Tío, and Tony attend? Cowboy Church (p. 18)
28. In the book Mountain Dog, what does Tony name his puppy? Luz (p. 207)
29. In the book Mountain Dog, which subject is the most difficult for Tony?
30. In the book Mountain Dog, why does Tony struggle with Math?
Who is the author of Navigating Early ? Clare Vanderpool
In the book Navigating Early, where is Jack Baker from ? Pg 1 Northeastern Kansas
In the book Navigating Early , what is the name of the boarding school in which Jack Baker is enrolled? Pg 4 Morton Hill Academy in Cape Fealty, Maine
In the book Navigating Early, what is the motto etched into the stone entryway of Morton Academy? Pg 5 Semper Fidelis which means Always Faithful
In the book Navigating Early, according to Professor Eric Blane what is the “Holy Grail” of mathematics? Pg 17 Pi
In the book Navigating Early, what caught Jack’s attention at the bottom on the pool that caused him to lose focus and almost drown? Pg 23 his navigator ring
In the book Navigating Early, who did Jack find living in the basement custodian’s workroom? Pg 29 Early Auden
In the book Navigating Early, what is the significance of Early Auden’s name? pg 29 He was born early and his mother died during child birth.
In the book Navigating Early, who does Early listen to when it is raining? Pg 30 Billie Holiday
In the book Navigating Early, what is the name of the boat that is assigned to Jack? Pg 40 Sweetie Pie
In the book Navigating Early, what does Robbie Dean tell Jack that yar means? Pg 40 Quick to maneuver and easy to handle.
In the book Navigating Early, what was the jersey number of “The Fish?” pg 55 Number 67
In the book Navigating Early, what does Early believe about the number pi? Pg 66 That the numbers in pi tell a story. That the numbers have colors, textures, and shape.
In the book Navigating Early, what does Pi’s mother name him? Pg 65 Polaris
In the book Navigating Early, how much was the bounty for the great bear terrorizing the Appalachian Trail? Pg 71 $750.00
In the book Navigating Early, why did Early and Jack rebuild the Sweetie Pie and train for hours? Pg 71 The Morton Hill Regatta
In the book Navigating Early, what was Early looking for when he set out on his quest? Pg 80 to find Pi in order to prove that he was not dead.
In the book Navigating Early, what was the name of the boat that Early and Jack used for their quest and who did the boat belong to? Pg 97 The Maine which belonged to Fisher Auden aka The Fish.
In the book Navigating Early , what was Fisher Auden’s rank in the army? Pg 100 Lieutenant In the book Navigating Early, where did the pirates take Early and Jack? Pg. 134 The Bear knuckle Inn
In the book Navigating Early, what was the name of the lead pirate? Pg 132 MacScott
One for the Murphy
Lynda Mullaly Hunt
1. What is the street number of the Murphy’s house? 66 P 3
2. What are the names of the three Murphy boys? Daniel Adam Michael Eric P 5
3. What is in the backpack that Family Services gave Carley? A stuffed giraffe A toothbrush A pair of bright yellow fairy pajamas that remind her that there are worse things than death P 6
4. During the first dinner with the Murphys, what does Daniel say to Carley to make her run away? Just because your mother doesn’t want you doesn’t mean you can take mine. P 27
5. What job did Dennis get fired from the night he beat Carley? An Elvis impersonator in Vegas P 30
6. What is Carley’s superhero name? Super High Tops Girl P 49
7. What charges was Dennis Gray arrest for? Two counts of assault and battery, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer, among other things P 59
8. What are the words to “our song” that Carley’s mom sings to her? We’re pals together Rooten’ pals, tootin’ pals Birds of a feather P 67
9. What was Mr. Murphy’s April Fools prank on his wife? Putting an elastic band around the hand sprayer on the sink, so when she turned on the water, she got shot in the chest P 68
10. What nickname does Rainer give Carley when they meet at school? Oliver Twist/Oliver P 68
11. What was the twist on the project Mr. Ruben gives the class? The kids have to work with partners they do not get along with P 71
12. What is Toni’s favorite Broadway show?
Wicked
P75
13. What does Carley give to Michael Eric when he has a seizure? Mr. Longneck P 80
14. What caused Michael Eric’s seizure? It was a febrile seizure caused by a fever. P 83
15. What was the book that Mrs. Murphy has overdue at the library? Navigating the World of Adoption P 89
16. What lies did Carley’s mom tell at her father’s funeral? He had a dog and played tennis P 94
17. What snack does Toni make when Carley goes to her house to work on the project? Peanut butter and Fluff sandwich P 100
18. What is Daniel Murphy’s middle name? Dale P 108
19. Why did Mr. Murphy give Daniel the middle name Dale? To name him after a great baseball player, Dale Murphy, because he planned that his son would play baseball P 108
20. What was written on the note in Carley’s lunch for the field trip? Have fun. Be safe. Love, Mrs. M. P 110
21. What is Toni’s real name? Charity Byars P 115
22. What does Carley tell Daniel his one major setback in basketball is?
He’s afraid of the ball , the players, and taking chances
P 141
23. What does Toni do with her dad’s emails? Prints them out and carries them with her the next day P 151
24. What is Mrs. Murphy’s favorite book? The Giving Tree P 170
25. What is Carley’s going away present from Toni? Her embroidered New York jacket and a Wicked CD P 216
One for the Murphys
1. In the book, One for the Murphys, what is the name of the social worker that is assigned to Carley’s case? Mrs. MacAvoy pg 1 2. In the book, One for the Murphys, what is Mr. Murphy’s job? Fireman pg 7 3. In the book, One for the Murphys, what is Carley’s step dad’s name? Dennis pg 32 4. In the book, One for the Murphys, what is the name of the waiter Carley insults? Rainer pg 42 5. In the book, One for the Murphys, Carley’s teacher is a big fan of what era? Medieval Era pg 55 6. In the book, One for the Murphys, What does Carley tell Julie she wants to do? Shoot baskets pg 14 7. In the book, One for the Murphys, where did Carley go when she skipped school? The library 8. In the book, One for the Murphys, what sport does Daniel play? Basketball 9. In the book, One for the Murphys, what sport does Mr. Murphy enjoy watching? Baseball pg 66 10. In the book, One for the Murphys, what is special about Carley’s birthday? She was born on April fool’s day. Pg 67 11. In the book, One for the Murphys, why did Michael Eric have to go to the hospital? He had a seizure pg 78 12. In the book, One for the Murphys, What does Michael Eric hug each time he comes to the library? The best tree in Glastonbury. Pg. 88
13. In the book, One for the Murphys, What is Toni's favorite sandwich? Marsh mellow fluff and peanut butter. Pg. 100
14. In the book, One for the Murphys, Who is Daniel named after? Dale Murphy, a famous baseball player. Pg.108
15. In the book, One for the Murphys, How long did the Red Sox go before winning a World Series? 86 years. Pg. 118
16. In the book, One for the Murphys, What do Book Eaters look like? They're big and heavy like tanks, that color green too. Unless they stand in front of something, then the change like chameleons. Pg 169
17. In the book, One for the Murphys, What does Mrs. Murphy say about the book The Giving Tree? Unconditional love a mother has for her child. Pg 181
18. In the book, One for the Murphys, In the book, One for the Murphys, What present does Mr. Murphy give Toni and Carley? A pink Yankee baseball cap for Toni and a green Boston cap for Carley. Pg. 190
19. In the book, One for the Murphys, What is Mrs. Murphy's favorite TV show? Jay Leno. Pg 205
20. In the book, One for the Murphys, What does Mrs. Murphy make Carley for her going away party? Apple pie and Mrs. Murphy's Famous Chicken Thingie Pg 211 and 212 and Her very own apple pie Pg 214
21. In the book, One for the Murphys, What going away gift did Mrs. Murphy give to Carley? The sign in her room that said. "Be someone's Hero". pg 217
One For the Murphy’s
1. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, why does Carley Conners think her name is unlucky? Because it has 13 letters in it. (page 10 2. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, why did Mrs. Murphy assume Carley was a boy? Because Ms. MacAvoy kept referring to her as Conners. (page 34) 3. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, What happened the first time Carley goes to the Murphy’s bedroom? She accidently breaks a picture of the Navy man (Mr. Murphy) page 8 4. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, What did Carley’s mom tell her about crying? She said crying was for suckers and you can’t be a sucker in Vegas. Page 9 5. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, What did Carley call Mrs. Murphy sometimes? Perky Murphy P. 19 6. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what does Carley do to the stuff in the cabinet? She turns the cans around and upside down. Page 20 7. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what does Daniel tell Carley about his mom? Just because your mother doesn’t want you doesn’t mean you can have mine. (page 27) 8. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what does Carley rember about the night she gets hurt? Her mother helped catch her by the foot when her stepfather was trying to catch her. Page 31 9. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what does Mrs. Murphy tell Carley when she asks why they took her in? She had a friend in foster care who had a really rough time. When she grew up she wanted to help kids. That’s why she was a teacher too. Page 33 10. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, how did Carley shop for clothes with her mom? They made late night visits to the Salvation Army drop boxes to shop. (she got into the bins for her mom) Page 36 11. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what does Carley ask the water for when she and Mrs. Murphy went out to eat? Can you bring me my mother? Page 41 12. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what game does Carley pay with Michael Eric and Adam? She plays superheroes Page 47 13. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, who does Carley see in her Social Studies class? The boy who waited on them at the restaurant—(Rainer) Page 53-54 14. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, why do the police visit Carley? They want to ask Carley about the night she and her mother were hurt. Page 58 15. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what happens on the sixteenth day she is with the murphys? Its April 1 st and her birthday. Page 67 16. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what does Mr. Reuben do on Carley’s birthday? Assigns Carley to work with Toni on their term paper. (page 71- 72) 17. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what happens to Michael one Saturday morning? He has a seizure and must go the hospital. Page 78-79 18. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, where does Carley go when she skips school? She goes to the library for the day. Page 88 19. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what does Mr. Murphy think Carley is hiding from him when he confronts her about skipping school? Drugs (page 96) 20. In the book, One For the Murphy’s, what did Carley hide from Mr. Murphy when he asks about skipping school? A CD she took form the library (page 96)
Rump
1. What happened to Rump’s mother? She died right after he was born (p. 1) 2. What was Rump’s mother’s name? Anna (p. 1) 3. What was the midwife’s name? Gertrude (p. 2) 4. Where did Rump work? In the gold mines (p. 2) 5. What were the miller’s sons’ names (the 2 who tormented Rump)? Frederick and Bruno (p. 2) 6. What nickname does Rump give to the king? King Barf (p. 5) 7. What do the villagers get in exchange for gold? Food rations (p. 5) 8. What are the pixies obsessed with? Gold (p. 5) 9. Who does Rump live with? His grandmother 10. What does Rump call the goat? Milk (p. 11) 11. What does Rump call the donkey? Nothing (p. 11) 12. Why did Rump call the goat Milk ? Because that’s what she gave them (p. 11) 13. Why did Rump call the donkey Nothing ? Because that’s all he was good for – he didn’t do anything (p. 11) 14. What did Rump find in the woodpile at the beginning? His mother’s spinning wheel (p. 11) 15. What was the king’s real name? King Bartholomew Archibald Reginald Fife (p. 67) 16. What was the miller’s daughter’s name (the one who worked on the spinning wheel)? Opal 17. What did the trolls say Rump smelled like? Magic (p. 149) 18. What are Rump’s aunts’ names? Ida, Hadel, and Balthilda (Chapter 22) 19. What did Opal name her baby? Archibald Bartholomew Oswald (p. 215) 20. Who is the author of Rump? Liesl Shurtl
Questions for Rump
Submitted by LGE
1. What did Kessler magically change the piece of fuzz into? A mouse Page. 33 2. Red told Rump that the magic wasn’t from the bobbin… she said that the magic was coming from where? Inside of Rump Page 46 3. Who saw Rump spin the first straw into gold? Frederick and Bruno Page. 47 4. What did Rump often do to pass the time and feel better? Rhyme Page 3 5. What did the trolls slurp down like honey? Sludge P 141 6. Who did Rump need when the king took the Miller’s daughter to the castle? Red Page 55 7. What were the last words spoken by Rump’s grandmother before she died? Spin spin spin Page 61 8. What was the name of Rump’s goat? Milk Page 11 & 65 9. Where was Rumps mother originally from? Yonder Page 133 10. Why did Rump go back to the trolls when he should have been spinning gold? To find a stiltskin P 238 11. Who was really the witch in the woods? Red’s grandmother Page 82 12. What advice did the witch in the woods give Rump? Watch your step Page 205 13. What is stiltskin? Pure Magic page 88 14. What does Rumpel mean? Trapped in magic or deep magic page 176 15. Who told Rump that his name was Rumpel? His aunts Page 179 16. Red told Rump that he may be taller than her but she could still do what to him? Pound him Page 200 17. What were the names of Rump’s aunts? Balthilda, Idia, Hadel Page 166 18. Why did Rump leave his aunts? He felt he was putting them in danger page 202 19. At the end of the story when Rump and Red fell through the castle floor what did they land in? mashed potatoes Page 250 20. What was the name of Opal’s baby? Archie Page 227
Rump The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by, Liesl Shurtliff
Hardback Trade Copy
1. Who is the author of Rump? Liesl Shurtliff 2. What was the name of Rumps donkey? Nothing p. 11 3. What was the name of Rumps goat? Milk p. 11 4. Why was Rump's goat named Milk? Because it gave milk p. 11 5. Why was Rump's donkey named Nothing? Because it gave nothing p. 11 6. Where did Rump live? The Mountain p. 15 7. What were the gnome's jobs? They were messengers p. 18 8. Who took Rump to see the Witch of the Woods? Red p.81 9. What was the miller's daughter's name? Opal p. 20 10. What was not so pretty about Opal? She could flick out her tongue like a frog's tongue. p. 21 11. Why did the pixie's keep flying around Rump? They wanted gold p. 37 12. Why does King Barf take Opal back to his castle? Because the miller lied and said that she was the one who had spun the straw into gold. p. 74 13. What did Opal give to Rump the first time he spun the straw into gold in the castle? Her Necklace p. 104 14. Why did Rump always close the windows in the castle's tower before he would start spinning? He said that every pixie within a mile of here will be swarming this room if you leave those windows open. p. 104 15. What name did Rump give when Martha the King's cook asked? Robert p. 122 16. What does Rump need to find in order to break the curse of the Rump? a Stiltskin p. 88 17. What did the trolls give to Rump to eat? sludge p. 141 18. What were Rump's aunt's names? Ida, Hadel, and Balthilda p. 166 and 167 19. What does Rumpel mean? wrapped or trapped in magic. p. 176 20. Who caught Rump when he was running away from his aunts' house in Yonder? Frederick and Bruno, the miller's sons. p. 207 21. What did the miller force Opal to give to Rump when he was brought back to the castle as their prisoner? Her baby p. 214 & 215 22. What did Rump tell Opal she had to do to keep her baby? She had to guess his name. p. 227
Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin
Liesl Shurtliff
21. What was the name of the midwife who delivered Rump? Answer: Gertrude Pg. 2
22. What do Frederick and Bruno call Rump? Answer: Butt Pg. 3
23. What does Rump call his goat? Answer: Milk Pg. 11
24. What did Rump find when he went to get wood from the wood pile? Answer: A Spinning Wheel Pg. 12
25. Who did the spinning wheel that Rump found belong to? Answer: His Mother Pg. 12
26. What are the pixies attracted to? Answer: Gold Pg. 15
27. Who tells Rump he will find all of his name? Answer: Red’s Granny Pg. 28
28. What did the straw become when Rump spun it on the spinning wheel? Answer: Gold Pg. 38
29. What did Rump receive the first time he traded Gold to the Miller? Answer: A ten pound sack of flour and a ten pond sack of oats Pg. 59
30. Who comes to The Mountain inquiring about Rump’s gold? Answer: King Bartholomew Archibald Reginald Fife Pgs. 68 – 69
31. Who does the Miller tell the King is responsible for making the gold? Answer: His daughter, Opal Pg. 74
32. Who is the Witch of the Woods? Answer: Red’s Granny Pg. 82
33. What is a Stiltskin? Answer: Magic at its greatest; pure magic, un-meddled-with and more powerful than any enchantment or spell. Pg. 88
34. What did Red’s Granny give Rump to help him on his journey? Answer: A seed Pg. 90
35. What does Opal give Rump the first time he spins straw for her to give to the Queen? Answer: Her necklace Pg. 104
36. What does Opal give Rump the second time he spins straw for her to give to the Queen? Answer: Her Ring Pg. 109
37. What does Opal promise to give Rump the third time he spins gold for her? Answer: Her first born child Pg. 117
38. What does Mard the troll give Rump to eat? Answer: Sludge Pg. 146
39. Who does Rump find in the cottage with the red door? Answer: His Aunts, the Wool Witches, Ida, Balthilda, and Hadel Pg. 167
40. What is Rumps real name? Answer: Rumpelstiltskin Pg. 250
Who is the author of Serafina’s Promise? Anne E. Burg
In the book Serafina's Promise, what does manman mean? Pg 5 Mom, or mama
In the book Serafina's Promise, who is Gogo? Pg 5 Serafina’s grandmother
In the book, Serafina's Promise, what day is Jou Lemo, Day of the Dead, celebrated? Pg 186. November 2nd
In the book Serafina's Promise, what is the name of Serafina's teacher? pg 168. Monsieur LeBlanc
In the book Serafina's Promise, what are the colors of the Haitian flag and what do those colors represent? Pg 61 Blue for hope and Red for blood
In the book Serafina's Promise, what gift does Serafina bring back to Manman from the Flag Day parade? Pg 80 a heart shaped rock
In the book Serafina's Promise, what events inspires Serafina to want to become a doctor? Pg20 the death of her baby brother Pierre and the gift of a broken stethoscope from Antionette Solaine
In the book Serafina's Promise, how does Serafina earn the money to buy uniforms and books for school? Pg. 135 She grows peppermint to sell.
In the book Serafina's Promise, what does Jean-Pierre give to Serafina for Christmas? Pg 195 He gives her a crèche made of clay.
In the book Serafina's Promise, what is the name of the stray dog that Serafina befriends? Pg 3 Banza
In the book Serafina's Promise, what two celebrations are recognized on January first? Pg 201. New Year's Day and Independence Day
In the book Serafina's Promise, why do Haitians eat soup on Independence Day? Pg202 Haitians eat soup on Independence Day to remind them of how the slaves revolted against unfair laws which only allowed the upper ruling class to eat soup.
In the book Serafina's Promise, where is Serafina's families' meeting place? Pg 230. Outside the President's Palace in Port Au Prince
In the book Serafina's Promise, what two natural disasters threaten to destroy Serafina's family? Pg 92 and pg 217 Flood and earthquake
In the book Serafina's Promise, Gogo tells Serafina that rainbows are a reminder of what? Pg 265. Friendship between the Earth and Heaven
Serafina’s Promise
1. What does Serafina want to be when she grows up? A doctor (pg. 9) 2. Who is the doctor who tried to save Serafina’s brother Pierre? Antoinette Solaine (pg.9) 3. What do the colors of the flag mean? Blue for hope, red for blood (pg. 28) 4. Who did Gogo say took Serafina’s granpe away? The Tonton Macoutes (pg. 32) 5. Where do Manman and Gogo go on Wednesdays and Fridays to sell their bundles of wild mint and thyme? Port-au-Prince (pg. 38) 6. What did Serafina give her mother on Flag Day? A small heart-shaped rock 7. What did Serafina tell Julie Marie that the flood washed away? Her courage (pg. 113) 8. What does Bondye bon mean? God is good (pg.119) 9. Gogo says that if you burn two basil leaves on a piece of charcoal you’ll know what? If you’ll have a happy marriage (pg.121) 10. What is Serafina’s new baby brother’s name? Gregory (pg. 129) 11. When Serafina’s coin jar is full what will she be able to do? Go to school (pg.147) 12. Where is Julie Marie’s family moving? To Saint Marc (pg. 154) 13. What is Serafina’s teacher’s name? Monsieur Leblanc (pg. 168) 14. What is celebrated on the second day of November? Jou Lemo, the Day of the Dead (pg. 186) 15. Whose car does Serafina climb into after the earthquake? Antoinette Solaine
Three Times Lucky
1. In the book Three Times Lucky, who is the author?
a. Sheila Turnage
2. In the book Three Times Lucky, who is the narrator?
a. Miss Moses Le Beau (Mo) p. 1
3. In the book Three Times Lucky, in what grade is Mo? a. Sixth grade p. 1
4. In the book Three Times Lucky, what was Dale’s dog’s name?
a. Queen Elizabeth II p. 1
5. In the book Three Times Lucky, in what season does the story take place?
a. Summer p. 1
6. In the book Three Times Lucky, where does the story take place (setting)?
a. Tupelo Landing, NC p. 4
7. In the book Three Times Lucky, how many people live in Tupelo Landing?
a. 148 people p. 5
8. In the book Three Times Lucky, what did the kids name their small business?
a. Desperado Detective Agency p. 100
9. In the book Three Times Lucky, why did Mrs. Rose ground Dale
a. For sneaking out of the house p. 116
10. In the book Three Times Lucky, what was the murder weapon?
a. Mr. Jesse’s oar p. 131
11. In the book Three Times Lucky, who did Mo depend on for legal help?
a. Skeeter p.
12. In the book Three Times Lucky, how much was the ransom?
a. 13. In the book Three Times Lucky, what does Mo call her worst enemy?
a. Atilla Celeste
14. In the book Three Times Lucky, what did Dale call the guy he thought was his bodyguard?
a. Plainclothes Phil p. 166
15. In the book Three Times Lucky, how much money did lavender need for the Sycamore 200 race?
a. One thousand dollars p. 180
16. In the book Three Times Lucky, how did the kids raise money for Lavender’s car to be fixed?
a. By selling ads at the Mimosa Festival p. 194
17. In the book Three Times Lucky, what did the sign say that the kids wrote at the festival?
a. Race to Riches with Lavender p. 194
18. In the book Three Times Lucky, who is Robert Slate?
a. A bank robber/murderer who escaped prison p. 205
19. In the book Three Times Lucky, what happened to Miss Lana?
a. Slate kidnapped her p. 199
20. In the book Three Times Lucky, how much did Slate request as ransom?
a. Half a million dollars p. 234
21. In the book Three Times Lucky, where did the money come from that Mr. Jesse gave to the
church every week?
a. A bank robbery heist with Slate p. 242
22. In the book Three Times Lucky, why didn’t Mo tell Dale about running the serial number on the
five dollar bill?
a. She was ashamed of herself p. 245
23. In the book Three Times Lucky, how did Mo discover where Miss Lana was?
a. She recognized sounds when Slate called p.264 24. In the book Three Times Lucky, where was Miss Lana being held?
a. The old Blalock Place p. 265
25. In the book Three Times Lucky, why did Dale scream in the Blalock’s Place?
a. He thought he saw Ms. Blalock’s ghost p. 268
26. In the book Three Times Lucky, why did Dale pull a gun on his father?
a. Because his father was hitting his mother and calling them names P. 280
27. In the book Three Times Lucky, where did Coronel and the kids find Slate?
a. At Mr. Jesse’s house p. 291
28. In the book Three Times Lucky, how did Slate become injured?
a. Miss Lana hit him with a lamp p. 294
29. In the book Three Times Lucky, why did the Coronel call Mo “Moses” on the phone?
a. To try to warn her about Slate p. 299
30. In the book Three Times Lucky, why was Coronel sobbing at the end of the story?
a. He learned he was a lawyer before he lost his memory and he hates lawyers p. 300
31. In the book Three Times Lucky, what was Lavender’s new pet name for Mo?
a. Sherlock p. 306
32. In the book Three Times Lucky, where did Coronel and Miss Lana meet?
a. Charleston p. 307
1. 1. In the book-Three Times Lucky, when did trouble cruise into Tupelo Landing? At exactly seven minutes past noon on Wednesday, the third of June (p.1)
2. In the book-Three Times Lucky why does Dale sleep with his window up in summer? Partly because he likes to hear the tree frogs and crickets, but mostly because his daddy’s too sorry to bring home any air-conditioning (p.1)
3. In the book, Three Times Lucky-Why is Mo on Miss Rose’s porch so early? The Colonel’s back and Miss Lana’s gone so Mo has to open the café so she and Dale can’t go fishing and she feels it would be rude not to let Dale know. (p. 4)
4. In the book, Three Times Lucky-what is the population of Tupelo Landing, NC? 148 (p. 5)
5. In the book, Three Times Lucky- why did Mr. Jesse say about the person he though stole his boat? They must be at least six foot four and a good two hundred twenty pounds based on his big footprints (p. 7)
6. In the book, Three Times Lucky, what is served in the Carnivore’s Delight? Miss Lana’s practically organic soup served up cold, baloney and cucumber sandwich and a mountain dew. (p. 13)
7. In the book, Three Times Lucky- what did Mo say happened to the last person to that made fun of her name? they were swallowed by the Red Sea (p. 15)
8. In the book, Three Times Lucky-why does Skeeter say to make her special to go? Because the Colonel is back and he hates lawyers but she is allowed because she is only in training (p. 11)
9. In the book, Three Times Lucky-who is the stranger and where is he from? Detective Joe Starr from Winston-Salem (p. 14-15)
10. In the book, Three Times Lucky-what does Dale do when the detective ask him his name and why? He lies and says it is Phillip because his family is like that and every male over the age of six lies to the law. (p.16)
11. In the book, Three Times Lucky, what lines the bookshelf over Mo’s desk? Research for her autobiography, The Piggly Wiggly Chronicles, volumes 1 through 5 (p. 28)
12. In the Book, Three Times Lucky, why does Mo say she is three times lucky? Lucky one when her upstream mother tied her to a raft sending her downstream to safety the night she was born, lucky twice when colonel crashed his car and snatched her from the flooded creek and lucky three times when Miss Lana took her in like she was her own and kept her. (p. 29-30)
13. In the book, Three Times Lucky, what do the green pushpins on Mo’s map represent? The places where her Upstream mother is not, where people have called from and have gotten her letters in a bottle but are not her upstream mother (p. 32)
14. . In the book, Three Times Lucky, Who saw Dale at Mr. Jesse’s on the day he was killed? Anna (Anna Celeste, Attila) p.77
15. In the book, Three Times Lucky, what happened on the first day of kindergarten? Anna Celeste Simpson became Mo’s sworn enemy for life (p. 36)
16. In the book, Three Times Lucky, what is Lavender’s full name and why? Lavender Shade Johnson because Miss Rose named him during her Early Poetry Stage (p. 45)
17. . In the book, Three Times Lucky, Who does Mo say is Slate's girlfriend? Deputy Marla p. 299
18. In the book, Three Times Lucky, How much ransom is Slate asking for Miss Lana? A half-million dollars p.234
19. In the book, Three Times Lucky, What is the name written on the packet Mo retrieves from the Colonel’s closet? Slate p.255
20. In the book, Three Times Lucky, why does Dale wear black? He is mourning the crash at Daytona that killed Dale Earnhart (p. 93)
Three Times Lucky 33. In the book Three Times Lucky, who is the narrator? b. Miss Moses Le Beau (Mo) p. 1
34. In the book Three Times Lucky, in what grade is Mo? b. Sixth grade p. 1
35. In the book Three Times Lucky, what was Dale’s dog’s name? b. Queen Elizabeth II p. 1
36. In the book Three Times Lucky, where does the story take place (setting)? b. Tupelo Landing, NC p. 4
37. In the book Three Times Lucky, how many people live in Tupelo Landing? b. 148 people p. 5
38. In the book Three Times Lucky, what did the kids name their small business? b. Desperado Detective Agency p. 100
39. In the book Three Times Lucky, why did Mrs. Rose ground Dale b. For sneaking out of the house p. 116
40. In the book Three Times Lucky, what was the murder weapon? b. Mr. Jesse’s oar p. 131
41. In the book Three Times Lucky, what did Dale call the guy he thought was his bodyguard? b. Plainclothes Phil p. 166
42. In the book Three Times Lucky, how much money did lavender need for the Sycamore 200 race? b. One thousand dollars p. 180
43. In the book Three Times Lucky, how did the kids raise money for Lavender’s car to be fixed? b. By selling ads at the Mimosa Festival p. 194
44. In the book Three Times Lucky, what did the sign say that the kids wrote at the festival? b. Race to Riches with Lavender p. 194
45. In the book Three Times Lucky, who is Robert Slate? b. A bank robber/murderer who escaped prison p. 205
46. In the book Three Times Lucky, what happened to Miss Lana? b. Slate kidnapped her p. 199
47. In the book Three Times Lucky, how much did Slate request as ransom? b. Half a million dollars p. 234
48. In the book Three Times Lucky, where was Miss Lana being held? b. The old Blalock Place p. 265 49. In the book Three Times Lucky, why did Dale scream in the Blalock’s Place? b. He thought he saw Ms. Blalock’s ghost p. 268
50. In the book Three Times Lucky, why did Dale pull a gun on his father? b. Because his father was hitting his mother and calling them names P. 280
51. In the book Three Times Lucky, how did Slate become injured? b. Miss Lana hit him with a lamp p. 294
52. In the book Three Times Lucky, why did the Coronel call Mo “Moses” on the phone? b. To try to warn her about Slate p. 299
53. In the book Three Times Lucky, what was Lavender’s new pet name for Mo? b. Sherlock p. 306
54. In the book Three Times Lucky, where did Coronel and Miss Lana meet? b. Charleston p. 307
Reading Bowl Questions Three Times Lucky
1. In the book Three Times Lucky , what is the name of town where Mo LeBeau lives? a. Tupelo Landing, NC (1) 2. In the book Three Times Lucky , how does Mo refer to her mother (what does she call her)? a. Upstream Mother (28) 3. In the book Three Times Lucky , what does Mo call her journals? a. The Piggly Wiggly Chronicles (28) 4. In the book Three Times Lucky , why was the Colonel at the stream the night of the flood? a. He crashed his car (29) 5. In the book Three Times Lucky , what does the Colonel do for work? a. He is proprietor of the Tupelo Café (21) 6. In the book Three Times Lucky , what is Lavender’s hobby? a. He works on old cars (42) 7. In the book Three Times Lucky , how did Lavender get injured at the race track? a. He was involved in a car crash (59) 8. In the book Three Times Lucky , what happened to Mr. Jesse? a. He was murdered (70) 9. In the book Three Times Lucky , what does Mr. Li teach at the Tupelo Café? a. Karate lessons (71) 10. In the book Three Times Lucky , why does Detective Joe Starr come to Tupelo Landing? a. To investigate a murder in Winston-Salem (17) 11. In the book Three Times Lucky , who is Miss Retzyl? a. Mo and Dale’s school teacher (32) 12. In the book Three Times Lucky , what is Skeeter McMillan studying in college? a. Law 13. In the book Three Times Lucky , why is Mo scared when Miss Lana gets behind the wheel of the Underbird? a. Because Miss Lana can’t drive 14. In the book Three Times Lucky , what does Dale volunteer to do to help Detective Starr with his investigation? a. Be led away in handcuffs to the police car as if he were the murder suspect 15. In the book Three Times Lucky , what does Mr. Jesse contribute to the church? a. Thousands of dollars in cash 16. In the book Three Times Lucky , how much money does Mo volunteer to raise for Lavender’s race car fund? a. One thousand dollars 17. In the book Three Times Lucky , what murder weapon is used to kill Mr. Jesse? a. An oar 18. In the book Three Times Lucky , who kidnaps Miss Lana? a. The murder suspect 19. In the book Three Times Lucky , who is Queen Elizabeth? a. Dale’s pet dog 20. In the book Three Times Lucky , what was the Colonel’s job before he had his car accident and lost his memory?
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
1. Name one of the official Sugar Man swamp rules. a. Keep your eyes open b. Keep your ears to the ground c. Keep your nose in the air 2. What is the Voice of Intelligence? a. A car radio 3. What did Bingo name the red star? a. Blinkle 4. Who is the only person Audie Brayburn told about his encounter with the Sugar Man? a. His grandson, Chap 5. What claim did Sonny Boy Beaucoup make about the Sugar Man? a. That he was extinct 6. What does Audie say “GBH” stand for? a. Great Blue Heron
7. What does Sonnie Boy and Jager Stitch want to build over the Sugar Man Swamp? a. “The Gator World Wrestling Arena and Theme Park” 8. What must Chap do in order to keep the Sugar Man swamp, according to Sonny Boy and Jager Stitch’s deal? a. Show proof of the Sugar Man 9. How many boars and sows do Buzzie and Clydine have? a. 15 10. Why do Bingo and J’Miah have to wake up the Sugar Man? a. Because the Farrow Gang is going to invade. 11. What grows along the Sugar Man swamp that makes Clydine and Buzzie want to go there? a. Sugarcane 12. What do alligators do when they flip on their backs? a. Fall asleep 13. What does Chap drink to be more of a man/ a. Black coffee 14. What kind of animal is Gertrude? a. Snake 15. What does Chap and his mom sell to raise money? a. Fried sugar pies 16. What color is Muscavado sugar? a. Brown 17. Who helped the Sugar man when he was choking? a. Audie 18. Who stands guard closest to the Sugar man? a. Gertrude 19. What did the Sugar Man say to Chap? a. “We are of the same soil.” Or “Nosotros somos paisanos’ 20. What new mission did Bingo and J’miah wish for? a. Operation Pie Procurement
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Swamp (CRIS NOEL CIE)
1) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, What are Bingo, J’miah, Daddy-o and Little Mama? Raccoons (pg. 3)
2) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what pet did Sugar Man have? A rattlesnake named Gertrude (pg4)
3) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what did the Sugar Man’s hair look like? Spanish moss (pg4)
4) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, What type of car did the raccoons sit on when they were in the Bayou? A 1949 sportsman Desoto (pg 8)
5) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, Who passed away and made Chap sad? His grandpa Audie Chapman (pg 12)
6) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what type of bird had Audie chapman taken a picture of but never sketched? A ivory billed wood pecker (pg 15)
7) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what was the Longleaf mission? It was to climb to the top of the longleaf pine tree just like Great Uncle Banjo had done. (pg 18)
8) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, who owned Chap and his mom’s house? Sonny Boy Beaucoup (pg 31)
9) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, who was Sweetums? A big ginger cat
(pg 31) 10) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, What was the song that Daddy-o sang to Bingo? It was about a little star names Twinkle (pg 37)
11) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what did Jaegar Stitch want to do to Sugar man Swamp ? She wanted to turn it into Gator World Wrestling Arena and Theme Park (pg38)
12) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, Who owned the swamp before the US government? A crafty pirate named Alouicious Beaucoup (pg 40)
13) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what did Alouicious use to write the promise he made to the Sugar Man about taking care of the swamp? His very own blood (pg 42)
14) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, who invented the Polaroid Land Camera and when? In 1947 a scientist named Edwin Land (pg 47)
15) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what was the new mission that J’miah and Bingo going to go on called? Operation Rumble- Rumble- Rumble (pg 54)
16) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, What kind of sugarcane did Chap learn how to cut from his mother? Muscovado sugar cane (pg 55)
17) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, when Sugar man first went into the swamp, the rattlesnakes bit him who tried to eat the snakes? An alligator who Sugar picked up and through all the way to Oklahoma (pg 57)
18) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, Where did Coyote Jim work in the swamp? A radio station ( pg 125)
19) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what job did the turtles have in the swamp? They were the Snapping Turtles courier Service (pg 139)
20) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, who made up the Farrow Gang? 17 wild hogs (pg 143)
21) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what did J’miah find under the seat of the Desoto? A harmonica (pg 191)
22) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, where did Bingo and J’miah go to get something to wake up Sugar Man? Paradise Pies Café (pg 201)
23) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, what happened to all the pies Bingo and J’miah stole from Paradise Pies Café? They ate them all except for one (pg 213)
24) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, when the Sugar man met Audie Chapman what did Audie do for him? Smacked him on the back with a cane stalk because he was choking and it dislodged the cane piece and saved him (pg 237)
25) In the book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp, over how many nights did all this happen in Sugar Man Swamp? 5 nights (pg 296)
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
1. What are the names of the two main characters in “The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp”? Answer: Bingo and J’miah (chapter 1) 2. What type of special scouts were Bingo and J’miah? Answer: Information Officers (chapter 1) 3. When angry what does the Sugar Man tend to do? Answer: Throw things (chapter 2) 4. What sat atop the knoll of the Bayou Tourterelle? Answer: a 1949 Chrysler DeSoto Sportsman (chapter 4) 5. How did the swamp critters know how high Great-Uncle Banjo climbed trees? Answer: The birds would fly down below to give reports (chapter 6) 6. What tree was the tallest in Sugar Man Swamp? Answer: the longleaf pine (chapter 6) 7. Where did the Voice of Intelligence come from? Answer: the car radio of the 1949 DeSoto Sportsman (chapter 8) 8. What allowed the Voice of Intelligence to deliver information from time to time? Answer: When lightning struck near the old DeSoto giving it a small charge (chapter 8) 9. What did a posse associate the Sugar Man with as told by Audie? Answer: the Wendingo (chapter 9) 10. Who officially owned the Paradise Pies Cafe? Answer: Sonny Boy Beaucoup (chapter 10) 11. What did Bingo name his special blinking red star? Answer: Blinkle (chapter 11) 12. How did Chap’s mom say Grandpa Audie always likes his coffee? Answer: Blacker ‘n dirt 13. What did Grandpa Audie tell Chap coffee would do for him? Answer: Put hair on his chest (chapter 21) 14. What happened to Chap’s mom, whenever she was upset or unhappy? Answer: The right corner of her mouth twitched (chapter 21) 15. What deal did Sonny Boy offer to Chap? Answer: Show some proof of the Sugar Man and he would give him the entire swamp (chapter 23) 16. For what reason did Grandpa Audie first go to the Sugar Man Swamp? Answer: to take picture of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker (chapter 31) 17. What do alligators do when they’re flipped over on their backs? Answer: Fall asleep (chapter 34) 18. Whose coming was forecasted by the Voice of Intelligence which compelled Bingo and J’miah to awake the Sugar Man? Answer: The Farrow Gang (chapter 38) 19. What two things were sure to wake up the Sugar Man? Answer: The bite of a rattle snake and a whiff of sugarcane 20. Why did Chap not take the photo of the Sugar Man to help save the swamp? Answer: Chap didn’t want to cause thousands of unwanted visitors to the swamp that would destroy and disturb it and its inhabitants.
Ungifted by Gordon Korman 1. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan want a refund from?
Ancestry.com (pg. 1) 2. In the book Ungifted, why did Donovan’s closest match jump off a battlement? The Union Army was firing on Fort Sumter (pg.2) 3. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan’s mother call him? Reckless (pg. 2) 4. In the book Ungifted, what did the school psychologist say about Donovan? That he had poor impulse control (pg. 2) 5. In the book Ungifted, what award did Donovan win in Middle School? Most likely to end up in jail (pg. 2) 6. In the book Ungifted, why were Donovan and the two Daniels in the office? They were waiting for the punishment for their spitball war (pg. 3) 7. In the book Ungifted, who was Hardcastle Middle School’s arch rivals? Salem Junior High (pg. 3) 8. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan bounce off Sanderson’s head? A pinecone (pg. 5) 9. In the book Ungifted, who was the teacher supervising detention? Mr. Fender (pg. 4) 10. In the book Ungifted, who did Hardcastle Middle School share the gym with? Hardcastle High (pg. 5) 11. In the book Ungifted, what statue did Donovan pass on his school campus? The Statue of Atlas (pg. 6) 12. In the book Ungifted, what happened to the Statue of Atlas? Donovan hit it with a tree branch and knocked the World off the statue (pg. 8) 13. In the book Ungifted, James Donovan was a survivor of what? The Titanic (pg. 9) 14. In the book Ungifted, how many students were in the Hardcastle school district? 30,000 (pg. 11) 15. In the book Ungifted, who was the Superintendent of the Hardcastle Independent School District? Dr. Schultz (pg. 13) 16. In the book Ungifted, what was Dr. Schultz’s one rule to follow? No screw-ups (pg. 18) 17. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan’s sister Katie say he looked like? Wile E. Coyote after the Roadrunner dropped him off a cliff (pg. 18) 18. In the book Ungifted, where was Katie’s husband Brad? Afghanistan with the Marines (pg. 18)
19. In the book Ungifted, who was coming to stay with the Curtis’? Beatrice, Katie and Brad’s dog (pg. 19) 20. In the book Ungifted, what was Donovan selected for? To attend the Academy for Scholastic Distinction (ASD) (pg. 25) 21. In the book Ungifted, what do people think when they hear Donovan’s name? “Don’t try this at home” (pg. 26) 22. In the book Ungifted, what was Donovan’s hypothesis regarding being gifted? Being gifted is not a gift (pg. 31) 23. In the book Ungifted, what was the price for being gifted? Your life (pg. 31) 24. In the book Ungifted, who was the head of the robotics program at ASD? Mr. Osborne (pg. 34) 25. In the book Ungifted, according to Chloe, what was missing from ADS? Somebody normal (pg. 36) 26. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan name the robot? Tin Man (pg. 38) 27. In the book Ungifted, what does a name change? An “it” to a “he” (pg. 39) 28. In the book Ungifted, what did Noah say was hard at ASD? Trying to control your own destiny (pg. 41) 29. In the book Ungifted, what did one of the students on the bus throw at the bus driver? A paper airplane (pg. 46) 30. In the book Ungifted, what did the bus driver say when he got hit by the paper airplane? Interesting experiment (pg. 46) 31. In the book Ungifted, what was the Academy for Scholastic Distinction covered in? Solar panels (pg. 47) 32. In the book Ungifted, what was the Academy considered? 100 % eco-friendly (pg. 47) 33. In the book Ungifted, who stood outside greeting the students with handshakes? Mr. Del Rio, the principal (pg. 48) 34. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan say Noah looked like? A four foot-eleven praying mantis suffering from extreme malnutrition with a long nose and glasses (pg. 49) 35. In the book Ungifted, what was Donovan blessed with? Excellent peripheral vison (pg. 49) 36. In the book Ungifted, according to ancestry.com what was Donovan’s great, great, great uncle during World War I? A spotter; he flew over the battlefield in a hot air balloon over German trenches (pg. 50)
37. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan think about the rules of the school district? There were two sets: one for the braniacs and one for everyone else (pg. 53) 38. In the book Ungifted, what do the students call Mr. Osborne? Oz (pg. 54) 39. In the book Ungifted, what did Chloe’s button say? That’s okay, Pluto. I’m not a planet either. (pg. 57) 40. In the book Ungifted, what was Donovan doing at the Academy for Scholastic Distinction? Hiding out (pg. 61) 41. In the book Ungifted, what did Mr. Osborne think about Donovan? An eighth-grade boy had been chosen by random and dropped into the top academy for differentiated instruction (pg. 62) 42. In the book Ungifted, what is Donovan’s job for the robotics team? Designated Googler (pg. 63) 43. In the book Ungifted, what did the teachers discover about Donovan? He excelled at nothing (pg. 63) 44. In the book Ungifted, what is Tin Man short for? Tin Man Metallica Squarepants (pg. 63) 45. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan show Noah on the computer that made him laugh? Youtube videos (pg. 70) 46. In the book Ungifted, what did the bumper sticker on Tin Man say? Office of New York City Ratcatcher 47. In the book Ungifted, what did Dr. Oz want to know? What Donovan Curtis was doing in the gifted program (pg. 76) 48. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan tell Mr. Shapiro he had? ADD (pg. 78) 49. In the book Ungifted, what was Mr. Osborne fond of saying? You never know when the research bug might hit (pg. 86) 50. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan blackmail his sister into doing? Being the hands-on experience project for the Human Growth and Development class to keep them out of summer school (pg. 92) 51. In the book Ungifted, what does Oz keep telling Donovan? You’ve been blessed with an incredible gift and you’re wasting it (pg. 101) 52. In the book Ungifted, according to Noah, how was Donovan like a human youtube video? He was unpredictable (pg. 105) 53. In the book Ungifted, what got moved to the Academy? The Hardcastle Valentine Dance (pg. 106) 54. In the book Ungifted, where did the kids go on a field trip? Katie’s doctor’s appointment for the baby (pg. 114)
55. In the book Ungifted, what did Noah wear to the Valentine Dance? Sequined vest, black tights, knee-high red leather boots, and mirrored sunglasses (pg. 128) 56. In the book Ungifted, according to Donovan, what did it smell like at the dance? Pizza, sweat, and AXE body spray (pg. 142) 57. In the book Ungifted, who did Donovan see at the dance and try to hide from? Dr. Schultz (pg. 143) 58. In the book Ungifted, who did Donovan see dancing on his way out of the dance? Daniel Sanderson, Daniel Nussbaum, and Tin man (pg. 143) 59. In the book Ungifted, who pulled the fire alarm during the fight at the dance? Dr. Schultz (pg. 147) 60. In the book Ungifted, what part of Tin Man received permanent damage? The motor that ran the lift mechanism (pg. 149) 61. In the book Ungifted, where did Donovan find a spare motor? The floor polisher in the custodial office (pg. 152) 62. In the book Ungifted, what was the code word if the custodians were coming? Pythagorus (pg. 154) 63. In the book Ungifted, what was the rumor going around the Academy? That they were going to retest Donovan for the gifted program (pg. 156) 64. In the book Ungifted, how were Donovan and Chloe alike? He was struggling to stay in the gifted program and she was struggling to get out (pg. 159) 65. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan discover about Beatrice? She was pregnant (pg. 168) 66. In the book Ungifted, what happened to Donovan’s computer during his re-test? It was hacked (pg. 172) 67. In the book Ungifted, who accused Donovan of cheating on his re-test? Ms. Bevelaqua (pg. 175) 68. In the book Ungifted, when was the last time Katie and Donovan hugged? Disney World, 2002 (pg. 195) 69. In the book Ungifted, what was Donovan’s punishment after Dr. Schultz found him? Polish the bronze world he knocked off the Atlas statue and 20 hours of community service (pg. 206) 70. In the book Ungifted, what did the two Daniels’ give Donovan when he returned to Hardcastle? 2012 Moron of the Year Award (pg. 212) 71. In the book Ungifted, what did Chloe decide to do? Skip class to go to Hardcastle Middle School to find Donovan (pg. 221) 72. In the book Ungifted, where did Katie and the two Daniels take Donovan? To the state robotics meet at the (pg. 234) 73. In the book Ungifted, what did Tin Man look like next to Potzilla? A soapbox racer next to an Indy car (pg. 250) 74. In the book Ungifted, what did Donovan do when he took over Tin Man’s controls? He picked up Potzilla and slammed him into the judges table (pg. 254) 75. In the book Ungifted, what happened with Katie at the robotics meet? She went into labor (pg. 255) 76. In the book Ungifted, what did the judges decide? Both teams were disqualified (pg. 260) 77. In the book Ungifted, what did Dr. Schultz tell Donovan he appreciated? School spirit (pg. 262) 78. In the book Ungifted, what did Dr. Schultz call Donovan? A loyal teammate (pg. 262) 79. In the book Ungifted, what did Noah say was the greatest moment of his life? Being wrong about something (pg. 263) 80. In the book Ungifted, who hacked the computer and helped Donovan cheat on his re-test? Abigail (pg. 267) 81. In the book Ungifted, what did Abigail write on her college application? 2012 State Robotics Meet, First {Place Power Ranking (pg. 267) 82. In the book Ungifted, why did the organizers of the state meet say the official video would never be released? Because their “disgraceful thuggish behavior degraded school robotics programs everywhere” (pg. 268) 83. In the book Ungifted, what was the youtube video of the state meet called? Robots Behaving Badly 84. In the book Ungifted, what did Katie name her baby? Tina Mandy Patterson after Tin Man (pg. 270) 85. In the book Ungifted, how did Noah end up at Hardcastle? He got kicked out of the gifted program for saying he helped Donovan cheat on his test (pg. 271) 86. In the book Ungifted, what did Noah say challenge was going to come from? Life (pg. 273) 87. In the book Ungifted, what did Noah call himself? Noah Youkilis, version 2.0 (pg. 274) 88. In the book Ungifted, how many puppies did Beatrice have? 6 (pg. 277) 89. In the book Ungifted, what was Sanderson convinced Noah was a master of? “Dorkido” a secret martial arts practiced by geniuses (pg. 278) 90. In the book Ungifted, what did Noah and Donovan get approved by Dr. Schultz to do 3 times a week? Go to the Academy for Robotics (pg. 278)
91. In the book Ungifted, what was the name of the robot for next year’s competition? Heavy Metal (pg. 279)
Ungifted By Gordon Korman
1. In the book Ungifted, what is the full name of the main character? Donovan Curtis. Pg. 1.
2. In the book Ungifted, what was Donovan’s IQ? 112. Pg. 1.
3. In the book Ungifted, what was the statue Donovan hit with the tree branch? Atlas. Pg. 6.
4. In the book Ungifted, what was Dr. Schultz’s job? He was the superintendent of the Hardcastle Independent School District. Pg. 13.
5. In the book Ungifted, what was Dr. Schultz’s one and only rule and how did he break it? No screw-ups. He broke it by losing the piece of paper with Donovan’s name on it. Pg. 16.
6. In the book Ungifted, what was the name of Donovan’s dog? Beatrice. Pg.19
7. In the book Ungifted, Donovan was selected for the ASD school. What does ASD stand for? The Academy for Scholastic Distinction. Pg. 25.
8. In the book Ungifted, what was Donovan’s theory of how he was selected for the Academy? He thought Superintendent Schultz had accidently scribbled Donovan’s name on the list of the gifted students. Pg. 28
9. In the book Ungifted, in the gifted math’s class, why couldn’t Donovan copy answers from Noah? Because Noah got them wrong on purpose. Pg. 51.
10. In the book Ungifted, what website had Noah never heard of until Donovan showed him? Youtube. Pg. 70.
11. In the book Ungifted, what was the name of the rival school for the robotic competition? Cold Spring Harbor. Pg. 73.
12. In the book Ungifted, what idea did Donovan have to teach the ASD students the Human Growth and Development class and how did he get Katie to agree? He thought the students could follow Katie’s pregnancy and he told her if she wouldn’t, he wouldn’t look after Beatrice. Pg 90-91.
13. In the book Ungifted, where was Katie’s husband and what was his name? Brad was a tank commander in Afghanistan. Pg. 95. 14. In the book Ungifted, why was Chloe excited the Hardcastle gym floor wasn’t going to be fixed by February? Because that meant the Valentine’s Dance was moved to the gifted school and they all were invited. Pg. 106 15. In the book Ungifted, what were the last names of the two Daniel’s? Daniel Nussbaum and Daniel Sanderson 16. In the book Ungifted, why was Donovan so mad at the Daniel’s at the dance that made a fight break out? The Daniel’s had taken the robot and were dancing with it. And that caused a fight to break out. Pg. 146.
17. In the book Ungifted, how did Dr. Schultz stop the fight? He pulled the fire alarm. Pg. 147.
18. In the book Ungifted, where did Donovan find the new motor for the Tin Man? By using one on from the floor polisher. Pg. 152.
19. In the book Ungifted, what happened when Donovan had to take the gifted test? His computer had been hacked and someone else was taking the test for him. Pg. 172.
20. In the book Ungifted, what was Donovan’s punishment when he had to go back to Hardcastle? He had to polish the bronze world that fell off Atlas’s shoulders. Pg. 206.
21. In the book Ungifted, at the State Robotic Meet, who was handling the controls of Tin Man at first? Abigal. Pg. 245.
22. In the book Ungifted, when Tin Man was going after the pink ring in the meet, what happened? Pot-zilla swerved just enough to bump Tin Man and knocked off his fork. Pg. 251.
23. In the book Ungifted, Katie yelled at Donovan after he had rammed Tin Man into Pot-zilla. Why? Because she had started having the baby. Pg. 255.
Ungifted
Pleasant Grove Elementary
1. In the book Ungifted, who is the author? Gordon Korman 2. In the book Ungifted, what is Donovan Curtis’ IQ? 112, pg. 1 3. In the book Ungifted, what was Donovan voted most likely to do when he grows up? Wind up in jail, pg. 2 4. In the book Ungifted, what is the name of the middle school Donovan first attends? Hardcastle Middle School, pg. 3 5. In the book Ungifted, what are the names of the two boys Donovan hangs around with at Hardcastle? Daniel Sanderson and Daniel Nussbaum, pg. 4-5 6. In the book Ungifted, what is the name of Donovan’s relative who survived the Titanic? James Donovan, pg. 9 7. In the book Ungifted, what statue does Donovan break? Atlas holding the globe, pg. 7-8 8. In the book Ungifted, where did the sculpture of the globe end up? It crashed through the glass doors of the gym, pg. 9 9. In the book Ungifted, what is the name of the superintendent of schools? Dr. Schultz, pg. 11 10. In the book Ungifted, what school does Donovan accidentally get sent to? The Academy for Scholastic Distinction, pg. 25 11. In the book Ungifted, what does Chloe Garfinkle think is the price you pay for being gifted? The cost is your life. You don’t die—but you don’t really live, pg. 31 12. In the book Ungifted, what is the name of the principal at the Academy for Scholastic Distinction? Mr. Del Rio, pg. 48 13. In the book Ungifted, what does Chloe call Donovan when he calls Noah a freak? A troglodyte, pg. 52 14. In the book Ungifted, what is the name of Donovan’s home room teacher at the academy? Mr. Osborne or “Oz”, pg. 52 15. In the book Ungifted, according to Chloe, what would be the end of the world for Abigail? To bring home a B-plus, pg. 58 16. In the book Ungifted, who is Tin Man? The class robot for the robotics team, pg. 59 17. In the book Ungifted, what team has the Academy lost to in robotics for three years in a row? Cold Spring Harbor, pg. 59 18. In the book Ungifted, what are the students in the Academy missing that could make them have to attend summer school? A quarter of Human Growth and Development, pg. 66 19. In the book Ungifted, according to Mr. Osborne, what does Donovan make Noah do that he never does since he is usually 100 percent literal? Laugh, pg. 69 20. In the book Ungifted, what is Noah Youkilis’ IQ? 206, pg. 100