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    Silverstein, Shel

    In Shel's poem called 'Sick', little Peggy Ann McKay says she has a 'gash, a rash, and (BLANK) bumps'. What color are the bumps?Shel Silverstein Poetry Books Trivia

      purple. A very cool poem!

    Here's another: In Shel's poem 'The Dirtiest Man in the World', Dirty Dan, the world's dirtiest man, 'lives in a pen with (BLANK) hogs and a hen' How many pigs?Shel Silverstein Poetry Books Trivia

      five.

    In Shel's poem 'Benjamin Bunnn', what will not come undone off Benjamin Bunnn?Shel Silverstein Poetry Books Trivia

      buttons.

    In Shel's poem 'One Inch Tall', what would you ride to school if you were one inch tall, according to the poem?Shel Silverstein Poetry Books Trivia

      worm.

    What did Ridiculous Rose eat with instead of her fingers?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      her toes.

    In the poem 'Jimmy Jet and his T.V. set' what changed first and what did it change into?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      his bottom grew into a chair.

    What did little Abigali die of?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      not getting a pony.

    In 'For Sale' what was the brother trying to get rid of?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      a sister.

    What did Deaf Donald say to Talkie Sue?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      I love you.

    How many eels does Alison Beals have?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      25.

    In which book is 'Dancing in the Rain' found?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      Falling Up.

    What did the bagpipe say?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      it didn't say no.

    How many band-aids are mentioned in the poem 'Bandaids'?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      71.

    What is the forgotten language?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      flowers, caterpillars, starlings, houseflies, crickets, and snow flakes.

    What happens in 'Sidewalking'?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      she breaks her mother's back.

    What did little pig want?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      candy.

    How many poems are in 'Falling Up'?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      145.

    Did Shel Silverstein write for adults as well as children?Shel Silverstein's Poems

      Yes. He was a writer, playwright and cartoonist.

    Well it only makes sense to start with the title poem "Falling Up." What happend as a result of "falling up"?"Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein

      I threw down. Shel Silverstein's real name was Sheldon Allan Silverstein. He was born in Chicago on September 25. There are two different years given for his birthyear. Some day 1930, others say 1932.

    What did the "Snowball" do before it ran away?"Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein

      wet the bed. Shel Silverstein wrote the music for "The Unicorn Song". He also wrote "Boy Named Sue" and "The Cover of the Rollin' Stone".

    In "Turkey?" who was "especially" mad at him for eating the drumstick?"Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein

      the drummer. Shel Silverstein died on May 10, 1999 from a heart attack.

    According to "Long Leg Lou and Short Leg Sue" who had the "Slow-Foot"?"Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein

      Pete. Shel Silverstein once said "he was glad that he wasn't familiar with other poets when he began to write, because this helped him find his own style of writing."

    What is "The Voice" inside of you?"Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein

      conscience. In this poem he talks about a voice inside of us that tells us what's right and wrong. In the poem he says that "No teacher, preacher, parent, friend or wise man can decide what's right for you - just listen to the voice that speaks inside."

    In "Big Eating Contest" how much money did the man spend to win $5.00?"Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein

      $132. "$2 entrance fee" "$20 for burgers and fries" "$110 for the hospital bill". Add them up and that totals $132.

    What kind of rights was Beatrice Bright for in "Warmhearted"?"Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein

      animal. "The fox she wears is still alive."

    According to "They Say I Have..." what is "the only thing that is really mine"?"Falling Up" by Shel Silverstein

      behind. He got all his body parts from everyone else in his family so at the end he says "Could it be that my behind's the only thing that's mine?"

    What year was “Where The Side Walk Ends” by Shel Silverstein first published?Shel Silverstein Fanology

      1974. This was Shel’s first published collection of poems and drawings.

    According to one of Shel Silverstein’s books, what was the name of the lion that shot back?Shel Silverstein Fanology

      Lafcadio. "Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back" was first published in 1963, and wwritten by the late Shel Silverstein.

    Shel Silverstein wrote a famous song called “A Boy Named Sue”. Which famous singer made the song popular?Shel Silverstein Fanology

      Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash and Shel Silverstein were both born in the same year.

    According to the poetry of Shel Silverstein, what was wrong with Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout?Shel Silverstein Fanology

      She would not take the garbage out. 'Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out' can be found in Shel’s collection of poetry “Where The Sidewalk Ends”.

    What famous adult magazine did Shel Silverstein write or draw for from 1956 to 1998?Shel Silverstein Fanology

      Playboy. Shel’s last contribution was in January of 1998 when he wrote "Hamlet as Told on the Street". Shel passed away the following year in Florida.

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