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Have you Hugged a "Loser" today?

Created by tribev

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Spinelli, Jerry
Have you Hugged a Loser today game quiz
"Jerry Spinelli's awesome young adult book "Loser" is quickly becoming a staple on middle school reading lists. This quiz covers information from the first half of the book."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Donald Zinkoff's first grade teacher Miss Meeks makes up a word that is more than the young boy can handle. What is the word that reduces him to a rolling mass of giggles?
    Jabip
    Bajing
    Jaboop
    Bajamm


2. Donald's second grade teacher is less than fond of his handwriting and candidly tells him that it is "atrocious". How does Donald's mother react when he tells her what his teacher said?
    She makes him a Snickerdoodle cookie
    She calls Mrs. Biswell and schedules a conference
    She gives him a silver star
    She tells her husband that she wants to move


3. What does Zinkoff do when a new boy, Andrew Orwell, moves into the house next door?
    Bakes him a super-chocolate cake
    Makes him a snickerdoodle cookie
    Throws him a "Nice to Meet You" party
    Watches him closely to see if he is an alien


4. Despite Zinkoff's efforts to be friendly with his neighbor, Andrew, the boy seems to be sullen and even seems jealous of him at one point. What is it that Donald has that Andrew wants?
    A soccer trophy
    A loving mother
    A field days medal
    A little sister


5. Why does Mrs. Biswell force Zinkoff to carry a yellow bucket around with him everywhere he goes?
    He blew boogers on her dress
    He barfed on her blackboard eraser
    He tried to steal the bucket from his sister
    He carries around the classroom snacks in it


6. When asked who his best friend is, Donald decides that his is a boy named Hector. What name does Hector write on the "best friend" line on his survey?
    Andrew Orwell
    Gary Hobin
    Donald Zinkoff
    Nobody


7. Zinkoff admires his father greatly and wants to be just like him when he grows up. What is his father's profession?
    Fireman
    Teacher
    Banker
    Mailman


8. After Zinkoff has a surgery that fixes his upside-down stomach condition he is forced to stay at home. What does his mother do to make sure that he doesn't leave the house?
    She puts up a sign on the front door that says "NO"
    She puts a leash on him and ties it to her chair
    She makes him go to work with his father
    She puts Polly in a crib near the front door.


9. What phrase is uttered many times a day by Donald Zinkoff's mother?
    Calgon, take me away
    Piece of cake
    Enough already
    Heaven Help Me


10. Which of these is NOT an obstacle that Donald and his father fear they might encounter on their trip to the 900 block of Willow?
    banana peels
    wild cats
    rhinos
    mean kids


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