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Quiz about Elizabeth Enrights Melendy Family
Quiz about Elizabeth Enrights Melendy Family

Elizabeth Enright's Melendy Family Quiz


This fictional family was my absolute favorite when I was 9-11. I still read the Melendy family books sometimes--and I'm in my 40s!

A multiple-choice quiz by robynraymer. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
robynraymer
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
51,009
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
261
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Name the Melendy children (before there were five) from eldest to youngest. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Where do the Melendys live in the first book, "The Saturdays"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What's the name of the Melendy housekeeper, nanny, and substitute mother? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What are two of Randy's foremost talents? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When do most of the Melendy stories take place? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many Melendy books are there? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What distinguishes Mona from the others? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is Rush like? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which is the best description of Oliver? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who is Mark Heron? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Name the Melendy children (before there were five) from eldest to youngest.

Answer: Mona, Rush, Randy, Oliver

Mona and Oliver are blond, and Randy and Rush have curly dark hair.
2. Where do the Melendys live in the first book, "The Saturdays"?

Answer: New York City

On their Saturdays, different Melendys go to Central Park, to a beauty parlor, to the zoo, to an opera house, to an art gallery, and to a circus which I think is at Madison Square Garden.
3. What's the name of the Melendy housekeeper, nanny, and substitute mother?

Answer: Cuffy

Her real name is Mrs. Evangeline Cuthbert-Stanley.
4. What are two of Randy's foremost talents?

Answer: art and dance

Randy is my favorite character. When I first started reading the books she and I were about the same age. Plus, I'm a girl and a middle child like her.
5. When do most of the Melendy stories take place?

Answer: in the 1940s

During "The Saturdays" and "The Four Story Mistake," WWII is still happening. I think it's probably over by the time of "Spiderweb for Two."
6. How many Melendy books are there?

Answer: 4

"The Saturdays," "The Four Story Mistake," "Then There Were Five," and "Spiderweb for Two."
7. What distinguishes Mona from the others?

Answer: She's an actress.

Mona becomes a real radio actress. She plays Polly Penfold on a radio soap opera called "The Penfold People."
8. What is Rush like?

Answer: He's smart, funny, musical, and athletic.

Rush is the brother I've always wanted--in fact, if he were a grown-up man in his 40s, I'd want to marry him.
9. Which is the best description of Oliver?

Answer: calm, thoughtful, scientific

Oliver likes to collect bugs, explore, and go places by himself. He's pretty self-sufficient for his age.
10. Who is Mark Heron?

Answer: Melendy family's adopted brother

Mark is an orphan. He has an abusive guardian named Orrin who dies in a fire. The Melendys like Mark so much that they beg their father to adopt him--and "then there are five"!
Source: Author robynraymer

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