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'Bad Dreams' by R.L.Stine Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the book 'Bad Dreams' by R.L.Stine. Hope you like it!

A multiple-choice quiz by shawn888. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
shawn888

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
183,484

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
429

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What kind of pet did Maggie have? Hint

A snake named Ernie.

A cat named Tom.

A canary named Tweety.

A dog named Gus.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What did Justin bring the first time he came to meet Maggie in her new house? Hint

Some kitchen sponges.

A pair of earrings.

A bouquet of flowers.

All of these.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What competition was Maggie practicing for? Hint

200 metres Individual Medley.

100 metres freestyle.

400 metres backstroke.

400 metres butterfly stroke.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Maggie's coach Mrs. Randall had won the Olympic silver medal for freestyle swimming.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. How did Dawn break her hand? Hint

She accidentally walked into a wall.

She was pushed down the staircase.

A car banged into her while she was crossing the road.

She slipped and fell in the shower.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What did Mrs. Avery tell Maggie about her house? Hint

The first born of every family that lived in that house died.

The house was previously used by international crooks for smuggling.

The house once belonged to a witch.

A girl was stabbed in her house.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where in the house was Gena hiding? Hint

Secret room on the second floor.

Cellar.

Attic.

Cupboard.

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Question 8 of 10

8. How did Maggie's father die? Hint

He had a cardiac arrest.

He had a stroke.

He shot himself.

He was stabbed in his sleep.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What accident did Tiffany meet with? Hint

She was hit by a falling brick.

She was given an extra dose of sleeping pills.

She was stabbed in school.

She was run over by a car.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why did Gena kill her sister, Miranda? Hint

She had stolen her boyfriend.

Miranda tried to kill Gena and so Gena killed Miranda in self defence.

She had spread false tales about her.

Miranda was always mean to Gena.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What kind of pet did Maggie have?

Answer: A dog named Gus.

Maggie had a dog named Gus. Gus was bought by Mr. Travers, Maggie's father, but after his unfortunate death, Maggie used to take care of the dog and became very attached to him.

2. What did Justin bring the first time he came to meet Maggie in her new house?

Answer: Some kitchen sponges.

Justin had bought some sponges for Maggie as he knew their new house would be very dirty. Mrs. Travers was quite pleased with the sponges, to which Maggie called her 'a cheap date'.

3. What competition was Maggie practicing for?

Answer: 200 metres Individual Medley.

Maggie was practicing for the 200 metres Individual Medley. It was an All State competition and Maggie was the best swimmer in High School.

4. Maggie's coach Mrs. Randall had won the Olympic silver medal for freestyle swimming.

Answer: false

Maggie's coach Mrs. Randall had not quite won the Olympic medal but had qualified for the Olympic trials, which in itself is a great achievement.

5. How did Dawn break her hand?

Answer: She was pushed down the staircase.

Dawn was Maggie's best friend as well as her main competitor for the All State meet. When Dawn was pushed down the staircase Maggie was just behind her and most students suspected foul play.

6. What did Mrs. Avery tell Maggie about her house?

Answer: A girl was stabbed in her house.

Maggie was getting dreams about a girl being stabbed in her sleep. Mrs. Avery told her that a girl named Miranda, who had lived in that house, was stabbed in her sleep.

7. Where in the house was Gena hiding?

Answer: Attic.

Gena was hiding in the attic. She had also found the house keys and had made a duplicate for herself, which she used to freely enter and leave the house.

8. How did Maggie's father die?

Answer: He had a stroke.

One morning, Maggie and Andrea were arguing as usual and Maggie began to throw a tantrum. Mr. Travers left the house in a fit of rage, fed up with his daughters quarrels. That afternoon he got a stroke and died in his office.

9. What accident did Tiffany meet with?

Answer: She was stabbed in school.

Tiffany was stabbed in her school by Gena. Gena wanted Andrea to qualify for the 200M Individual Medley, along with her sister Maggie. Tiffany was chosen ahead of Andrea and hence Gena tried to kill her.

10. Why did Gena kill her sister, Miranda?

Answer: Miranda was always mean to Gena.

Gena had killed her sister Miranda because Gena felt that she was very mean to her. She also wanted to kill Maggie as she felt that Maggie was being unkind to Andrea and that all mean sisters should die.

Source: Author shawn888

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