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Quiz about Childrens Literature Trivia
Quiz about Childrens Literature Trivia

Children's Literature Trivia Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz made up of questions about authors, characters and titles of children's novels. Most of the questions involve classic novels rather then more modern day books. HAVE FUN!

A multiple-choice quiz by zoomzoom. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zoomzoom
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
17,216
Updated
Aug 19 23
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
12 / 15
Plays
8896
Last 3 plays: booklover1959 (15/15), Guest 165 (10/15), Guest 87 (11/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which popular Disney movie, featuring a 'practically perfect' nanny, was originally a novel written by P.L.Travers? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Who wrote 'Charlotte's Web', 'The Trumpet of the Swan' and 'Stuart Little'? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which children's story, begins with a boat being wrecked, in the middle of nowhere, during a sea storm? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What were the names of the two sets of Bobbsey Twins? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Where did Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of 'Anne of Green Gables', live? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Who wrote the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Who created the 'silly old bear' Winnie The Pooh? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What was the name of the young boy in a Roald Dahl book about a chocolate factory? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What are the names of Nancy Drew's best friends? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who wrote 'Matilda', 'The Witches', and 'The BFG'? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Which popular children's novels are about a young wizard? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which children's novel features Tweedledee and Tweedledum? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. What is the name of the rat in 'Charlotte's Web'? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What is the name of the Tolkien novel which includes characters featured in 'The Lord of The Rings', and was published before this trilogy? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. What was the name of the girl in the Peter Pan story? Hint





Most Recent Scores
Mar 18 2024 : booklover1959: 15/15
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 165: 10/15
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 87: 11/15
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 110: 15/15
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 162: 0/15
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 146: 10/15
Mar 14 2024 : Guest 98: 13/15
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 168: 11/15
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 207: 13/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which popular Disney movie, featuring a 'practically perfect' nanny, was originally a novel written by P.L.Travers?

Answer: Mary Poppins

P.L Travers wrote Mary Poppins in 1934.
2. Who wrote 'Charlotte's Web', 'The Trumpet of the Swan' and 'Stuart Little'?

Answer: E.B. White

E.B. White's popular stories 'Charlotte's Web' and 'Stuart Little' have both been made into films.
3. Which children's story, begins with a boat being wrecked, in the middle of nowhere, during a sea storm?

Answer: Swiss Family Robinson

"Swiss Family Robinson", written by Johann Wyss, is a classic novel which, like many others, has been turned into a full-length Disney feature film.
4. What were the names of the two sets of Bobbsey Twins?

Answer: Bert, Nan, Freddie and Flossie

The Bobbsey Twin stories were written by Laura Lee Hope. The first story, 'The Bobbsey Twins of Lakeport', was published in 1961.
5. Where did Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of 'Anne of Green Gables', live?

Answer: Prince Edward Island

Lucy Maud Montgomery was orphaned at a very young age. She grew up with her grandparents and has written many novels including the 'Emily of New Moon' series, the 'Anne of Green Gables' series and many others.
6. Who wrote the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series?

Answer: C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis wrote the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series, the first one ('The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe') in 1950.
7. Who created the 'silly old bear' Winnie The Pooh?

Answer: A.A. Milne

A.A. Milne wrote the Winnie the Pooh stories, which were illustrated by Ernest Shephard. Winnie the Pooh was a black bear given to the London zoo by a Canadian soldier, who came to fight in the First World War. The bear, Winnie, was named after the soldier's hometown, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
8. What was the name of the young boy in a Roald Dahl book about a chocolate factory?

Answer: Charlie

Roald Dahl wrote 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', which was made into a movie. He also wrote 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator'.
9. What are the names of Nancy Drew's best friends?

Answer: Bess and George

The Nancy Drew set has many novels. They are all written by authors using the pseudonym Carolyn Keene.
10. Who wrote 'Matilda', 'The Witches', and 'The BFG'?

Answer: Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl wrote all of the above novels as well as 'Charlie and The Chocolate Factory' and many other novels. Roald Dahl was from Great Britain
11. Which popular children's novels are about a young wizard?

Answer: Harry Potter

The Harry Potter children's novels have made it to the top of the New York Times best sellers list.
12. Which children's novel features Tweedledee and Tweedledum?

Answer: Alice Through the Looking Glass

"Alice Through the Looking Glass" was written by Lewis Carroll.
13. What is the name of the rat in 'Charlotte's Web'?

Answer: Templeton

'Charlotte's Web', one of E.B. White's novels, is a story about an amazing pig named Wilbur. The rat Templeton is, well ... a rat, he likes garbage, food, and rat stuff.
14. What is the name of the Tolkien novel which includes characters featured in 'The Lord of The Rings', and was published before this trilogy?

Answer: The Hobbit

15. What was the name of the girl in the Peter Pan story?

Answer: Wendy

'Peter Pan' is a novel about young boy who doesn't want to grow up. In most productions of the play version of 'Peter Pan', Peter has been played by a girl.
Source: Author zoomzoom

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