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Claudia and Mean Janine Trivia Quiz

The seventh in a series of quizzes based on Ann M. Martin's "The Babysitters' Club".

A multiple-choice quiz by Collybird. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Collybird

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,926

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
199

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (9/15), Guest 73 (9/15), Guest 98 (5/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Claudia has a grandmother who lives with her family. What is her name? Hint

Lynne

Rioko

Janine

Mimi

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Question 2 of 15

2. Where were Claudia's grandparents born? Hint

Vietnam

China

Japan

Korea

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Question 3 of 15

3. What is Claudia's mother's profession? Hint

Doctor

Homemaker

Solicitor

Librarian

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Question 4 of 15

4. In Chapter 4 Claudia, Janine and Mimi play a board game together. What is it? Hint

The Trivia Game

Monopoly

Scrabble

Clue

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Question 5 of 15

5. In Chapter 5 Claudia and Janine find Mimi lying motionless on her bedroom floor. What has happened to her? Hint

Broken leg

Heart Attack

Stroke

Concussion

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Question 6 of 15

6. In Chapter 6 the BSC holds its first morning playgroup session. How much is the attendance fee for each child? Hint

$0.50

nothing - it's free

$10

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Question 7 of 15

7. In the days following her stroke Mimi is unable to talk. In Chapter 7 Claudia discovers a way she and Mimi can communicate. What is it? Hint

Wrinkling nose

Wiggling toes

Blinking

Squeezing hands

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Question 8 of 15

8. Karen and Andrew Brewer attend the playgroup for the first time in Chapter 8. What does Karen convince the other kids is going to happen to Andrew at ten o'clock? Hint

He is going to break out in spots

He is going to turn into a monster

His hair is going to turn green

He is going to turn into a pig

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Question 9 of 15

9. In Chapter 10 Mimi attempts to communicate in writing. She mistakenly uses Japanese; she refers to Claudia and Janine as 'kodomo'. What does this translate to? Hint

Children

Sweetheart

Love

Girls

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Question 10 of 15

10. In Chapter 10 the girls host a dog at the playgroup. Who is it? Hint

Pow

Shannon

Carrot

Louie

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Question 11 of 15

11. In Chapter 12 Mary Anne spends the morning with Mimi while Claudia sits for the Marshalls. What are they doing when Mimi loses her temper? Hint

Watching television

Exercising

Practising handwritting

Flashcard drill

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Question 12 of 15

12. Mary Anne and Mimi end their afternoon together watching television. Which game show do they watch? Hint

Wheel of Fortune

The Price is Right

Jeopardy

Deal or No Deal

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Question 13 of 15

13. In Chapter 13 the BSC members attend a party at the Newtons'. What are they celebrating? Hint

Lucy's christening

Jamie's birthday

Lucy's first birthday

Wedding anniversary

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Question 14 of 15

14. In Chapter 15 Claudia mentions that a new family have moved into Kristy's old house. What is their name? Hint

Hobart

Braddock

Arnold

Perkins

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Question 15 of 15

15. At the end of the book Mrs. Pike rings the BSC. She asks for two members to accompany her family on holiday as mother's helpers. Who takes the job? Hint

Mary Anne and Stacey

Stacey and Claudia

Mary Anne and Dawn

Kristy and Dawn

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Mar 18 2024 : Guest 76: 9/15
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 73: 9/15
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 98: 5/15
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 172: 7/15
Mar 07 2024 : Guest 174: 15/15
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 206: 15/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Claudia has a grandmother who lives with her family. What is her name?

Answer: Mimi

Mimi has lived with the Kishi family since before Claudia was born. Her husband died not long after Claudia's parents were married.

2. Where were Claudia's grandparents born?

Answer: Japan

Claudia's grandmother Mimi and her husband moved to the USA when they were in their 30s. English is Mimi's second language and she still speaks with an accent.

3. What is Claudia's mother's profession?

Answer: Librarian

Claudia's mother is head librarian at Stoneybrook Library. Claudia quips that this is fantastic for Janine who "needs books the way most people need food and water".

4. In Chapter 4 Claudia, Janine and Mimi play a board game together. What is it?

Answer: The Trivia Game

Claudia hates "The Trivia Game" and thinks this is exactly why Janine has suggested they play it.

5. In Chapter 5 Claudia and Janine find Mimi lying motionless on her bedroom floor. What has happened to her?

Answer: Stroke

Mimi has suffered a "serious" stroke. She is rushed to hospital in an ambulance. When Claudia and her parents arrive they are told Mimi is in a "critical but stable condition".

6. In Chapter 6 the BSC holds its first morning playgroup session. How much is the attendance fee for each child?

Answer: $3

The Babysitters Club's "Summer Play Group" is held between 9:00 and 12:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The fee is $3 a day per child.

7. In the days following her stroke Mimi is unable to talk. In Chapter 7 Claudia discovers a way she and Mimi can communicate. What is it?

Answer: Blinking

When Claudia realizes that Mimi can blink she devises a code. One blink means "Yes" and two blinks means "No".

8. Karen and Andrew Brewer attend the playgroup for the first time in Chapter 8. What does Karen convince the other kids is going to happen to Andrew at ten o'clock?

Answer: He is going to turn into a monster

Karen informs everyone that her next door neighbour Morbidda Destiny (a "witch") has put a spell on Andrew. Surprisingly enough, Andrew does not turn into a monster as the clock strikes ten. Jenny, however, remains terrified of him.

9. In Chapter 10 Mimi attempts to communicate in writing. She mistakenly uses Japanese; she refers to Claudia and Janine as 'kodomo'. What does this translate to?

Answer: Children

Mimi struggles to write with her left hand (as she is naturally right handed). Her message is very messy but Claudia's mother finally deciphers it. The message reads that Mimi is "Happy to see you children".

10. In Chapter 10 the girls host a dog at the playgroup. Who is it?

Answer: Louie

Kristy's mother sends David Michael to playgroup with Louie. She gives him a note begging Kristy to take care of Louie while she packs up the house ready to move.

11. In Chapter 12 Mary Anne spends the morning with Mimi while Claudia sits for the Marshalls. What are they doing when Mimi loses her temper?

Answer: Flashcard drill

Mimi becomes frustrated when Mary Anne is drilling her. Mimi very uncharacteristically snaps at Mary Anne to "be quiet".

12. Mary Anne and Mimi end their afternoon together watching television. Which game show do they watch?

Answer: Wheel of Fortune

Mary Anne tells Claudia that Mimi becomes very good at "Wheel of Fortune". Claudia decides that Mimi should watch everyday.

13. In Chapter 13 the BSC members attend a party at the Newtons'. What are they celebrating?

Answer: Lucy's christening

Lucy is being christened and the BSC members have been invited as "paid guests". They have to keep an eye on the children while making sure the guests are catered for.

14. In Chapter 15 Claudia mentions that a new family have moved into Kristy's old house. What is their name?

Answer: Perkins

Mr. and Mrs. Perkins have moved to Bradford Court. They have two daughters, Myriah and Gabbie.

15. At the end of the book Mrs. Pike rings the BSC. She asks for two members to accompany her family on holiday as mother's helpers. Who takes the job?

Answer: Mary Anne and Stacey

The book ends with Mary Anne excitedly saying "Sea City here we come!"

Source: Author Collybird

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