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A great book, whether written for adults or for children, will provide memorable bits of writing. These quizzes look at some well-known quotations from children's books.
8 Familiar Quotes quizzes and 80 Familiar Quotes trivia questions.
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  May ...   popular trivia quiz  
Fun Fill-It
 10 Qns
Irish Blessings
This is a set of Irish blessings wishing you all a long life.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, gme24, May 23 25
Very Easy
gme24 gold member
May 23 25
193 plays
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And So Our Story Begins
  And So Our Story Begins...   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
A sprinkling of fairy dust will give me wings to fly back to my childhood where I can re-read some of my favourite classics. Can you guess which books I am reading from their first lines? The pictures may give you a clue.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jul 05 22
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7
Very Easy
Plodd
Jul 05 22
1485 plays
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  Let Us Begin   top quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
If you are sitting comfortably, then we can begin. How many books can you recognise just from their opening lines? You can find out if you know these ten by playing this quiz.
Easier, 10 Qns, rossian, May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Easier
rossian editor
May 02 21
1482 plays
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  We Never Close   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
We may never close, but at least we having an opening line. Can you identify the children's books in this quiz by the first line?
Very Easy, 10 Qns, James25, May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7
Very Easy
James25 gold member
May 02 21
1331 plays
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  1st Lines in Children's and Young Adult Literature    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz focuses on the first lines of popular children and young adult stories. Some questions ask for the title, others ask for the author.
Easier, 10 Qns, PhillyRex, May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Easier
PhillyRex
May 02 21
516 plays
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  Favourite First Lines    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The first sentence of a book needs to grab the reader's attention. Every time I read the first sentence of one of these books, I travel to a different place and time. See if you can match each first sentence with its title.
Average, 10 Qns, CherylDG, May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Average
CherylDG
May 02 21
826 plays
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  Famous Lines from Children's Literature    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More from some classic children's books. This should be easier than my 'Choose the Author' quiz, but many of the books mentioned in that quiz are used in this one. Good luck and happy reading!
Average, 10 Qns, amymiehl, May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 2,3,4
Average
amymiehl gold member
May 02 21
3973 plays
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  Books Meltdown    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz you will guess the book from which the line is taken (Only opening lines are used).
Average, 10 Qns, refep, May 02 21
Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8
Average
refep
May 02 21
378 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What's the name of Peggy Parish's infamous housekeeper who always gets her messages mixed up when she takes everything literally?

From Quiz "Famous Lines from Children's Literature"





Familiar Quotes Trivia Questions
1. Which book has this beginning? "The sun did not shine, it was too wet to play, so we sat in the house all that cold, cold, wet day."

From Quiz 1st Lines in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Answer: The Cat in the Hat

In 1954 "Life" magazine wrote a very critical article about "Dick and Jane" primers. The educational division at Houghton Mifflin publishers asked Theodore Geisel to write "a story that first-graders can't put down." Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, wrote "The Cat in the Hat" in 1957. Seuss was his mother's maiden name. Reflecting on the book's success, Dr. Seuss later said "It is the book I'm proudest of because it had something to do with the death of the "Dick and Jane" primers." The story is about two children home alone on a rainy day until they are visited by a talking cat with a magical hat.

2. Which book starts with this sentence? "Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much."

From Quiz Favourite First Lines

Answer: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

This is, of course, the first sentence of the first Harry Potter book, written by J.K. Rowling. When the book was published in the United States, the title was changed to "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone".

3. 'In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.' What story is this from?

From Quiz Famous Lines from Children's Literature

Answer: 'Madeline' by Ludwig Bemelmans

'In two straight lines they broke their bread, and brushed their teeth, and went to bed....They left the house at half-past-nine in two straight lines in rain or shine-- the smallest one was Madeline.'

4. What book starts with this line? "'Where's Papa going with the ax?' said Fern to her mother as they were setting the table for breakfast."

From Quiz 1st Lines in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Answer: Charlotte's Web

"Charlotte's Web" was written by E. B. White in 1952. Elwyn White was a writer for "The New Yorker" magazine for over 50 years, starting in 1925. He later focused his work on writing children's stories and won a special Pulitzer Prize in 1978. The story is about a pig named Wilbur whose life is saved when a spider named Charlotte writes messages about Wilbur in her web.

5. "Many years ago my family left Switzerland and boarded a ship bound for the sparkling blue waters of Pacific Ocean." Take in consideration which book could it be from. Hint: French: Suisse

From Quiz Books Meltdown

Answer: Swiss Family Robinson

This was written by Johann Wyss. It was originally called "The Shipwrecked Preacher and His Family: an Instructional Book for Children and Their Friends in City or Country." Thank goodness it was shortened! Its plot is similar to "Robinson Crusoe". A family of six is shipwrecked onto a desert island. They learn to survive during the many years they stay there.

6. What book has this opening? "Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy."

From Quiz 1st Lines in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Answer: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" was written by C. S. Lewis in 1950. It is the first book in a series called "The Chronicles of Narnia", which consists of seven novels. Clive Staples Lewis was born in Belfast, Ireland and studied in England. In England, Clive converted to Christianity, which can be seen in many of his stories. "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is about four siblings who pass through a magical wardrobe into the land of Narnia where an evil witch and a heroic lion are at odds.

7. Which retelling of a famous fairy tale starts with this sentence? "That fool of a fairy Lucinda did not intend to lay a curse on me."

From Quiz Favourite First Lines

Answer: Ella Enchanted

This is one of the best retellings of Cinderella that I know. It makes so much sense that she was under a spell that compelled her to obey her stepmother and stepsisters. The author is Gail Carson Levine.

8. "There's a Hurricane warning on" Which book is this taken from? Hint: Constrictor

From Quiz Books Meltdown

Answer: There's a Snake in the Toilet

In this highly recommended, comical book by Gisela Tobien Sherman, Oliver is bullied by D.K., the school bully . Finally he gains D.K's friendship, through a snake in the toilet.

9. 'And when he came to the place...They roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes and showed their terrible claws.' What book is this from?

From Quiz Famous Lines from Children's Literature

Answer: 'Where the Wild Things Are'

written by Maurice Sendak, with WONDERFUL illustrations

10. What book opens with this line? "The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind and another his mother called him "WILD THING!" and Max said "I'LL EAT YOU UP!" so he was sent to bed without eating anything."

From Quiz 1st Lines in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Answer: Where The Wild Things Are

"Where The Wild Things Are" was both written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak in 1963. It was first banned by many schools and given some bad reviews for being too dark. A couple years later Sendak won the Caldecott Medal for 'Most Distinguished American Picture Book of the Year'. In the story Max fantasizes about a mysterious island of wild creatures who he befriends.

11. Which modern fantasy starts with this sentence? "Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood."

From Quiz Favourite First Lines

Answer: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

This is the first of Rick Riordan's amazing fantasy series, loosely based on Greek mythology. The incorrect answers are from three of Rick Riordan's other series, based on Egyptian and Norse myths.

12. "Sophie couldn't sleep." Hint: Think "Big" Which book is this taken from?

From Quiz Books Meltdown

Answer: The BFG

This book was written by Roald Dahl in 1982. In this book, Sophie, a ten year old girl, is snatched from bed by a giant Giant. Learn how Sophie saves the queen and half of England by hatching an ingenious plot...

13. In the book of the same name, what kind of animal is Stellaluna?

From Quiz Famous Lines from Children's Literature

Answer: bat

In the book by Janell Cannon, Stellaluna is a fruit bat who thinks she is a bird.

14. What story is this opening line from? "The Mole had been working very hard all the morning, spring cleaning his little home."

From Quiz 1st Lines in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Answer: The Wind in the Willows

"The Wind in the Willows" was written by Scottish writer Kenneth Grahame in 1908. Kenneth worked at the Bank of England most his life. After retiring from the bank, he moved to a farm with his wife and son. It is believed his books originated from stories he told his son. The story is about the life of garden creatures and their adventures. This includes a toad who loves driving cars and later being arrested. There are also the stories of the badger, the mole, and the rat.

15. Which book starts with this sentence? "Three days after my thirteenth birthday, Armas, the Executioner and Chief of Prisons, came for me while I ate breakfast."

From Quiz Favourite First Lines

Answer: The Princess Curse

After I read that first sentence, I couldn't wait to find out what would happen next to Reveka, the heroine. She needs to find out why the princesses' shoes are in tatters every morning. And quickly - before one of them dies. The author is Merrie Haskell.

16. "Seven Bells!" Which book is this taken from! Hint: K 123456789

From Quiz Books Meltdown

Answer: My Dog Ate it

Written by Saragail Katzman Benjamin. (Say that three times fast). It's catch phrase is "school can be really ruff ..." Danny Wildman wants to stay in fifth grade forever. How is he going to do that? He'll flunk. But their teacher Mrs. McCardle has other plans. If Danny thinks he's the man with the plan he hasn't met the queen with the scheme...

17. In the story 'Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel', what is the name of his steam shovel?

From Quiz Famous Lines from Children's Literature

Answer: Mary Anne

Written and illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton in 1939.

18. Who wrote this first line? "Once upon a time there were four little rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter."

From Quiz 1st Lines in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Answer: Beatrix Potter

"The Tale of Peter Rabbit" was created by English writer Helen Beatrix Potter for the son of her governess. Helen later published the story herself in 1901. The book was later picked up by Frederick Warne & Co. and sold over 45 million copies internationally, making it the bestselling book of its time. Peter Rabbit disobeys his mother's warning and sneaks into the garden of farmer McGregor where danger awaits.

19. Which book starts with this sentence? "Whenever Castle Glower became bored, it would grow a new room or two."

From Quiz Favourite First Lines

Answer: Tuesdays at the Castle

This is a great fantasy in which the castle is an important character. It helps three young people overcome a dreadful plot by some very sneaky villains to take over their kingdom in the absence of their parents. The author is Jessica Day George.

20. "The floating sheets of Arctic ice were slowly freezing together threatening to crush the small sailing ship." Which book is this taken from? Hint: "HE'S ALIVE"

From Quiz Books Meltdown

Answer: Frankenstein

Written by Mary Shelly. Anybody could have been fooled that this was the book "Titanic". In this book Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster that goes mad after being ignored.

21. Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith wrote a parody of 'The Gingerbread Man'. Who was the main character in their story?

From Quiz Famous Lines from Children's Literature

Answer: The Stinky Cheese Man

Unlike the Gingerbread Man, NO ONE wants to chase the Stinky Cheese Man! (taken from 'The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales' by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.)

22. Which book by Diana Wynne Jones starts with this sentence? "Spells are the hardest things in the world to get right."

From Quiz Favourite First Lines

Answer: The Magicians of Caprona

Diana Wynne Jones wrote many excellent fantasies. This title is part of a series of books about an important magician called Chrestomanci. He only comes into the book in the second half, to help sort out the mystery of who is causing the magic in the town of Caprona to go wrong. "Charmed Life" is the first of the books in this series.

23. "The Swiss town of Mayenfeld lies at the foot of a mountain range whose rugged peaks tower high above the valley below." Which book is this taken from? Hint: "Mountains + girl"

From Quiz Books Meltdown

Answer: Heidi

This is written by Johanna Spyri. It's about a girl called Heidi whose aunt leaves her in the custody of the family black sheep, Alp-Öhi (Alp Uncle).

24. In 'The Story of Babar', what kind of animal is Babar?

From Quiz Famous Lines from Children's Literature

Answer: elephant

'The Story of Babar', written and illustrated by Jean de Brunhoff and published in 1933, is still popular with children today.

25. Which book starts with this sentence? "It was my aunt who decided to give me to the dragon."

From Quiz Favourite First Lines

Answer: Dragon Slippers

Creel's aunt may be rather muddle-headed, but Creel herself is more practical, and she uses this opportunity to escape from her village and make a new life for herself. On the way, she just happens to make friends with several dragons and foil an attempted invasion. The author is Jessica Day George.

26. "I want to do killer whales." Which book is this taken from? Hint: Harry Houdini

From Quiz Books Meltdown

Answer: The Great Shark Escape

In this scientific "Magic School Bus" book from Scholastic, Mrs Frizzle's class get taken on a trip of a lifetime when they dive through the ocean in search of sharks.

27. What's the name of Peggy Parish's infamous housekeeper who always gets her messages mixed up when she takes everything literally?

From Quiz Famous Lines from Children's Literature

Answer: Amelia Bedelia

In the end, everything always works out for Amelia Bedelia and her employers, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers.

28. This is an excerpt from the poem that opens the story. What book is it from? "This is the hour of pride and power, talon and tusk and claw. Oh, hear the call! Good hunting all, that keep the Jungle Law"

From Quiz 1st Lines in Children's and Young Adult Literature

Answer: The Jungle Book

In 1894, Rudyard Kipling wrote a collection of stories called "The Jungle Book". Kipling was an English writer born in Bombay, British India. At age 5, his parents brought him to England but at age 17 he returned to India where he studied and worked in a museum. The next year he started writing stories for a local British paper. Several years after that, he started traveling the world, having a home in both America and England. "The Jungle Book" is about a boy named Mowgli who is raised by wolves and has many adventure in the jungle where he lives.

29. Which horse story starts with this sentence? "My earliest memories are a confusion of hilly fields and dark, damp stables, and rats that scampered along the beams above my head."

From Quiz Favourite First Lines

Answer: War Horse

Michael Morpurgo's story of a horse that was taken away from its peaceful life on a farm and sent to the front lines during World War I was made into an award-winning stage show and a movie.

30. "Five minutes before she died, Grace Cahill changed her will." Which book is this taken from? Hint: From the author of the series involving Greek Gods.

From Quiz Books Meltdown

Answer: Maze of Bones

Written by Rick Riordan, who is the author of numerous other works, such as the "Percy Jackson" series and the "Kane" series. This is a part of the "39 Clues" series, in which Dan and Amy embark on a quest to find the clues that will unlock their family secret. Not easy when your relatives are trying to do the same ...

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