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Edward Irving Wortis used the pen name Avi. 'Crispin: The Cross of Lead' won the 2003 Newbery Medal (an award for children's books), but much of his output is aimed at the young adult market.
8 Avi quizzes and 95 Avi trivia questions.
1.
  "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Written by Avi, this is my favorite book- I've read it many times. Let's see how much you know about it.
Average, 20 Qns, Jexx, May 13 17
Average
Jexx
1313 plays
2.
  Crispin: The Cross of Lead    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the children's novel and the 2003 Newbery-award winning book, "Crispin: The Cross of Lead." I hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, brainiac62, Dec 09 07
Average
brainiac62
398 plays
3.
  "Poppy": A Quiz from Dimwood Forest    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The wonderful book "Poppy" was written by Avi, a very talented writer. Enjoy the quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, craftycrofty25, Jun 30 04
Average
craftycrofty25
517 plays
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  10 Questions on Nothing but the Truth   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the book "Nothing but the Truth" by Avi.
Average, 10 Qns, baseball2k8, Nov 18 07
Average
baseball2k8
312 plays
5.
  Nothing But the Truth Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the book "Nothing But the Truth" by Avi. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Jacifan, May 05 20
Average
Jacifan
May 05 20
587 plays
6.
  Something Upstairs    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Avi can write some creepy stories, and this one is no exception. How much do you know about that thing upstairs?
Tough, 15 Qns, Morfeus73, Apr 06 18
Tough
Morfeus73
Apr 06 18
102 plays
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  The Traitors' Gate    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about young-adult author Avi's Dickens-style mystery novel.
Average, 10 Qns, Morfeus73, Apr 18 15
Average
Morfeus73
94 plays
8.
  The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" by Avi.
Average, 10 Qns, miss_music, Nov 01 08
Average
miss_music
315 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What subject does Miss Narwin teach?

From Quiz "Nothing But the Truth"




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  Young Adult Fiction [Literature] (30 quizzes)


Avi Trivia Questions
1. Where and when is the novel set?

From Quiz The Traitors' Gate

Answer: London in November 1849

The novel is set during the time that writer Charles Dickens was active. Dickens is omnipresent in this book: in fact, the main character's name, John Huffam, was part of Dickens' full name. London, so central to Dickens' life and art, was a fascinating place for writer Avi, and he made it a true character of his story.

2. How old is Kenny Huldorf at the time of the story?

From Quiz Something Upstairs

Answer: twelve

He is in middle school when he meets the author, Avi. Avi is visiting his school as part of a book tour.

3. How many porters do Charlotte and Mr. Grummage go through to carry Charlotte's trunk?

From Quiz The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Answer: 2

The first porter ran off at the sound of Captain Jaggery's name. The second would only carry the trunk for two shillings.

4. What is the name of the town that Asta's son has lived in for the first thirteen years of his life, with his mom?

From Quiz Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Answer: Stromford

Stromford is in present-day England. In the book, the landlord of Stromford is Lord Furnival.

5. What song was Philip humming?

From Quiz Nothing but the Truth

Answer: Star-Spangled Banner

In the book, he claims he was singing the words, but he was actually humming. He said he did it to be patriotic.

6. In the beginning, the book introduces you to Ragweed, a golden mouse. The book then says he is holding a nut in his paws. What kind of nut is Ragweed holding?

From Quiz "Poppy": A Quiz from Dimwood Forest

Answer: hazelnut

Later on, the owl, Mr Ocax, eats poor Ragweed. Ragweed's girlfriend, Poppy, escapes from Mr Ocax.

7. Why doesn't Philip join the track team?

From Quiz Nothing But the Truth

Answer: his grades aren't good enough

His grades are too low for him to get into the track team, although he loves to run.

8. How old is John Huffam at the time of the story?

From Quiz The Traitors' Gate

Answer: Fourteen

All of writer Avi's books have adolescents as their protagonists (if they're human). It necessary that John be a teenager, because he is still living at home when his father is imprisoned. It is much scarier for a young person to be dealing with the mystery of the book than it would be for an adult.

9. Kenny's family moved to Rhode Island from where?

From Quiz Something Upstairs

Answer: Los Angeles

Kenny carries a Los Angeles Dodgers key chain as a reminder of his old home. Avi himself had moved from Los Angeles to Providence, and actually lived on the street where Kenny's house is located in the story.

10. What is the official name of the biggest mast on the "Seahawk"?

From Quiz The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Answer: main mast

The main mast is about 150 feet high. Charlotte has to climb to the top of the royal yard, the highest sail, which is 150 feet high.

11. What is the steward's name in "Crispin"?

From Quiz Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Answer: John Aycliffe

John Aycliffe is the steward, meaning he is in charge of Stromford when Lord Furnival is not around (which is pretty much never). He appears many times in the book.

12. Who told Philip to stand-up for himself?

From Quiz Nothing but the Truth

Answer: Mr. Malloy

Mr. Malloy told Philip to stand up for himself. However, Mr. Malloy did not take his own advice and stand-up to Dexter, his boss.

13. After Mr Ocax attacks Ragweed, he does something uncommon for owls to do. What does he do?

From Quiz "Poppy": A Quiz from Dimwood Forest

Answer: he smiles

Mr Ocax smiles because he thinks that mice are so much fun to catch.(And eat, of course!)

14. Who tries to sit next to Philip on the bus?

From Quiz Nothing But the Truth

Answer: Allison

Allison likes him a little bit and tries to make friends with him.

15. How old was Charlotte when this took place?

From Quiz "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" Quiz

Answer: 13

She was only thirteen years old. She handled the situtaion pretty good for a thirteen year old. At the time, she was going to school to learn to be a lady, proper and gentle- but she became the complete opposite.

16. Where does John's father, Wesley, work?

From Quiz The Traitors' Gate

Answer: The Naval Ordinance Office

At one point, John goes to the office to report that his father won't be in to work. Wesley's job plays into the plot. Charles Dickens' father really did work for the navy establishment.

17. When was Kenny's new house built?

From Quiz Something Upstairs

Answer: 1789

The date is significant because much of the story takes place in 18th century Rhode Island.

18. How big was Charlotte's cabin (approximately)?

From Quiz The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Answer: 4' wide, 6' long, 4 1/2' tall

Charlotte was horrified to have such a small cabin. I would be horrified, too.

19. How long was Phillip suspended for?

From Quiz Nothing but the Truth

Answer: Two days

Philip was suspended for making a disturbance in the class, not for humming the Star-Spangled Banner.

20. What subject does Miss Narwin teach?

From Quiz Nothing But the Truth

Answer: English

Philip hates English and he hates Miss Narwin as a teacher.

21. What was the name of the ship she traveled on?

From Quiz "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" Quiz

Answer: The Seahawk

The Avenging Angel was how she descirbed the figurehead on the ship; the other two I made up.

22. Who is Sergeant Muldspoon?

From Quiz The Traitors' Gate

Answer: John's teacher

Muldspoon is a mean, one-legged curmudgeon who would be right at home in a Dickens novel. He becomes one of John's suspects in the mystery of the story.

23. In what part of the house is Kenny's room located?

From Quiz Something Upstairs

Answer: the attic

This one's pretty easy; the book is called "Something UPSTAIRS"! The attic also has an old slave room, which is going to be significant.

24. Where did Charlotte attend school in England?

From Quiz The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

Answer: Barrington School for Better Girls

Charlotte says that the only things she learned there were spelling, penmanship, and history.

25. As Asta's son moves along through his journey, who is the man he runs into in the empty village?

From Quiz Crispin: The Cross of Lead

Answer: Bear

Asta's son swears that he will be Bear's servant, and Asta's son must obey, since if he declines, he could be killed on the spot. Asta's son could be killed on the spot because he was declared a "wolf's head" for accusation of theft.

26. Who did Philip's father say was the teacher who sent him out of the class to the reporter?

From Quiz Nothing but the Truth

Answer: Miss Marwin

Phillip's father said Marwin instead of Narwin. That was one lie told to the reporter. In the news paper it said Philip was in 10th grade, but he is actually a 9th grader.

27. What is Poppy's father's name?

From Quiz "Poppy": A Quiz from Dimwood Forest

Answer: Lungwort

Lungwort is a very cowardly mouse! (Especially when confronting Mr Ocax!)

28. To what school do the Malloys think about sending Philip?

From Quiz Nothing But the Truth

Answer: Washington Academy

After Philip starts claiming that he's been discouraged from being patriotic, his parents consider sending him to a different school.

29. How many shillings did the second porter take to carry Charlotte's trunk?

From Quiz "The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle" Quiz

Answer: two

Mr. Grummage only offered one shilling but Charlotte added one; the porter and Mr. Grummage argued till they settled on two and Charlotte pulled out a coin of her own and gave it to the man. But the porters ran off when they heard the name of the Captain and ship.

30. What is the occupation of Mr. Tuckum?

From Quiz The Traitors' Gate

Answer: Bailiff

Tuckum is the Huffam family's "host" until Wesley is convicted. He takes them into his home to stay because their house is seized. He charges them for their stay, of course. Mainly, though, he is Wesley Huffam's guard until the trial.

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