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Classic Children's Books Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains questions about some wonderful books for children that were popular when I was a child. I hope it sparks some fond memories for you as well.

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

Author
DillPickle

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,928

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3013

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Question 1 of 10

1. What Newbery Award winner, first published in 1962 begins with the words: 'It was a dark and stormy night.'? Hint

Shiloh

A Wrinkle in Time

The Slave Dancer

Sing Down The Moon

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Question 2 of 10

2. The author of the Newbery Award book of 1962, also wrote sequels to "A Wrinkle in Time". "A Wind in the Door" is one of them. Who is the author? Hint

Madeleine L'Engle

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Paula Fox

Scott O'Dell

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following books, published in 1970, tells the story of a teenage girl whose mentally challenged brother becomes lost in the woods? Hint

The Glory Girl

The Dark Stairs

The Midnight Fox

The Summer of the Swans

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who wrote "Wanted...Mud Blossom"? Hint

Scott O'Dell

Bette Green

Betsy Byars

Paula Fox

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following books tells the story of a brother and sister who run away from home and hide in an art museum? Hint

Number The Stars

From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Calico Bush

The Slave Dancer

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who is the author of 'From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler'? Hint

Paula Fox

E.L. Konigsburg

Scott O'Dell

Lois Lowry

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following books was written by Scott O'Dell? Hint

Johnny Tremain

Shiloh

The Slave Dancer

Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Johnny Tremain' is the story of a young boy who played a part in the American revolution. Who was the author? Hint

Esther Forbes

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Paula Fox

Lois Lowry

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the author of the 'Junie B. Jones' series? Hint

Beverly Cleary

Paula Fox

Barbara Park

Betsy Byars

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Question 10 of 10

10. What popular series of children's books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, was made into a television drama series starring Michael Landon? Hint

The Little House Books

The Junie B. Jones Books

The Babysitters Club Books

The Goosebumps Series

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Newbery Award winner, first published in 1962 begins with the words: 'It was a dark and stormy night.'?

Answer: A Wrinkle in Time

'A Wrinkle in Time' begins on a dark and stormy night with Margaret Murry wrapped in a blanket and scared in her attic bedroom. (An excellent book, even for grown-up children like me.)

2. The author of the Newbery Award book of 1962, also wrote sequels to "A Wrinkle in Time". "A Wind in the Door" is one of them. Who is the author?

Answer: Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L'Engle has been a fairly prolific children's author over the years. Her works include three books based on the characters from "A Wrinkle in Time". They include: "A Wind in the Door", "A Swiftly Tilting Planet", and "Many Waters".

3. Which of the following books, published in 1970, tells the story of a teenage girl whose mentally challenged brother becomes lost in the woods?

Answer: The Summer of the Swans

Another Newbery Medal Award winner, "Summer of the Swans" is an excellent story about family, love, and growing up.

4. Who wrote "Wanted...Mud Blossom"?

Answer: Betsy Byars

Betsy Byars is responsible for many wonderful children's books which are destined to be classics. All the choices mentioned in Question three were also written by Betsy Byars.

5. Which of the following books tells the story of a brother and sister who run away from home and hide in an art museum?

Answer: From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

One of my all-time favorite books, "From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" is well worth reading.

6. Who is the author of 'From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler'?

Answer: E.L. Konigsburg

E.L. Konigsburg also won the Newbery Medal for writing this delightful adventure.

7. Which of the following books was written by Scott O'Dell?

Answer: Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins is an excellent book and I highly recommend it for anyone who loves the sea and the animals who live in it.

8. 'Johnny Tremain' is the story of a young boy who played a part in the American revolution. Who was the author?

Answer: Esther Forbes

Excellent story which shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

9. Who is the author of the 'Junie B. Jones' series?

Answer: Barbara Park

The 'Junie B. Jones' series are excellent books for showing children how to cope in new situations. One of my favorites is 'Junie B. Jones and the Stupid, Smelly Bus.'

10. What popular series of children's books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, was made into a television drama series starring Michael Landon?

Answer: The Little House Books

Ma and Pa, Laura and Mary, and baby Carrie will remain in the fond memories of childhood for people everywhere. The simplicity of their lives and the strength of their family is still a model for some of us today.

Source: Author DillPickle

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