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Eli's Lie-O-Meter Part I Trivia Quiz

This is Part I of II quizzes about Sandra Levins' award-winning book "Eli's Lie-O-Meter: A Story about Telling the Truth" published by the American Psychological Association imprint Magination Press in 2010.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jude1206. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Jude1206

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,072

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
124

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Sandra Levins' award-winning book "Eli's Lie-O-Meter: A Story about Telling the Truth" Eli has a vivid imagination. He: Hint

Knows the difference between pretending and the real facts

Fights imaginary space aliens with his best friend Colton

All of these are true

Pretends to fly a fighter jet with his co-pilot Duffy

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Question 2 of 10

2. In this story, who is Duffy? Hint

A cat

Eli's sister

A younger boy who lives next door

A dog

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Question 3 of 10

3. Eli's life gets complicated when the Super-Deluxe Lie-O-Meter arrives. Where did it come from? Hint

His mother bought it at a rummage sale

Outer space

His dad found it in the attic

It mysteriously arrived in the mail

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Lie-O-Meter measures the level of truth being told. What are the six levels? Hint

Truth, Fib, Lie, Big Lie, Giant Lie, Whopper

Truth, Stretching the Truth, Fib, Plain ol' Lie, Super-Duper Lie

Truth, Fudging it, Lie

Truth, Fib, Hard to Believe, and Oh! Come On!

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Eli's Lie-O-Meter" is illustrated by whom? Hint

Warren Buffett

George Cluney

Jeff Ebbeler

a two-year-old

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Dad brings burgers inside for a picnic on the floor, he steps on building blocks. When he asks Eli to pick them up, what does Eli say? Hint

Madison played with them last!

Okay.

I will in a minute.

Do it yourself!

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mom is packing cupcakes for Madison's preschool class and notices one is missing. Why is it obvious to the reader that Eli ate a cupcake? Hint

He left an I.O.U. on the platter

He wipes crumbs off his mouth

He has a tummy ache

He is eating it at that very moment

8. Later Eli felt mad. He was sorry he sneaked the cupcake in the first place and unhappy that he lied. He was disappointed that he wouldn't get a cupcake after dinner like the rest of the family. Who did he blame? Hint

Himself

Duffy

The Lie-O-Meter

Mom

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Question 9 of 10

9. On Saturday Eli and Colton were tossing a football in the living room even though Eli knew full well he was not supposed to play catch in the house. What happened? Hint

Mom told them to go outside and play

They broke a lamp and Eli blamed Duffy

Dad came home and caught them playing with the football and joined in on the game

Madison tattled

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why didn't the Lie-O-Meter catch Eli's whopper? Hint

It needed new batteries

Duffy buried it in the back yard

It was asleep in the corner

Eli had covered it with a blanket

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Sandra Levins' award-winning book "Eli's Lie-O-Meter: A Story about Telling the Truth" Eli has a vivid imagination. He:

Answer: All of these are true

The illustrations in this children's book are very imaginative! The reader is able to see what is actually going on as compared to what is happening in Eli's imagination!

2. In this story, who is Duffy?

Answer: A dog

The family dog, a Scottish Terrier.

3. Eli's life gets complicated when the Super-Deluxe Lie-O-Meter arrives. Where did it come from?

Answer: It mysteriously arrived in the mail

You know how you sometimes get something in the mail that you didn't order? That's what happened with the Lie-O-Meter.

4. The Lie-O-Meter measures the level of truth being told. What are the six levels?

Answer: Truth, Fib, Lie, Big Lie, Giant Lie, Whopper

This was easy! Did you count six levels? Truth is the first level listed, but unfortunately with Eli, that level is not reached very often! Other levels are listed in order of the severity of the lie.

5. "Eli's Lie-O-Meter" is illustrated by whom?

Answer: Jeff Ebbeler

Jeff Ebbeler of Cincinnati. Jeff has illustrated several children's books including "Good Manners for a Little Warrior" and "The Truth about Dragons".

6. When Dad brings burgers inside for a picnic on the floor, he steps on building blocks. When he asks Eli to pick them up, what does Eli say?

Answer: Madison played with them last!

This book is about telling the truth, not sassing your parents! Do you ever hear children blame someone else for things that are their own fault?

7. Mom is packing cupcakes for Madison's preschool class and notices one is missing. Why is it obvious to the reader that Eli ate a cupcake?

Answer: He wipes crumbs off his mouth

Eli wipes crumbs off his mouth as he says, "Er... not me!" Ever had that happen at your house?

Answer: The Lie-O-Meter

Eli did not accept responsibility for his actions! He blamed the "Stupid Lie-O-Meter!"

9. On Saturday Eli and Colton were tossing a football in the living room even though Eli knew full well he was not supposed to play catch in the house. What happened?

Answer: They broke a lamp and Eli blamed Duffy

Poor Duffy was banned to the outside!

10. Why didn't the Lie-O-Meter catch Eli's whopper?

Answer: It was asleep in the corner

This answer isn't as obvious as some of the other answers; it will probably earn me a "difficult" rating! However, it's true: the Lie-O-Meter was napping in the corner.

Source: Author Jude1206

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