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Quiz about Encyclopedia Brown
Quiz about Encyclopedia Brown

Encyclopedia Brown Trivia Quiz


This quiz deals with Donald Sobol's beloved boy detective and some of the people in his world. You can answer most of these questions without having read the whole series. But why stop at one book? Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by orangehornet. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
orangehornet
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
258,348
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
160
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is Encyclopedia Brown's real name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The books refer to him as "America's Sherlock Holmes in _____." What word completes the tagline? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Where does he solve most of his dad's crimes? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What high school dropout does Encyclopedia have to stop from fleecing the local children? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the name of Bugs Meany's gang? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Why doesn't Bugs Meany beat up Encyclopedia Brown? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of Encyclopedia's friends is Benny Breslin. What is his annoying habit? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Where does Charlie Stewart keep his tooth collection? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Some of the books have dealt with specific topics. Which is the only one not so honored? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. How much does Encyclopedia charge for his services, plus expenses? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is Encyclopedia Brown's real name?

Answer: Leroy

Most opening chapters feature the same information about the characters. Only his parents and teachers call him by his real name. The nickname comes from all the books he's read. Apparently he has a photographic memory too.

The first book appeared in 1963, nearly ten years before Jim Croce's "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" song. In recent years this name has become more associated with African American men. Arsenio Hall claimed that his first name actually meant Leroy. Encyclopedia Brown appears to be Caucasian. Judging from the names and illustrations in the books, he has many friends of various ethnic backgrounds.
2. The books refer to him as "America's Sherlock Holmes in _____." What word completes the tagline?

Answer: Sneakers

This appears on the front of several books in the series. Some stories make mention of his favorite footwear. He probably enjoys the other items too.
3. Where does he solve most of his dad's crimes?

Answer: Dinner table

When the chief of police and his force can't solve a crime, he goes to dinner. Mrs. Brown is upset if their son doesn't solve the crime before dessert.
4. What high school dropout does Encyclopedia have to stop from fleecing the local children?

Answer: Wilford Wiggins

This lazy teenager spends his time in bed dreaming up get-rich-schemes. Oh yeah, only he (and perhaps an occasional accomplice) will get rich. His favorite meeting place is the city dump. He never tells Encyclopedia of these meetings. Our favorite boy detective always hears of them from some potential but wary victim. In one instance, he didn't charge.

Harold Jenkins is the real name of the late singer Conway Twitty. Homer Noodleman was the real name of fictional character Dash Riprock. He was an actor and occasional date of Elly Mae's on "The Beverly Hillbillies." Archibald Leach is the real name of the late actor Cary Grant.
5. What is the name of Bugs Meany's gang?

Answer: Tigers

Alternative names are occasionally suggested. Duke Kelly is also a member. This gang of young toughs hang out in a clubhouse.
6. Why doesn't Bugs Meany beat up Encyclopedia Brown?

Answer: His junior partner Sally Kimball

Sally is the prettiest and strongest girl in the class. Many of Bugs' schemes are aimed at getting revenge on both of them. He'd love to embarrass the son of the chief of police.

After Sally first beat up Bugs, she set out to outsmart Encyclopedia Brown. For once, Bugs and his gang were on Encyclopedia's side. She almost succeeded. Interestingly, her appearance has changed in the books. She was first shown in a dress. Most future books had her in pants or shorts.
7. One of Encyclopedia's friends is Benny Breslin. What is his annoying habit?

Answer: Snoring

Many stories deal with camping trips and Benny's snoring. Various remedies (a chin strap, extra strong tent, etc.) don't help. The boys like him when he's awake!
8. Where does Charlie Stewart keep his tooth collection?

Answer: Cookie jar

One time his mom used the teeth to hold down his socks. That could have been a mess. Some stories deal with Charlie obtaining new teeth. Once he nearly lost the collection to a cheating egg spinner.
9. Some of the books have dealt with specific topics. Which is the only one not so honored?

Answer: Music

These books vary. One book combines mysteries with Encyclopedia and Sally learning new recipes. I've tried the "Tubers a la Twitty". Others share clippings Encyclopedia has collected over the years. He's only 10 years old!
10. How much does Encyclopedia charge for his services, plus expenses?

Answer: 25 cents

Put the quarter on the gas can if you want to hire him. This is his summer job. Note that his sign uses his real name. I wonder when inflation will catch with him.
Source: Author orangehornet

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