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'The Boxcar Children' Series Trivia Quiz

These are questions about the 'Boxcar Children' books, created by Gertrude Chandler Warner.

A multiple-choice quiz by augusta123. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
augusta123

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
61,066

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1282

Last 3 plays: Guest 38 (5/10), Guest 75 (6/10), mberry923 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Why did the Boxcar Children go live in a boxcar after their parents' death? Hint

They didn't want to be separated.

They were scared of their new foster parents.

The children were still mourning their parents' death and didn't feel like living with anyone else.

They were afraid to go to their grandfather who they thought was mean.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What does Benny Alden like doing most? Hint

playing video games

eating food

writing

skateboarding

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following games do the Aldens like to play? Hint

Monopoly

Clue

Trivial Pursuit

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

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Question 4 of 10

4. What's Violet's favorite color? Hint

green

yellow

blue

purple

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the Aldens' housekeeper? Hint

Mrs. Weasley

Mrs. McBeth

Mrs. McGregor

Mrs. Grady

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the Aldens' faithful dog? Hint

Watch

Doggy

Spot

MacDonald

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did the Boxcar Children go in 'The Mystery of the Black Raven'? Hint

Michigan

California

Alaska

Canada

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which book did the Aldens visit Chicago? Hint

'The Stolen Sword Mystery'

'The Disappearing Friend Mystery'

'The Chocolate Sundae Mystery'

'The Windy City Mystery'

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Grandfather's whole name? Hint

James Henry Alden

Thomas William Alden

Robert Alden

Regis Philbin

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many books did Gertrude Chandler Warner write herself? Hint

nineteen

fourty-five

twenty-one

eight-seven

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Mar 31 2024 : Guest 38: 5/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 75: 6/10
Mar 08 2024 : mberry923: 5/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
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Feb 27 2024 : Guest 75: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Why did the Boxcar Children go live in a boxcar after their parents' death?

Answer: They were afraid to go to their grandfather who they thought was mean.

The kids eventually meet their grandfather after Violet gets sick. They discover he's actually pretty nice and go live with him. He even brings the boxcar to the backyard so they could use it as a playhouse.

2. What does Benny Alden like doing most?

Answer: eating food

Benny is always hungry and on the lookout for a meal.

3. Which of the following games do the Aldens like to play?

Answer: Monopoly

The Aldens play it often because it is a game they can all play and enjoy together as a family.

4. What's Violet's favorite color?

Answer: purple

Violet's favorite color is purple because of the choice of her name.

5. What is the name of the Aldens' housekeeper?

Answer: Mrs. McGregor

Mrs. McGregor is the kind reliable housekeeper the kids love. She makes delicious cookies for the kids, enjoyed especially by Benny!

6. What is the name of the Aldens' faithful dog?

Answer: Watch

The Boxcar Children found Watch in the woods in the first book, 'The Boxcar Children'. They named him Watch because he's their watchdog. He's a Scottish dog.

7. Where did the Boxcar Children go in 'The Mystery of the Black Raven'?

Answer: Alaska

'The Mystery of the Black Raven' is the 12th Special in the series. The Boxcar Children find out who stole the ancient artifacts as they visit Segway, Alaska.

8. Which book did the Aldens visit Chicago?

Answer: 'The Windy City Mystery'

'The Windy City Mystery' is Special #10 in the series. Chicago is called the 'Windy City' because of its windy weather.

9. What is Grandfather's whole name?

Answer: James Henry Alden

Grandfather's name is similiar to Henry's name, which is Henry James Alden.

10. How many books did Gertrude Chandler Warner write herself?

Answer: nineteen

After Ms. Warner died, the company continued the series by having other writers write the books.

Source: Author augusta123

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