Battle of the Books 2018

Question 1

Why does Madeline go to the hospital?

Accepted Answer

to have her appendix removed

Question 2

In the book Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes, what is the first thing Pete steps in?

Accepted Answer

strawberries

Question 3

What is the substitute teacher's name in Miss Nelson is Missing?

Accepted Answer

MIss Viola Swamp

Question 4

What does the little boy put in his pocket in The Snowy Day?

Accepted Answer

snowball

Question 5

What kind of tree does the alphabet climb in Chicka Chicka Boom Boom?

Accepted Answer

coconut tree

Question 6

Who is the author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are?

Accepted Answer

Maurice Sendak

Question 7

In Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, where does he want to move?

Accepted Answer

Australia

Question 8

In From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, where does Claudia run away to?

Accepted Answer

The Metropolitan Museum

Question 9

What does Rumpelstiltskin want in return for spinning the straw into gold?

Accepted Answer

the princess's baby

Question 10

Who is the author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus?

Accepted Answer

Mo Willems

Question 11

In The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, who is the first person Lucy meets in Narnia?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Tumnus

Question 12

In the book Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, what does Lilly bring to school in her purse?

Accepted Answer

quarters and sunglasses

Question 13

What is the name of Matilda's beloved teacher?

Accepted Answer

Miss Honey

Question 14

What subject does Professor McGonagall teach in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

Accepted Answer

Transfiguration

Question 15

What is the father's profession in Because of Winn Dixie?

Accepted Answer

a preacher

Question 16

In Holes, what is Stanley Yelnats arrested for?

Accepted Answer

stealing sneakers

Question 17

In the book Jumanji, what is the first thing to come out of the game?

Accepted Answer

a lion

Question 18

Who illustrated Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Accepted Answer

Eric Carle

Question 19

What does Strega Nona make in her magic pot?

Accepted Answer

pasta

Question 20

Who does Pippi Longstocking live with?

Accepted Answer

her monkey and horse

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