DCLA SLS Battle of the Books 2022 - Middle School

Question 1

In The Shape of Thunder, what does Quinn imply she feels in her letter to her brother on page 26?

Accepted Answer

Guilt

Question 2

In Ikenga, who gave Nnamdi the Ikenga?

Accepted Answer

His father

Question 3

Which theme is not written about in Black Brother, Black Brother?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Justice

Question 4

In Starfish, whose fault is it that everyone calls Ellie Splash?

Accepted Answer

Her sister Anais

Question 5

In The Shape of Thunder, which team activity does Cora participate in?

Accepted Answer

Quiz Bowl

Question 6

In Starfish, what does Ellie write her history report on?

Accepted Answer

The world's view of beauty based on size has changed

Question 7

In Wink, where did Ross have cancer?

Accepted Answer

His right eye

Question 8

In Millionaires for the Month, what happens when Felix and Benji start to read their Batman comic in the restaurant?

Accepted Answer

The waiter gets upset and yells at them for opening the comic.

Question 9

In The Shape of Thunder, how does Quinn feel when Scarlett bullies her?

Accepted Answer

She wishes she had stuck up for other people Scarlett bullied in the past

Question 10

In The Shape of Thunder, how do Cora and Quinn ultimately heal their friendship?

Accepted Answer

They work together to reach a common goal and talk and listen to each other

Question 11

In Roll With It, what does Ellie give her presentation on for speech class?

Accepted Answer

Her snowball cookies

Question 12

In Millionaires for the Month, why does Felix’s mom quit her job at the warehouse?

Accepted Answer

She wants to go back to school to become a nurse

Question 13

In Roll With It, who is Mema?

Accepted Answer

Ellie's grandmother

Question 14

In Wink, what comic does Ross make?

Accepted Answer

Batpig

Question 15

In Starfish, what does Ellie want to be when she grows up?

Accepted Answer

A storyteller and a poet

Question 16

In Starfish, what does Zaftig mean?

Accepted Answer

Pleasantly plump

Question 17

In Millionaires for the Month, how does Georgie know that Felix tried on her wedding dress?

Accepted Answer

There was a soda stain on the sleeve

Question 18

In Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, what is the key reason Lupe and Andie fight?

Accepted Answer

Lupe called Andie a joiner

Question 19

In Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, what is the school’s Mascot?

Accepted Answer

Sammy Sockeye

Question 20

In Wink, what was the name of Frank's band?

Accepted Answer

Ripe Sponge

Question 21

In Roll With It, Ellie is in _____ school.

Accepted Answer

Middle

Question 22

In Roll With It, what animal wakes Ellie up outside her window?

Accepted Answer

Squirrels

Question 23

In Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, what was the first song Coach asked the class to dance to?

Accepted Answer

Cotton Eye Joe

Question 24

In Roll With It, what type of fruit does Ellie use to make her galette?

Accepted Answer

Peaches

Question 25

In The Shape of Thunder, what does Gram’s hair smell like?

Accepted Answer

Lemons

Question 26

In Roll With It, how does Ellie feel about her father?

Accepted Answer

She thinks he left because of her.

Question 27

In Ikenga, who robbed Nnamdi's mother as she walked to the market?

Accepted Answer

Never Die

Question 28

In Millionaires for the Month, which one of the following items did Felix and Benji NOT purchase?

Accepted Answer

A trip to Aruba

Question 29

In Starfish, what’s the first hurtful word that Ellie wrote down during her therapy session with Dr. Woods?

Accepted Answer

Thing

Question 30

In The Shape of Thunder, where does Quinn feel most comfortable?

Accepted Answer

The library

Question 31

In Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, how many baseball pitches does Lupe throw each day at home for practice?

Accepted Answer

81

Question 32

In Wink, what instrument does Ross play?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

Question 33

In Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, what do Gordon and Niles bond over?

Accepted Answer

Star Wars and Star Trek

Question 34

In Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, what event replaces field day?

Accepted Answer

Family Celebration of Cultures Night

Question 35

In Black Brother, Black Brother, Donte’s mention of being invisible is inspired by what book written by Ralph Ellison?

Accepted Answer

Invisible Man

Question 36

In Black Brother, Black Brother, the Ellison family moves from New York to which state?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts

Question 37

In Black Brother, Black Brother, which character first mocks Donte by saying "Black brother. Black brother"?

Accepted Answer

Alan

Question 38

In Ikenga, Bad Market is known for…

Accepted Answer

Filling balloons with chemicals that he drops after robbing his targets

Question 39

In Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, what does Niles write on the Little Dragons Post-It note he places on Lupe’s forehead?

Accepted Answer

You are brave

Question 40

In Wink, what kind of hat does Ross wear at school?

Accepted Answer

Cowboy hat

Question 41

In Millionaires for the Month, what does Laura Friendly admit to stealing when she was a child?

Accepted Answer

A chocolate Crunch bar

Question 42

In Wink, why does Frank lend Ross a guitar to smash?

Accepted Answer

It got run over

Question 43

In Starfish, what is starfishing?

Accepted Answer

Claiming your right to take up space

Question 44

In Black Brother, Black Brother, what is the Mom’s profession?

Accepted Answer

Attorney

Question 45

In The Shape of Thunder, how does Cora plan on fixing what her brother did?

Accepted Answer

Travel back in time

Question 46

In The Shape of Thunder, where do Quinn and Cora try to time-travel together?

Accepted Answer

In a tree

Question 47

In Roll With It, what do Ellie, Bert, and Coralee do on Valentine's Day?

Accepted Answer

Play miniature golf

Question 48

In Black Brother, Black Brother, which sport does Donte learn?

Accepted Answer

Fencing

Question 49

In Lupe Wong Won’t Dance, who is Lupe Wong hoping to meet in baseball?

Accepted Answer

Fu Li Hernandez

Question 50

In Black Brother, Black Brother, what is the name of the Ellison brothers' new school?

Accepted Answer

Middlefield Prep

Question 51

In Millionaires for the Month, what is Reggie’s college major?

Accepted Answer

Philosophy

Question 52

In Wink, Ross's mom always smelled like ______.

Accepted Answer

Fresh laundry

Question 53

In Millionaires for the Month, what was the first item Felix purchased?

Accepted Answer

A phone

Question 54

In Ikenga, Ourboros is an ancient African symbol that means:

Accepted Answer

Life out of death

Question 55

In Millionaires for the Month, who is Danny Devon?

Accepted Answer

A singer who insults Laura Friendly

Question 56

In Black Brother, Black Brother, what is the initial reason that Donte wants to learn fencing?

Accepted Answer

Revenge

Question 57

In Millionaires for the Month, which one of the following is NOT a rule for the Penny Doubled Challenge?

Accepted Answer

The boys can tell one person about the challenge

Question 58

In Ikenga, according to Nnamdi's mother, how do you kill a snake?

Accepted Answer

You cut off its head

Question 59

In Starfish, where does Ellie escape to when life gets too much?

Accepted Answer

The pool

Question 60

In Black Brother, Black Brother, what is the name of Donte's brother?

Accepted Answer

Trey

Question 61

In what town does The Shape of Thunder take place?

Accepted Answer

Chestnut

Question 62

In Wink, Ross was almost five years old when his ______ passed away.

Accepted Answer

Momfriend

Question 63

In Ikenga, Three Days' Journey was given his name because...

Accepted Answer

He took the stolen cars to a secret chop shop 3 days’ journey from Kaleria

Question 64

In Starfish, what did Ellie wear to her 5th birthday party?

Accepted Answer

Whale swimsuit

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DCLA SLS Battle of the Books 2022 - Middle School

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