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Middle School BOB 2025
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DCLA's Middle School BOB Battle for the 2024-25 SY.
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1
What US city did Anna live in before moving to Wisconsin?
Boston
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
2
Who tells their classmates what Anna is asking about Rachel for a podcast?
Jordan
Kaylee
Bee
Nik
3
Which one of Tuva's friends is opposed to anything related to love and relationships?
Miriam
Bao
Emma
Linnea
4
What grade is Tuva starting at the beginning of the book?
Sixth Grade
Eighth Grade
Ninth Grade
Seventh Grade
5
What evidence from the theft did the glass covering of the Mona Lisa provide?
A reflective photo of the thief
A fingerprint
Fibers from the thief's clothing
DNA evidence
6
What is the name of the mysterious group that Alex uncovers as the primary antagonists in the book?
The Lost Order
The Shadow Council
The Four Horsemen
The World-Eaters
7
What was the students' method of protest?
School walkout
Publishing an article in the newspaper
Writing letters to the schoolboard
Hiding the mascot uniform
8
How does Aniana's mother's past experiences influence her strict rules about swimming?
She believes swimming is unnecessary for success.
She grew up in a culture where swimming was not encouraged.
She lost a loved one in a water-related accident.
She had a near-drowning experience as a child.
9
What culture does Aniana's family come from?
Dominican Republic
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Mexico
10
Where was Callie's Native American ancestoral homeland?
South Dakota
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
11
How does Bao's character develop and show growth by the end of the book?
She starts dating someone to fit in.
She completely rejects all of her friends.
She apologizes to Tuva and begins to understand her better.
She transfers to a new school.
12
Why did the thief say he wanted to steal Mona Lisa?
He wanted to sell it for lots of money.
He didn't like the glass that someone put over it.
He wanted to keep it for himself.
He wanted to return it to Italy so he could be a hero.
13
What did Apa offer to buy the police?
coffee
soda
pizza
donuts
14
What is one of Tuva's goals for seventh grade?
To travel abroad
To learn a new language
To become class president
To write a diary
15
What was the game?
Sneaking out of the house
Cutting a girl's hair
Slapping girls on the behind
Making prank phone calls
16
What is the name of Obo's friend who has the best banana bread around for miles?
Sarah
Frank
Miles
Henry
17
What went extinct in 2010?
Polar Bears
Wild Bees
Bald Eagles
Lions
18
How did Anna find out that Rachel Riley wasn't well-liked by the other 8th graders?
Anna saw a mean post on social media
Anna's sister, Nik, told her
No one clapped for Rachel's birthday at lunch
Rachel told her when they first met
19
How does Aniana's father help her face pursue her passion for swimming?
He convinces her mother to let her swim.
He secretly takes her to swim practices and meets.
He signs her up for swimming competitions.
He buys her special swimming gear.
20
How does Michael dispose of the sumbook?
He rips it apart page by page.
He hides it in Beejee's apartment.
He throws it away in a dumpster.
He dissolves it in a puddle.
21
What is one of the Cherokee Nation's core values?
Encourage and instruct each other in a gentle and thoughtful way.
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Cooperation, collectivism, and harmony.
Contribute to the well-being of one's people by sharing/giving freely.
22
Which university's survey was quoted in the students' research?
University of North Dakota
University of Nevada
University of South Dakota
University of Montana
23
How do Isaiah's friendships change by the end of the book?
He makes all new friends.
He sees that true friends support each other even in tough times.
He distances himself from everyone.
He blames his friends for his struggles.
24
What is the one thing that Ridge really wanted to see in the year 1999?
Shopping Mall
Barbershop
Taco Bell
Skate Rink
25
What medical condition does Aniana suffer from?
Asthma
Lupus
Lymphoma
Juvenile Arthritis
26
Why couldn't the thief roll up the painting and hide it in a tube?
He forgot to bring a tube.
Someone would have spotted him with the tube when he was walking out.
It is painted on a plank of wood which can't be rolled up.
He didn't care if it got damaged.
27
What mark did Suna receive?
A lion
A baobab tree
A crocodile
A zebra
28
What does Isaiah's growing interest in poetry reveal about him?
He's trying to impress a girl.
He wants to be famous.
He finds healing in his creative expression.
He's trying to get extra credit.
29
What is Isaiah's favorite subject?
Creative Writing
Math
History
English
30
What game did Asha learn to play with Sprix?
Hide-and-Seek
Uno
Checkers or Draughts
Spirit Chess
31
What began to fall from above after Asha placed her hand on the Mother Tree?
Leaves
Birds
Deep purple flowers, almost black
Dust and pollen
32
What is the name of the girl Pedro likes in town?
Ruth
Margarita
Ana
Margo
33
Who snapped multiple girls' bra straps?
Blake
Cody
Daniel
Corey
34
What significant change has occurred among Tuva's friends as they enter seventh grade?
They start a band together.
They all join the same sports team.
They move to different schools.
They split into factions based on their views on love.
35
How does Isaiah's view of poetry change by the end of the book?
He loses interest in it completely.
He uses it to make fun of his classmates.
He starts seeing it as a powerful way to express himself.
He realizes it's great for getting a romantic partner.
36
How does the author tell the story in an interesting way?
Sticks to the facts and no figurative language
The author avoids using humor or illustrations
Most of the story is made up so he includes things that may/may not be true
Uses suspense, mystery, and plot twists to keep the reader guessing
37
The author's use of dance as a metaphor helps show:
The struggle to speak when words aren't enough
The history of hip-hop
The importance of sports
How to become famous
38
Which states were noted to have enacted bills to ban Native American mascots?
California and Vermont
Georgia and South Carolina
Nevada and California
North Dakota and South Dakota
39
What is a major theme of the book?
Facing fears and embracing independence.
The importance of being a good friend.
Overcoming the dangers of swimming.
The importance of winning at all costs.
40
What does water symbolize for Aniana?
Isolation and loneliness
Obstacles and struggles
Freedom and healing
Fear and danger
41
Which character betrays Alex and his friends?
Nick
Dad
Angie
Dexter
42
What type of pets does Famine have?
A wolf and a bobcat.
A leopard and a panther.
A lion and a tiger.
A tiger and a fox.
43
What else did the thief steal when he stole the Mona Lisa?
The glass covering the painting.
A doorknob from inside the stairwell at the Louvre
A statue of a head
A paintbrush from one of the copyists
44
How did the Louvre respond to the theft of the Mona Lisa?
They didn't do anything.
They offered a large reward & got help from two Paris police officers.
They started using metal detectors and security cameras.
The museum closed for a year and was only open for investigators.
45
What event triggers Isaiah's emotional journey in the novel?
The unexpected death of his best friend.
Getting rejected from a poetry club.
A fight with his parents.
Failing a major test.
46
What ran across the road that was hit by another car on the way home?
raccoon
deer
cat
squirrel
47
Rachel was accepted at the Moorland Academy of the Arts because she plays what instrument?
piano
harp
clarinet
violin
48
Where did the thief hide the Mona Lisa after stealing it?
In a church in Italy
In his apartment, hung on a wall for all to see
In a bank safety deposit box
In his apartment behind a wall, then a false-bottom trunk
49
What does Abuelito say that he will miss the most?
his house
the cows and mules
his family
his friends
50
What does Isaiah learn about grief by the end of the book?
It's something you can ignore.
It never gets better.
It's ok to feel it and ask for help.
Nobody else can give you advice on your grief.
51
Why does Isaiah initially hide his interest in dancing?
He fears being judged or bullied.
His mother forbids it.
He wants to surprise his friends.
He doesn't thinke he's good enough.
52
What is the theme of the assignment by Ms. Williams?
The pros and cons of indigenous people as mascots.
The pros and cons of the change of the Washington FOootball Team mascot.
The pros and cons of using our voices for change.
The pros and cons of changing the mascot for Rye.
53
How far is it to abuelito?
200 miles
20,000 miles
2,000 miles
20 miles
54
Whose parent is a White House reporter?
Franklin
Tessa
Priya
Callie
55
What did they believe godparents were required by law to give them?
money
food
clothes
shoes
56
Who is the musical artist whose cassette is stuck in Gabby's car?
Neil Young
Neil Diamond
Run the Jewels
Marina and the Diamonds
57
What does the title most likely symbolize?
The feelings of being between childhood and adulthood.
It's not symbolic- it's about Isaiah's sydiving expereince.
The sense of being suspended in grief.
Isaiah's love for airplanes.
58
How does Aniana's condition affect her physically?
It causes pain and swelling in her joints.
It affects her eyesight.
It makes her feel short of breath.
It makes her feel dizzy when she swims.
59
What state did Ana move to?
California
Wisconsin
Maine
Georgia
60
What did Asha take after Suna passes away?
A book
A blanket
A cup
A pen
61
In
Mascot,
which character discovered that they needed their classmates more than they originally thought?
Tessa
Priya
Marco
Franklin
62
What is the name of the company that Ridge wrote down for Michael to invest in in the future?
Amazon
Netflix
Starbucks
Facebook
63
How does Aniana ultimately balance her love for swimming and her health?
She stops swimming altogether.
She finds a way to swim while managing her condition.
She hides her condition from everyone.
She switches to a different sport.
64
Do art thieves mirror Hollywood movies & who are the usual suspects?
Yes, because rich men who want the art for themselves usually take it.
Yes, there are rings of professional thieves for hire by millionaires.
No, amateur thiefs make big plans and big mistakes.
No, other famous artists steal their competitors art to become more famous.
65
Who, or what, is Eloise?
Teresa's little sister.
A stray cat at the Fox Run.
A store in the Christiana Mall.
Gibby's 1987 red Toyota Corolla.
66
What is the location of the cruise that Alex is supposed to go on?
Europe
Hawaii
The Bahamas
Jamaica
67
Who drank a licuado?
Pedro
Ana
Adam
Alex
68
Which members of Franklin's family had difficulty with the proposed change to the school's mascot?
His brother and dad.
His mom and aunt.
His dad and uncle.
His mom and dad.
69
What was Sprix's secret?
He was afraid of loud noises
He was a shapeshifter
He was afraid of the dark
He was secretly a prince
70
Who did Asha see when she looked into the horse's eyes?
Obo
Suna
Matilda
Sprix
71
When is Michael's birthday?
April 5th
August 17th
January 1st
July 3rd
72
How does Aniana's relationship with her mother change by the end of the book?
It remains strained.
They come to a better understanding.
Her mother forces her to quit swimming.
They become best friends.
73
What animal does Alex fight off with magic after it attacks their car?
A hippopotamus
An elephant
A vulture
A rhinoceros
74
How many children are in the Martin family?
8
11
9
10
75
What is Michael's favorite band?
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Smashing Pumpkins
Green Day
Backstreet Boys
76
How does Tuva feel when she realizes she has a crush on Miriam?
Confused and distressed
Indifferent
Excited and happy
Angry
77
What was Asha known as?
She who brings the laughter
She who brings the light
She who brings joy
She who brings the mystery
78
What role does poetry play in the storytelling of
Aniana Del Mar Jumps In
?
It mirrors the fluidity & movement of water reflecting Aniana's emotions.
It adds mystery and suspense to the plot.
It serves as a way for Aniana to communicate with her mother.
It is used only in Aniana's journal entries.
79
Where did Alex first see a shadow man?
During an exam
In his bedroom
Walking home from school
At the gym
80
What does Liam's mother give to ALex to help defeat the horseman?
A map
A book
A necklace
A golden sword
81
Which friend of Tuva's has a boyfriend and is part of the group interested in love?
Miriam
Bao
Sara
Linnea
82
What concert did Alex want to invite Sky to attend?
Bad Bunny
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Ariana Grande
Gustavo Santaolallo
83
What is Suna's sister's name?
Sima
Kima
Lima
Rima
84
What phrase does Orrin tell Alex when he needs reassurance?
You can do this.
Be brave.
You are enough.
Don't be scared.
85
What punishmnet did the boys receive?
Sensitivity sessions
No punishment
Expulsion
Lunch detention
86
What is Michael's bully's nickname?
Billy Bob
Jojo
Junior
Beejee
87
What does Famine summon to attack Alex and his friends on the boat?
A catfish
A lobster
A shark
A baby squid
88
Who encourages Isaiah to keep writing and expressing himself?
His parents
His coach
A librarian
A teacher
89
What phrase did Obo always say?
By the Six
By the Four
By the Seven
By the Five
90
What year was the Mona Lisa stolen from the Louvre and how long was it gone before it was returned?
1935, nearly 3 years
1900, nearly 4 years
1920, nearly 4 years
1911, nearly 3 years
91
Which National Smithsonian Museums have a joint exhibit?
Museum of African Art & Museum of the American Indian.
Museum of the American Indian & Museum of African American History/Culture
Museum of American History & Museum of the American Indian.
Museum of African American History/Culture & Museum of American History.
92
What was the television while in the motor home?
the floor
the windows
a bed
a television
93
What is the central theme of the story?
Navigating friendships and first loves during adolescence.
The improtance of academic success.
Overcoming a fear of public speaking.
The challenges of moving to a new city.
94
How does the author use color to support storytelling?
By randomly selecting colors for each page.
By using only black and white to simplify the story.
By assigning different colors to represent different emotions and moods.
By using only color to highlight grammar and vocabulary.
95
Which character started the fire at the Kincaid Farms event barn?
Cody
Kaylee
Jordan
Rachel
96
What handheld homing device requires a thumbprint for initial spacial teleportation?
EEL
FIG
PEA
EGG
97
Which foreign language does Anna know how to speak
Spanish
German
Swedish
Polish
98
In what format is
Cross My Heart and Never Lie
written?
Diary-Style Graphic Novel
Poetry Collection
Play Script
Traditional Prose Novel
99
What war did the grandfather live through?
The War of 1812
The Mexican Revolution
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
100
Who was the key individual involved in the theft of the Mona Lisa?
Pablo Picasso's poet friend, Guillaume Apollinaire.
Gery Pieret, Picasso told him where to go and what to steal.
Vincenzo Perugia, who worked at the Louvre.
Kempton Bunyon, an unemployed truck driver.
