Elementary Governor's Cup Literature, Poetry, Fables, Tall Tales, Famous Speeches

Question 1

Martin Luther King Jr. was most known for this speech...

Accepted Answer

"I Have a Dream"

Question 2

This is the leading character in a story.

Accepted Answer

Protagonist

Question 3

Mars Bar, Grayson, and Amanda Beale are all characters from what Newberry winning novel?

Accepted Answer

Maniac Magee

Question 4

Who is known for titles such as The Witches, Esio Trot, and the BFG?

Accepted Answer

Roald Dahl

Question 5

In this fable, a boy who plays tricks on his townspeople ends up with a terrible consequence.

Accepted Answer

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Question 6

In the fable of the Dog and His Reflection, what object does the dog's greediness cost him?

Accepted Answer

His bone

Question 7

Who was famous for having said, "Give me liberty or give me death"?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Henry

Question 8

The antagonist in a story is better known as...

Accepted Answer

The villain

Question 9

In the North Wind and the Sun fable, what opposing traits did they boast of?

Accepted Answer

Joy and sorrow, Strength and gentleness

Question 10

What literary term gives human characteristics to objects?

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 11

Who said, "ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country"?

Accepted Answer

John F. Kennedy

Question 12

In a Caldecott Medal winning Emily Arnold McCully book, Mirette learns this skill.

Accepted Answer

Tight rope walking

Question 13

What is the term for how a problem in the story is worked out?

Accepted Answer

Resolution

Question 14

A story about a kitten who get into trouble was written by this Caldecott Medal Winning author?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Henkes

Question 15

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor wrote a Newberry Medal winning book primarily about what animal?

Accepted Answer

A dog

Question 16

In Joseph Had a Little Overcoat, what was the last item he made from his scrap of cloth?

Accepted Answer

A button

Question 17

Who was a brawler and river boat rider who was called the "king of the keelboaters"?

Accepted Answer

Mike Fink

Question 18

Casey Jones was known for operating what type of machinery?

Accepted Answer

A railroad train

Question 19

Which point of view is used when someone narrates a story?

Accepted Answer

First person

Question 20

"Bang", "whoosh", "splat" are all examples of what literary term?

Accepted Answer

Onomatopoeia

Question 21

This fable character learns the hard way that slow and steady wins the race.

Accepted Answer

A hare

Question 22

Taft, Lincoln, and John Quincy Adams are all discussed in this Caldecott Medal winning story.

Accepted Answer

So You Want to be President?

Question 23

Many Waters takes place during what biblical event?

Accepted Answer

The flood

Question 24

In Walk Two Moons, Salamanca takes a road trip in search of who?

Accepted Answer

Mother

Question 25

John Henry was known for his strength in beating a ______ through a mountain?

Accepted Answer

Power drill

Question 26

"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" was spoken during what historical event?

Accepted Answer

Neil Armstrong walking on the moon

Question 27

Exaggerated statements like "my mom gave me a billion snacks" are what type of literary device?

Accepted Answer

Hyperbole

Question 28

Annie Oakely was best known for her skill in...

Accepted Answer

Marksmanship

Question 29

This legendary character slept through the American Revolution.

Accepted Answer

Rip Van Winkle

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT one of the March sisters?

Accepted Answer

Sarah

Question 31

In M.C. Higgins the Great, what device does Bud think will change his mother's life?

Accepted Answer

Recording machine

Question 32

Shel Silverstein was known for the following titles EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Casey at the Bat

Question 33

Kelly Barnhill is known for what Newberry Medal winning story?

Accepted Answer

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Question 34

Big baby and the walking dead are examples of what literary device?

Accepted Answer

Oxymoron

Question 35

"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of what literary device?

Accepted Answer

Alliteration

Question 36

This term refers to the peak of the action in a story.

Accepted Answer

The climax

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT part of The Giver series?

Accepted Answer

The View from Saturday

Question 38

Fables usually feature these types of imaginary characters.

Accepted Answer

Animals

Question 39

In a Newberry Medal winning story by Karen Hesse, Billie Jo lives during what historical event?

Accepted Answer

The Dust Bowl

Question 40

In the Caldecott Medal winning Officer Buckle and Gloria, what does Officer Buckle speak about?

Accepted Answer

Safety

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