Combined: Fun with Reading + Books Behind the Movies + World Book Day

Question 1

“As if!”- Would Jane Austen approve of Cher, love triangles, and a friendly makeover?

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Emma

Question 2

This silly monkey and the Man in the Yellow Hat go on many adventures:

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Curious George

Question 3

A movie about cruel high school girls was based on what “self-help” book for parents?

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Queen Bees and Wannabes

Question 4

The story of a kitten joining a gang of dogs and finding a rich owner is based on what book?

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Oliver Twist

Question 5

Viola Swamp takes over an unruly class in:

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Miss Nelson is Missing!

Question 6

This poet has written Where the Sidewalk Ends and The Giving Tree:

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Shel Silverstein

Question 7

The film where a girl is disguised as a guy and ends up in a love triangle is based on what?

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Twelfth Night

Question 8

Finally read them…so good! Did you know that Draco was forced to be a Death Eater in this one?

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Half Blood Prince

Question 9

This book was once banned! Summary: a plane crash, crazed kids, stranded on an island.

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Lord of the Flies

Question 10

Dr. Seuss wrote many books except for:

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Llama Llama, Mad at Mama

Question 11

Steve is sixteen and on trial for murder. He writes the events of his trial as a screenplay.

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Monster

Question 12

Ms. Hurston didn’t write it but it's loosely based on her growing up in the Civil Rights era.

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Zora & Me

Question 13

This title character wants to move to Australia after everything goes wrong with his day:

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Alexander

Question 14

Judy and Peter roll the dice in this adventure book by Chris Van Alsburg:

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Jumanji

Question 15

In the movie version of this play, one sister can’t go to the prom unless the other goes too.

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Taming of the Shrew

Question 16

This teddy bear goes on overnight adventures in a store:

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Corduroy

Question 17

This author has written many books including The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory:

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Roald Dahl

Question 18

He lives on Baker St. and solves mysteries, but he's NOT a rodent in the original.

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Sherlock Holmes

Question 19

Not originally in New Orleans: a princess must teach a prince not to judge a book by its cover.

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The Frog Princess

Question 20

“Let It Go” ISN’T in this tale with an ice woman, a girl saving her love, and a noble reindeer.

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The Snow Queen

Question 21

He is a wizard and the main character of 7 best-selling novels:

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Harry Potter

Question 22

Eric Carle tells of this character who becomes something amazing at the end:

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Question 23

Love Spiderwick Chronicles? Now read this book about a girl named Jude in the Faerie world.

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The Cruel Prince

Question 24

This story is about math, physics, and three beings that help three kids travel the universe!

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A Wrinkle in Time

Question 25

TRUE STORY: Targeted by the Taliban for advocating for women’s education rights in Pakistan.

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I am Malala

Question 26

The movie about a prince with a jealous and murderous uncle is based on what play?

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Hamlet

Question 27

“Big Brother” might be watching you…Be careful of the Thought Police in this dystopian classic!

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1984

Question 28

This sci-fi series is about two kids who go on a journey to save their doomed city.

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The Books of Ember

Question 29

This is a classic about a girl, her pig, and a spider:

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Charlotte's Web

Question 30

Max wants the “wild rumpus” to start in:

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Where the Wild Things Are

Question 31

To spark his belief and lift his holiday spirit, a boy takes a ride in:

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The Polar Express

Question 32

In the movie, a zombie and a human fall in love against all odds. What story is it based on?

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Romeo and Juliet

Question 33

Watching “Riverdale” convinced me to read this classic about the "Greasers" and the "Socs."

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The Outsiders

Combined: Fun with Reading + Books Behind the Movies + World Book Day

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Combined: Fun with Reading + Books Behind the Movies + World Book Day

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