Family
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Education
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Literature
100
What are the names of his children?
Chris had two daughters named Anna and Sophia.
100
What animal did we find in most of Chris Van Allsburg's books?
dog, Fritz
100
What did Chris Van Allsburg study in college?
sculpture
100
What genre does Chris write?
Fantasy Genre
100
In what book would you find 26 very talented characters putting on a play?
The Z was Zapped
200
Where does Chris Van Allsburg live today?
He lives in Providence, Rhode island.
200
What was the first book Chris wrote in 1979?
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, A Caldecott Winner!!
200
What was the cost of Chris Van Allsburg's college education?
Free!!!!
200
Which comes first for Chris when he is creating a book? story or picture
The story!!!
200
In what book would you find this quote? "It's dangerous! It's a wicked, wicked thing!"
The Widow's Broom
300
What special talent does Chris like to show-off when he wants to entertain his children?
Chris enjoys playing the recorder through his nose!!
300
Give three examples of alliteration.
Awesome Apples Macho Muscle Man Cool Cats
300
What is the name of the college Chris attended?
University of Michigan
300
What point of view uses the words: I Me My
1st person
300
Which book title is about a cold-hearted dentist that is paid with a special food item?
The Sweetest Fig
400
Describe what his grandfather owned and operated when Chris was a young boy growing up?
A creamery which turns milk into butter, cream, cottage cheese and ice cream.
400
Which book did Sophia help her dad illustrate?
She colored all over her dad's Bad Day at Riverbend illustrations!!!
400
What special person did he meet in college and what does she do for a career?
Chris met the love of his life, his wife, Lisa. She is a third grade Art teacher.
400
What point of view uses the words: Him Her They
3rd person
400
What story title tells about a man being hit by a truck and loses his memory?
The Stranger
500
Where and when was Chris born?
He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 18, 1949.
500
How long does it take Chris Van Allsburg to write and illustrate a picture book?
It takes him 7-9 months to write and illustrate a picture book.
500
What subject did Chris not take in high school?
Chris never took an Art class in high school.
500
Name the four elements important to identifying the fantasy genre.
1.)Time is in the present. 2.)Setting is a realistic place. 3.)Major event will not realistically happen. 4.)Involves magic or impossible events.
500
What story title tells a story about a boy's desire to be the best sailor?
The Wreck of the Zephyr
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