Library
Library:
Part Deux
Part Deux
Titles
Authors
Characters
Garrett College
100
What was the first music video to be inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress?
Hint: A Michael Jackson video that premiered on MTV on December 2, 1983.
Thriller
100
Which U.S. President, who was also the main writer of the Declaration of Independence, once said, "I cannot live without books"?
Hint: He was the 3rd President of the United States and his home, Monticello, is a historic landmark in Virginia.
Thomas Jefferson
100
Book about the canine cop who's part dog, part man, and all hero.
Dog Man
100
Which author has written over 200 spooky books for kids, including Goosebumps and Fear Street?
A) R.L. Stine
B) John Bellairs
C) Shirley Jackson
D) Alvin Schwartz
A) R.L. Stine
100
In The Paper Bag Princess, what does Elizabeth do at the end of the story?
A) She marries Prince Ronald
B) She becomes the new queen
C) She calls Ronald a bum and leaves
D) She moves into the dragon’s cave
C) She calls Ronald a bum and leaves
100
What TOWN is Garrett College located in?
x2 if you can tell me what COUNTY Garrett College is located in.
McHenry
Garrett County
200
The New York Public Library has two big statues before its entrance. Their names are Patience and Fortitude. What kind of animal are they?
Hint: They are also featured in the movie Ghostbusters (1984)
Lion
200
In which classic board game is The Library one of the nine rooms where Mr. Boddy might have met his untimely death?
Hint: This game involves solving a mystery by figuring out the suspect, weapon, and location.
Clue
200
What is the name of the book series where characters find themselves in the middle of historical disasters, such as the sinking of the Titanic and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
I Survived
200
Which popular children's book, written by Julia Donaldson, features a clever mouse who tricks forest creatures into thinking he's friends with a fearsome monster?
A) The Gruffalo
B) Room on the Broom
C) The Tiger Who Came to Tea
D) The Gruffalo's Child
A) The Gruffalo
200
In El Deafo by Cece Bell, what does Cece wear that gives her superhero-like hearing powers?
A hearing aid
200
Which student service center at Garrett college provides access to the library, career counseling, academic advising, and tutoring for students?
The Learning Commons
300
Beverly Cleary worked as a blank before she became a famous author. Her experience in this job helped her create characters like Ramona Quimby. What was Beverly Cleary's profession before she started writing books?
A) Doctor
B) Teacher
C) Librarian
D) Nanny
C) Librarian
Bonus: One of the best book covers ever made!
300
In The Incredible Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, what strange sight does Morris see in the sky after a major storm?
A) A flying book
B) A rainbow made of words
C) A cloud shaped like a library
D) A giant bird carrying a bookshelf
A) A flying book
300
Which book by Astrid Lindgren features a strong, adventurous, and redheaded girl who lives alone in a house called Villa Villekulla and has a pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson?
A) Fancy Nancy
B) Pippi Longstocking
C) Madeline
D) Anne Shirley
B) Pippi Longstocking
300
Who is the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series?
A) Jeff Kinney
B) R.L. Stine
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Beverly Cleary
A) Jeff Kinney
300
In Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson, what sport does Astrid become passionate about?
A) Skateboarding
B) Roller derby
C) Basketball
D) Ice skating
B) Roller Derby
300
What is the name of Garrett College’s athletic team?
The Lakers
400
Which Founding Father is credited with forming the first public library in America in 1731?
Hint: This Founding Father is also known for inventing the lightning rod (kite, key, lightning) and the bifocals.
Benjamin Franklin
It was called the "Library Company of Philadelphia."
400
Inducted by the LOC into the National Film Registry in 2024, The Miracle Worker tells the story of a young girl who is deaf and blind but learns to communicate with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan. Who is this girl?
A) Susan B. Anthony
B) Helen Keller
C) Clara Barton
D) Louisa May Alcott
B) Helen Keller
She later became a famous author and advocate for people with disabilities.
Her first word, as shown in the movie, was "water."
400
In which graphic novel does a girl named Raina face the challenges of getting braces and growing up?
Smile
400
This popular author/illustrator's first children's book was And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street. He would later go on to publish classics such as The Lorax, The Butter Battle Book, Horton Hears a Who, and The Cat in the Hat.
Dr. Seuss
400
In Kate Dicamillo's Flora & Ulysses, what kind of animal is Ulysses, who gains superhero-like powers?
A) A cat
B) A dog
C) A squirrel
D) A rabbit
Hint: This animal gets sucked into a vacuum cleaner and comes out with amazing abilities!
C) A squirrel
400
What year did Garrett College first open to students?
Hint: We are celebrating our 54th anniversary AND it's the year 2025.
1971
500
Which 1st U.S. President and Founding Father had a library book that was 221 years overdue?
George Washington
He borrowed "The Law of Nations" from The New York Society Library in 1789.
500
Who created The Imagination Library, a program that sends free books to children to encourage a love of reading?
A) J.K. Rowling
B) Beverly Cleary
C) Dolly Parton
D) Kate DiCamillo
C) Dolly Parton
500
In which book does a young demigod embark on a quest to retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt, battling mythical creatures and discovering his true identity along the way?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
500
Who wrote Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the BFG, and James and the Giant Peach?
X2 points if you can tell me what BFG stands for.
A) C.S. Lewis
B) J.R.R. Tolkien
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Roald Dahl
D) Roald Dahl
Big Friendly Giant
500
In A Series of Unfortunate Events, what is the last name of the three orphaned siblings?
A) Snicket
B) Baudelaire
C) Quagmire
D) Poe
B) Baudelaire
500
Garrett College is located near Maryland's only ski resort. What is the name of this resort?
Wisp Ski Resort
600
Which First Lady of the United States was a librarian before moving into the White House?
Hint: She was the wife of the 43rd President of the United States and was passionate about education and literacy.
A) Michelle Obama
B) Laura Bush
C) Eleanor Roosevelt
D) Hillary Clinton
B) Laura Bush
600
Which 26th U.S. President was known for reading one book per day before breakfast.
Hints: He created the National Parks System to protect the nation's natural beauty.
The Teddy Bear is named after him.
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt
600
A group of kids must solve riddles and navigate a library in a high-stakes game to escape before the clock runs out.
A) The Maze Runner
B) Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
C) The Great Escape
D) The City of Ember
B) Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library
600
In Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, two friends, Sam and Dave, dig a hole in search of something spectacular. Despite their efforts, they never seem to find what they're looking for. Who are the author and illustrator of this book?
A) Mac Barnett (Author) and Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
B) Mo Willems (Author) and Tony DiTerlizzi (Illustrator)
C) Roald Dahl (Author) and Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
D) Laura Numeroff (Author) and Felicia Bond (Illustrator)
A) Mac Barnett (Author) and Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
600
In New Kid by Jerry Craft, what is the name of the main character who struggles to fit in at his new school?
A) Jordan Banks
B) Alex Wilder
C) Kenny Wright
D) Miles Morales
A) Jordan Banks
600
The Garrett College Library has four special collections rooms that focus on local history. What is one of the topics?
A) Ancient Egypt
B) Western Maryland Coal Talks
C) Famous Shipwrecks of the Atlantic
D) Famous Pirates
B) Western Maryland Coal Talks