Fables
Fairytales
Realistic Fiction
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
100
In which fable does a very slow reptile learn to never give up?
The Tortoise and The Hare
100
In her haste to flee the palace before the fairy godmother's magic loses effect, the main character in this fairytale leaves behind a glass slipper. Name this example of a fairytale.
Cinderella
100
What does realistic fiction mean?
Realistic fiction refers to a book that is made up with the author's imagination, but all of the events could really happen.
100
Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend decides to help him. Name this example of fantasy.
Charlotte's Web
100
In order to be considered historical fiction, a book must time place when?
in the past
200
In which fable does the king of the jungle learn that small creatures can do be helpful and do big things?
The Lion and the Mouse
200
A poor woodcutter's children, lost in the forest, come upon a house made of bread, cakes, and candy, occupied by a wicked witch who likes to have children for dinner. Name this example of a fairytale.
Hansel and Gretel
200
Ten-year-old India Opal Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her big ugly dog. Name this example of realistic fiction.
Because of Winn-Dixie
200
Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into a mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way. Name this example of fantasy.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
200
When their father invites a mail-order bride to come live with them in their prairie home, Caleb and Anna are captivated by their new mother and hope that she will stay. Name this example of historical fiction
Sarah, Plain and Tall
300
In which fable does a boy learn not to tell lies because if you tell lies, no one will believe you when you tell the truth.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
300
A beautiful young woman, hidden away in a tower by a powerful witch, wins the heart of a passing prince who falls in love with her singing. Name this example of a fairytale.
Rapunzel
300
Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Name this example of realistic fiction.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
300
When a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he uses his talent to find her a better life. Name this example of fantasy.
The One and Only Ivan
300
In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be brave and courageous when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis. Name this example of historical fiction.
Number the Stars
400
Who was the author of most of the ancient fables?
Aesop
400
What three things did Jack steal from the Giant?
The goose who layed the golden eggs, a harp that could sing, and a bag of gold coins.
400
The main character recounts his daily experiences during summer vacation as he tries to live out his ultimate fantasy of spending the days indoors playing video games with no responsibilities and no rules, despite his mother's attempts to pack the summer with outdoor activities and family fun. Name this example of realistic fiction.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Dog Days
400
After learning that he is the son of a mortal woman and Poseidon, god of the sea, twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer camp for demigods like himself, and joins his new friends on a quest to prevent a war between the gods.
Lightning Thief
400
Ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy living in Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression, escapes a bad foster home and sets out in search of the man he believes to be his father. Name this example of historical fiction.
Bud, Not Buddy
500
What are the four elements of a fable?
They are old, short, teach a lesson, and usually have animals for the main characters.
500
What is the name of the strange little man who helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child?
Rumpelstiltskin
500
Dave Packer, a certified loudmouth, and Lynsey Burgess start a boys against girls contest at Laketon Elementary to see which team can say the fewest words for two whole days. Name this example of realistic fiction by Andrew Clements.
No Talking
500
When a scrappy alley cat named Aldwyn passes himself off as a magical animal companion to a young wizard in training, Aldwyn and his friends must save the kingdom after the evil queen of Vastia kidnaps several wizards.
The Familiars
500
At the start of World War II, a Japanese-American third-grader and her family are sent to an internment camp in Poston, Arizona, while a Mexican-American third-grader and her family leases their Orange County, California, farm and begins a fight to stop school segregation. Name this example of historical fiction.
Sylvia and Aki
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