War Horse
During which major historical event is War Horse set?
World War I
What is the full name of the main character in Hoot?
Roy Eberhardt
What years did World War I take place?
1914-1918
What does the word "suffrage" mean in the context of politics?
The right to vote in elections.
What sea creature has three hearts?
Octopus
What was the name of the garden where Adam and Eve lived?
Eden
What gift is given on the fifth day in The 12 Days of Christmas?
Five golden rings.
Why does Albert’s father sell Joey to the army?
To pay off his debts
Why does Roy first notice Mullet Fingers?
He sees him running barefoot outside the school bus.
What event is widely considered the spark that started World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
What is the name of the amendment that granted women the right to vote in the United States?
The 19th Amendment.
Which ancient Egyptian ruler had a famous tomb discovered in 1922 and is also the name of Ms. T's family dog?
King Tutankhamun (King Tut).
What was Jesus’ first miracle?
Turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.
What is the best-selling Christmas song of all time?
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby.
What role does Joey serve in the war?
As a cavalry horse and later a cart-puller for heavy artillery
What does Roy use to get Dana Matherson in trouble?
He puts a cigarette in Dana’s mouth to frame him.
What was the primary type of warfare used on the Western Front?
Trench warfare.
Who is considered a key leader of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States?
Susan B Anthony
What city was buried by a volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD 79?
Pompeii.
Who was the disciple that walked on water with Jesus before sinking?
Peter
What are Santa’s reindeer names?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph.
What is the name of the officer who first rides Joey in the war?
Captain Nicholls
What is the name of the school bully who torments Roy?
Dana Matherson
What was the name of the passenger ship sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, causing international outrage?
Lusitania.
Which U.S. President signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What is the largest ocean in the world?
Pacific Ocean
What queen visited King Solomon because of his great wisdom?
The Queen of Sheba.
What is the name of the day after Christmas celebrated in England?
Boxing Day
What does Emilie’s grandfather do with Joey at the end of the story?
He auctions Joey, allowing Albert to bid for him
What does Roy give Mullet Fingers as a parting gift?
His special leather shoe laces.
What was the purpose of the Zimmermann Telegram?
It proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States.
Who were the co-organizers of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, considered the start of the women's suffrage movement?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott.
What animal can sleep for up to three years?
A snail
How many books are in the Bible?
66 Books
What is the name of the feast that celebrates the visit of the Wise Men to baby Jesus?
Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day.