Library
Library:
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Part Deux
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Garrett College
100
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.
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
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
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(s)
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 poet wrote "The Raven" and was famous for spooky poems?
A) Shel Silverstein
B) Dr. Seuss
C) Edgar Allan Poe
D) Emily Dickinson
C) Edgar Allan Poe
200
In the poem The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, what kind of tree is the central character?
An Apple Tree
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
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.
It's the title track, and name, of the best selling album of ALL time.
Thriller
300
In the poem The Spider and the Fly, what famous line does the Spider use to invite the Fly into his web?
A) “Would you like to dance with me?”
B) “Come into my parlor, said the Spider to the Fly."
C) “Step into my home, it’s safe and dry.”
D) “Come closer, dear Fly, I won’t hurt you.”
B) “Come into my parlor, said the Spider to the Fly.”
300
In which graphic novel does a girl named Raina face the challenges of getting braces and growing up?
Smile
300
Who is the author of the poem "The Walrus and the Carpenter"?
A) Lewis Carroll
B) Dr. Seuss
C) Roald Dahl
D) Jack London
Hint: The poem is about a walrus and a carpenter who trick a group of oysters into joining them for a walk, only to have the oysters meet an unfortunate end.
The poem was featured in an animated Disney movie about a girl who falls down a rabbit hole falls into a magical and nonsensical world, where she encounters strange creatures and has bizarre adventures.
A) Lewis Carroll
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
In 2024, "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" became the first "Star Trek" film added to which acclaimed list?
A) Academy Awards Nominees
B) National Film Registry
C) Golden Globe Winners
D) The Emmys
D) National Film Registry
400
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 the poem Casey at the Bat, what event leads to the famous line "There is no joy in Mudville"?
A) Casey’s victory with a home run
B) The mighty Casey struck out in the last inning
C) The team being declared champions
D) The game being cancelled
B) The mighty Casey struck out in the last inning
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 famous 1985 music video by A-ha, known for its groundbreaking animation style, was inducted into the National Film Registry?
A) “Take On Me”
B) "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)"
C) "Don't You (Forget About Me)"
D) "Take My Breath Away"
A) "Take On Me
500
This honest historical figure has more books written about them than any other person in the world, with over 15,000 books published?
A) George Washington
B) Martin Luther King Jr.
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) Albert Einstein
C) Abraham Lincoln
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
Marilyn Singer’s Mirror, Mirror is a collection of reverso poems. What makes a reverso poem unique?
A) It has rhyming verses
B) It can be read forward and backward, with a different meaning
C) It uses only one word in each line
D) It repeats a line in every stanza
B) It can be read forward and backward, with a different meaning
600
In Sideways Stories from Wayside School, what happens to students in Mrs. Gorf's class if they misbehave?
A) They are turned into frogs
B) They are turned into apples
C) They are sent to the principal’s office
D) They have to stay after school
B) They are turned into apples
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