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Author Trivia -- Game One
1. Why did author Dav Pilkey drop the E off Dave? A) He greatly dislikes the letter E B) He feels that Dav is more unique C) It makes a shorter signature D) A label maker wouldn't print the E 2. Author Sharon Creech is married to A) Bill Clinton B) Lyle Rigg C) Brian Boitano D) Michael Jordan 3. Jon Scieszka likes to eat ____ for breakfast, which really belongs to his son Jake. A) bacon B) Pop Tarts C) Honey Nut Cheerios D) waffles 4. The book CATHEDRAL: THE STORY OF ITS CONSTRUCTION was written by what author? A) David Macaulay B) A. A. Milne C) Lillian Hoban D) Chris Van Allsburg 5. Author Robert Cormier was thrilled when he dipped his hand in what body of water for the first time? A) Indian Ocean B) Lake Michigan C) Gulf of Mexico D) Delaware River 6. Leo and Diane Dillon are the only two artists to win what award two years in a row for children's book illustrations? A) Olympic Gold Medal B) Caldecott medal C) Grammy award D) Best in Show trophy 7. What author graduated from Mounds View High School in New Brighton, Minnesota? A) Dan Greenburg B) Mary Hoffman C) Jean Fritz D) Peggy Rathman 8. _____ started out doing drawings on a card table in his bedroom. A) Kevin Henkes B) Andrew Clements C) Scott O'Dell D) Lurlene McDaniel 9. Natalie Babbit spent ten years in what three states raising her children? A) Alaska, Oregon, and Washington B) Connecticut, Delaware, and Arkansas C) Tennessee, Connecticut, and Washington D.C. D) Texas, Nebraska, and Ohio 10. Bruce Coville worked as a toy maker, assembly line worker, cookware salesman, and _____________ before becoming an author. A) gravedigger B) crossing guard C) chef D) real estate agent
11. The first book ____________ wrote was Cockroaches. A) Lloyd Alexander B) Philip Pullman C) Joanna Cole D) Eve Bunting
12. Author Denise Fleming is very fond of ___________? A) chocolate B) bike riding C) parties D) cats