Circus Mirandus Book Quiz: Trivia

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    Why was Aunt Gertrudis staying with Micah and his Grandpa?

    • Grandpa Ephraim was sick.
    • She needed a place to stay.
    • She was sick.
    • She was visiting to go to the Circus.
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Enjoyed reading “Circus Mirandas” book, written by Cassie Beasley? It is a young adult fantasy novel about a young boy named Micah whose grandfather has just passed, and he must come to terms with his demise. Micah’s parents also died when he was four years old. He must find the circus to help his grandfather. Take this fabulous top-notch quiz and test your knowledge about the book. All the best.

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  • 2. 

    What was a quipu?

    • A series of colored knotted strings

    • A doll made out of straw

    • A special photograph

    • A dreamcatcher

    Correct Answer
    A. A series of colored knotted strings
    Explanation
    A quipu was a series of colored knotted strings. This ancient Inca device was used for recording information and keeping records. Each knot and color represented a different piece of information, such as numbers or events. The quipu was an important tool for the Inca civilization, serving as a form of communication and record-keeping system.

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  • 3. 

    Who was Mr. Head?

    • The circus manager

    • The lion trainer

    • Lightbender

    • Grandpa Ephraim's doctor

    Correct Answer
    A. The circus manager
    Explanation
    Mr. Head is identified as the circus manager because the question asks for his identity and the correct answer states that he was the circus manager. This implies that Mr. Head had a role or position within the circus, overseeing its operations and management.

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  • 4. 

    Why did Jenny have a hard time seeing the circus?

    • She didn't believe in magic.

    • She couldn't perform magic tricks.

    • Only Grandpa Ephraim and Micah could see it.

    • The sun was in her eyes.

    Correct Answer
    A. She didn't believe in magic.
    Explanation
    Jenny had a hard time seeing the circus because she didn't believe in magic. This implies that the circus was magical in nature, and since Jenny didn't believe in magic, she couldn't perceive or experience it like others could. Her lack of belief acted as a barrier, preventing her from fully seeing and enjoying the circus.

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    What was the miracle Grandpa Ephraim asked for?

    • For Micah to travel with the circus

    • For Micah's parents to come back to life

    • For Micah to live forever

    • To live forever

    Correct Answer
    A. For Micah to travel with the circus
    Explanation
    Grandpa Ephraim asked for the miracle of Micah being able to travel with the circus. This suggests that Grandpa Ephraim wanted Micah to have the opportunity to experience the excitement and adventure of being a part of the circus.

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  • 6. 

    What did Micah use to try to cure Grandpa?

    • A special tea

    • A special cookie

    • A visit to the circus

    • A special vitamin

    Correct Answer
    A. A special tea
    Explanation
    Micah used a special tea to try to cure Grandpa. This suggests that Micah believed in the healing properties of the tea and thought it could help alleviate Grandpa's condition. The use of "special" implies that the tea may have had unique ingredients or properties that made it different from regular tea. Overall, Micah's choice to use a special tea indicates a belief in natural remedies or alternative medicine to treat Grandpa's ailment.

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  • 7. 

    What was unique about the circus elephant?

    • He could do math.

    • He could juggle.

    • He was invisible.

    • He could talk.

    Correct Answer
    A. He could do math.
    Explanation
    The unique characteristic of the circus elephant was its ability to do math. This implies that the elephant possessed cognitive skills beyond the ordinary, allowing it to perform mathematical calculations. The other options, such as juggling, being invisible, or talking, do not suggest anything particularly unique or extraordinary about the elephant.

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    What did Jenny do while Micah finished the quipu?

    • She researched Circus Mirandus.

    • She wrote the report for school.

    • She wrote a letter to Lightbender.

    • She helped Micah with the quipu.

    Correct Answer
    A. She researched Circus Mirandus.
    Explanation
    Jenny researched Circus Mirandus while Micah finished the quipu. This suggests that Jenny was engaged in a different activity while Micah was occupied with the quipu. The fact that she researched Circus Mirandus implies that she was interested in gathering information or learning about it.

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    Why did Jenny and Micah stay in the treehouse all night?

    • To finish the quipu

    • To hide from Aunt Gertrudis

    • To finish a school report

    • To play games

    Correct Answer
    A. To finish the quipu
    Explanation
    Jenny and Micah stayed in the treehouse all night to finish the quipu. A quipu is a device used by the ancient Incas to record information using knots and strings. It is likely that Jenny and Micah were working on a school project or assignment related to the quipu and needed more time to complete it. Therefore, they decided to stay in the treehouse to focus and finish their work without any distractions.

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