Authors of Popular Children's Books Quiz

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1. Who was known as the Mercy Dog of World War I?

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Alison Hart was a real-life dog who served as a mercy dog during World War I, providing comfort and companionship to wounded soldiers. Florence Nightingale was a famous nurse known for her work during the Crimean War. Sergeant Stubby was a real-life war dog who served in World War I. Winnie the Pooh is a fictional bear from children's literature and not a real war dog.

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2. Who authored the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library?

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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library was written by Chris Grabenstein, not James Patterson, Kate DiCamillo, or Rick Riordan.

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3. Who is the author of the book 'Hold Fast'?

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Blue Balliett is the correct author of the book 'Hold Fast', while J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and Dan Brown are popular authors known for their own respective works.

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4. Who is the author of the book The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond?

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The correct answer is Brenda Woods, as she is the author of The Blossoming Universe of Violet Diamond. Kate DiCamillo, Jason Reynolds, and Veronica Roth are all acclaimed authors but not the authors of this particular book.

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5. Who is the author of the book 'The Girl from Felony Bay'?

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The correct answer is J.E. Thompson, who is the author of 'The Girl from Felony Bay'. This book is not written by Suzanne Collins, J.K. Rowling, or Rick Riordan.

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6. Who is the author of the book Rump: The True Story Of Rumpelstiltskin?

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The correct author of the book Rump: The True Story Of Rumpelstiltskin is Liesl Shurtliff, not J.K. Rowling, Rick Riordan, or Suzanne Collins.

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7. Who wrote the book Frozen Stiff?

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Frozen Stiff is a book written by Sherry Shahan. While Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, and Dan Brown are well-known authors, they did not write this particular book.

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8. Who is the author of the book Tale of Despereaux?

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Kate DiCamillo is the correct author of the book Tale of Despereaux. J.K. Rowling is known for the Harry Potter series, Roald Dahl is known for books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Rick Riordan is known for the Percy Jackson series.

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9. Who is the author of the book 'Shiloh'?

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Phyllis Reynolds Naylor authored the book 'Shiloh', a story about a young boy who befriends a mistreated dog named Shiloh. Mark Twain, J.K. Rowling, and Ernest Hemingway are famous authors known for their own works but did not write 'Shiloh'.

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10. Who is the author of the book 'Running Out of Time'?

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Margaret Peterson Haddix is the correct author of the book 'Running Out of Time'. Suzanne Collins is known for 'The Hunger Games' series, J.K. Rowling for 'Harry Potter' series, and Rick Riordan for 'Percy Jackson' series.

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11. Who is the author of the book 'A Snicker of Magic'?

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Natalie Lloyd is the author of 'A Snicker of Magic', while J.K. Rowling is known for the Harry Potter series, Roald Dahl for books like 'Matilda' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', and Rick Riordan for the Percy Jackson series.

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12. Who is the author of the book 'The Trouble with Tuck'?

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Theodore Taylor is the correct author of the book 'The Trouble with Tuck'. Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, and Roald Dahl are well-known authors in children's literature, but they did not write 'The Trouble with Tuck'.

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13. Who is the author of the book 'Half a Chance'?

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Cynthia Lord is the correct author of the book 'Half a Chance'. Jodi Picoult, John Green, and Sarah Dessen are popular authors as well, but they did not write this particular book.

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14. What is the capital of France?

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Paris is the capital of France, not London, Berlin, or Madrid.

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15. Who is the antagonist in the book Charlie Bumper vs. the Teacher of the Year?

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In the book, Charlie Bumper faces off against the teacher of the year, Bill Harley, who becomes the main antagonist in the story.

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Who was known as the Mercy Dog of World War I?
Who authored the book Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library?
Who is the author of the book 'Hold Fast'?
Who is the author of the book The Blossoming Universe of Violet...
Who is the author of the book 'The Girl from Felony Bay'?
Who is the author of the book Rump: The True Story Of Rumpelstiltskin?
Who wrote the book Frozen Stiff?
Who is the author of the book Tale of Despereaux?
Who is the author of the book 'Shiloh'?
Who is the author of the book 'Running Out of Time'?
Who is the author of the book 'A Snicker of Magic'?
Who is the author of the book 'The Trouble with Tuck'?
Who is the author of the book 'Half a Chance'?
What is the capital of France?
Who is the antagonist in the book Charlie Bumper vs. the Teacher of...
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