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1.

What colour are the Gruffalo’s spines?
- A.
  
  Purple
- B.
  
  Green
- C.
  
  Yellow
- D.
  
  Black
Correct Answer
A. Purple

Explanation
The Gruffalo's spines are purple.

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2.

What kind of animal is Tiddler?
- A.
  
  Dog
- B.
  
  Cat
- C.
  
  Fish
- D.
  
  Bird
Correct Answer
C. Fish

Explanation
Tiddler is a fish because fish are the only animals listed that live in water. Dogs, cats, and birds are all animals that live on land, while fish are known for their ability to swim and breathe underwater. Therefore, Tiddler must be a fish.

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3.

Where does the Highway Rat end up?
- A.
  
  Prison
- B.
  
  Cake Shop
- C.
  
  Castle
- D.
  
  Cave
Correct Answer
B. Cake Shop

Explanation
The Highway Rat ends up in the Cake Shop.

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4.

Who is the Gruffalo's child afraid of?
- A.
  
  The Big Bad Wolf
- B.
  
  The Big Bad Tree
- C.
  
  The Big Bad Mouse
- D.
  
  The Big Bad Dog
Correct Answer
C. The Big Bad Mouse

Explanation
The Gruffalo's child is afraid of the Big Bad Mouse. This is because in the story of "The Gruffalo," the mouse outwitted the Gruffalo by convincing him that he is the scariest creature in the forest. The Gruffalo's child, being the offspring of the Gruffalo, believes that the mouse must be even scarier than its parent, leading to fear and caution towards the Big Bad Mouse.

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5.

How did the Whale carry the Snail?
- A.
  
  On his tail
- B.
  
  On his head
- C.
  
  In his mouth
- D.
  
  He dropped the snail in the sea
Correct Answer
A. On his tail

Explanation
The correct answer is "On his tail." This implies that the whale carried the snail by placing it on his tail. This is a plausible method of transportation as the whale's tail is strong and capable of supporting the weight of the snail. Additionally, carrying the snail on the tail allows the whale to move freely through the water while ensuring that the snail remains secure.

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6.

Who does the Gruffalo’s child not meet in the wood?
- A.
  
  Owl
- B.
  
  Fox
- C.
  
  Snake
- D.
  
  Badger
Correct Answer
D. Badger

Explanation
The Gruffalo's child does not meet Badger in the wood. The question is asking which animal the Gruffalo's child does not encounter during their journey in the wood. Since Badger is not mentioned as one of the animals the Gruffalo's child meets, it can be inferred that Badger is the correct answer.

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7.

What is the name of the swallow in Follow The Swallow?
- A.
  
  Dave
- B.
  
  Clive
- C.
  
  Apollo
- D.
  
  Alfie
Correct Answer
C. Apollo

Explanation
In the book "Follow The Swallow," the name of the swallow is Apollo.

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8.

Complete the song: Is there room on the broom for a dragon-like me?
- A.
  
  My broom is broken!
- B.
  
  Yes of course!
- C.
  
  No get off you fat dragon!
- D.
  
  No! No! No!
Correct Answer
D. No! No! No!

Explanation
The given answer "No! No! No!" is the correct completion for the song. This is evident from the previous lines where the speaker asks if there is room on the broom for a dragon-like them, and the response is a firm rejection. The repetition of "No!" emphasizes the refusal and reinforces the idea that there is no space on the broom for the dragon.

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9.

What does Zog win a golden star for?
- A.
  
  Winning a running race
- B.
  
  Capturing a princess
- C.
  
  Running the loudest
- D.
  
  Flying the fastest
Correct Answer
B. Capturing a princess

Explanation
Zog wins a golden star for capturing a princess. This implies that Zog successfully completes the task of capturing a princess, which is considered a significant achievement deserving of recognition.

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10.

What are the names of Sock’s people in Tabby McTat?
- A.
  
  Winnie and Winston
- B.
  
  Prunella and Pat
- C.
  
  Anna and Arnold
- D.
  
  Joan and John
Correct Answer
B. Prunella and Pat

Explanation
In the book "Tabby McTat," the names of Sock's people are Prunella and Pat. This is evident from the given options, where "Prunella and Pat" is the only choice that matches the names of Sock's people in the story.

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