The Ultimate 5th Grade - Literature Quiz

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Which of these words can be defined as "to seize and hold"?
- Grapple
- Engage
- Grasp
- Wrestle

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2.

In what sort of book does the main character write in "Dear Mr. Henshaw"?
- A Dictionary
- A Coloring Book
- A Diary
- A Textbook
Correct Answer

A. A Diary
3.

In J.K. Rowling's books, what is Harry Potter's middle name?
- Samuel
- Robert
- James
- William
Correct Answer

A. James
4.

What Ancient Greek mythological river was Achilles dipped into?
- The River Of The Doomed
- The River Styx
- The River Of Life
- The Rhine
Correct Answer

A. The River Styx
5.

Which of these means "something that can't be replaced after use"?
- Recycle
- Nonrenewable
- Trash
- Refuse
Correct Answer

A. Nonrenewable
6.

In Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie", where did the Ingalls move from?
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Wisconsin
Correct Answer

A. Wisconsin
7.

Where does the main character live in "My Side of the Mountain"?
- Inside A Hollowed-Out Tree
- In A Hotel
- In A Cave
- On A Riverboat
Correct Answer

A. Inside A Hollowed-Out Tree
8.

Of these words, which means "to deviate from course"?
- Starry
- Steady
- Stray
- Navigate
Correct Answer

A. Stray
9.

Which term did Robert Burns use to describe the mouse in "To a Mouse"?
- Monstrous
- Sneaky
- Beastie
- Skeletal
Correct Answer

A. Beastie
10.

In Beverly Cleary's "Dear Mr. Henshaw", what profession is Mr. Henshaw?
- Author
- Teacher
- Policeman
- Fireman
Correct Answer

A. Author
11.

Who is the main character in Beverly Cleary's "Dear Mr. Henshaw"?
- Leigh Botts
- Leonard Bolts
- Leo Blott
- Lee Bottle
Correct Answer

A. Leigh Botts
12.

What is the name of the peregrine falcon in "My Side of the Mountain"?
- Frightful
- Scary
- Nightmare
- Terror
Correct Answer

A. Frightful
13.

In Beverly Cleary's "Dear Mr. Henshaw", what is the subject of Mr. Henshaw's book?
- Dog Training
- Detective Story
- American History
- Space Travel
Correct Answer

A. Dog Training
14.

Who is the main character in the book "My Side of the Mountain"?
- Stan Gibbons
- Sam Jones
- Stanley Georges
- Sam Gribley
Correct Answer

A. Sam Gribley
15.

Which of these is the name of a cat in a poem by T.S. Eliot?
- Tattered Tophat
- Jennyanydots
- Frederick The Tabby
- Kitten Little
Correct Answer

A. Jennyanydots

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The Ultimate 5th Grade - Literature Quiz

Which of these words can be defined as "to seize and hold"?

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In what sort of book does the main character write in "Dear Mr. Henshaw"?

In J.K. Rowling's books, what is Harry Potter's middle name?

What Ancient Greek mythological river was Achilles dipped into?

Which of these means "something that can't be replaced after use"?

In Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie", where did the Ingalls move from?

Where does the main character live in "My Side of the Mountain"?

Of these words, which means "to deviate from course"?

Which term did Robert Burns use to describe the mouse in "To a Mouse"?

In Beverly Cleary's "Dear Mr. Henshaw", what profession is Mr. Henshaw?

Who is the main character in Beverly Cleary's "Dear Mr. Henshaw"?

What is the name of the peregrine falcon in "My Side of the Mountain"?

In Beverly Cleary's "Dear Mr. Henshaw", what is the subject of Mr. Henshaw's book?

Who is the main character in the book "My Side of the Mountain"?

Which of these is the name of a cat in a poem by T.S. Eliot?