Memoir Quizzes, Questions & Answers

All Grades

Life Lessons Quizzes

This quiz covers chapters 5 and 6 of 'A Lesson Before Dying,' focusing on Grant's teaching methods and school environment. It assesses understanding of character roles, educational...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 746 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
How did the school day start for Grant's classes?

Math and English Lessons

Bible Readings and Prayers

The Pledge of Allegiance and attendance

The Pledge of Allegiance and Prayers

A Lesson Before Dying Chapter 8 9 & 10 Quiz

A lesson before dying is a nice written by Ernest J. Gaines. It is his 8th novel and is loosely based on the life of Willie Francis. It is highly recommended that after finishing r...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 451 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Which of Grant's students was in the corner facing the wall?

Gloria Herbert

Louis Washington Jr.

Irene Cole

Estelle

What do you know about A Story That Matters?

Written and authored by Los Angeles-born and Houston-based author Gina L. Carroll, A Story That Matters (fully, A Story That Matters: A Gratifying Approach to Writing About Your Li...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 114 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
Which press published A Story That Matters?

Penguin

SparkPress

Barnes

Bookster

All Life Lessons Quizzes

Top Trending Memoir Quizzes

Night By Elie Wiesel Chapters 1-5 Quiz

This quiz assesses comprehension of the first five chapters of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, focusing on the background of Eliezer and his family, their experiences in Sighet, and initial interactions with German forces during WWII. It...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 2371 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
What town are Eliezer and his family from?

Romania

Sighet

Transilvania

Budapest

None of the above

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings Book Quiz

Embark on a literary exploration with our 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' Quiz, delving into this masterpiece. This thought-provoking quiz invites you to unravel the layers of this poignant story. Test your...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 197 | Last updated: Oct 22, 2025

Sample Question
Who is the author of the book 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'?

Maya Angelou

Alice Walker

Toni Morrison

Zora Neale Hurston

Beppo Tate Quiz

The Wooing of Beppo Tate is an entertaining and well-liked memoir about life in a little Jamaican town that served as the author's boyhood home. This quiz takes you back to the author's world. It has many questions that...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 3284 | Last updated: Aug 22, 2025

Sample Question
What was the name of Beppo's adopted father?

Teppy

Mr. Tate

Beltshazzar

None of the above

The Catcher In The Rye Chapters 1-9

Choose the best answer or fill in the blanks.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3655 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2025

Sample Question
Where is Pencey Prep?

Hollywood

New York

Pennsylvania

Maine

I Am Malala Part III Quiz

After reading Part 3 of the memoir I Am Malala, answer the following questions ~~you MAY use your novel to help. Remember to scan back over the novel, and READ THE QUESTIONS and ALL THE ANSWERS carefully before...

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 1194 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
In Chapter 11 there is clear evidence of FORESHADOWING since we, as readers, already know that Malala becomes a speaker to large groups in huge venues (places) who are very interested in hearing her thoughts. What is the specific event that shows this foreshadowing?

When Malala has lots of family come to stay with her and gives talks to them

When Malala speaks into the microphone and feels that her words are going out all over hte place

It is seen in the title "A Time to Speak"

At the end of the chapter where Malala talks about being in the bathroom with a microphone and watching herself in the mirror, thinking that she saw lots of people/wondered if maybe that was the Malala she would be in the future…..

Recent Memoir Quizzes

Understanding 'Night' by Elie Wiesel: A Holocaust Memoir Quiz

Explore the harrowing narrative of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, a profound memoir of survival and resilience during the Holocaust. This educational tool assesses comprehension and critical thinking, enhancing understanding of...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question
Who aided Elie with his studies?

Moshe the Beadle

Isaac the Scholar

Ezra the Teacher

Shlomo the Wise

I Am Malala Part Three Quiz

This quiz on 'I Am Malala Part Three' assesses understanding of Malala Yousafzai's life, her advocacy for education, and her resilience against Taliban opposition. It highlights key events and achievements, testing comprehension...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1572 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
What interesting new habit did Malala develop?

She played Army vs. Taliban with her little brothers.

She began giving speeches in the mirror.

She would read by candlelight during air raids.

She started wearing bright colored clothing under her burqa.

The Glass Castle: Pages 58-135

The glass castle is a memoir that so far up to page 135 has given a good insight into the Walls family and the struggles they have undergone due to Rex and his drinking habits. Just how much do you remember from the pages?...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 479 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
In Battle Mountain, Jeannette starts what kind of a collection?

Treasures from the dump

Rocks from the desert

Hazardous wastes & matches

Books

From "John Glenn: A Memoir" Nonfiction Pretest 6th Grade

from "John Glenn: A Memoir" Nonfiction Pretest 6th Grade

Turn to page 884 and read "John Glenn: A Memoir" ---then read the questions carefully/read back in the selection to find the answer and answer the question with the BEST CHOICE

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 441 | Last updated: Jan 16, 2025

Sample Question
Which sentence tells you that the selection an autobiography?

"Flying was a great adventure." (par. 4)

"I realized later that it wasn't simply fun for him." (par. 8)

"Everybody knew about Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight two years before." (par. 6)

"The pilot got in front and revved the engine." par 6

I Am Malala Part IV "Targeted"

After CAREFULLY reading Part IV of the memoir, CAREFULLY read each question ---look back in your novle and your Learning Folder and answer the following questions.

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 820 | Last updated: Oct 13, 2025

Sample Question
How did Malala FIRST LEARN that she had been targeted by the Taliban?

Her mother's worry and fretting told her

She knew the reporter from Alaska had shared something with her dad

Her dad learned it from a reporter from Alaska and then sadly shared the news with her

The Talib walked up and shot her in the head

Memoir Quiz - Re-take

Memoir Quiz - Re-Take

Please respond to the following questions thoughtfully and carefully. You may use the Memoir Study Guide to complete this quiz.

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 723 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2025

Sample Question
Check the all boxes below that describe a characteristic of memoir writing.

A memory; a description of an event from the past

Written in the first person; told from one person’s point of view

Has meaning; shows what the author learned from the experience

Is not based on the truth. It is fictional.

Focused on many different events about the author’s life.

About the author’s experience more than about the event itself

An American Childhood Book! Trivia Quiz

Explore the nuances of childhood fears and discoveries in 'An American Childhood' through this engaging trivia quiz. Assess understanding of the author's experiences and literary descriptions that shape a mood of fear and...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 222 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question
Why does the author of An American Childhood resist going to bed when she is five?

She has nightmares about monsters.

She does not want to be in the same bedroom with her sister.

.She sees something scary in her room at night.

« Previous12 Next »

Memoir Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Popular Memoir Topics

Life Lessons Quizzes

Top Trending Memoir Quizzes

Recent Memoir Quizzes