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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

  1. In the book To Catch a Crook, what did Justin say when he fooled Gabby about something?
          RESPONSE: "The answer is 'Gotcha' and the author is Haas.   Capital H-A-A-S."

     

  2. In the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, what is the name of the candy that made your hair grow?
          RESPONSE: "The answer is 'Hair Toffee' and the author is DAHL.   Capital D-A-H-L."

     

  3. In what book do we read about a place called Owl's Roost, Nebraska?
          RESPONSE: "The name of the book is Monsters of Morley Manor and the author is Coville.   Capital C-0-V-I-L-L-E."

     

  4. "Good garden of peas!!." ... From what book is this quote taken?
          RESPONSE: "The name of the book is Love, Ruby Lavender and the author is Wiles.   Capital W-I-L-E-S."

     

  5. In what book did one of the main characters collect buttons?
          RESPONSE: "The name of the book is Josie's Troubles and the author is NAYLOR.   Capital N-A-Y-L-O-R."

     

  6. From what book is the following quote taken? "She stirred egg and yoghurt together, measured flour, spilling some on the floor and then discovered she was short of cornmeal."
          RESPONSE: "The name of the book is Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and the author is CLEARY.   Capital C-L-E-A-R-Y."

NOTE: The following details the 3 formats used in questions during the "Battle". Setting aside some time during battle meetings to introduce and use these formats with your team will help them become accustomed to responding in this way.


* About the Teams * Battle Day * Coaching Responsibilities ... Hints & Tips * Rules & Regulations for Battle Day * Sample Questions * Additional Notes * Keeping Score ... Monitor Score Sheet ... Scorekeeper Score Sheet *

 

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