The Ultimate
Classic Children's Stories
Book Quiz
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Question 1 of 100
What happens to Tikki Tikki Tembo-no Sa Rembo-chari Bari Ruchi-pip Peri Pembo?
- Falls into a well
- Gets lost at the Eighth Moon festival
- Falls from a tree
- Falls into the river
Question 2 of 100
Who is the beloved zoo worker who has special visitors the day he's sick in bed?
- Amos McGee
- Sam Amos
- Amos McKay
- Ron McGee
Question 3 of 100
How does the Mouse pay back the Lion's act of sparing his life?
- By nibbling him free from a trap
- By showing him the way to water
- By leading him to shelter in a cave
- By sharing his food with him
Question 4 of 100
When the librarian Ms. Merriweather falls and gets hurt, who breaks the library's rules to get help?
- The library lion
- The library ghost
- The assistant librarian
- The library dog
Question 5 of 100
In On the Night You Were Born, who danced until dawn?
- The polar bears
- The geese
- The zebras
- The giraffes
Question 6 of 100
What color was Mike Mulligan's beautiful steam shovel?
- Red
- Yellow
- Purple
- Gray
Question 7 of 100
What becomes of Mike Mulligan's steam shovel Mary Anne?
- She becomes the furnace in the new town hall
- She is sent to the scrapyard
- She becomes the boiler for the schoolhouse
- She goes to a steam shovel museum
Question 8 of 100
As Harold wanders with his crayon looking for his window, who points him the way he should go?
- A police officer
- His mother
- His father
- A dragon
Question 9 of 100
When a wolf tricks three children that he is their grandmother, their "Po Po," how do the children get out of the house?
- They promise to bring the wolf some gingko nuts
- They promise to fetch the wolf some magic water
- They sneak out of the house when it's dark
- They burn the wolf with candle wax
Question 10 of 100
What does the owner of Carl the dog say to him at the end of the story?
- Good dog, Carl
- Good job, Carl
- Thank you, Carl
- Well done, Carl
Question 11 of 100
What does Bo the armadillo think Harmony Jean's red boots are?
- An armadillo
- A lizard
- A snake
- An alligator
Question 12 of 100
When Miss Nelson goes missing, who is the substitute teacher?
- Miss Viola Swamp
- Mr. McSmogg
- Miss Violet Sewer
- Miss Ilga the Terrible
Question 13 of 100
When does the Boy receive the gift of the Velveteen Rabbit?
- Christmas morning
- His birthday
- Easter morning
- When he goes to school
Question 14 of 100
Before the Velveteen Rabbit, what did the Boy prefer to hold at bedtime?
- A china dog
- A model boat
- A toy soldier
- Timothy, the wooden lion
Question 15 of 100
Who is Duck's beloved friend in the classic series by Tad Hills?
- Goose
- Elephant
- Lion
- Rabbit
Question 16 of 100
Alexander T. Wolf claims he didn't blow down the pigs' homes on purpose, he simply what?
- Sneezed
- Tripped
- Coughed
- Laughed
Question 17 of 100
According to Alexander T. Wolf, why did he visit the three little pigs?
- To borrow a cup of sugar
- To eat a ham dinner
- To blow down their houses
- To borrow their building supplies
Question 18 of 100
Who comes to help the dump truck when his "big important wheels" get stuck?
- The Little Blue Truck
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
- The Little Red Truck
- The Big Tow Truck
Question 19 of 100
What is the name of the little girl who returns to the store to buy Corduroy?
- Lisa
- Stephanie
- Eliza
- Emily
Question 20 of 100
In the children's book Tuesday, what animals start flying around at the end of the book?
- Pigs
- Frogs
- Dogs
- Cows
Question 21 of 100
In the children's book Tuesday, what animals first fly around?
- Frogs
- Pigs
- Dogs
- Cows
Question 22 of 100
In addition to his home in Japan, what place does the grandfather in Grandfather's Journey love most?
- California
- Utah
- New York
- Kansas
Question 23 of 100
What is Brave Irene trying to deliver in the middle of a snow storm?
- A new gown
- New shoes
- Fresh bread
- A letter
Question 24 of 100
Who chased the Stinky Cheese Man?
- No one
- The little old woman and the little old man
- The cow
- The fox
Question 25 of 100
Why did the little old woman make the Stinky Cheese Man?
- Because she and the little old man were lonely
- Because she and the little old man were hungry
- Because she and the little old man liked cheese
- Because she was mad at the little old man
Question 26 of 100
What was Buster looking for in the story that introduces Rocket to reading?
- His bone
- His dog house
- His friend
- His water bowl
Question 27 of 100
Who was Rocket's teacher?
- The little yellow bird
- The little yellow duck
- The little red bird
- The little red hen
Question 28 of 100
Harry is usually a white dog with black spots, but what color was he when his family didn't recognize him?
- Black with white spots
- Black
- White
- Brown with white spots
Question 29 of 100
What did Harry do when he heard the water running in the bath?
- He took the scrubbing brush and buried it in the backyard
- He ran and jumped in the bath tub
- He hid under his bed
- He took the scrubbing brush to his family
Question 30 of 100
What is the dog, Carl, supposed to do when his owner leaves?
- Look after the baby
- Guard the house
- Eat his dinner
- Run the cats off
Question 31 of 100
Who did Frances trade lunches with so she could have bread and jam?
- Albert
- Gloria
- Mother
- Father
Question 32 of 100
How long had Toad been sleeping?
- Since November
- All day
- Since 8:00 pm
- All weekend
Question 33 of 100
What did Bear's hat look like in I Want My Hat Back?
- Red and pointy
- Blue and round
- Green and square
- Orange and wavy
Question 34 of 100
Who played in the shade of the trees that were cut down?
- Bar-ba-loots
- The Lorax
- The Once-ler
- Max
Question 35 of 100
When did Toad say it was okay for Frog to wake him?
- Half past May
- April
- Afternoon
- Half past eight
Question 36 of 100
In I Want My Hat Back, who was wearing Bear's hat?
- Rabbit
- Turtle
- Fox
- Frog
Question 37 of 100
What kind of trees did the Once-ler cut down?
- Truffula
- Lorax
- Bar-ba-loot
- Thneed
Question 38 of 100
What meal does Frances finally want more than bread and jam?
- Spaghetti and meatballs
- Poached egg and toast
- Cucumber and tomato sandwich
- Hard boiled egg and soup
Question 39 of 100
Who enjoys a snowy day in his read snowsuit?
- Peter
- James
- Neil
- Steven
Question 40 of 100
What problem did Farmer Brown have with his cows?
- They liked to type
- They ate all his hay
- They bullied the other animals
- They liked to read
Question 41 of 100
When his story is finished, who gets carried away by flying books?
- Mr. Morris Lessmore
- Mr. Morris Bookmore
- Mr. Jon Johnson
- Mr. Lawrence Morrison
Question 42 of 100
What does the Giving Tree not offer the boy she loves?
- Her roots
- Her apples
- Her branches
- Her stump
Question 43 of 100
What color is the crayon Harold uses for his imaginative adventures?
- Purple
- Pink
- Blue
- Red
Question 44 of 100
In what story does a zoo animal follow behind the zookeeper unlocking all the animals' cages?
- Good Night, Gorilla
- Good Night, Zoo
- Good Night, Giraffe
- Good Night, Monkey
Question 45 of 100
What kind of fish does the Pout-Pout Fish discover he is?
- A kiss kiss fish
- A hugging fish
- An artistic fish
- An adventurous fish
Question 46 of 100
What causes Ferdinand the bull to act so excitedly in the pasture?
- A bee sting
- An allergic reaction
- A drink of sugar water
- The smell of dinner
Question 47 of 100
What one thing does Strega Nona tell Big Anthony not to touch?
- The pasta pot
- Her cat
- The well bucket
- Her mirror
Question 48 of 100
After writing the zoo asking for an animal, which animal does the letter writer choose to keep?
- A puppy
- A giraffe
- A monkey
- A snake
Question 49 of 100
Where are Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings supposed to meet Mr. Mallard?
- At the Public Gardens
- At the City Library
- At the City Pool
- At the Town Hall
Question 50 of 100
In Make Way for Ducklings, in what city do Mr. and Mrs. Mallard choose to have their ducklings?
- Boston
- New York
- Philadelphia
- Atlanta
Question 51 of 100
What does Little Sal meet on her day with her mother in the mountain?
- A bear
- A wolf
- A cougar
- An eagle
Question 52 of 100
What does Little Sal spend the day picking with her mother?
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Apples
Question 53 of 100
When the crayons tell Duncan they're quitting, which two crayons are no longer on speaking terms?
- Yellow and Orange
- Blue and Yellow
- Green and Blue
- Blue and Pink
Question 54 of 100
In Goodnight Moon, what is something not bid goodnight?
- Fireplace
- Mittens
- Moon
- Nobody
Question 55 of 100
What day of the week did the Very Hungry Caterpillar hatch from his egg?
- Sunday
- Monday
- Wednesday
- Saturday
Question 56 of 100
The poky little _____ is always falling behind.
- Puppy
- Tadpole
- Kitten
- Caterpillar
Question 57 of 100
Who gets scared in his red pajamas while waiting for his mama?
- Llama Llama
- Clifford
- Corduroy
- Paddington
Question 58 of 100
What do dragons hate even more than they love tacos?
- Spicy salsa
- Sandwiches
- Refried beans
- Sour cream
Question 59 of 100
What was not something Miss Rumphius said she would do?
- Become an artist
- Make the world more beautiful
- Live beside the sea
- Go to faraway places
Question 60 of 100
Who gave Miss Rumphius three pieces of advice?
- Her grandfather
- Her grandmother
- Her father
- Her sister
Question 61 of 100
"I'll ____ you forever, I'll ____ you for always, as long as I'm living my ____ you'll be."
- love, like, baby
- like, love, baby
- love, like, dolly
- love, like, sweetheart
Question 62 of 100
How much does Big Nutbrown Hare love Little Nutbrown Hare?
- To the moon and back
- To the sun and back
- To the stars and back
- To the sky and back
Question 63 of 100
What young bat is separated from her mother and raised by birds?
- Stellaluna
- Olivia
- Pollyanna
- Madeline
Question 64 of 100
Who loves her name until the first day of school?
- Chrysanthemum
- Astoria
- Amethyst
- Cleopatra
Question 65 of 100
After getting in pajamas and brushing their teeth, why do the animals head to the ship's deck?
- To exercise
- To sleep
- To stargaze
- To read
Question 66 of 100
Where is Spot hiding from his mom, Sally?
- In the basket
- In the piano
- In the closet
- Under the bed
Question 67 of 100
Who is not a main character in the classic tale The Wind in the Willows?
- Mouse
- Mole
- Mr. Badger
- Mr. Toad
Question 68 of 100
Three monks fix what type of soup to bring reclusive villagers together again?
- Stone soup
- Taco soup
- Lentil soup
- Clam chowder
Question 69 of 100
Which is not something Joseph made from his overcoat?
- Apron
- Button
- Tie
- Vest
Question 70 of 100
What game brings wild jungle animals to your home until you finish and call out the game's name?
- Jumanji
- Journey
- Jungle Safari
- Jungle Escape
Question 71 of 100
What does Camilla Cream refuse to eat that gives her a bad case of the stripes?
- Lima beans
- Broccoli
- Kidney beans
- Asparagus
Question 72 of 100
What does Madeline have removed?
- Her appendix
- Her kidney
- A wart on her hand
- A mole on her leg
Question 73 of 100
What color was the little engine that ran out of coal in the Little Engine that Could?
- Red
- Yellow
- Black
- Blue
Question 74 of 100
What cargo does the Little Blue Engine help deliver?
- Food and toys
- Hospital equipment
- Zoo animals
- Coal
Question 75 of 100
What does the Gruffalo have at the end of his nose?
- A poisonous wart
- A horn like a rhinocerous
- Firebreathing nostrils
- Pointy fangs
Question 76 of 100
What is the name of the town in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs?
- Chewandswallow
- Biteandswallow
- Biteandchew
- Chewandeat
Question 77 of 100
What meal does Sam I Am suggest be eaten in all sorts of places with all kinds of company?
- Green eggs and ham
- Bread and jam
- Toast and eggs
- Pancakes with syrup
Question 78 of 100
Which energetic little pig wears everyone out with her busy days?
- Olivia
- Matilda
- Madeline
- Eloise
Question 79 of 100
The smell of supper lulls whom back from the land of the Wild Things?
- Max
- Tom
- Alex
- Sam
Question 80 of 100
In which classic tale do a very old but very lonely man and woman seek out a new pet?
- Millions of Cats
- Babar
- Olivia
- Corduroy
Question 81 of 100
In a moment of panic, what does Sylvester use his magic pebble to become?
- A rock
- A bird
- A spoon
- A shadow
Question 82 of 100
Which little bear goes searching for his missing button in the department store?
- Corduroy
- Winnie-the-Pooh
- Paddington
- Papa Bear
Question 83 of 100
What precocious young girl lives at The Plaza in New York City?
- Eloise
- Madeline
- Olivia
- Matilda
Question 84 of 100
On a cold, wet day, who shows up to have "lots of good fun that is funny?"
- The Cat in the Hat
- Clifford
- Curious George
- Winnie-the-Pooh
Question 85 of 100
Which is not an instruction followed literally by Amelia Bedelia?
- Air the pillows
- Change the towels
- Dust the furniture
- Draw the drapes
Question 86 of 100
My Father's ________ begins with Elmer Elevator helping a stray cat.
- Dragon
- Dream
- Adventure
- Backpack
Question 87 of 100
According to Mo Willem's bus driver, who should not drive the bus?
- The pigeon
- The squirrel
- The grandma
- The monkey
Question 88 of 100
What animal searches high and low asking, "Are you my mother?"
- Bird
- Dog
- Cat
- Bear
Question 89 of 100
What monkey's curiosity gets him into all kinds of mischief?
- Curious George
- Curious Clifford
- The Monkey in the Hat
- Curious Jim
Question 90 of 100
A, B, and C were meeting at the top of what type of tree?
- Coconut
- Pine
- Walnut
- Apple
Question 91 of 100
To avoid a string of never ending requests, never give a mouse what?
- A cookie
- A dollar
- An inch
- A brownie
Question 92 of 100
What animals steal the peddler's caps while he rests?
- Monkeys
- Rabbits
- Squirrels
- Birds
Question 93 of 100
Whose pet is Clifford the Big Red Dog?
- Emily Elizabeth's
- Amy Anderson's
- Penny Little's
- Jamie Johnson's
Question 94 of 100
What is Babar?
- An elephant
- A rhinocerous
- A bear
- A walrus
Question 95 of 100
Who was not a sister to Peter Rabbit?
- Hopsy
- Mopsy
- Flopsy
- Cotton-tail
Question 96 of 100
What color was Peter Rabbit's beloved jacket?
- Blue
- Red
- Orange
- Brown
Question 97 of 100
What lay on a leaf in the light of the moon?
- An egg
- An ant
- A dew drop
- A flower
Question 98 of 100
In Goodnight Moon, what color is the "great ____ room?"
- Green
- Red
- Blue
- Yellow
Question 99 of 100
In what forest do Winnie-the-Pooh and friends live?
- Hundred Acre Wood
- Thousand Acre Wood
- Hundred Tree Forest
- Pooh Corner
Question 100 of 100
Who had a "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day?"
- Alexander
- Winnie
- Augustus
- Alexandria
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