Are You More Knowledgable Than A Middle Schooler?

     One of the hardest things about creating a blog post is finding a unique story to tell to our peers. We often find that we've all read the same books because we have similar interests or have been recommended the same things by previous teachers. This can be especially intimidating when the book you want to talk about has already been written about, and in a way that steals your main points! Upon realizing this, I took to Google to find some of the most commonly read books of our generation. Many of these, we've completed by the fifth grade. Can you correctly answer these trivia questions about these adolescent classics? 

Legend by Marie Lu

    What is the plotline of Legend? 

A) In a dystopian world where humans have evolved into different species, a young girl seeks to uncover the truth behind her parrot's mysterious disappearance.

B) In a post-apocalyptic society, a boy with extraordinary abilities discovers a secret underground resistance movement while navigating the dangerous streets of a decaying city. His favorite item is a lightbulb. 

C) In a futuristic society divided by class and plagued by a deadly virus, a dauntless warrior and a selfless prodigy find themselves on opposite sides of a conflict that will change their lives forever.

D) In a dystopian future, a young criminal named Day and a prodigious military student named June find themselves entangled in a web of corruption and conspiracy within the oppressive Republic of America.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

    What special ability does Jonas have?

A) Jonas has the ability to control time, allowing him to manipulate events and change the course of history. He can give or take off years on someone's life, further delved into in the story. 

B) Jonas possesses the ability to communicate with animals, understanding their thoughts and feelings.

C) Jonas has the ability to see into the future, predicting upcoming events with remarkable accuracy. Seeing into the future, he gives spends his days giving people their fortunes and fortelling their lives.

D) Jonas has the ability to receive and experience memories of the past, a gift granted to him by the Giver, which sets him apart from others in the community.

Percy Jackson and The Olympians by Rick Riordan 

    What is Percy's favorite color?

A) Red

B) Blue

C) White

D) Green, taking after his dad!

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

    What perspective is the book in?

A) The Hunger Games book was written in first person.

B) It's told through the perspective of Coriolanus Snow's, the president of Panem.

C) Exclusively during the games, the book is told in third person.

D) In the story, it's like a cookbook where it's told in second person.

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

    What was the reason for Auggie cutting his braid?

A) Because Auggie was being bullied in school for liking Star Wars and looking different, he chose to cut his Jedi Tail. 

B) Auggie cut his braid as a symbol of rebellion against his parents' strict rules.

C) Auggie cut his braid to donate his hair to a charity that makes wigs for cancer patients.

D) Auggie cut his braid because he lost a bet with his friend, Jack.

Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes

    In ghost form, what would Jerome spend his time doing?

A) Jerome would spend his time haunting those who had wronged him in life, seeking revenge from beyond the grave.

B) In ghost form, Jerome would spend his time seeking justice and trying to make sense of his untimely death.

C) Jerome would spend his time exploring the mysteries of the afterlife, seeking answers to questions about the universe and existence.

D) In ghost form, Jerome would spend his time trying to communicate with the living, particularly his family and friends, to offer them comfort and guidance.

    So, how'd you guys do? Are you more knowledgable than a middle schooler?

A: DDBAAB

                                                                                                                - Written by Shanna Duay