Battle of the Books
Official Round Sets
September, 2009 Event Senior High
SET 1
NAME THAT BOOK - TITLES
Round ONE
*If Team One’s question is missed, Team Two has a chance. This does NOT
count as Team Two’s turn. Team Two still gets their regular turn.
Teams may use Lifelines on this Round – ask the Subs, ask the Audience, ask a
Teacher…a total of one of each type for the Round.
1. The setting: a private school in Manhattan. The problem: a student turned into a
monster must find his true love in order to return to human form. Beastly
2. Sixteen-year-old Nick, forced into counseling and required to keep a journal, reveals his
anger issues , living with an abusive father and his relationship with Caitlin. Breathing
Underwater
3. This is the first book in a series by Rick Riordan about Percy Jackson who spends a
summer at Camp Half-Blood. The Lightning Thief
4. This 4th book in the Harry Potter series contained the tragic death of Cedric Diggery
during the tournament. HP & the Goblet of Fire
5. In this Walter Dean Myer book we read the story of Richie Perry, a 17 yr. old black
youth, who serves a tour “in country” during the Vietnam War. Fallen Angels
6. Elie Wiesel writes of a boy’s experiences at Auschwitz and Buchenwald in this nonfiction
book. Night
7. In this first book of the House of Night series, Zoey Redbird trains to become an adult
vampire. Marked
8. How do you love someone not wholly human? Easily, if he is as mysterious and
gorgeous as Edward Cullen. In the Twilight books by Stephenie Meyer, what is the
second book in the series focusing on another character, Jacob? New Moon
9. Ben Wolf receives the bad news that he has one year to live. This high school senior
then commands his doctor not to tell anyone about the condition. Deadline
10. Garrett refuses to stop dating his teacher and is sent to a place that uses brutal methods
to train students to obey their parents. Boot Camp
Set 1
AUTHORS
Round TWO
*If Team responds correctly to the original question, they receive two bonus
questions. Incorrect bonus answers may NOT be stolen by other team.
**If Team One’s original question is missed, Team Two has a chance. This does
NOT count as Team Two’s turn. Team Two still gets their regular turn. Team Two
may answer the bonus questions if they responded correctly to Team One’s
missed question.
Teams may use Lifelines on this Round – ask the Subs, ask the Audience, ask a
Teacher…a total of one each for the Round.
1. Fade to Black is written by a female (though her name may not sound that way); she will
visit our school in November. Who is the author? Alex Flinn
BONUS QUESTIONS
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What mountain chin begins in Alaska and extends all the way down to New Mexico? the
Rocky Mountains
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In a regular playing deck of cards there are four suits. Name all four suits. (must name all
suits for credit: hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades
2. Which author gave us such memorable creatures as Orcs, Dwarfs, Gandalf and Frodo
Baggins? J.R.R. Tolkien
BONUS QUESTIONS
 Salsa, Sushi, Polka, Pie…Which one is both a food and a kind of music?
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In the original game of UNO, what are the 4 colors used as “suits?” red, blue, yellow, green
3. If you’re only going to write one novel, make it a timeless one such as To Kill a
Mockingbird. Who wrote this book? Harper Lee
BONUS QUESTIONS
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What is the state bird of Missouri? The bluebird or Eastern bluebird
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What do we call the highest court in America? The Supreme Court
4. This author hails from Salinas, California. Before his death in 1968 he provided us with
such books as The Red Pony, East of Eden and Of Mice & Men. John Steinbeck
BONUS QUESTIONS
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What is the state song of Missouri? The Missouri Waltz
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The rim of a regulation basketball goal is how many feet above the floor? 10
5. Writing fantasy novels while still a teenager, this trilogy author has a fascination with
dragons. Christopher Paolini
BONUS QUESTIONS
 What do we call the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution? The Bill of Rights
 How many cups are in one gallon? 16
6. This female writer‘s breakout novel, Speak, was nominated for a National Book Award.
Other successful books include Prom, Catalyst, Winter Girls and Twisted. Laurie Halse
Anderson
BONUS QUESTIONS
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Name the four members of the Beatles. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison,
Ringo Starr
Which president’s picture is on the one dollar bill? George Washington
7. This high school dropout raised in Harlem joined the army at age 17. His successes
include Monster, Sunrise over Fallujah, Fallen Angels and Game. Walter Dean Myers
BONUS QUESTIONS
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When “Hail to the Chief “ is played, who has entered the room? The President of U.S.
(Obama is okay)
Finish the next line for this classic children’s song…”Row, row, row your boat….” Gently
down the stream
8. The son of an abusive, alcoholic mother and the product of multiple foster homes this
author as an adult has written a trilogy which begins with A Child Called “It”. David J.
Pelzer
BONUS QUESTIONS
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What state familiar to Katrina survivors was named for a French king? Louisiana
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In the song Jingle Bells, they go “dashing through the snow.” How many horses pull the open
sleigh? One
9. This writer at one time owned her own video store. Her favorite movie of all time is The
Sting. She has written poetry for years and used that verse form to write all of her
novels including Burned, Crank and Impulse. Ellen Hopkins
BONUS QUESTIONS
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Which cartoon series featured Optimus Prime and his team fighting the evil of the
Decepticons? Transformers
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What is the biggest ocean in the world? Pacific
10. Born in South Africa but raised in England, this deceased writer, known mainly by his
initials and last name is considered to be the father of modern day fantasy. J. R. R.
Tolkien
BONUS QUESTIONS
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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea ? Spongebob Squarepants
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What city is home to the Eiffel Tower? Paris
SET 1
GENERAL QUESTIONS – ALL BOOK TITLES – SPEED BONUS ROUND
Round THREE
*If Team responds correctly to the original question, they receive as many
bonus questions as they can answer in 15 seconds. Incorrect bonus answers
may NOT be stolen by other team.
**If Team One’s original question is missed, Team Two has a chance. This does
NOT count as Team Two’s turn. Team Two still gets their regular turn. Team Two
may answer the speed bonus questions if they responded correctly to Team
One’s missed question.
Teams may use Lifelines on this Round – ask the Subs, ask the Audience, ask a
Teacher…a total of one each for the Round - REGULAR QUESTIONS only – no
lifelines on Speed Bonus Questions.
1. Which of these books has the main character going out for football? The Hunger
Games, Deadline, To Kill a Mockingbird, Beastly
SPEED
2. Of these four books which one would NOT be typically considered a “chick” book?
Twilight, Diva, Night, Eclipse
SPEED
3. Which of these books would NOT fall into the science fiction/fantasy category? Fade to
Black, The Hobbit, Titan’s Curse, Eldest
SPEED
4. Many books are written in a series. Which of these books is NOT part of a series?
Thirteen Reasons Why, Lord of the Rings, Cirque de Freak, City of Bones
SPEED
5. Which book is considered a novel in verse, written in poetry format? Twisted, Boot
Camp, Marked, Crank,
SPEED
6. In this Eragon sequel, the main character is adopted in the Ingeitum clan and sent to
finish his training to help the Varden in their struggle again the Empire. Eldest
SPEED
7. In the story Go Ask Alice with what addiction does the fifteen-year-old struggle: alcohol,
drugs, an eating disorder? drugs
SPEED
8. In Breathing Underwater, why is Nick under a restraining order and sentenced to an
anger management class? Hitting his girlfriend Caitlin
SPEED
9. In what work would you find these major characters: Tibalt, Friar Lawrence, Mercutio
and the Montagues, Romeo and Juliet
SPEED
10. In which Harry Potter book does Dumbledore die? Book 6 OR Half-Blood Prince
SPEED
SET 1
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Which hand typically wears a wedding ring? Left
What number does the Roman numeral X stand for? 10
What city do the Simpsons call home? Springfield
What comic strip was written by Charles Schulz? Peanuts
Who wrote books about Huck Finn & Tom Sawyer? Mark Twain
Robert E. Lee commanded forces for which side in the Civil War? South
What “doctor” game lets you remove body parts until the patient’s nose lights up? Operation
What does MPH mean when talking about speed? Miles per hour
What color is Big Bird on Sesame Street? yellow
Who built the ark to save the animals from the flood? Noah
What will happen to a starfish that loses an arm? Will grow a new one
What canal links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans? Panama
What did Jack trade to acquire the magic beans? A cow
How many sides on a stop sign? 8
What’s the hard white surface of a tooth called? enamel
What chess piece usually looks like an animal? Knight
What breakfast cereal has mascots called Snap, Crackle and Pop? Rice Krispies
Who lives at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? President of U.S.
What candy is dispensed by tilting back the head of a cartoon character? Pez
What is the closest planet to the sun? Mercury
What did the Scarecrow want from the Wizard of Oz? brains
What bird is best known for the big pouch on its bill? Pelican
What country boasts the Yukon Territory? Canada
What was the name of Dorothy’s dog in the Wizard of Oz? Toto
What happens when Bruce Banner gets made? Turns into the Incredible Hulk
How many regular innings are in a major league game of baseball? 9
What city’s zip code is 63755? Jackson
What kind of animals are found in a group called a gaggle? Geese
What food item can be called a hoagie, sub, po’boy, or hero? Sandwich
Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs are what kind of story? Fairy tales
What do Ben Affleck, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn do for a living? Actors
In 1492 who sailed the ocean blue? Christopher Columbus
What’s the name of a mythical, one-horned, horse-like creature? unicorn
What bird can swim as fast as a seal? Penguin
What kind of animal is Pumba in The Lion King? A warthog
What’s considered to be an average IQ score? 100
What number marks the middle grid-line on a football field? 50
On what day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated in the U.S.? Thursday
Which candy asks you to “taste the rainbow? Skittles
3.14 is a simple version of what mathematical term? Pi