Quiz: How Well Do You Remember Books From Your Childhood?

Were you one of those “indoor kids” who spent a lot of time reading quietly in your room? Then today’s your lucky day, bookworm. If you read a lot of books as a kid, you’ll have no trouble crushing this quiz. But to those who went outside and had friends: lots o’ luck, sweet pals.

Were you one of those “indoor kids” who spent a lot of time reading quietly in your room? Then today’s your lucky day, bookworm. If you read a lot of books as a kid, you’ll have no trouble crushing this quiz. But to those who went outside and had friends: lots o’ luck, sweet pals.

Who's this?

  • Little Monster
  • Little Varmint
  • Little Critter
  • Little Beastie

Little Critter first appeared in the 1975 book "Just for You."

Little Critter first appeared in the 1975 book "Just for You."

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Whose world was this?

  • Richard Leary
  • Richard Erie
  • Richard Harry
  • Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry wrote and illustrated dozens of children's books from 1949 until his death in 1994.

Richard Scarry wrote and illustrated dozens of children's books from 1949 until his death in 1994.

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What do you call this creep?

  • "The Stinky Cheese Man"
  • "The Funky Cheese Man"
  • "The Smelly Cheese Man"
  • "The Malodorous Dairy Fellow"

"The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" is a popular children's book first published in 1992.

"The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales" is a popular children's book first published in 1992.

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ID this gross superhero.

  • Underwear Man
  • Captain Underpants
  • The Amazing Mark
  • Fartman

The "Captain Underpants" franchise includes 12 books and counting, as well as a movie, an animated series and more.

The "Captain Underpants" franchise includes 12 books and counting, as well as a movie, an animated series and more.

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Who was missing?

  • Miss Marshall
  • Miss Blandsworth
  • Miss Nelson
  • Miss Mayer

"Miss Nelson Is Missing" was followed by two sequels: "Miss Nelson Is Back" and "Miss Nelson Has a Field Day."

"Miss Nelson Is Missing" was followed by two sequels: "Miss Nelson Is Back" and "Miss Nelson Has a Field Day."

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The what of the Three Little Pigs?

  • Legend
  • True Story
  • Return
  • Bad Death

This parody of the "Three Little Pigs" fable retells the story from the Big Bad Wolf's perspective.

This parody of the "Three Little Pigs" fable retells the story from the Big Bad Wolf's perspective.

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Where are they?

  • "Where the Sidewalk Ends"
  • "At the Edge of the World"
  • "Beyond the City Limits"
  • "On the Outskirts of Town"

Other Shel Silverstein poetry collections for children include "A Light in the Attic" and "Falling Up."

Other Shel Silverstein poetry collections for children include "A Light in the Attic" and "Falling Up."

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Whose mixed-up files?

  • Archibald C. Derbyshire
  • Belinda F. Konigsburg
  • Marion Cotesworth-Haye
  • Basil E. Frankweiler

"From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" plays a significant role in the plot of the Wes Anderson film "The Royal Tenenbaums."

"From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" plays a significant role in the plot of the Wes Anderson film "The Royal Tenenbaums."

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What's at the end of this book?

  • A treasure
  • A Muppet
  • A monster
  • A surprise

SPOILER ALERT: The monster at the end of the book is Grover himself. The plot twist is meant to illustrate the terrifying evil that exists inside every one of us.

SPOILER ALERT: The monster at the end of the book is Grover himself. The plot twist is meant to illustrate the terrifying evil that exists inside every one of us.

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Whence came this nightmare fuel?

  • "In a Dark, Dark Room"
  • "Nightwaves: Scary Tales for After Dark"
  • "Ghosts!: Ghostly Tales From Folklore"
  • "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"

The stories in "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" weren't that scary, but the illustrations will haunt our dreams for the rest of our lives.

The stories in "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" weren't that scary, but the illustrations will haunt our dreams for the rest of our lives.

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Name the book series that gave us this iconic image.

  • "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"
  • "Goosebumps"
  • "Fear Street"
  • "The Nightmare Room"

Every "Goosebumps" novel was written by R.L. Stein, who also penned the popular "Fear Street" series of books.

Every "Goosebumps" novel was written by R.L. Stein, who also penned the popular "Fear Street" series of books.

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Which is NOT the title of a "Frog and Toad" book?

  • "Fun With Frog and Toad"
  • "Frog and Toad All Year"
  • "Frog and Toad Are Friends"
  • "Days With Frog and Toad"

In addition to his "Frog and Toad" books, author Arnold Lobel wrote the similar "Mouse Soup" and "Owl at Home."

In addition to his "Frog and Toad" books, author Arnold Lobel wrote the similar "Mouse Soup" and "Owl at Home."

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Name the pig in this book.

  • Wilbur
  • Charlotte
  • Templeton
  • Homer

In addition to "Charlotte's Web," E.B. White's other popular children's books include "Stuart Little" and "The Trumpet of the Swan."

In addition to "Charlotte's Web," E.B. White's other popular children's books include "Stuart Little" and "The Trumpet of the Swan."

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How would you describe this caterpillar?

  • Very sleepy
  • Very happy
  • Very naughty
  • Very hungry

Published in 1969, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" won awards not only for children's literature but for graphic design too. It's sold more than 50 million copies.

Published in 1969, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" won awards not only for children's literature but for graphic design too. It's sold more than 50 million copies.

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Name this elephant, s'il vous plaît.

  • Bagar
  • Baboo
  • Babar
  • Baloo

If you're like me and you grew up with French-speaking relatives, you had Babar books shoved down your throat until you never wanted to look at another elephant again for the rest of your life.

If you're like me and you grew up with French-speaking relatives, you had Babar books shoved down your throat until you never wanted to look at another elephant again for the rest of your life.

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What do you call this wacky school?

  • Bayside School
  • Wayside School
  • Bayview School
  • Sideways School

Books in the Wayside School series include "Sideways Stories from Wayside School," "Wayside School is Falling Down" and Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger." A fourth book, "Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom," will be published in 2020.

Books in the Wayside School series include "Sideways Stories from Wayside School," "Wayside School is Falling Down" and Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger." A fourth book, "Wayside School Beneath the Cloud of Doom," will be published in 2020.

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What color was Harold's crayon?

  • Yellow
  • Purple
  • Crimson
  • Blue

"Harold and the Purple Crayon" is the first in a series of seven books about Harold published from 1955 to 1963.

"Harold and the Purple Crayon" is the first in a series of seven books about Harold published from 1955 to 1963.

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Who's this literal-minded moron?

  • Fritzi Ritz
  • Strega Nona
  • Georgina Porridge
  • Amelia Bedelia

The "Amelia Bedelia" book series, which began in 1963, numbers nearly 50 titles.

The "Amelia Bedelia" book series, which began in 1963, numbers nearly 50 titles.

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Cloudy with a chance of what?

  • Meatballs
  • Potatoes
  • Radish
  • Hellfire

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," published in 1978, inspired a popular 2009 computer-animated film of the same name.

"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," published in 1978, inspired a popular 2009 computer-animated film of the same name.

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Who drove the Magic School Bus?

  • Ms. Fizzle
  • Ms. Frazzle
  • Ms. Frizzle
  • Ms. Thizzle

The "Magic School Bus" books laid the groundwork for a media franchise that includes dozens of spinoff books, an animated TV series, video games and a Netflix reboot series.

The "Magic School Bus" books laid the groundwork for a media franchise that includes dozens of spinoff books, an animated TV series, video games and a Netflix reboot series.

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What had you better not give this mouse?

  • A hug
  • A cookie
  • A present
  • A purpose

"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" was published in 1985. Its 15th sequel, "If You Give a Mouse a Brownie," was published in 2016. No, I'm not kidding.

"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" was published in 1985. Its 15th sequel, "If You Give a Mouse a Brownie," was published in 2016. No, I'm not kidding.

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Identify the troublemaking Parisian brat.

  • Sabrina
  • Caroline
  • Mathilde
  • Madeline

Though set in Paris and populated by French characters, the "Madeline" series of books was the creation of Austrian-born American writer Ludwig Bemelmans.

Though set in Paris and populated by French characters, the "Madeline" series of books was the creation of Austrian-born American writer Ludwig Bemelmans.

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What was the name of the Indian in the cupboard?

  • Little Bear
  • Kicking Bird
  • Running Wind
  • Stone Calf

"The Indian in the Cupboard" was followed by sequels "The Return of the Indian," "The Secret of the Indian," "The Mystery of the Cupboard" and "The Key to the Indian."

"The Indian in the Cupboard" was followed by sequels "The Return of the Indian," "The Secret of the Indian," "The Mystery of the Cupboard" and "The Key to the Indian."

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Are you there, God?

  • It's me, Sheila.
  • It's me, Judy.
  • It's me, Margaret.
  • It's me, also God.

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" was followed by sequels "Are You There God? It's Still Me, Margaret," "Are You There Margaret? It's Me, God" and "Ballistic: God vs. Margaret: The Final Chapter."

"Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" was followed by sequels "Are You There God? It's Still Me, Margaret," "Are You There Margaret? It's Me, God" and "Ballistic: God vs. Margaret: The Final Chapter."

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