Gary Paulsen

Where did Gary Paulsen grow up until he was seven years old?

• Philippines
• Minnesota
• Hawaii
• New York

After Gary moved to the Philippines, who did he live with for awhile?

• His grandma
• His aunt and uncle
• His parents
• Nobody

Because Gary could not stand his parents' arguing, what did he do?

• He ran away and joined a carnival.
• He went back to Minnesota.
• He yelled at them.
• Nothing-he just ignored them.

Gary had an interest in dog sledding. This led him to participate in what?

• Downhill dog sledding races
• Building high-tech dog sleds
• Starting a shelter for unwanted race dogs
• The Iditarod Sled Dog Race

What is one of Gary's famous quotes?

• "I owe everything I am and everything I will ever have to books."
• "School didn't work for me. I hated it."
• "A book is a friend. You can never have too many."
• All of the above

How many children does Gary Paulsen have?

• 3
• 2
• 1
• 0

Why didn't Gary meet his dad until he was seven years old?

• His dad did not want to meet him until Gary was older.
• His dad was in jail for stealing sugar beets.
• His dad was an army officer in the Philippines.
• His dad was a clown in the circus and always traveling.

What is an interesting fact about Gary's wife?

• She is half Indian.
• She only has one leg.
• She illustrated some of his novels.
• She has green hair.

Some of Gary's popular books include: Woods Runner,, The Winter Room, The Transall Saga, Dog Song, Lawn Boy, Liar, Harris and Me, Brian's Return and _______________.

• Maniac Magee
• The Cay
• Among the Hidden
• Hatchet

How many books has Gary written? 

• over 200
• 10
• 55
• 100