classic literature

Who was Virginia Hamilton?

• A famous poet

• An American children's books author

• A scientist

• A musician

What is the title of the book by Virginia Hamilton that won the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award?

• The Great Adventure

• M. C. Higgins, the Great

• The Mountain Story

• Cornelius and Friends

What is the main concern of M. C. Higgins in the story?

• Winning a singing competition

• Escaping the danger of the spoil heap

• Building a new house

• Finding a lost treasure

Who is M. C. Higgins' best friend?

• Ben Killburn

• Lurhetta Outlaw

• Jones Higgins

• Banina Higgins

What does M. C. Higgins' mother, Banina, do for a living?

• She is a teacher

• She is a singer

• She works away from home all day

• She is a writer

Who is Macie Pearl Higgins?

• M.C.'s sister

• M.C.'s mother

• M.C.'s teacher

• M.C.'s friend

What is the main theme of "The House of Dies Drear"?

• A family's vacation

• A family's quest to uncover secrets

• A family's business venture

• A family's reunion

In "Zeely," what new names do Elizabeth and her brother John choose for themselves?

• Geeder and Toeboy

• Geeder and Zeely

• Toeboy and Nat

• Zeely and Ross

What is the special ability of the slaves in "The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales"?

• They could run fast

• They could fly

• They could become invisible

• They could read minds

What was Roald Dahl's profession before he became an author?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Royal Air Force pilot

• Lawyer