Here are some sample questions that have been used in the past. They were designed for year Five and Six classes.
Readers Cup – First Final & second!
Jeremy Jeremiah 1. How did Jeremy meet Jeremiah? 2. Jeremy found a letter in the drawer under the bed. Who was it from?
Possum Magic 1. To get Hush back to being visible again had something to do with what kind of food? 2. What were Hush and Grandma Poss riding when they left to find the right food?
Staying Alive in Year 5 1. Eating chocolate on Mr. Murlin’s class was compulsory. True or False? 2. Who was the busker the two boys saw in the mall?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1. What is the name of the Dursley’s son? 2. What do you call a person who is NOT magic?
The Selfish Giant 1. When Spring came, what was the garden like? 2. What happened to the trees when the children crept back in?
The Dust Bowl 1. What grain did they grow in the fields? 2. What were they waiting for to make the crops grow?
Fort Island 1. Why was it unsafe to sail out to the island to take Rhino his puffer? 2. Who went with Lou in the yacht?
The Bad Beginning 1. How many beds did the children have when they went to Count Olaf’s? 2. What was tattooed on Count Olaf’s ankle?
ANSWERS: The Lion, the Witch and the wardrobe 1. Narnia 2. Reindeers
Forests of Silence 1. Fili and Kree (2 points) 2. Topaz
Jeremy Jeremiah 1. Travelled back in time 2. Jeremiah
Possum Magic 1. People food 2. A bicycle
Staying Alive in Year 5 1. True 2. Mr. Murlin
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1. Dudley 2. A muggle
The Selfish Giant 1. It was still Winter 2. Flowers/Spring
The Dust Bowl 1. Wheat 2. Rain
Fort Island 1. There was a storm coming 2. Patrick
The Bad Beginning 1. One 2. An eye
Second Final! The Lion, the Witch and the wardrobe 1. What does Edmund like best to eat? 2. What season is it in Narnia?
Forests of Silence 1. Which two people travelled with Leif? (2 points) 2. Gorl was protecting some lilies. They were called “Lilies of ……”?
Jeremy Jeremiah 1. Jeremiah went back to which country? 2. Where did Jeremiah keep his very special treasures?
Possum Magic 1. What sort of biscuits did they eat in Adelaide? 2. Which part of Hush was the last to become visible?
Staying Alive in Year 5 1. Where does Michael Marsh live? 2. Did Grandpa get better?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1.Where does Harry get his magic supplies? 2. Name Harry’s two friends. (2 Points)
The Selfish Giant 1. When the giant went into the garden, why did the little boy not run away? 2. What colour were the flowers covering the giant when he died?
The Dust Bowl 1. Why could the lady not get the sheets to stay white on the clothes-line? 2. Why were the train wheels slipping on the tracks?
Fort Island 1. Who needed the asthma puffer? 2. Lou made a phone call from the island. What did she use?
The Bad Beginning 1. Who is the eldest child? 2. Who told the children they must live with a relative?
ANSWERS The Lion, the Witch and the wardrobe 1. Turkish Delight 2. Winter
Forests of Silence 1. Jasmine and Barda (2 points) 2. Life
Jeremy Jeremiah 1. Wales 2. In a drawer under the bed
Possum Magic 1. Anzac biscuits 2. Her head
Staying Alive in Year 5 1. On a farm 2. Yes
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1. Diagon Alley 2. Ron & Hermione (2 points)
The Selfish Giant 1. He was crying 2. White flowers
The Dust Bowl 1. Dust 2. Grasshoppers/Locusts
Fort Island 1. Terry 2. Mobile phone
The Bad Beginning 1. Violet 2. Mr. Poe
Tie-Breaker for first Final Forests of Silence 1. What did the King of Deltora die of? Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1. Which house is Draco Malfoy in? Staying Alive in Year 5 1. What was unusual about the doll’s house Mr. Murlin brought to school? Possum Magic 1. Hush and Grandma Poss ate Mornay and WHAT in Melbourne? The Dust Bowl 1. When the Big Dry came, how many weeks did the wind blow? ANSWERS Forests of Silence 1. A mysterious fever Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1. Slytherin Staying Alive in Year 5 1. People inside were real Possum Magic 1. Minties The Dust Bowl 1. Two weeks
Tie-Breaker for Second Final Forests of Silence 1. Jarred and Endon had a secret hiding place. Where was it? Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1. What is the name of Harry’s owl? Staying Alive in Year 5 1. What is the name of Mr. Marsh’s dog? Possum Magic 1. In which city did Grandma Poss and Hush eat pumpkin scones? The Dust Bowl 1. Who are the other 2 men who live in the house with Matthew? ANSWERS Forests of Silence 1. In a hollow tree near the palace gates Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1. Hedwig Staying Alive in Year 5 1. Scam Possum Magic 1. Brisbane The Dust Bowl 1. His father and grandfather
Extra Questions: Possum Magic 1. Grandma Poss and Hush ate many different foods on the Australian trip. Name as many types as food as you can. ( 9 points) Fort Island 1. When Patrick looked ate concrete tunnels which led into the island, he saw heavy, rusty-brown what pointing out to sea? Forests of Silence 1. Why does Jasmine put her head next to what she calls the “good trees”? Staying Alive in Year 5 1. Grandpa used to teach in a place called Bunjap. How many teachers were at that school? The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 1. Can the children go back into Narnia via the wardrobe? Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1. Just before they went home at the end of their first year, Neville’s toad was found lurking in a corner of what?
Answers: Possum Magic 1. Anzac biscuits, Mornay, Minties, Steak, salad, pumpkin scones, Vegemite sandwich, pavlova, lamington. (9 points) Fort Island 1. Cannons Forests of Silence 1. They tell her what is ahead. Staying Alive in Year 5 1. One teacher The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 1. No, they have to find another way Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 1. The toilets
QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ YEAR 6: Questions for First Final: Norton’s Hut 1. The name of the mountains in the distance starts with “G”. Can you name them. 2. What were they heading towards to shelter from the storm? Over sea, Under Stone 1. Name the 3 children (3 points) 2. What did they find behind the wardrobe? ( 2 points) Lucky 1. Grandpa told Luke that almost all ginger cats are male. True or False? 2. How did the old cat Sooty die? The Seventh Head 1. Who is the man Bella and Quentin are staying with? 2. Why did Quentin want the weather to clear? Spider Mansion 1. Name the 3 members of the Todd Family. (3 points) 2. On their first day there, how many koalas did they see? The Cabbage Patch Pong 1. Chris sleeps on the top or bottom bunk? 2. When they were taking the cows away at night, which cow started to run? I am David 1. Just after David escaped, he got a fright one night when something soft and hairy touched his hand. What was it? 2. David found food at the shepherds’ camp. What 2 things did he take? (2 points) Blabber Mouth 1. What did Rowena and Erin put in the carrot soup at school? 2. What is the school principal’s name? Worst Best Friend 1. After he paid his bus fare, how much money did Roger have left? (1 point for correct dollar amount, 2 points for exact amount) 2. After Roger left home, whose house did he go to? Jumpin’ Jake and the Rip-Off 1. Who did Nicco decide to ask to help save the school? 2. How did Nicco and Adam get into the concert hall without a ticket? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
ANSWERS for First Final: Norton’s Hut 1. The Governors 2. The hut (Norton’s Hut) Over sea, Under Stone 1. Simon, Barney and Jane (3 points) 2. A door and stairs (2 points) Lucky 1. True 2. Sooty was killed by a snake. The Seventh Head 1. Great-uncle Miro 2. He wanted to study the stars. Spider Mansion 1. Bob, Esme and Tiger (3 points) 2. Three The Cabbage Patch Pong 1. Top bunk 2. Petal I am David 1. A sheep 2. Soup and bread ( 2 points) Blabber Mouth 1. Soap 2. Mr Fowler Worst Best Friend 1. $11.10 (1 point for correct dollar amount, 2 points for exact amount) 2. Max’s Jumpin’ Jake and the Rip-Off 1. Jumpin’ Jake 2. Through the stage door
QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Questions for Second Final Norton’s Hut 1. When they got to the hut, what did they find inside? 2. Engraved in the timber was the word “Xmas” and a date. What year was it? Over sea, Under Stone 1. When the Withers came to visit the house, what did they invite the family to do? 2. When Jane lifted the lid of the chest she found 4 things. Name as many as you can. (4 points) Lucky 1. Gran told Luke to have a shower because he smelled like a what? 2. Where did Luke fine Tortle? The Seventh Head 1. Why does Miro take a stroll around outside early in the night? 2. What was in the first shed? Spider Mansion 1. The Todd’s arrived by taxi. What reason did Tiger give for this? 2. Where had Tiger and Chrissy been when he hurt his ankle? The Cabbage Patch Pong 1. What giant thing did they find growing in the forest? 2. What came walking out of the giant cabbage? About how many? (2 points) I am David 1. When David found the brook and river, what did he do? 2. David lost his compass. What happened to it? Blabber Mouth 1. In the girls’ 100m race, who were the first TWO girls across the line? (2 points) 2. Why did Amanda ask Rowena to come to her place for tea not long after the sports carnival? Worst Best Friend 1. How many sisters does Max have? 2. Which country did Roger tell Max he was going to? Jumpin’ Jake and the Rip-Off 1. When Nicco and Adam were hiding behind the painted tree, two guys were arguing. One was bald. What colour was the other guy’s hair? 2. How much money did the guy ask for?
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ANSWERS for Second Final Norton’s Hut 1. A man in front of the fire. 2. 1955 Over sea, Under Stone 1. Go sailing with them the next day. 2. Old newspapers, pair of leather gloves, 2 or 3 woollen sweaters and a small black-covered book. ( 4 points) Lucky 1. He smelled like a sheep. 2. In the cupboard in the shearing shed The Seventh Head 1. To check that all is in order 2. An old car Spider Mansion 1. He said his mother was extremely shy. 2. At the lookout. The Cabbage Patch Pong 1. Giant cabbage 2. Green ladies with green babies. About 50 (2 points) I am David 1. He washed himself and his clothes 2. It fell into the sea. Blabber Mouth 1. Rowena and Amanda 2. To be her Community Service Project Worst Best Friend 1. 4 sisters 2. Spain Jumpin’ Jake and the Rip-Off 1. Black 2. Five thousand dollars
QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Tie-Breaker for First Final Norton’s Hut 1. When they awoke in the morning, where was the man? 2. How many days were they trapped in the hut? Over sea, Under Stone 1. What did Jane find in the centre of the little guide book? 2. What did Jane go and ask the vicar about? Lucky 1. Where had Luke’s Mum and Rex gone? 2. What are Luke’s Mum and Rex going to do in six weeks? The Seventh Head 1. How many clown heads were there in the second shed? 2. When Bella went to the shed for the second time, what happened to one of the heads? Spider Mansion 1. Who cancelled the taxi? 2. What happened to the washing? The Cabbage Patch Pong 1. When Petal came in to the clearing, what did she start to eat? 2. When the mothers ran away, what did Chris feed the babies? I am David 1. Who did David save from the fire? 2. What did David find the most difficult about living in a house? Blabber Mouth 1. What does Rowena’s Dad call her? 2. When Rowena told her Dad about Amanda, he said that Life was like a shiny red apple and a bucket of……? Worst Best Friend 1. What does Dusting call Roger? 2. Roger tells dusting that his parents argue about everything. He lists 10 things. Name as many as you can…. (1-10 points) Jumpin’ Jake and the Rip-Off 1. Where did the boys hide in the dressing room? 2. Jumpin’ Jake gave the boys a drink. What was it?
> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ANSWERS for Tie-Breaker for First Final: Norton’s Hut 1. The man was gone. 2. Three days. Over sea, Under Stone 1. A map of the village 2. The changing shape of the coastline. Lucky 1. Mt Gambier 2. Get married The Seventh Head 1. Seven heads 2. It fell on the floor and spoke to her Spider Mansion 1. Bob (Mr) Todd 2. It all had dark patches on it. The colours had run. The Cabbage Patch Pong 1. The giant cabbage 2. Milk from the cow. I am David 1. Maria 2. The people Blabber Mouth 1. Tonto 2. Blue mould Worst Best Friend 1. Thesaurus 2. Weather, TV, buttons on Dad’s shirt, light globes, carpet, the dog, price of petrol, holidays, noodles, bathroom mould (1-10 points) Jumpin’ Jake and the Rip-Off 1. In the shower. 2. Coke
QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ Tie-Breaker for Second Final Norton’s Hut 1. Five playing cards are pictured on one of the pages. Can you list them? (5 points) 2. The men said Norton’s Hut had burnt down. What year did they say that it had happened? Over sea, Under Stone 1. When the boys were in the cave, how did they make sure they did not get lost? 2. What is great Uncle Merry’s real name? Lucky 1. Describe the milk and meat that had been left out for the missing cat. (2 points) 2. Where was Luke going to hide the kitten? The Seventh Head 1. What did the fallen head ask Bella? (2-4 points) 2. What was wrong with Bella’s face when Quentin came into the shed? Spider Mansion 1. Who slapped Chrissie across the face? 2. How did Tiger die? The Cabbage Patch Pong 1. What time of the day did the mothers come back? 2. What happened to Dad when the calf was born? I am David 1. Name the 5 children in the house where David stayed after the fire. (5 points) 2. When David left, Maria gave him a present. What was it? (1-2 points) Blabber Mouth 1. What does Rowena’s Dad call Mr Cosgrove? 2. Which 2 parents were fighting at the community service evening? Worst Best Friend 1. Who helped Roger out of the hole? What did he have to agree to give him? 2. Roger and Dusting were born on the same day. True or False. Jumpin’ Jake and the Rip-Off 1. What did Jumpin Jake offer to do to help the school? 2. Who told the school assembly about the concert?
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Answers for Tie-Breaker for Second Final Norton’s Hut 1. A, A, K, 10, 8 (5 points) 2. 1956 Over sea, Under Stone 1. They tied a rope around their waists and Jane was on the other end. 2. Merriman Lucky 1. Milk had thick layer of cream on it and the meat has 2 blowflies buzzing round it. (2 points) 2. In the wool bale The Seventh Head 1. “Are you a human being?” “Or am I the one that’s human?” (2 points – 4 for exact wording) 2. Her face was missing and was on one of the clown faces. Spider Mansion 1. Bob (Mr) Todd 2. A snake bit him. The Cabbage Patch Pong 1. Just before dawn. 2. He fainted I am David 1. Andrea, Carlo, Cecha, Guglio and Maria. (5 points) 2. A gold cross (1 point), with pearls (2 points) Blabber Mouth 1. Cheese-brain 2. Rowena’s and Amanda’s fathers Worst Best Friend 1. Dusting. His bike. 2. True Jumpin’ Jake and the Rip-Off 1. Have a concert at the school. 2. Jumpin Jake
1pt – money isn’t everything
1pt – satisfying life
(p156/7) The lioness wanted him to trust her enough to show her Wilma (the baby) because she had had her cubs taken from her.
1pt – she wants him to trust her
1pt – she wants him to show her Wilma
o To give everyone’s point of view.
o To emphasise the idea of a team working together.
o To make the experience more personal therefore more emotive.