Out of This World

1. Out of This World Celebration of Literature Trivia Game Practice Questions

2. Teachers • This game is played in the style of “Family Feud.” • A question or description is revealed on each slide and teams try to guess the hidden multiple choice answers. • Teachers will need a hard copy of each slide’s questions and answers, in order to run the game. Click On Button for Printing Instructions

3. Teachers • If a team correctly guesses an answer, the teacher running the Power Point slide show must click on the number that corresponds to that answer. (If a team guesses Robie’s First Answer, then click on the “1” box and so on. For incorrect answers click on the “X” box.) • Practice questions are grouped by book. • Send all game related questions to joseph.comm@glsd.k12.pa.us

5. Name one of the many “crazy” things people did on Moving Day. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Ran around with armfuls of family heirlooms Robie’s 1st Answer Guys dressed as Indians dropped teabags Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Man with chessboard over head Carried food and water Robie’s 6th Answer Carried their dogs and kids Robie’s 3rd Answer Apocalypse Hal wore “I told you so” sandwich board Robie’s 7th Answer A Woman ran with mirror Robie’s 4th Answer Reported to the Boovish rocketpods Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

6. Give one detail about Gratuity’s plan to drive to Florida Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? She planned to drive herself Robie’s 1st Answer She estimated the length of the trip Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer She planned to eat frosting She used cans of corn nailed to her shoes Robie’s 6th Answer She got “no help from anyone” Robie’s 3rd Answer She planned to drink root beer Robie’s 7th Answer She got directions off the Internet Robie’s 4th Answer She raided her mother’s rainy-day fund egg Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

7. Name something that is going on at the start of the story, in June 2013. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? The Boov have arrived Robie’s First Answer The Boov have taken over Robie’s Second Answer People are relocating to Florida Robie’s Third Answer Gratuity begins her drive to FLA Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

8. Give one description of the Boov Gratuity first sees at the start of the story. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Colored in bright safety orange suit Robie’s 1st Answer Small arms Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Held a gun Wore a clear plastic helmet Robie’s 6th Answer Wore a radiation-style suit Robie’s 3rd Answer “Mess” of legs Robie’s 7th Answer Weird body Robie’s 4th Answer Broad flat head Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

9. Name one thing the Boov did when Gratuity would not let him out of the freezer. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Threatened to shoot her with a gun Robie’s First Answer Threatened her with laser vision Robie’s Second Answer Offered a truce Robie’s Third Answer Offered to fix her car Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

10. Name one thing Gratuity’s Boov liked to eat. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Breath mints Robie’s 1st Answer Mint dental floss Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Typing paper Cornstarch Robie’s 6th Answer Yeast Robie’s 3rd Answer Corn Syrup Robie’s 7th Answer Bullion Cubes Robie’s 4th Answer Teething biscuits Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

11. Name one of the two ways/places people get abducted, according to Gratuity. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? While they’re driving empty highways Robie’s First Answer From their bed at night Robie’s Second Answer 1 2 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

12. Give one description of the night Gratuity’s mom was sucked inside the snow globe ship. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? The mole glowed purple Robie’s 1st Answer The snow globe ship landed Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer It looked like a bubble with tentacles There was a humming noise Robie’s 6th Answer Charity offered her mom eggnog to go home Robie’s 3rd Answer The globe glowed pale yellow and green Robie’s 7th Answer They went to the cemetery Robie’s 4th Answer The ship walked on its tentacles Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

13. Name one description of a Boovcop’s uniform. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Dressed in green-gray rubber Robie’s First Answer Wore a helmet Robie’s Second Answer A flashing light mounted on top Robie’s Third Answer 1 2 3 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

14. Name one of the details that described the condition of the King Valley Motor Lodge. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? The motel grounds were empty Robie’s 1st Answer One vending machine was “cleaned out” Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer One vending machine was chained to a pickup A raccoon was the only life form around Robie’s 6th Answer There were abandoned Cars in the parking lot Robie’s 3rd Answer A cluster of bubbles loomed in the sky Robie’s 7th Answer A moped was floating in the swimming pool Robie’s 4th Answer Graffiti was spray painted on the walls Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

15. Name one of the four basic-need items Gratuity filled her basket with at MicrocosMart. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? food Robie’s First Answer water Robie’s Second Answer a toothbrush for J.Lo Robie’s Third Answer a toothbrush for herself Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

16. Name one of the 7 words that made up the message printed on Vicki Lightbody’s T-shirt. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Don’t Robie’s 1st Answer Voted Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer For Blame Robie’s 6th Answer Me Robie’s 3rd Answer Spock Robie’s 7th Answer I Robie’s 4th Answer Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

17. Give an example of one of the lies Gratuity tells the “Boovcop” just after crossing into Florida. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? “stoopeedabouf” not “Stupid Boov!” Robie’s 1st Answer That J.Lo mentioned heading north to Canada Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer One vending machine was chained to a pickup She complimented his scooter Robie’s 6th Answer That she drove to save room on the rocketpod Robie’s 3rd Answer Robie’s 7th Answer That J.Lo didn’t tell her about the antenna farm Robie’s 4th Answer Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

18. Name one of the 8 things we need to know about the Gorg, according to J.Lo’s comic book. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? They are known as the Takers Robie’s 1st Answer For a long time Nimrogs were only a danger to one another Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer When they first invaded other worlds it was to take and trade How large they are Robie’s 6th Answer What they smell like (lilac, cinnamon, and dogmeat) Robie’s 3rd Answer All Gorg are left-handed Robie’s 7th Answer Earliest languages based on punching Robie’s 4th Answer All Gorg enjoy musical theater Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

19. Name one of the two major parts of a Gorg Cat Catcher. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? flexible cage Robie’s First Answer A/V projector Robie’s Second Answer 1 2 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

20. Give one of the real-person names Gratuity uses to explain about the “Lost List.” Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? John Hancock Robie’s First Answer Susan B. Anthony Robie’s Second Answer Buddy Holly Robie’s Third Answer Ritchie Valens Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

21. Name one of the 6 items that made up the Chief’s “fake” UFO. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? paper-mache Robie’s 1st Answer front-loading washing machine door Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer TV aerial tinfoil Robie’s 6th Answer PVC pipe legs Robie’s 3rd Answer Robie’s 7th Answer old satellite dish feet Robie’s 4th Answer Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

22. According to Gratuity, how is a “shortwave radio” different than a regular radio. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? You can talk into a shortwave radio Robie’s First Answer People who use shortwave radios really like shortwave radios Robie’s Second Answer 1 2 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

23. Name one of the 7 acts/singers who were To perform at Sedona’s “Live Alien 6” concert. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Mandi Robie’s 1st Answer Madonna Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Displacer Beast Bruce Springsteen Robie’s 6th Answer DJ Max Dare Robie’s 3rd Answer Big Furry Robie’s 7th Answer The New Draculas Robie’s 4th Answer Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

24. Give one of 4 things Gratuity learns about people during her first couple of weeks in Arizona. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Steal if they can Robie’s First Answer Break things and roll over cars Robie’s Second Answer Resent having to wear clothes Robie’s Third Answer Alien invasions = displaying flags Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

25. Give one detail that describes Gratuity’s mother’s “apartment” in the casino. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Two mattresses on the floor Robie’s 1st Answer Sneezeguard kitchen counter Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Buffet tray sinks Stacks of books Robie’s 6th Answer Chrome dinette with two chairs Robie’s 3rd Answer Robie’s 7th Answer Tiny fridge (unplugged) Robie’s 4th Answer Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

26. Name one of the boys who made up the “Brotherhood Organized against Oppressive Boov” (BOOB) group. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Tanner Robie’s 1st Answer Jeff Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Yosuan Juan Robie’s 6th Answer Alberto Robie’s 3rd Answer Cole Robie’s 7th Answer Marcos Robie’s 4th Answer Christian Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

27. What is labeled on the big door and the small door at the “The Nicest Place on Earth?” Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Mice Robie’s First Answer Men Robie’s Second Answer 1 2 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

29. Name one of the three things the author compares to the sight of the hundreds of people wandering into town . Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? A row of black teeth Robie’s First Answer A mudslide Robie’s Second Answer A swarm of ants Robie’s Third Answer 1 2 3 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

30. What smells met the strangers from Ember as they arrived on the fields of Sparks? Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? New cabbages Robie’s First Answer Fresh dirt Robie’s Second Answer Chicken manure Robie’s Third Answer 1 2 3 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

31. Describe one detail of the town of Sparks. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Dusty streets Robie’s 1st Answer Plants grew everywhere Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Flowers & vegetables grew together beside every house Imperfect buildings, fat and lumpy Robie’s 6th Answer Paths and alleys and strips of garden wound through Robie’s 3rd Answer Plants sprang up walls, crawled over fences Robie’s 7th Answer Appeared to have grown bit by bit Robie’s 4th Answer There were huge, amazing, terrifying animals Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

32. After the initial commotion (getting a drink from the fountain) What did the people of Ember do? Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Gazed at the plants and animals Robie’s First Answer Peered in doorways and windows Robie’s Second Answer Dunked their feet in the river Robie’s Third Answer Lay down and went to sleep Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

33. Name one of 4 details given to describe Wilmer Dent when he’s first introduced. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Tall and thin Robie’s First Answer Wispy, rust-colored hair Robie’s Second Answer A Wavering Smile Robie’s Third Answer He waggled a few fingers in greeting Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

34. Give one descriptive detail about Ben Barlow’s appearance. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Wiry Robie’s First Answer Stiff, gray, box-like beard Robie’s Second Answer Two wrinkles like the number 7 Robie’s Third Answer 1 2 3 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

35. Name one of the six details given to describe Dr. Hester when we first meet her. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Tall Robie’s 1st Answer Wore loose pants of faded blue Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Wore a rumpled tan shirt that was buttoned crookedly Bony Robie’s 6th Answer Old woman Robie’s 3rd Answer Robie’s 7th Answer Bushy gray hair chopped off just below the ears Robie’s 4th Answer Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

36. Name one thing Lina does to keep her feelings of homesickness from getting out at the start of the novel. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Cross her arms tightly Robie’s First Answer Clench her teeth Robie’s Second Answer 1 2 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

37. Name one of the three differences between Ember and Sparks, according to Lina. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? dark & cold vs. bright and hot Robie’s First Answer orderly vs. disorderly Robie’s Second Answer familiar vs. strange Robie’s Third Answer 1 2 3 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

38. Give one of the 2 facts Lina remembers about light and temperature in Ember as compared to Sparks’ Sun. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? In Ember, lights made no heat Robie’s First Answer Temperature was always the same in Ember Robie’s Second Answer 1 2 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

39. Name one of the eight details given to describe the exterior/courtyard of Dr. Hester’s house. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Wooden gate Robie’s 1st Answer Eaves of the roof form a walkway Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Crowded with plants Shadowy, leaf-littered courtyard Robie’s 6th Answer Courtyard paved with uneven bricks Robie’s 3rd Answer Some plants grew on the ground; some in pots Robie’s 7th Answer 3 wings, like a square- cornered U Robie’s 4th Answer Vines wound up the columns and along the roof edge Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

40. Give one of the 2 things Lina learned about trees at the doctor’s house. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? “trees” means all big plants Robie’s First Answer They come in different kinds Robie’s Second Answer 1 2 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

41. Describe the condition of the Pioneer Hotel when we first “see” it. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Three stories high and very long Robie’s 1st Answer Very old Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Walls stained gray Perpendicular wings at each end Robie’s 6th Answer Three rows of windows Robie’s 3rd Answer Roof sagged Robie’s 7th Answer Grand entrance – wide steps, columned porch, double door Robie’s 4th Answer Surrounded by tall grass and smashed in by a tree Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

42. Name one aspect of the plan for the people of Ember as determined by the three leaders of Sparks. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Let the stay in the Pioneer Robie’s 1st Answer “They’ll grow stronger” Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer “They’ll know better how to get along” Give them water and food Robie’s 6th Answer In exchange, they help in the fields, etc. Robie’s 3rd Answer They can move on Robie’s 7th Answer Teach them Robie’s 4th Answer They can set up a village somewhere else Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

43. Name one of the “Seasons” in the land of Sparks. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? The Flowering Robie’s 1st Answer The Cooling Season Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer The Falling Season The Shining Season Robie’s 6th Answer The Burning Season Robie’s 3rd Answer The Chilling Season Robie’s 7th Answer The Browning Season Robie’s 4th Answer Winter Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

44. Give a reason why it would be hard for the people of Ember to start a town on their own. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? It takes years to build rough shelters and remove rocks Robie’s 1st Answer Had to face crop failures Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Harsh weather No carpentry skills Robie’s 6th Answer No farming skills Robie’s 3rd Answer wolves Robie’s 7th Answer Had to face diseased animals Robie’s 4th Answer bandits Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

45. What did Doon remember about Tick Hassler from their days back in Ember. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Tick had been a hauler Robie’s First Answer He hauled produce and garbage Robie’s Second Answer He slanted with a fierce grin Robie’s Third Answer He pulled faster than anyone else Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

46. Describe Dr. Hester’s kitchen. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? A complete mess Robie’s First Answer Wide wooden counters piled high Robie’s Second Answer Baskets piled with unknown veggies Robie’s Third Answer Bulging black box (iron stove) Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

47. What events led to the naming and creation of the town of Sparks? Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Founders were the last few survivors of the disaster Robie’s 1st Answer Sparks flew out when they opened the hood Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer The spot where the truck broke down became Sparks For a while they drove around scavenging food Robie’s 6th Answer As things ran out they decided to settle in one place Robie’s 3rd Answer Robie’s 7th Answer They followed the river until their truck broke down Robie’s 4th Answer Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

48. Name one of the three Plagues described by Torren. “The one where you…” Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? wither away; like starving Robie’s First Answer die of heat Robie’s Second Answer suddenly can’t breathe Robie’s Third Answer 1 2 3 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

49. Name one of the household chores Lina did at the doctor’s house. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Cooking; chopping, Peeling, slicing Robie’s 1st Answer Tore rags for bandages Robie’s 5th Answer Robie’s 2nd Answer Pounded herbs into powder Wiped up spilled medicine and herbal solutions Robie’s 6th Answer Swept dirt from the floor Robie’s 3rd Answer Labeled bottles Robie’s 7th Answer Pulled down cobwebs from the ceiling Robie’s 4th Answer Watered plants Robie’s 8th Answer 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 X Next Question 2 Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer

50. Describe the landscape Lina observes when she is first discovered hiding in the crate On Caspar’s truck. Robie knows the best answers to the question above. Do You? Gently rolling hills Robie’s First Answer Empty of buildings Robie’s Second Answer Covered with brown-gold grass Robie’s Third Answer Mushroom-shaped trees Robie’s Fourth Answer 1 2 3 4 X Next Question Robie Say’s… Incorrect Answer