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Wondering what the answers were?
1. What disease did Louisa May Alcott contract while working in an Army hospital?
Louisa contracted typhoid after only a short time at the hospital. This really upset her; she had planned to stay her full term.
2. What was John Newbery’s nationality?
John was British.
3. What did Eagle Woman change her name to?
She changed her name to Running Eagle after beating her opponent in a foot race.
4. Name two actors who have played the character Doctor Dolittle.
Rex Harrison (originally) and Eddie Murphy (the recent version)
5. Who is Tristi’s favorite character in the “Jimmy Fincher Series?”
Scott. You can read more about Scott in “The Tower of Air.”
6. Where do the Wonder Pets live?
In a preschool classroom.
7. Where did Homer Smith build a chapel?
Arizona, just outside of Piedras.
8. Who was the author of the first Newbery Medal winner?
9. Name one of the three series goals for “Dragon Tales.”
1. Encourage young children to pursue challenging experiences
2. Help young children recognize there are many ways to approach and learn from the challenging experiences
3. Help young children understand that to try and not succeed fully is a natural and valuable part of learning
10. At what television station was Jaime’s Halloween rant directed?
ABC Family. (And it was a pretty good rant, too!)
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