Historical Fiction: Uncovering the Past Through the Eyes of Children's Characters
Description: Embark on a journey through time as we explore the rich tapestry of historical fiction through the eyes of unforgettable children's characters. Test your knowledge of these captivating stories and the historical events that shaped them. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: children's literature historical fiction historical events character analysis literary themes |
In the novel "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry, which country's occupation during World War II serves as the backdrop for the story?
Which historical event is central to the plot of "The Giver" by Lois Lowry?
In "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare, what is the name of the young girl who faces persecution for her alleged involvement with witchcraft?
Which historical figure is the subject of "Catherine, Called Birdy" by Karen Cushman?
In "The Bronze Bow" by Elizabeth George Speare, what is the name of the young Jewish boy who joins the fight against Roman rule in 1st-century Judea?
Which historical event forms the backdrop for "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman?
In "The Sign of the Beaver" by Elizabeth George Speare, what is the name of the young boy who befriends an Abenaki Native American during the 18th-century French and Indian War?
Which historical figure is the subject of "I, Juan de Pareja" by Elizabeth Borton de Treviño?
In "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, what is the name of the group of children who create an imaginary world based on ancient Egypt?
Which historical event is central to the plot of "The War That Saved My Life" by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley?
In "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich, what is the name of the young Ojibwe girl who learns about her culture and traditions in the 1840s?
Which historical event forms the backdrop for "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie?
In "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy, what is the name of the young boy who helps to fight the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?
Which historical figure is the subject of "The Wright Brothers" by Russell Freedman?
In "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes, what is the name of the group of women who deliver books to remote communities in Depression-era Kentucky?