Battle of the Books VBPL 2025

In "The Boy Who Met a Whale," what is the main character Razi's primary occupation?

• Fisherman

• Student

• Ship captain

• Pearl diver

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

In "Garvey's Choice," what activity does Garvey discover that helps him express himself?

• Football

• Chorus

• Drawing

• Dancing

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the setting of "Iceberg" by Jennifer Nielsen?

• Antarctica

• The Arctic

• Greenland

• The Titanic

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

What material is Edward Tulane made from in "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane"?

• Cotton

• Wood

• China

• Plastic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What type of animal is Edward in "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane"?

• Bear

• Dog

• Rabbit

• Mouse

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In "A Rover's Story," what is the name of the main robot character?

• Resilience

• Curiosity

• Spirit

• Opportunity

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Where do the Vanderbeekers live in New York City?

• Brooklyn

• Queens

• Harlem

• The Bronx

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What threatens Razi's village in "The Boy Who Met a Whale"?

• A tsunami

• Pirates

• A storm

• Drought

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

In "Garvey's Choice," what is Garvey's father's preferred activity?

• Music

• Reading

• Sports

• Cooking

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What important object does Edward Tulane lose during his journey?

• His pocket watch

• His whiskers

• His hat

• His voice

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3