MS Battle of the Books 2025

What did Kemi’s family call the baby in her mama’s belly?

• Baby Z

• Baby C

• Baby L

• Baby B

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What country had the largest recorded asteroid explosion?

• Belarus

• Spain

• Yemen

• Russia

What did Tillie name her box of miscellaneous things?

• Miss Celina’s things.

• Miss Salinas things

• Miss Nelly's things

• Miss Felina's Things

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Who decided to join Kemi in putting together her time capsule?

• Mom and Lola

• Uncle Steve and Jeremiah

• Mrs. Sorenson

• Lucas and Tillie

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What food on the menu at Patricia’s diner was named after Kemi?

• Sweet Potato Pie

• Frosted Cake

• Sweet Potato Fries.

• Chicken Tenders

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When Dad and Jeremiah went to Europe, who actually had Jeremiah’s lost boarding pass?

• Jeremiah's wife

• The flight attendant

• Mom

• Dad

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What does it say on the bumper sticker on Dad’s car?

• Jordan's the GOAT

• Lebron is my homeboy.

• Kobe is the greatest

• Stephan Curry is unmatched

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What did Uncle Steve decide to put in the time capsule?

• Lime Green keychain

• Neon Yellow t shirt

• Lime green socks

• Neon Yellow beanie

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What was the ride that Kemi was afraid to get on at the carnival when she was seven?

• Ring of Fire

• Carousel

• Ferris Wheel

• The Zipper

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Where did Kemi decide to bury the time capsule?

• Uncle Steve's shed

• Grandma's rose patch

• Next to Lucas's basketball hoop

• Next to Aunt Miriam’s tomatoes.

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