Tomie dePaola Quiz

What was Tomie dePaola known for?

• Scientist and Engineer

• Artist and Writer

• Musician and Actor

• Chef and Gardener

When was Tomie dePaola born?

• September 15, 1934

• October 10, 1940

• January 1, 1950

• March 3, 1920

How many books did Tomie dePaola write and illustrate?

• 100

• 150

• 260

• 300

What did Tomie dePaola's mother do for him and his brother?

• Took them to art classes

• Read many books aloud

• Taught them to cook

• Played music for them

What kind of characters did Tomie dePaola create?

• Superheroes

• Historical figures

• Well-loved characters like Strega Nona

• Animals

What cultural backgrounds influenced Tomie dePaola's work?

• French and German

• Irish and Italian

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Chinese and Japanese

What type of folktales did Tomie dePaola retell?

• Modern folktales

• Traditional folktales

• Science fiction stories

• Mystery stories

What did Tomie dePaola help introduce to children?

• New sports

• Different cultures and perspectives

• Advanced mathematics

• Computer programming

Where was Tomie dePaola born?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Connecticut

At what age did Tomie dePaola love art?

• Teenage

• Young

• Middle-aged

• Elderly