2016-2017 Reading Bowl – Death by Toilet Paper Questions
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, to what company does Benjamin write at the beginning of the novel?
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The Royal-T Toilet Paper Company
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is the nickname of Ben's best friend?
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Toothpick
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is the name of Toothpick's cat?
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Psycho
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what did Toothpick use in his latest film in place of real blood?
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salsa
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is the landlord's name?
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Mr. Katz
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, how much was the rent on Ben's apartment each month?
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$1,200
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, whose name is on the mailbox Ben touches each time he comes home?
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his dad, Todd Epstein
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what prize did Ben win from the WaWa convenience store?
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a WaWa hoagie
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, Ben received a coupon in the mail from the Royal-T Toilet Paper Company. For what was the coupon?
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a free 4-pack of Royal-T toilet paper
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is the name of Ben's kind neighbor lady?
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Mrs. Schneckle
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, where does Ben's mom work at the beginning of the novel?
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Piggy's Pancake House
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is on Ben's refrigerator under the \"Having Fun in Florida\" magnet?
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The Grand Plan
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what job is Ben's mom working to get?
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CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what book used to be in Ben's bathroom but is now on his desk by his bed?
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Bathroom Reader
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, who/what is Barkley?
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Ben's blue betta fish
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what did Ben want before he got Barkley?
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a dog
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is the name of Ben's middle school?
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Remington Middle School
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, how much did Ben get for his barbecue grill?
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$60
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, who is Mr. Sheffield?
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the vice principal at Ben's school who busts him for selling candy bars
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is Ben's issue with Angus Andrews?
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Angus is an eighth grader with stinky armpits. He also thinks Angus would steal his clothes and drop them in the toilet or throw them out the window if Ben took as shower after P.E.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, who pays for Ben's subscription to the Sweeps-a-Lot newsletter?
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Aunt Abby
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what does Ben call his grandfather?
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Zeyde
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, how many cats does Ben's aunt have?
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14
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what gift does Ben's aunt send in his grandfather's suitcase?
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a cell phone
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what caused Ben to throw-up on his comforter one morning before school?
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He drank his grandfather's denture cleaning solution because he thought it was water.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what card game do Ben and his grandfather play?
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War
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what does Mr. Katz put on the door of Ben's apartment that upsets Ben so much?
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an eviction notice
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is Toothpick's real name?
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Michael
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, Ben's grandfather uses another word for \"toilet\" that gives Ben a great idea for the Royal-T Toilet Paper Company slogan contest. What word does Ben's grandfather use?
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throne
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is the name of the horror film Toothpick is currently filming?
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Guess Who We're Having for Dinner
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, how does Toothpick pay Ben for his help filming?
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stamps for his mail-in sweepstakes
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, how much is the grand prize for winning the Royal-T Toilet Paper Company slogan contest?
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$10,000
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is celebrated on November 19?
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World Toilet Day
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, Ben finds a contest sponsored by Charmin and Cheap Chic. In order to win the contest, what item must be made only out of toilet paper, glue, tape, needle, and thread?
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a wedding dress
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, Ben's grandfather is having difficult with what?
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his memory
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what does Toothpick want the boys to dress as for Halloween?
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conjoined monster twins
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, where does Ben hide his money while at home?
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his underwear drawer
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what does Ben sell at school to raise money to help his mom?
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candy bars
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what happens to Ben's mom's job?
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She gets laid off.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, where did Angus store the money he stole from Ben?
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his (Angus') locker
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According to Death by Toilet Paper, where is the most expensive toilet located?
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the International Space Station
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, why did Ben not tell Mr. Sheffield about Angus stealing his money and candy bars?
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Ben was afraid he would get in trouble because he wasn't supposed to be selling candy bars at school.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, why did Ben not tell Toothpick about having his money stolen?
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Ben was too embarrassed.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, when Ben skipped his afternoon classes, to where did he wind-up walking?
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Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what was Ben's mom's job when his dad got sick?
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an accountant's assistant
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what happened with the job Ben's mom had when his dad got sick?
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She lost the job because she stayed with Ben's dad instead of going to work.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what happened to Barkley?
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Zeyde Jake put toilet paper in his tank to soften it up, and Barkley died.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, where does Toothpick always want to go on his birthday?
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The Mutter Museum
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is the first exhibit Ben sees in The Mutter Museum?
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Human Skulls
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what type of cancer did Ben's dad have?
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lung cancer
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, why did Toothpick, his dad, and Ben leave The Mutter Museum early on Toothpick's birthday?
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Ben vomited in the museum's bathroom.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what do Ben and Toothpick decide to create for The Mutter Museum costume contest?
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a zombie-bride in a toilet paper wedding dress
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, Zeyde Jake said Aunt Abby had 14 cats. How many cats does Ben's mom say Aunt Abby actually has in her home?
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six (6)
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According to Death by Toilet Paper, how many sheets of toilet paper does the average American use each day?
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57
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According to Death by Toilet Paper, in what country did the first recorded use of toilet paper happen?
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China
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, Ben's mom shows him a picture of his dad holding him when he was a newborn. What is Ben's dad holding in his other hand?
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a bowling ball
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what was Ben's punishment for skipping gym class?
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He has to run humiliation laps around the gym for the entire period.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, who was arrested outside Ben's school?
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Angus Andrews
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, why was Angus arrested?
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He was caught with stolen stuff in his locker.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, who agrees to dress-up as the zombie-bride in the toilet paper dress for the costume contest?
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Zeyde Jake
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what does Ben's mom give add to the zombie-bride in a toilet paper dress costume that adds to the funny factor?
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She gives them Ben's dad's old bowling shoes.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what prize did Ben win from the Royal T Bathroom Tissue slogan contest?
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He won a 10-year supply of toilet tissue.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper after winning the toilet paper, to what do Toothpick and Ben change their Halloween costume?
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conjoined mummies
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what does Ben name his new betta fish?
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Ed
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, who painted Ben's bedroom ceiling?
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Ben's dad
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what is painted on Ben's bedroom ceiling?
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the galaxy
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, in what city does Ben live?
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Philadelphia
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what keeps Ben awake at night after Zeyde Jake moves in?
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Zeyde's snoring
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what name does Mrs. Schneckle call Mr. Katz?
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A schmendrik
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, what happened to Toothpick's mom?
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She moved out of their house, and Toothpick only sees her a couple of times during the year.
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, where did Ben's dad work before he died?
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The Inquirer
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In the book Death by Toilet Paper, where did Ben's parents go on their honeymoon?
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The Poconos
