The Moomins and the Great Flood Quiz

The Moomins and the Great Flood Quiz Questions

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1. What is the name of the Moomin who is the main character of the story?
(a) Moominmamma
(b) Moominpappa
(c) Moomintroll
(d) Snufkin

2. What is the name of the creature that Moomintroll befriends early in the story?
(a) Sniff
(b) Snork Maiden
(c) Little My
(d) Hattifattener

3. What causes the great flood that disrupts the Moomins’ home?
(a) A sudden rainstorm
(b) A melting glacier
(c) A burst dam
(d) A rising sea level

4. Who does Moominmamma encounter who helps them on their journey?
(a) A wise old Troll
(b) A magical creature called the Hattifattener
(c) A beautiful lady named Tulippa
(d) A grumpy old Grouch

5. What does Moominmamma use to protect herself and her son from danger?
(a) A magical sword
(b) A powerful spell
(c) Her intelligence and wit
(d) Her frying pan

6. What challenge do the Moomins face during their journey?
(a) A fierce dragon
(b) A dark forest
(c) A raging river
(d) A hungry wolf

7. What is the significance of the red-haired boy’s house?
(a) It is a magical place.
(b) It is a safe haven from the flood.
(c) It is a place where time stands still.
(d) It is a place where dreams come true.

8. What do the Moomins learn about friendship during their journey?
(a) Friends are always there to help.
(b) Friends can be found in unexpected places.
(c) Friends make life more fun.
(d) All of the above.

9. What is the ultimate goal of the Moomins’ journey?
(a) To find a new home.
(b) To defeat a powerful enemy.
(c) To discover a hidden treasure.
(d) To understand the meaning of life.

10. What is the overall tone of the book?
(a) Dark and scary
(b) Funny and silly
(c) Hopeful and optimistic
(d) Sad and melancholic

11. What is the most important lesson learned by the Moomins?
(a) The importance of family.
(b) The power of friendship.
(c) The value of perseverance.
(d) All of the above.

12. What is the setting of the story?
(a) A countryside
(b) A real-world city
(c) A fantasy world
(d) A futuristic world

13. What is the main conflict in the story?
(a) A battle between good and evil
(b) A struggle for power
(c) A natural disaster
(d) A personal conflict

14. What is the role of Moominmamma in the story?
(a) A wise and caring mother
(b) A strong and independent woman
(c) A silly and clumsy character
(d) A mysterious and enigmatic figure

15. What is the significance of the Hattifatteners?
(a) They are wise creatures who know the secrets of the universe.
(b) They are mischievous creatures who love to play pranks.
(c) They are gentle giants who protect the forest.
(d) They are mysterious creatures who live in the mountains.

16. What is the meaning of the title “The Moomins and the Great Flood”?
(a) It refers to a specific historical event.
(b) It is a metaphor for a personal challenge.
(c) It is a reference to a mythological story.
(d) It is a literal description of the plot.

17. What is the overall theme of the story?
(a) The importance of family
(b) The power of friendship
(c) The value of perseverance
(d) All of the above

18. What is the role of Moominpappa in the story?
(a) A wise and caring father
(b) A strong and independent man
(c) A silly and clumsy character
(d) A mysterious and enigmatic figure

19. What is the significance of the little creature?
(a) He is a symbol of innocence and curiosity.
(b) He is a source of comic relief.
(c) He is a reminder of the importance of friendship.
(d) All of the above.

20. In what year was “The Moomins and the Great Flood” first published?
(a) 1940
(b) 1945
(c) 1950
(d) 1955

21. What is the name of the Moomin family’s home?
(a) Moominhouse
(b) Moominvalley
(c) Moominville
(d) Moominland

22. Who is the youngest member of the Moomin family?
(a) Moominmamma
(b) Moominpappa
(c) Moomintroll
(d) Snufkin

23. What kind of creature is Snufkin?
(a) A wanderer
(b) A hattifattener
(c) A wood nymph
(d) A snark

24. How do the Moomins escape the flood?
(a) They build a boat.
(b) They climb a tree.
(c) They are rescued by a sea troll.
(d) They find a hidden cave.

25. Who is the author of “The Moomins and the Great Flood”?
(a) J.R.R. Tolkien
(b) C.S. Lewis
(c) Roald Dahl
(d) Tove Jansson

The Moomins and the Great Flood Quiz Questions with Answers

1. What is the name of the Moomin who is the main character of the story?
(c) Moomintroll

2. What is the name of the creature that Moomintroll befriends early in the story?
(a) Sniff

3. What causes the great flood that disrupts the Moomins’ home?
(a) A sudden rainstorm

4. Who does Moominmamma encounter who helps them on their journey?
(c) A beautiful lady named Tulippa

5. What does Moominmamma use to protect herself and her son from danger?
(d) Her frying pan

6. What challenge do the Moomins face during their journey?
(c) A raging river

7. What is the significance of the red-haired boy’s house?
(b) It is a safe haven from the flood.

8. What do the Moomins learn about friendship during their journey?
(d) All of the above.

9. What is the ultimate goal of the Moomins’ journey?
(a) To find a new home.

10. What is the overall tone of the book?
(c) Hopeful and optimistic

11. What is the most important lesson learned by the Moomins?
(d) All of the above.

12. What is the setting of the story?
(c) A fantasy world

13. What is the main conflict in the story?
(c) A natural disaster

14. What is the role of Moominmamma in the story?
(a) A wise and caring mother

15. What is the significance of the Hattifatteners?
(c) They are gentle giants who protect the forest.

16. What is the meaning of the title “The Moomins and the Great Flood”?
(d) It is a literal description of the plot.

17. What is the overall theme of the story?
(d) All of the above

18. What is the role of Moominpappa in the story?
(d) A mysterious and enigmatic figure

19. What is the significance of the little creature?
(d) All of the above.

20. In what year was “The Moomins and the Great Flood” first published?
(b) 1945

21. What is the name of the Moomin family’s home?
(b) Moominvalley

22. Who is the youngest member of the Moomin family?
(c) Moomintroll

23. What kind of creature is Snufkin?
(a) A wanderer

24. How do the Moomins escape the flood?
(a) They build a boat.

25. Who is the author of “The Moomins and the Great Flood”?
(d) Tove Jansson