BEGINNINGS

(e.g., “Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot.” Answer: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. “Marley was dead: to begin with.”

2. “All children, except one, grow up.”

3. “The great fish moved silently through the night water.”

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. “Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy.”

5. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”

6. “‘Where’s Papa going with that ax?’ said Fern to her mother.”

PH.D. LEVEL

7. “‘Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents,’ grumbled Jo, lying on the rug.”

8. “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”

9. “It was a pleasure to burn.”

Answers: 1. “A Christmas Carol.” 2. “Peter Pan.” 3. “Jaws.” 4. “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” 5. “A Tale of Two Cities.” 6. “Charlotte’s Web.” 7. “Little Women.” 8. “1984.” 9. “Fahrenheit 451.”

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