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Those literary sisters, Emily and Charlotte Bronte, are celebrated today for their novels. Another sister, Anne, is a less well-known writer. Which work is hers?

    'Agnes Grey'. 'Time' is by Thomas Wolfe. 'Mountain' is by Thomas Mann. 'Demian' is by Hermann Hesse.

Abraham Lincoln's surviving son, Robert Lincoln, followed in his father's footsteps by continuing in government. What position did he attain?
    Secretary of War. Lincoln's other children died while young. Robert survived the assassination of his father and the mental problems of his mother.

Mary Shelley, author of 'Frankenstein', was related to the famous poet, Percy Shelley. How?
    Wife. Hideous monster meets romantic poetry.

Lucian Freud, grandson of Sigmund Freud, achieved fame in a field other than psychology. What field was it?
    Art. He was apparently a fine painter, too. Anna Freud, Sigmund's daughter, continued the work in psychoanalysis.

Which of these famous giants of music was part of a family line that consisted of many individuals with significant musical talent?
    Bach. Many members of the Bach 'clan' achieved distinction in the field of music.

The infamous John Wilkes Booth was a member of a family that was prominent in what area?
    Acting. Edwin Booth was the most famous of the many acting Booths.

The Wright Brothers pioneered aviation at Kitty Hawk. Where is Kitty Hawk?
    Southeast U.S.. North Carolina.

Marie Curie and her husband gained fame for their work with radium. When did that occur?
    Late 19th century. A short life for the pioneering woman.

Dante Rossetti and his sister, Christina Rossetti, were famous for their poetry. Dante also achieved prominence in another field. Which one?
    Art. Multi-talented.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. followed in the footsteps of his acting father. Which of the following was a starring role for Douglas Fairbanks Sr.?
    'Mark of Zorro'. Back in the very early days of Hollywood.


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