"Lost" Literature

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. In the episode, "A Tale of Two Cities," the Others are gathered together discussing a book, written by Stephen King. Which book are they discussing? "The Green Mile" "The Stand" "Carrie" "It"

2. Ben and Sawyer exchange barbs, about having read a particular book. As Ben and Sawyer are hiking up a hill, Ben tells Sawyer, that there is something up there, that he wants Sawyer to see. Sawyer says, "That little place you always wanted, George?" Which of the following Steinbeck novels, is Sawyer referencing? "Of Mice and Men" "East of Eden" "The Grapes of Wrath" "Travels with Charley"

3. There are many references to L. Frank Baum's classic, "The Wizard of Oz." To whom is John Locke referring when he mentions the "Wizard of Oz?" Christian Richard Ben Jacob

4. Which of the following works, by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carrol, is also a "Lost" episode title? Alice's Adventure's in Wonderland" "Jabberwocky" "The Hunting of the Snark" "Through the Looking Glass"

5. In the Swan station, Desmond is trying to explain the vital importance of keying in the numbers and pressing the button. Jack is not convinced and thinks the entire idea is crazy. Desmond suggests, that they watch the orientation film. Behind which book, on the bookshelf, is the orientation film located? (hint: Henry James is the author) "The Turn of the Screw" "War of the Worlds" "Robinson Crusoe" "The Time Machine"

6. While this novel by William Golding, may not be a model for "Lost," there are many similarities and ideas shared by both. What is the name of this book? "Island" "The Lord of the Flies" "The Shining" "Rites of Passage"

7. During the first season, Sawyer starts to have recurring headaches. Jack attributes this to hyperopia or farsightedness, and tries to fit Sawyer with a pair of glasses. When Sawyer tries on his glasses, Hurley suggests that Sawyer looks like a particularly popular fictional character. Who is this character? Harry Potter Mr. Magoo Popeye Spiderman

8. In the second season finale, "Live Together, Die Alone," Desmond has been released from a military prison, in his flashback. What book is returned to him, along with his other possessions. "Oliver Twist" "Our Mutual Friend" "A Christmas Carol" "Nicholas Nickleby"

9. In the episode, "Maternity Leave," Ben, who at the time, is pretending to be Henry Gayle, is a prisoner in the hatch. John gives Ben a copy of "The Brothers Karamazov," by Dostoyevsky. Which of the following authors, does Ben say, that he would prefer to read? Jules Verne Stephen King H.G. Wells Charles Dickens

10. Which of the following books has Sawyer NOT been seen reading on the beach? "Watership Down" "The Fountainhead" "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"