The Well of Lost Plots

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1. If a sequel were to be made, Snowball might return and overthrow Napoleon. The rules would be restored to normal, and the tower would be a huge success. Who wrote the original? George Orwell Isaac Asimov Orson Welles Scott O'Dell

2. Perhaps this author could make a whole new series of books, about an agent who drives around in a flying car. It could be called "007 Bang Bang". Who could have possibly written this new book? Edward Fleming Art Fleming Ian Fleming Alexander Fleming

3. Perhaps this author could have written a book called "The Dog in the Clogs". But instead, he wrote about a feline. Who was this children's author? Mother Goose Dr. Seuss Aesop Hans Christian Anderson

4. This man could have written a book about young Mr. Bucket's new life in the factory. He could have written about any new candy Mr. Bucket made, and how life was for the little orange guys. Who could have written this made-up story? Mark Twain Roald Dahl Ray Bradbury Walt Disney

5. If this author wanted to, they could write a second novel about Ronnie and Will, and their lives in separate states while in college. They met while Ronnie was on vacation, fell in love, but were split because of college. Who could write a sequel to this novel if they so choose? Stephen King Jodie Picoult Nicholas Sparks Debbie Macomber

6. This author only wrote about Holden while he was a teenager. If this author wanted to write more than one novel, s/he would have written one about Holden's adulthood, perhaps. What novelist's only novel was about young Holden Caulfield? (Note: this author has written several books and short stories, but this particular one described was their only NOVEL) J. D. Salinger Peter Benchley Harper Lee Margaret Mitchel

7. There's a novel about the life of Henry as he travels through time. He falls in love with a girl named Claire, but sometimes he is much younger, and other times he is much older, than her. Near the end of the book, a huge time jump takes place, and both Henry and Claire are dead. A second book could have been written to fill in all the gaps and follow the life of Claire for another 40 years before her death. Who could possibly write this novel? Ann Sewell Kate DiCamillo Jude Devereaux Audrey Niffenegger

8. This author killed off the main character of her series; however, she had him brought back in the very next chapter to continue to lead his life. Of course, if she wanted to, she could write books centering around Hermione or Ron, but alas, all her books revolve around Harry. Who is the author being discussed? Virginia Wolf Emily Bronte Jane Austen J. K. Rowling

9. This author could have crossed two of his books if he so chose. He could have had a little white mouse who talks have an adventure where he travels to a farm, where he would meet a pig named Wilbur. Who could have written this new, made-up story? A. A. Milne E. B. White e. e. cummings C. S. Lewis

10. Though a movie sequel was made adding an extra dog to the already dozens of puppies, this author never wrote such a book. She could have, however. She could have also written a book about how life was for the puppies once the evil woman no longer wanted their fur. What author could have written a sequel to her most famous work? Jodie Smith Odie Smith Codie Smith Dodie Smith