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Lord Peter Who's Who
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What do you know about secondary characters in Dorothy L Sayers' "Lord Peter Wimsey" stories? Bunter, Harriet, Parker, and more...
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10 Q
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agony
Mar 08 13
117 plays
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More on "Gaudy Night" by Dorothy L. Sayers
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"Gaudy Night" was published in 1935, and is the third novel featuring Harriet Vane, who is investigating some unpleasant happenings at her former Oxford College.
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10 Q
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Ampelos
Mar 08 13
90 plays
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The Death Cure
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In the third and final book of James Dashner's "Maze Runner" trilogy, the trials come to an end. Does WICKED finally get its cure and save the world from the Flare? Or do Thomas and the Gladers find more deceit in the cause? Good luck!
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Difficult
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Mar 07 13
51 plays
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The Moral of the Story is...
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I'm going to give you a short description of the fable in headline format, and you tell me what the moral of the story is.
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Very Easy
10 Q
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urubu715
Mar 03 13
1143 plays
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"Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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This is a quiz for the second book in the "Hunger Games" series. It is fairly easy if you read the book!
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Average
10 Q
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panthers3
Mar 02 13
261 plays
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2 States: The Story of My Marriage
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"Love marriages around the world are simple:
Boy loves girl. Girl loves boy. They get married.
But in India (a few more steps)
Girl's family has to love boy. Boy's family has to love girl."
Play this quiz about Krish and Ananya's love.
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Tough
10 Q
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paa2isback
Mar 02 13
93 plays
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"The Hunger Games" Quotes
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This quiz will cover quotes from various characters in Suzanne Collins' masterpiece, "The Hunger Games". It will only cover the first book. May the odds be ever in your favor! Have fun, and good luck!
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Average
10 Q
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jddrsi_raven
Mar 01 13
231 plays
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The Humor of Patrick F. McManus
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Patrick F. McManus is a very talented outdoor humor writer. Here are some examples of his wit. Have fun with the quiz, that's what McManus is all about.
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Average
10 Q
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knto
Feb 25 13
78 plays
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Shakespeare in Other Words
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Ten questions from Shakespeare's plays, the titles of which are in other words. Can you give me the words I need from those titles?
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Easy
10 Q
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Creedy
Feb 25 13
609 plays
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Literary Skeletons
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Insert the missing vowels to complete these one-word titles of famous literary classics. The letter "y" has also been removed from titles when it is being used as a vowel. For example, PGMLN would be "Pygmalion".
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Average
25 Q
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alaspooryoric
Feb 25 13
366 plays
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Bleeding Off the Page
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This quiz contains questions relating to blood from many of Shakespeare's plays.
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Average
10 Q
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jashed
Feb 24 13
267 plays
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The Scorch Trials
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In this sequel to James Dashner's "The Maze Runner", WICKED's trials have yet to end; the Gladers discover another series of deadly tests and fight across the Scorched lands to find a cure for a fatal, new threat. Good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Feb 23 13
72 plays
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Up the Literary Escalator
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All of the literary works contain the word "up". You will be given the author's name and a brief description of the work. Will you remember its title?
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Difficult
10 Q
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Emma058
Feb 22 13
333 plays
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The Characters of "Cloud Atlas"
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I'll describe a character from the incredible book "Cloud Atlas" by David Mitchell, and you tell me who it is. Enjoy!
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Difficult
10 Q
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zebra101
Feb 21 13
63 plays
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Brit Lit: The Modern Age--1902-1960
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This is the final quiz in my British Literature series. It contains questions about poetry, short fiction, novels, and drama from the early to middle twentieth century. Have fun!
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Average
15 Q
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alaspooryoric
Feb 21 13
543 plays
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Discworld Detective Agency
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There are many characters that Terry Pratchett has created as part of the Discworld. Planet-Q Trivia has some clues to work out their identities.
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Difficult
10 Q
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ASA
Feb 21 13
99 plays
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Four Words: The Title
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Each of these great American novels has a pithy four-word title that makes an allusion to another work. I'll give a few details; you name the book!
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Average
10 Q
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nannywoo
Feb 20 13
1029 plays
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The Count of Monte Cristo
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I love this novel by Alexandre Dumas (père). If you have watched only the movie, I don't think you can answer any of my questions.
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Difficult
10 Q
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marcial10
Feb 16 13
111 plays
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Write On!
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Welcome to my quiz about writers. All you have to do is match the literary creation to the author. Good luck!
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Average
10 Q
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nmerr
Feb 15 13
633 plays
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Absolute Beginners
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A general mix of worldwide literary sleuths. Some old, some new. Some well known, others not so. The common link is that each question relates to their first appearance in print; the absolute beginning you might say.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Aussiedrongo
Feb 13 13
693 plays
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"Alanna: the First Adventure" Quotes
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Think you know Tamora Pierce's first book? See if you know these memorable quotes.
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Average
10 Q
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RavinShadow
Feb 12 13
54 plays
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Professor Challenger
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George Edward Challenger is less well-known than Sherlock Holmes, but the five stories and novels which Conan Doyle wrote about him are still read and enjoyed today.
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Tough
10 Q
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Charlesw321
Feb 10 13
114 plays
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Brown, Alice
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This quiz is on Alice Brown who was primarily a novelist but also wrote plays, non-fiction, had collaborations with other writers, and wrote poetry. She is relatively unknown today though much of her work is still out there for everyone to read.
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Average
15 Q
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Nammage
Feb 10 13
63 plays
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King Henry IV, Part II
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Henry IV, Part II includes some of the most memorable characters in literature, including Falstaff. It is the third play in a tetralogy that tells the stories of Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V.
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Average
15 Q
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nannywoo
Feb 10 13
87 plays
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Brit Lit: The Victorian Age--1831-1901
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Here is yet another quiz in my ongoing British Literature series. This one covers the poetry, fiction, non-fiction, drama, etc. written during what is typically referred to as the Victorian Age.
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Average
15 Q
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alaspooryoric
Feb 09 13
387 plays
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The Maze Runner
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The first in James Dashner's trilogy, "The Maze Runner" follows a group of boys in a labyrinthine structure, struggling to escape. When a girl arrives and warns them of what is yet to come, they realize that their time is running out. Good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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kyleisalive
Feb 09 13
75 plays
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Literary Heavyweights
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Having been overweight for most of my life, I tend to feel sympathetic towards generously proportioned literary figures. Can you identify these literary references?
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Tough
10 Q
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TabbyTom
Feb 09 13
291 plays
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Back-Translated French Agatha Christie Titles
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Yet another quiz on international titles that does not require you to speak the actual language, this time focusing on French. Tell me the Christie book from the back-translated French title and the clue. Good luck!
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Difficult
10 Q
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PearlQ19
Feb 07 13
255 plays
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Do You Know the "Twilight" Saga?
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Put your Twilight skills to the test! The first few are on "Twilight" and the last ones are on "Breaking Dawn". "The Twilight Saga" is a series by Stephenie Meyer.
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Average
10 Q
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sammysam25
Feb 06 13
318 plays
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Sharpe's History
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The maverick soldier Richard Sharpe is the hero of a celebrated series of historical novels by Bernard Cornwell. This quiz looks at some of the real historical background to Sharpe's fictional career.
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Tough
10 Q
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tartandisco
Feb 06 13
111 plays
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