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1 The Kiesha'ra
This is about the books "The Kiesha'ra Series" written by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes.
Tough
10 Q
HowlingDomain
Sep 13 12
45 plays
2 'A Crowded Marriage' by Catherine Alliot
Catherine Alliot is a very under-rated British author. Here is a quiz on 'A Crowded Marriage', which contains *spoilers*!
Difficult
10 Q
zoe_and_kez
Jan 19 12
69 plays
3 Joan Aiken's "The Whispering Mountain"
I just found these quiz notes in an old folder and noticed I never put this online. Apparently (and incredibly) this is the first quiz on Joan Aiken's fantasy novel, "The Whispering Mountain". Let's travel to 17th-century Wales!
Average
20 Q
PearlQ19
Aug 27 11
69 plays
4 Catherine Alliot is 'Not That Kind of Girl'
This quiz is on one of my favourite Catherine Alliot books, 'Not That Kind of Girl'. Enjoy!
Difficult
10 Q
zoe_and_kez
May 07 11
69 plays
5 "Full Moon Rising" by Keri Arthur
This is my first quiz. It's about the first book of a series that I love to read. Please let me know what you think!
Difficult
10 Q
Silver89
Mar 11 11
69 plays
6 "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
Jay Asher's debut novel focused on two high school juniors, Clay Jensen and Hannah Baker, and a series of tapes Hannah made about her life. Here is a quiz focused on the novel.
Average
10 Q
AyatollahK
Jan 28 09
291 plays
7 The Works of Sherman Alexie
Sherman Alexie is one of the better-known Native American writers alive today. Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of Mr. Alexie. This is my first quiz, I hope you enjoy it!
Difficult
10 Q
Sean191
Mar 11 07
234 plays
8 "Winesburg, Ohio" by Sherwood Anderson
If you've read this great work by the minor American author, this quiz should be a breeze for you.
Tough
10 Q
HeathMor
Mar 22 09
171 plays
9 "Funeral Blues" by W.H. Auden
I first heard this poem on "Four Weddings and a Funeral". It was so beautiful I wanted to make a quiz about it.
Average
10 Q
pennie1478
Jan 16 08
294 plays
10 "The Rules of Modern Policing " by Guy Adams
This book is produced by the creators of the UK television series 'Life On Mars'. This is DCI Gene Hunt's guide to policing in 1973.
Difficult
10 Q
cyberhen
Jul 12 08
237 plays
11 "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe
This classic of world literature tells the story of a West African village both before and during its colonization by the British in the 1890s. This quiz will try to highlight some of the novel's major points.
Average
10 Q
stuthehistoryguy
Jun 12 05
597 plays
12 "Baby Love" by Catherine Anderson
I was quite upset when I didn't find any quizzes on Catherine Anderson, so this is the first and hopefully not the last. "Baby Love" is one of the first Catherine Anderson books I read, and it is one of my personal favorites.
Tough
10 Q
nikkichicki8
Feb 11 05
216 plays
13 Demon in My View
How much do you know about "Demon in My View" by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes?
Tough
15 Q
sally4horses
Aug 19 06
309 plays
14 "Leviathan" by Paul Auster
"Leviathan" tells the story of writer, activist and philosopher Benjamin Sachs, through the recollections of his friend and fellow writer, Peter Aaron.
Average
10 Q
Snowman
Aug 15 10
99 plays
15 There and Back Again, An Actors Tale
This quiz is about Sean Astin's book, "There And Back Again, An Actors Tale", which I found very interesting.
Very Difficult
10 Q
Sapphirechick
Dec 17 04
240 plays
16 'Lucky Jim' By Kingsley Amis
A few questions on Kingsley Amis's first and possibly funniest novel.
Difficult
10 Q
TabbyTom
Mar 16 02
270 plays
17 In the Forests of the Night
This is for all the Amelia Atwater-Rhodes fans out there. Based on her first book "In the Forests of the Night". Have fun!
Average
20 Q
choirdork787
Jul 03 04
327 plays
18 'The Dream Thief' by Shana Abe
Here is a quiz on Abe's 2006 book in the 'Drakon' series. Enjoy!
Difficult
15 Q
goblinqueen18
Sep 09 07
186 plays
19 "Full Moon Rising" - Keri Arthur
All about the first book in the "Riley Jenson" series by Keri Arthur.
Tough
10 Q
wicca_rules20
Apr 17 08
204 plays
20 Who is Sylvia?
This is about the Play "Who is Sylvia?" An introduction to one of the most interesting plays of his canon.
Average
10 Q
Monkman
Jul 30 09
120 plays
21 The Cases of Albert Campion
Margery Allingham created the detective Albert Campion, an enigmatic Englishman with connections in both the underworld and the aristocracy. Can you identify Campion's cases from the descriptions below?
Difficult
10 Q
spod
Jan 16 08
180 plays
22 Who's Who in "Things Fall Apart"?
"Things Fall Apart" is written by Chinua Achebe, a Nigerian novelist. This book was written in 1958, but is still widely read today! This quiz is about the characters in "Things Fall Apart" - do you know them all?
Tough
10 Q
Rachel xx
May 16 11
96 plays
23 Woody Allen Without Feathers
Ten questions about books written by Woody Allen. All the questions come from "Getting Even", "Without Feathers" and "Side Effects".
Difficult
10 Q
professorjon
Jan 26 02
327 plays
24 The Bridesmaid
This quiz is based on Hailey Abbott's book, "The Bridesmaid". Abby and her older sister, Carol made a childhood promise to never marry after seeing all the weddings their parents planned. So, what happens when Carol announces that she's getting married?
Tough
10 Q
ggfan01
Mar 03 06
201 plays
25 Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?
One of the most successful plays in the post-Second World War American theatre was definitely Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf". The Burton-Taylor film version still added to that success. How well do you remember the plot?
Average
10 Q
flem-ish
Oct 04 02
618 plays
26 Steve Alterns 'MEG'. A legend in literature!
This is for all those 'MEG' and 'The Trench' fans out there. Ive been a fan for so long and I think they are two of the greatest books ever! Enjoy the quiz!
Difficult
25 Q
Ben
Jan 26 04
228 plays
27 "The Cage" by Tom Abraham
This is the extraordinary story of an Englishman's time in the American army during a one year tour in Vietnam. Please do not attempt this quiz if you have not read the book.
Tough
25 Q
martinjudo
Jun 30 08
156 plays
28 "Seventh Heaven" by Catherine Anderson
This is the second Catherine Anderson quiz I've done. Catherine Anderson is a New York Times bestselling author and one of my favorites. Warning: this quiz does contain a spoiler.
Difficult
10 Q
nikkichicki8
Feb 19 05
246 plays
29 Agog about Agee
Before his untimely death, James Agee almost did it all. If you've ever read any of his work, this quiz is for you.
Very Difficult
10 Q
tjoebigham
Dec 11 00
255 plays
30 Paul Auster - His Novels
Just a few questions about the work of one of my favorite authors.
Difficult
10 Q
case2
Jul 24 02
270 plays
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