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'When the Legends Die' by Hal Borland
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This quiz is over the book 'When the Legends Die' by Hal Borland, an awesome novel I had to read for my English Honors class over the summer.
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Difficult
15 Q
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billygilmanchick
Sep 02 01
108 plays
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Do you know your 'SubUrbia'?
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This quiz will test your general knowledge of Eric Bogosian's 'SubUrbia.' These questions are based on the play, not the movie, although both are very similar.
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Difficult
20 Q
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somepersson
May 18 01
147 plays
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The Novel 'Juggler'
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This is a quiz about Stefan Bourque's 'Juggler'.
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Impossible
10 Q
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purejezebel
Apr 30 01
126 plays
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Open House
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A quick quiz on the novel, 'Open House' by Elizabeth Berg. Once again, it really helps to have read the book...
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Difficult
10 Q
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ladydoor
Oct 20 00
159 plays
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"Scouting For Boys" Robert Baden-Powell 1908
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The 1908 tome from the founding father of Scouting, Robert Baden-Powell, is couched in remarkable phraseology and frequently breaches what we would perceive to be the rules of “political correctness”. Enjoy my very light-hearted examination of his work.
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Very Difficult
20 Q
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Simon_Templar
Apr 11 07
321 plays
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Robert Browning Quotes
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This quiz provides quotes from my four favorite Browning poems: “The Laboratory,” “Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister,” “Porphyria’s Lover,” and “My Last Duchess.” You simply have to match the quote with the correct poem.
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Average
10 Q
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ms_e
Jan 11 09
114 plays
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"The Templar Legacy"
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This quiz is about one of my favorite books, "The Templar Legacy" by Steve Berry. I recommend reading the book before taking the quiz. Enjoy!
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Difficult
10 Q
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frowny333
Jun 08 07
177 plays
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The Dresden Files
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This quiz is based on the novels by Jim Butcher NOT the SciFi TV series. This quiz will have questions which cover the first 9 novels in the series.
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Average
20 Q
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suave1402
Jun 12 07
273 plays
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The Dresden Files: Storm Front
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A quiz on the first book of 'The Dresden Files', "Storm Front" by Jim Butcher.
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Average
10 Q
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Beeby
Jun 27 07
252 plays
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull
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A quiz on Richard Bach's allegory of life, love and flight through the eyes of a seabird.
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Tough
15 Q
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Oddball
Jun 02 04
201 plays
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Running with Scissors
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This quiz is based on the 2002 best-selling memoir by Augusten Burroughs. It does not rely on knowledge of the 2006 film.
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Average
15 Q
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filmmaker03
Jul 16 06
270 plays
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"Jaws": The Novel
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Have you read the novel that inspired the 1975 Blockbuster film "Jaws"? Do you remember much about it? Take this quiz and find out. The novel was written by Peter Benchley.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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garfield2710
May 18 09
309 plays
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Buck's "The Good Earth"
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For the 2006-2007 Academic Decathlon year, we students had to read this stunning novel. Let's see how much you know it!
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Average
10 Q
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specialkarah
Jun 23 06
168 plays
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The Sweet Potato Queen's Book of Love
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Jill Conner Brown, a fallen Southern Belle, looks at love, life, men, marriage, and being prepared.
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Tough
10 Q
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pigwaller
Mar 04 08
150 plays
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William S. Burroughs, beat author.
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William S. Burroughs' novels are bizarre, absurdly creative, and controversial creations. His life was the stuff of legend. Take this quiz and show what you know about this novelist, sometimes called Godfather of the Beats.
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Average
10 Q
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paleape
Jul 26 03
201 plays
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Manners in Fanny Burney's "Evelina."
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Often overlooked, this pre-Jane Austen novel is one of the very first novels written in English by a woman. I am discussing the breaches of etiquette in the novel.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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natalie92630
Nov 10 03
108 plays
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Poppy Z. Brite
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Here is a quiz about the greatest horror author of all time.
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Average
10 Q
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Morrigan716
Jun 30 01
333 plays
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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
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This is a quiz over the book 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' written by John Berendt, based on true happenings.
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Difficult
10 Q
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WendyCorene
Feb 24 02
351 plays
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The Romantic Lord Byron
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This quiz covers the writings of the great Romantic poet Lord Byron, George Gordon.
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Difficult
15 Q
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skylarb
Jul 04 03
264 plays
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CURRAHEE!
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Donald R. Burgett, veteran from Able Company, 101st Division, wrote this book. In it he describes how he volunteered to the paratroopers, the training, his first combat drop – in Normandy on 6. June 1944, on D-day, and also the battles he fought.
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Tough
10 Q
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Spiers
Jan 17 04
144 plays
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Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil
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One of the best non-fiction Books I've ever read. I knew the people in this book and still can't believe it's true. 'Midnight In The Garden of Good And Evil'!
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Average
10 Q
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crackednut
Dec 20 01
465 plays
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'The Last Unicorn' by Peter Beagle
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A quiz from my favorite book by Peter Beagle.
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Tough
10 Q
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Blair78
Dec 24 05
183 plays
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"The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle
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Questions from the book "The Last Unicorn" by Peter S. Beagle. The answers to these questions can only be found in the book and not the movie.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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MollyGrue
Nov 14 02
288 plays
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Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife
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"Mr Darcy takes a Wife" by Linda Berdoll, sequel to Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice".
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Difficult
10 Q
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cadfaelgirl
Sep 19 07
228 plays
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The Good Earth
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The book "The Good Earth" is the work of Pearl Buck. How much do you know about the book?
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Average
10 Q
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biohazard930
Sep 16 03
315 plays
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Planet of the Apes
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Many people have seen the original 'Planet of the Apes' and many more will see the new, recently released, version, but how many have read the 1963 book that started it all?
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Difficult
20 Q
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GeniusBoy
Aug 06 01
435 plays
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The Great Escape
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This quiz is based on the book by Paul Brickhill. If you've only seen the movie, I strongly recommend reading the book. While the movie is excellent, numerous changes and composites were made of the real people involved. Enjoy!
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Difficult
25 Q
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kennell
Jul 19 03
261 plays
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An Adirondack Tragedy
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"Adirondack Tragedy", by Joseph W. Brownell and Patricia W. Enos tells the story of the true crime, which was the basis for Theodore Dreiser's "American Tragedy", and the movie "A Place in the Sun".
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Difficult
10 Q
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affuller
Jan 06 04
105 plays
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"Ball Four" - The Final Pitch
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"Ball Four" was the first book ever written to expose athletes for what they really are - human beings. First published in 1970, this behind the scences account of life in major league baseball was written by Jim Bouton.
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Tough
10 Q
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seamax
Jul 15 03
213 plays
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Samuel Beckett
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Samuel Beckett was one of the most innovative authors of the 20th century. His work is the subject of many literary and philosophical discussions. What do you know about him?
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Difficult
10 Q
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barneygumble
Mar 11 02
261 plays
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