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31 trivia quiz  The Dragon and the George Trivia icon
If you're a fan of Gordon R. Dickson and his "Dragon" series, this is the quiz for you.
Very Difficult 10Q
60 plays
Jun 07 04
yvie266
32 trivia quiz  My Friend Jane Duncan icon
Jane Duncan's "My Friend" series follows the life of her heroine Janet Sandison from her childhood in the Highlands of Scotland to late middle age.
Difficult 15Q
72 plays
Feb 10 04
agony editor
33 trivia quiz  Chapters Of "Riding In Cars With Boys" icon
This is a quiz on the autobiographical book by Beverly Donofrio, which is quite different from the film which was adapted from it. There is a question for each chapter, and I'll say which chapter each question is from.
Very Difficult 15Q
144 plays
Jan 12 04
Lazellia
34 trivia quiz  Francis Crawford icon
Renaissance superman and heart-throb, created by the inimitable Dorothy Dunnett. See if you remember as much as you thought you did!
Average 10Q
81 plays
Oct 15 03
GillyO
35 trivia quiz  "Jalna" by Mazo de la Roche
An easy quiz on one of my favourite books - "Jalna".
Tough 10Q
54 plays
Jan 28 03
groovyvioletchick
36 trivia quiz  "A Long Way To Go" icon
This is my favorite book by Borden Deal. In my opinion, he shows in the book what real courage truly is! It's the story of three very brave children who set out on a long journey to reach their home despite all obstacles.
Tough 20Q
90 plays
Oct 29 02
kennell gold
37 trivia quiz  'Dark Knights and Dingy Castles' by Terry Deary
This is a quiz on the book 'Dark Knights and Dingy Castles' by Terry Deary. Enjoy!
Very Difficult 10Q
93 plays
Mar 10 02
booktriv
38 trivia quiz  'The Slimy Stuarts' icon
This is a quiz on the book 'The Slimy Stuarts' by Terry Deary. Hope you like it!
Very Difficult 5Q
108 plays
Mar 05 02
booktriv
39 trivia quiz  The Tale Of Murasaki
This is just a short quiz about the book 'The Tale Of Murasaki' by Liza Dalby. It has to be one of the best books I've ever read!
Very Difficult 5Q
93 plays
Apr 07 01
iloveleigh
40 trivia quiz  Night Hoops
This is a quiz about a book probably most of you don't know about. It's a 2000 book by Carl Deuker called 'Night Hoops'. If you have read the book, however, this quiz will be simple.
Difficult 10Q
99 plays
Mar 06 01
ProjectSpam
41 trivia quiz  'The Destroyer' Novel Series icon
This is an introductory quiz to one of the most unusual and innovative action novel series in print...the tales of Remo Williams, the Destroyer.
Tough 15Q
165 plays
May 19 00
Oddball
42 trivia quiz  Roddy Doyle: The Voice of Barrytown coolicon
Nobody's ever portrayed working class life in North Dublin as hilariously (or as accurately) as Roddy Doyle.
Average 10Q
150 plays
Sep 16 03
astorian
43 trivia quiz  The Spiderwick Chronicles coolicon
This series was actually a collaboration by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The main characters are the twins Simon and Jared along with their sister Mallory Grace. Books 1 through 5 will be covered here.
Average 10Q
243 plays
Mar 25 08
myrab51 gold
44 trivia quiz  The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant icon
Here are some not-too-obscure questions on this fascinating re-telling of the Biblical story of Dinah. Bible/Torah knowledge may help you with some answers, but definitely not all.
Tough 10Q
150 plays
Aug 07 07
Amanda77586 gold
45 trivia quiz  "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins - 2 icon
The great biologist and renowned atheist Richard Dawkins takes on the Almighty in the book "The God Delusion". Here are ten more multiple choice questions from that book.
Difficult 10Q
126 plays
Jan 26 07
oofahlandian
46 trivia quiz  The City of Ember icon
This is a quiz on the book "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau.
Average 10Q
312 plays
Nov 05 04
quiz_girl16
47 trivia quiz  The Poetry of John Donne icon
John Donne, MP and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral wrote some of the most beautiful religious and erotic poetry in the English language. I hope this quiz will encourage you to read or re-read his poems!
Tough 10Q
153 plays
Apr 28 05
rosc
48 trivia quiz  Chapters Of "Garfield: His 9 Lives" icon
This is a quiz on the book "Garfield: His 9 Lives", by Jim Davis. There's one question on each life, and each question has its own chapter title.
Impossible 10Q
183 plays
Oct 08 03
Lazellia
49 trivia quiz  Sor Juana and Poetry
Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz was considered the first and the foremost poet of New Spain. As a contemporary of Emily Dickinson, this nun was the apotheosis of sensitivity and intelligence. Enjoy!
Impossible 10Q
156 plays
Sep 11 00
thejazzkickazz gold
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* What is NOT one of the things that Eylon does?
* Tom had to eat a fruit in order not to have "dreams". What did the fruit NOT taste like?
* What city did Markous infest with the virus?
* What is NOT one of the Shataiki's features?
* Which of the following has NOT been a creator or contributor of the 'Destroyer' series?
* This organization is an invisible arm of the U.S. constitution, insuring it is upheld without actually breaking it. It is based in a sanitarium in Rye, NY. What is the name of this secret organization?
* In the early 60's, a young soon-to-be-assasinated president selected this man as head of the organization for his loyalty to his country as well as his total lack of imagination. Who is the head of the organization?
* In need of an enforecment arm, a young rookie cop name Remo Williams was framed for murder and executed, only to be revived and trained to be an assasin. What was the primary deciding factor to choose him?
* Remo was placed under the tututelage of a wizened Korean assasin named Chiun, who was to train him in what Chiun called the sun source of all the martial arts. What is it called?
* Chiun has an unusual nickname for the head of the secret organization. What does Chiun call him?
* Remo, at first, detested Chiun, but as time wore on, developed a strong bond with him, eventually giving Chiun this affectionate nickname:
* As a paid assasin, Chiun is the sole breadwinner for his village. If he does not get paid, he tearfully claims to have to 'send the babies home to the sea' or drown them for lack of support. What is the only 'currency' he will accept?
* In several stories, as Remo is pushed to the limit of his training and endurance, he undergoes a mysterious change to become like an ancient god of destruction. What is the god's name?
* After Remo became acclimated to his new life and training, his body began to change and adjust. Of the following, what ordinary item is considered toxic to Remo and Chiun?
* Prior to training Remo, Chiun trained a nephew from his village who later turned renegade. What was his name?
* In the time spent training Remo, Chiun became acclimated to living in the U.S. and developed a love of soap operas. Which of the following is his favorite?
* Amoung the rogue's gallery of criminals Remo and Chiun have faced over the years, one of the more unusual is Mr. Gordons. What is unusual about him?
* For a short time in the series, Remo was actually married to a maiden of the village...weighing 300 lbs with a temper that made Roseanne look like Mother Theresa. What was her name?
* What was Sor Juana's nickname?
* What was the name of the Order where Sor Juana spent her lifetime?

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