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Barry Lyndon 
| William Makepeace Thackeray's 1844 novel ?Barry Lyndon? was a notable success for the author. If you weren't around for the book signings, good luck on this quiz. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
75 plays |
Jun 11 08 |
sidnobls
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Brad Thor Books 
| I thought Mr. Thor deserved a quiz for his great series of books. |
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Tough
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10Q |
90 plays |
Jan 03 08 |
spokanemikel
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Margaret Truman 
| Margaret Truman was the daughter of President Harry S and Bess Truman. Her works of fiction and non-fiction are both very popular. She died in January 2008 |
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Difficult
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10Q |
81 plays |
Mar 19 07 |
bigwoo
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Dalton Trumbo's "Johnny Got His Gun" 
| "Johnny Got His Gun", a controversial book that never takes the easy way out, is one of the most deeply impacting war novels ever written...see how much you know of it. |
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Average
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25Q |
78 plays |
Jan 06 06 |
danceswithcows
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Those Crazy Thurber Cartoons! 
| Besides writing such classics of humor as "The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty", James Thurber is as well known for his unique cartoons, often lunatic situations depicted in his deadpan style. Here's an overview of some of his best-known drawings. |
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Difficult
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15Q |
99 plays |
Jun 25 04 |
tjoebigham
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'Under Milkwood' by Dylan Thomas 
| 'Under Milkwood' by Dylan Thomas is one of my favourite plays. It is the story of a day in the lives of the inhabitants of a small Welsh village. |
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Tough
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15Q |
78 plays |
Jun 15 04 |
Clare87
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The Sorority Trilogy 
| Tamara Thorne is one of my favorite horror authors. Here are some questions on the three installments of "The Sorority Trilogy". |
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Difficult
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10Q |
45 plays |
Dec 18 03 |
RunicBeauty
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Emily - 606 
| If you're fascinated by the teen book series 'Emily - 606' by Mary Taylor, then this quiz should be a snap! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
78 plays |
Jun 18 03 |
gryffindorgirl
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Bannermere Cryptic 
| This is a who's who quiz about Geoffrey Trease's "Bannermere" series of books. All but one of the cryptic clues refers to a person. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
39 plays |
Jun 04 03 |
Sallyo
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"The White Hotel" Quiz 
| This is an easy quiz concerning "The White Hotel", a strange and intriguing novel by D.M. Thomas. If you have read it once, you should breeze through this quiz. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
42 plays |
Mar 23 03 |
wrapedinplastic
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A Child's Christmas in Wales 
| Dylan Thomas wrote this prose-poem as an evocative memory of his childhood. It has become a classic of modern literature. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
108 plays |
Oct 15 02 |
Elanor
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"The White Hotel" by D.M. Thomas 
| Beginning with a woman going to Freud with mysterious pains, and ending with one of history's worst atrocities, D.M. Thomas's heart-stopping tale has become a modern classic. How much do you know about 'The White Hotel'? |
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Difficult
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10Q |
51 plays |
May 06 02 |
panderson
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Sister Fidelma Mysteries
| These questions are derived from an excellent series of mysteries featuring Sister Fidelma of Ireland. Enjoy the quiz. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
96 plays |
Sep 10 01 |
JoshCaleb12
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All About Anthony Trollope
| One of the greatest Victorian writers is now a quiz for you! If you're not a Trollope fanatic, stay away, this quiz is not for you! |
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Difficult
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20Q |
72 plays |
Feb 16 01 |
sampras
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John Kennedy Toole's "A Confederacy of Dunces"  
| A real classic and the funniest book ever written! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
162 plays |
Jan 14 04 |
yankeedog
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Amy Tan's "The Bonesetter's Daughter" 
| Like Amy Tan's other novels, this beautifully written book explores the relationships between mothers and daughters across generations and oceans. What do you know of the bonesetter's descendants? |
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Average
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10Q |
213 plays |
Jul 11 02 |
CellarDoor
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'Presumed Innocent' the book 
| This quiz is on the crime novel 'Presumed Innocent' by Scott Turow. If you have seen the film it will help, but the quiz is on the book. It won't spoil the story if you've not read it! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
141 plays |
Nov 20 01 |
bridget3
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A Confederacy of Dunces 
| Twenty questions on the Pulitzer prize winning novel by John Kennedy Toole, most definitely one of the funniest books ever written. Easy if you've read it once, twice, or a hundred times. Enjoy! |
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Tough
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20Q |
159 plays |
Apr 25 04 |
JeremyCB
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| 19 |
Secret Test of Walter Mitty
| This test was created by the Honors English 9 class from Pelham High School in Pelham, AL. It's not too tough. Remember---this is a test-- it is only a test--in the event of a real test, please study! Y'all come back now, ya hear? |
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Average
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10Q |
288 plays |
Sep 01 00 |
baultman
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Casey at the Bat 
| A quiz on this famous poem |
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Average
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10Q |
249 plays |
Jun 18 02 |
scammaster
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