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The Amtrak Wars
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How much do you remember about Patrick Tilley's epic tale of life in the dystopian remains of post-apocalyptic America?
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Difficult
10 Q
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Rowena8482
Jun 01 12
57 plays
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The Secret of the Nagas
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Amish Tripathi, a bored banker-turned-author has come up with his second book of the Shiva trilogy, 'The Secret of The Nagas'.
It is the sequel to the ubiquitous book 'The Immortals of Meluha' which was a 2011 best-seller in India.
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Tough
10 Q
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g02a03ya96
Apr 20 12
48 plays
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The Published Books of Hunter S. Thompson
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This quiz will require you to be familiar with Hunter S. Thompson's books and his writing style. You will be identifying quotes from books, as well as subject topics. Good luck!
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Tough
10 Q
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CrowDad
Sep 11 10
123 plays
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An Irish Country Doctor
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This quiz is about "An Irish Country Doctor" written by Patrick Taylor. It includes basic questions about the happenings in the novel.
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Tough
15 Q
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lemunchii
Sep 03 08
108 plays
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"There Will Come Soft Rains" by Sara Teasdale
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This quiz is about my favorite poem, "There Will Come Soft Rains". The poem was written in 1920. Enjoy!
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Tough
10 Q
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zebra101
Jan 21 09
114 plays
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Emma Thompson's Diaries: Sense and Sensibility
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Emma Thompson wrote wonderful diaries when she was filming 'Sense and Sensibility'. This quiz is on some of the stories that happened to her and other actors whilst on set. THIS QUIZ WON'T BE EASY IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK. Hope you enjoy.
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Tough
15 Q
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dopple44
Aug 31 08
204 plays
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Margaret Truman
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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
10 Q
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bigwoo
Mar 19 07
135 plays
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Barry Lyndon
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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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Tough
10 Q
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sidnobls
Jun 11 08
132 plays
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Those Crazy Thurber Cartoons!
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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
15 Q
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tjoebigham
Jun 25 04
162 plays
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John Kennedy Toole's "A Confederacy of Dunces"
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A real classic and the funniest book ever written!
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Difficult
10 Q
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yankeedog
Jan 14 04
240 plays
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John Twelve Hawks' "The Traveller"
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A shadowy world awaits. A world where the growing power of global technology attempts to crush the waning power of the last of the Travellers. Will you accept the domination of constant surveillance, or will you fight back.....
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Average
15 Q
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Yarabokin
Jul 22 09
108 plays
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Brad Thor Books
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I thought Mr. Thor deserved a quiz for his great series of books.
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Average
10 Q
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spokanemikel
Jan 03 08
147 plays
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Amy Tan's "The Bonesetter's Daughter"
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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
10 Q
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CellarDoor
Jul 11 02
252 plays
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Dalton Trumbo's "Johnny Got His Gun"
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"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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Tough
25 Q
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danceswithcows
Jan 06 06
147 plays
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Terence's "The Mother-In-Law"
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"The Mother-In-Law" is a comedy written by the playwright, Terence, one of two Roman dramatists whose work has survived the test of time (the other being Plautus). See how much you know about the play! (English translation by S. Ireland used.)
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Average
10 Q
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AlexxSchneider
Oct 22 10
81 plays
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'Presumed Innocent' the book
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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
10 Q
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bridget3
Nov 20 01
183 plays
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A Confederacy of Dunces
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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
20 Q
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JeremyCB
Apr 25 04
249 plays
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All About Anthony Trollope
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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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Tough
20 Q
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sampras
Feb 16 01
156 plays
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Waiting for the Day
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A quiz on Leslie Thomas' extremely readable novel "Waiting for the Day", first published in 2004.
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Difficult
10 Q
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huw27
Aug 31 08
123 plays
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The Sorority Trilogy
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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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Tough
10 Q
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RunicBeauty
Dec 18 03
111 plays
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Secret Test of Walter Mitty
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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
10 Q
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baultman
Sep 01 00
354 plays
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Casey at the Bat
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A quiz on this famous poem
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Average
10 Q
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scammaster
Jun 18 02
324 plays
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'The Thief' by Megan Whalen Turner
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This quiz is about the fantastic first book in Megan Whalen Turner's saga following the exploits of the irrepressible thief Gen. Warning: lots of spoilers if you haven't read the books.
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Tough
10 Q
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yavemiel
Jun 18 09
105 plays
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The Brothers Leandros
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How much do you know about the brothers, and their friends, allies, and enemies, from the series of "Cal and Niko Leandros" books by Rob Thurman?
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Difficult
10 Q
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Rowena8482
Jul 02 09
129 plays
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"Innocent" by Scott Turow: Rusty Rides Again
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I loved "Presumed Innocent" by Scott Turow, so I was thrilled when he published the sequel in 2010. Warning: Spoilers for both books!
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Tough
15 Q
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robynraymer
Nov 14 10
96 plays
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Sister Fidelma Mysteries
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These questions are derived from an excellent series of mysteries featuring Sister Fidelma of Ireland. Enjoy the quiz.
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Tough
10 Q
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JoshCaleb12
Sep 10 01
138 plays
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"The White Hotel" Quiz
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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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Tough
10 Q
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wrapedinplastic
Mar 23 03
102 plays
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"The White Hotel" by D.M. Thomas
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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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Tough
10 Q
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panderson
May 06 02
114 plays
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Emily - 606
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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
10 Q
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gryffindorgirl
Jun 18 03
138 plays
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