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1 Literary Drop-a-Letter
This quiz was inspired by a crossword puzzle I once did. The author of a book or play is given, followed by a cryptic-like clue or definition. That description refers to the title of the work, minus one letter. More instructions given in number 1.
Difficult
20 Q
adams627
May 18 09
828 plays
2 Literary Change-A-Letter
This quiz is a follow-up to my original "Literary Drop-a-Letter". I'll give you the author of a work, a letter of the alphabet, and a clue. Change one letter of the work into the given letter to form an answer that corresponds with the given clue.
Average
25 Q
adams627
Jul 21 09
249 plays
3 Literary Mergers
Name the merged title from the description of two literary works with a word or words in common. Example, "Gone with the Wind in the Willows." "A," "An" or "The" at the beginning of any title is omitted.
Tough
10 Q
susanjacosta
May 03 07
705 plays
4 Add a Letter - Shakespearean Characters
By adding a letter to another word and anagramming, you get the name of a Shakespearean character.
Difficult
10 Q
geniusonwheels
Mar 03 09
114 plays
5 Fractured Books
If you love reading then some of these should sound familiar.
Tough
10 Q
yada029
Aug 25 07
654 plays
6 Anagrams of Novel Titles
Here are some jumbled titles of novels. Try to unscramble them.
Difficult
10 Q
robert362
Nov 27 00
987 plays
7 Anagrams of Popular Fiction
All of these are titles of popular novels. Here's one hint: they've all been made into movies.
Difficult
10 Q
robert362
Jan 28 01
771 plays
8 Literary Word Play
Add the two letters indicated to each of the following words and you'll get the name of some American literary works. The first five are novels and the next five are plays.
Difficult
10 Q
robert362
Jan 17 02
465 plays
9 Stephen King Anagrams
Ok, no cheating on this. All Stephen King books and stuff. Also, I threw in a three that need the synonym figured out after you get the anagram. (Which are not necessarily books) Have fun.
Impossible
10 Q
sonstoo2
Jul 02 00
2166 plays
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Last Updated Nov 21 09 5:59 AM

Some sample questions from this category:

* Add the letters 'A' and 'M' to the word 'INTEREST' and you'll get the name of a work that was written by ...?
* Add the letters 'A' and 'T' to 'STAGGER BY' and you get the name of a work that was written by ...?
* Add the letters 'I' and 'M' to 'FOND MENACE' and you get the name of a work by ...?
* Add the letters 'F' and 'W' to 'HEATING' and you get the name of a work by ...?
* Add the letter 'N' and 'O' to 'RUSSIA THE LESS' and you get the name of a work by ... ?


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