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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is an author on the rise. Her first novel was published in 2003. The following are 10 questions about her life and works.
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10 Q
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pericles34
Sep 03 09
54 plays
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Author Anagrams
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Fifteen British and American authors introduce themselves with anagrams of their names (in capitals) and a few more clues (usually references to their works). Many anagrams were generated by Anagram Genius software. Fill in the blanks with the names.
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Difficult
15 Q
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TabbyTom
Jan 01 05
1308 plays
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Literary Biographies
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Twenty questions about twenty world famous writers. Each question provides only a single, but significant, event in their life. Can you identify them?
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Difficult
20 Q
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Arlesienne
Nov 29 06
2013 plays
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Shelley & Mary & Byron & Claire
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If poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his wife Mary were alive today, their bios would sound like a "True Hollywood Story" episode on E! And so does this quiz about them and their inner circle. How much dirt can you dish?
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Dec 09 06
414 plays
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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know
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Lady Caroline Lamb described Lord Byron as "Mad, bad and dangerous to know". A look at his tumultuous life, and to hell with the poetry!
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Tough
10 Q
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Englizzie
Jul 21 09
210 plays
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The Face Behind the Pen
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You know the name, the clues are just a bit more personal than usual! Who is the famous author--all multiple-choice so take a guess.
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10 Q
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fringe
Sep 26 02
4689 plays
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Authors' FAQs on Writing
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This quiz concerns writer's opinions about their craft. Each question will involve facts about the author, the author's name and a quotation (FAQ). Two of the three will be provided, and you must choose the third.
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Average
10 Q
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uglybird
Nov 09 04
1200 plays
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Jules Verne´s Life
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The critics consider Jules Verne the "father" of science fiction genre, while many consider this an exaggeration. What do you know about Jules Verne’s life?
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Tough
10 Q
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RioBR
Jul 31 08
213 plays
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A Postscript for Postgate
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This quiz is a tribute to a creative man Oliver Postgate (1925-2008) who gave me fun and interest when I was growing up and delight and joy when together with my children and later their children I re-watched his animated creations on the TV.
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Average
10 Q
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bracklaman
Dec 28 08
219 plays
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Literary Suicides
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Many brilliant writers have chosen to end their own lives. I will provide the method of choice, and details of their work; can you name the author? (Extra clues will be provided for less well known writers).
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Average
10 Q
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alexicon
Jan 07 07
2724 plays
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Oddities of the Literary World
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Reading about the lives of the most famous authors of history could very well be more interesting than reading the works they produced! Here are some examples of my findings...
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Tough
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Jun 16 03
2859 plays
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Authorial Family Ties
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The following names are all of well-known writers and some of their family members. See if you can match the first names with the correct surname. All writers have had large sales and amassed great popularity, so none is obscure. Most are British.
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Average
10 Q
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sallyo
Jan 29 07
987 plays
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A Literary Gazetteer of Wales
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Wales is much more than a Land of Song. I offer you a literary guided tour of my homeland with clues to famous authors and story settings and ask you to tell me where in Wales they lived or were based.
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Difficult
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jun 26 07
219 plays
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David Morrell: Master Writer
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I am a big fan of this writer. A rare man who rose from adversity in his childhood to become someone who has been lauded by people like Stephen King.
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Difficult
10 Q
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martinjudo
Feb 26 08
168 plays
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Anecdotes About European Authors
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This quiz is about meaningful anecdotes from the lives of major European authors.
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Tough
10 Q
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flem-ish
Sep 24 03
1107 plays
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Lighthouses in Poetry, Literature and History
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A member of Funtrivia is a retired light house keeper. This got me thinking about how lighthouses have featured as symbols of potency and hope in poetry, history and literature. Can you cast a beam of light on these questions?
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Feb 01 05
315 plays
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Authors from A to Z
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From the clues I give, can you name these notable authors? The answers will be their names in alphabetical order beginning with "A" and ending with "O" (not actually A to Z).
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Easy
15 Q
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shechamellion
Nov 10 05
5133 plays
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Round and Round the Table
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Dorothy Parker is synonymous with the Algonquin Round Table in 1920s New York. However, we shall look at some of the other witty writers and critics who helped form the Algonquin's sometimes vitriolic magic.
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Average
10 Q
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Englizzie
Aug 05 09
258 plays
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A Sometimes Blithe Spirit: Noel Coward
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A man of many gifts, Noel Coward was a leading light in the British theatre for over half-a-century, and for almost as long on the international stage. Let's see how much you know about him.
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Tough
10 Q
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Cymruambyth
Dec 26 05
285 plays
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Ten Romantics
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This is my second quiz on the Romantics. This time, you'll get two clues for each person: a biographical fact, and a quote from a work.
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Difficult
10 Q
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skylarb
Jul 14 03
951 plays
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Poets Who Were Novelists and vice versa
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I will give you a sample of poetry, and a list of novels to choose from. Can you match the poetry to the novel, without knowing the author's name? Good luck and have fun!
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Difficult
10 Q
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alliefarrell
Dec 23 06
537 plays
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Women Authors
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March is Women's History Month, and this quiz celebrates the great contributions women have made to literature, both early and modern.
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Tough
15 Q
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bullymom
Feb 23 02
3090 plays
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Fables I: Aesop’s Life
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What do you know about fables and their authors? Let’s recall some facts about Aesop’s life in this quiz. Enjoy your trip back in time.
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Difficult
10 Q
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riobr
Mar 18 08
345 plays
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Writers and Prisons
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Many writers have written about prisons - or have spent time there. Here are a few examples.
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10 Q
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robert362
Sep 17 04
828 plays
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Famous Polish Writers
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This quiz deals with the most outstanding Polish novelists, playwrights and poets, many of whom gained a huge recognition and an everlasting place in the world's literature. All questions are multiple choice.
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Tough
10 Q
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beatka
Mar 19 03
465 plays
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Ancient Roman Writers
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Ancient Rome produced many famous and talented writers. Test how much you much you know about them and their works.
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Tough
10 Q
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nerthus
Apr 15 02
861 plays
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Allen Ginsberg: Beat Poet and Much More
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Allen Ginsberg was an American poet of the Beat Generation whose life and work influenced the counterculture of the 1960s and beyond. He was also a man of diverse talents and interests.
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10 Q
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Amanda77586
Apr 11 08
198 plays
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Collected Literary Oddities Vol. 1
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This quiz investigates some quirks and oddities of the writers, authors, poets and playwrights who have contributed to the literature I have enjoyed so much. I invite you to share them with me.
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Tough
10 Q
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bracklaman
Jul 22 06
360 plays
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Very Dramatic Lives of Creative People
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This is another of my quizzes about the dramatic lives of creative people. This one deals entirely with authors. You may not know the answers, but (hopefully) you'll find the information interesting.
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Difficult
10 Q
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robert362
Jun 10 02
1197 plays
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Authors I Love
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This quiz is about my ten favorite authors for young adults. I will tell you about them and you tell me who I'm talking about. Enjoy!
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Average
10 Q
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zebra101
May 18 08
816 plays
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