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folder Wilder, Laura Ingalls (7) folder Wodehouse, P.G. (2)
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1 trivia quiz  Carroll and Alice: "The Golden Afternoon" coolicon
One day in 1862 in Oxford, England, a little girl asked her friend to write down a story for her. The classics "Alice In Wonderland" and "Alice Through The Looking-Glass" were born. Connected forever: Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell.
 Difficult 10Q
876 plays
 May 03 07
benniebenbenny
2 trivia quiz  The Mysterious Case of the Missing Novelist coolicon
The writer, Agatha Christie, had disappeared, prompting rumours of suicide and murder. Or was it simply a publicity stunt? (Information according to "The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Unsolved Mysteries", Colin and Damon Wilson).
 Very Difficult 10Q
2055 plays
 Feb 10 03
fringe
3 trivia quiz  The Life and "Other" Works of Douglas Adams icon
This quiz will be a test of how many of Douglas Adams' OTHER works that you know of, as well as how he lived his life. No "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" questions included!
 Difficult 10Q
126 plays
 May 30 08
mozzery
4 trivia quiz  The Life and Works of Bret Easton Ellis icon
A brief synopsis on the writer and his post-modern Gen-X literature, which includes "Less Than Zero", "American Psycho", "Lunar Park" and many more.
 Difficult 10Q
102 plays
 Oct 04 07
jarbey
5 trivia quiz  Jacqueline Wilson's Adult Life icon
Jacqueline Wilson is a fantastic author for children aged 7 onwards, and talk about personal problems kids have. Bullying, death, the loss of a parent etc. Do you really know the author behind the books?
 Tough 10Q
108 plays
 Jun 17 07
Rachel xx
6 trivia quiz  Sir Thomas Wyatt (the Elder) icon
Thomas Wyatt was a poet during the 16th century, and brought the Italian sonnet to England. See how much you know about his life and poems. As befits a quiz about a poet, the questions are all rhymes.
 Tough 10Q
84 plays
 Apr 18 07
princess_1990
7 trivia quiz  The Life of James A. Michener icon
How much do you know about the life of Pulitzer Prize winning author, James A. Michener?
 Difficult 10Q
114 plays
 Feb 15 07
Eolena
8 trivia quiz  All About Tom Stoppard icon
How much do you know about England's most popular contemporary playwright?
 Difficult 10Q
84 plays
 Jan 17 07
evenlater
9 trivia quiz  The Life of S. E. Hinton icon
Let's see how well you know S. E. Hinton. Try taking my quiz and then tell me what you think.
 Tough 10Q
201 plays
 Nov 23 06
rlke6488
10 trivia quiz  Marcel Proust - Life and Work icon
Marcel Proust - an influential French writer on literature around the world.
 Tough 10Q
90 plays
 Jul 09 06
scotspanlit
11 trivia quiz  Life of James Boswell icon
James Boswell has for the past two centuries been known primarily as "the great biographer". The publication of his personal papers, discovered in the 1920s, has given him a reputation as a master diarist as well. This quiz is about the great Boswell!
 Difficult 10Q
66 plays
 Feb 24 05
thf1977
12 trivia quiz  The LIfe and Works of Paul Theroux icon
A quiz about the life and work of one of my favorite authors.
 Average 10Q
93 plays
 Mar 26 04
PJLBewdy
13 trivia quiz  Elinor M. Brent-Dyer: Her Life icon
Many people, both children and adults, have read Elinor M. Brent-Dyer's famous Chalet School series but what do people know about the woman herself?
 Tough 10Q
81 plays
 Feb 12 04
shyhelen
14 trivia quiz  Pran - The Great Indian Cartoonist icon
The name of the quiz says it all, Pran is arguably one of India'a greatest cartoonists and writers. He took India by storm with his unique characters like Chacha Chaudhry and Sabu when India was totally tending towards the West.
 Tough 10Q
75 plays
 Jan 26 04
peelusrinivasan
15 trivia quiz  Katherine Mansfield icon
Katherine Mansfield was one of the most innovative short-story writers of the 20th century, and there doesn't seem to be a quiz on her here, so here goes... All the questions are multiple choice.
 Tough 10Q
78 plays
 Dec 23 03
cheesepit
16 trivia quiz  The Life and Works of G. A. Henty icon
G. A. Henty wrote many books and was called "The Boy's Own Historian." How much do you know about him?
 Tough 10Q
69 plays
 Apr 20 03
starry_night
17 trivia quiz  Ephraim Kishon icon
Ephraim Kishon was one of the world's best satirists, who unfortunately informed the world in 2002 he would stop writing. He passed away in 2005.
 Difficult 10Q
126 plays
 Aug 01 02
D@N
18 trivia quiz  Torey Hayden-Special Educator icon
Torey Hayden is a special education writer, the author of the books 'One Child' and 'The Tiger's Child'. How much do you know about this hard-hitting author who has captured so many hearts? The quiz is roughly equal-books and information about the author
 Tough 10Q
141 plays
 Feb 26 02
aedupont
19 trivia quiz  Omar Tyree icon
This quiz is for all of the true fans of Omar Tyree. Come on and give it a try it's not difficult.
 Difficult 10Q
120 plays
 Nov 17 01
NYKnicksGirl1026
20 trivia quiz  The Benchleys icon
About the famed three-generation literary family.
 Difficult 15Q
105 plays
 Aug 01 01
tjoebigham
21 trivia quiz  Emil Cioran
Here are some questions about Emil Cioran.
 Tough 5Q
108 plays
 Jun 05 01
patai
22 trivia quiz  Robert W. Service icon
Robert W. Service is one of the greatest poets ever. Test your knowledge on him with this quiz.
 Tough 10Q
126 plays
 Mar 28 01
LordBehemoth
23 trivia quiz  The Life and Works of Flannery O'Connor coolicon
Flannery O?Connor was a wonderful writer of the twentieth century. Her works are among the most discussed in the literary world, due to her masterful ability to create characters that help the reader grow intellectually and spiritually.
 Average 10Q
147 plays
 May 02 07
trident87 editor
24 trivia quiz  The Life and Works of Thomas Nashe coolicon
Thomas Nashe is one of the most interesting, not to mention funny, of all Elizabethan writers. He was rash, egotistical, and nearly always broke and in some kind of trouble. A man after my own heart.
 Difficult 15Q
117 plays
 Jan 04 08
daver852 gold
25 trivia quiz  F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald coolicon
Scott and Zelda were the couple who epitomized the Jazz Age. They were both creative writers who drew on their own experiences to write their fiction. Let's explore their short and tragic lives.
 Average 15Q
273 plays
 Mar 15 05
Polaris101 editor
26 trivia quiz  Man or Superman? - A Shavian Discourse coolicon
George Bernard Shaw has been described as a pundit, freethinker, critic, dramatist - a satirical commentator on the human condition - his wit and observations are timeless.
 Tough 10Q
213 plays
 Nov 17 04
Nannanut editor
27 trivia quiz  Life of Samuel Pepys coolicon
This quiz is on the life of Samuel Pepys, the Englishman whose famous diary gives a candid view of life during the Restoration.
 Tough 15Q
207 plays
 Feb 29 04
LindaC007
28 trivia quiz  Magical World of Gabriel Garcia Marquez coolicon
Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most distinguished writers in history. Find out more about him.
 Tough 10Q
267 plays
 Jan 17 03
beatka editor
29 trivia quiz  The 'real' James Herriot cool
I have spent many happy hours with my nose buried in a book by world famous author and veterinarian James Herriot. How much do you know about the 'real' James Herriot? Have fun!
 Tough 20Q
579 plays
 Mar 22 02
ballykissangel
30 trivia quiz  C. S. Lewis's Life icon
C. S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. This quiz is on his life.
 Average 10Q
288 plays
 Jan 22 04
ertrum editor
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