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Carroll and Alice: "The Golden Afternoon"
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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.
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10 Q
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benniebenbenny
May 03 07
1182 plays
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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Novelist
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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).
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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fringe
Feb 10 03
2253 plays
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S.S. Van Dine
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Popularity is fleeting. S.S. Van Dine was one of the innovators of the mystery novel of the 1920s and 1930s. This is a quiz to highlight his contributions.
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10 Q
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Rehaberpro
Nov 05 09
60 plays
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The Life of Jacqueline Wilson
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Jacqueline Wilson, famous author. Born in Bath, Somerset, England in 1945. From her first years onwards, this quiz covers some important parts of her life. This is my first quiz, and I hope you enjoy it!
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10 Q
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elqueen
Aug 27 09
51 plays
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A Man Named Nicholas Sparks
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You know the books, but what do you know about the man behind the words? Enjoy!
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Difficult
10 Q
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funnybuni
Mar 25 09
102 plays
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Dennis Potter - Blue Remembrances
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Dennis Potter is mainly remembered as an author of television drama. The quiz title is related to one of his plays. Much of his work was innovative. What can you recall of his life and work?
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Tough
10 Q
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rossian
Feb 21 09
87 plays
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Jorge Luis Borges
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Jorge Luis Borges is widely recognized as one of the most innovative writers of the 20th century. This quiz sheds some light on a few details about the writer and his work.
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Difficult
10 Q
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stigsby
Feb 06 09
114 plays
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Ngugi wa Thiong'o
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Ngugi wa Thiong'o is one of Africa's greatest living authors. Here are 10 Questions regarding him and his work.
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Tough
10 Q
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pericles34
Dec 22 08
81 plays
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The Life and Works of Bret Easton Ellis
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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jarbey
Oct 04 07
129 plays
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All About Tom Stoppard
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How much do you know about England's most popular contemporary playwright?
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10 Q
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evenlater
Jan 17 07
105 plays
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Life of James Boswell
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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!
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Difficult
10 Q
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thf1977
Feb 24 05
81 plays
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The LIfe and Works of Paul Theroux
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A quiz about the life and work of one of my favorite authors.
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Tough
10 Q
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PJLBewdy
Mar 26 04
126 plays
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Pran - The Great Indian Cartoonist
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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peelusrinivasan
Jan 26 04
96 plays
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Katherine Mansfield
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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.
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10 Q
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cheesepit
Dec 23 03
114 plays
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The Life and Works of G. A. Henty
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G. A. Henty wrote many books and was called "The Boy's Own Historian." How much do you know about him?
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Difficult
10 Q
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starry_night
Apr 20 03
99 plays
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Ephraim Kishon
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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.
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Difficult
10 Q
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D@N
Aug 01 02
147 plays
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Emil Cioran
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Here are some questions about Emil Cioran.
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Difficult
5 Q
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patai
Jun 05 01
132 plays
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The Life and Works of Flannery O'Connor
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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.
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10 Q
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trident87
May 02 07
186 plays
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Erma B: Portrait of a Humorist
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The late Erma Bombeck began her career as a newspaper columnist, then published several books, and even appeared on television. How much do you remember about one of America's funniest writers?
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10 Q
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InXanadu
Nov 19 08
252 plays
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The Life and Works of Thomas Nashe
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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.
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Difficult
15 Q
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daver852
Jan 04 08
153 plays
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Michael Crichton
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Michael Crichton was a noted author of thriller and science fiction novels and passed away on 4th November 2008. This quiz is a tribute to the great author and has questions on his life and works.
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Tough
10 Q
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deepakmr
Nov 13 08
591 plays
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Clive Cussler
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I could not believe there was not a quiz about this great and prolific writer. I hope you enjoy the quiz.
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Average
10 Q
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martinjudo
Jun 14 09
321 plays
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F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald
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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.
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15 Q
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Polaris101
Mar 15 05
369 plays
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Man or Superman? - A Shavian Discourse
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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.
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Tough
10 Q
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Nannanut
Nov 17 04
240 plays
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The Life of James A. Michener
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How much do you know about the life of Pulitzer Prize winning author, James A. Michener?
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Difficult
10 Q
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Eolena
Feb 15 07
171 plays
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The Life and Works of Wilkie Collins
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Wilkie Collins was one of the most influential authors of the 19th century yet today much of his work has been forgotten. I hope this quiz will inspire you to read his books and find out what made him one of the most popular writers of his time.
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10 Q
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helen295
Oct 09 08
147 plays
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Stephen Crane
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The American author Stephen Crane was a popular naturalist writer. Please take this quiz about his life and work. Good luck!
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10 Q
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mrgrouchy
Jul 03 09
123 plays
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Life of Arthur Conan Doyle
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After writing a short biography of Arthur Conan Doyle I thought that I would write this quiz based on the life of the man behind the famous Sherlock Holmes.
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Tough
10 Q
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amyvsmith
Jun 25 09
249 plays
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The 'Real' James Herriot
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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!
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Difficult
20 Q
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ballykissangel
Mar 22 02
678 plays
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Life of Samuel Pepys
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This quiz is on the life of Samuel Pepys, the Englishman whose famous diary gives a candid view of life during the Restoration.
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Tough
15 Q
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LindaC007
Feb 29 04
267 plays
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