The life of the writer; the influences, the inspirations and the exasperation is laid bare. Individual authors from 16th century playwrights to 21st century children's writers can all be found here.
There are 212 quizzes and 2,120
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More Than "Gone With The Wind": Margaret Mitchell
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We all know she wrote a great novel set during the Civil War...but what else do you know about her?
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Tough
(10 qns)
laughinggirl
Jan 13 03
798 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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Tough
(10 qns)
helen295
Oct 09 08
210 plays
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In Search of Peter Pan
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J. M. Barrie wrote the magical story about "Peter Pan", the young boy who did not want to grow up. How much do you know about this very talented children's author?
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(10 qns)
Plodd
Jul 18 13
336 plays
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You Little Dickens!
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Charles Dickens - the life and works of the most successful British writer of the Victorian age.
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Average
(10 qns)
paul4760
May 26 13
465 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 qns)
bracklaman
Dec 28 08
330 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 qns)
ballykissangel
Mar 22 02
807 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 qns)
Eolena
Feb 15 07
243 plays
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Ian Fleming
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A big fan of James Bond movies, I thought a quiz by the mastermind who created them might be interesting.
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Tough
(10 qns)
heatherlois
May 06 11
231 plays
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C.S. Lewis: the man who created Narnia
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"The Man Who Created Narnia" is the title of a book on Lewis by Michael Coren, and a very good biography of Lewis is called "The Narnian". This is a quiz about the life and works of the man who was Christian apologist, scholar, and creator of fantasy.
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Tough
(10 qns)
Ampelos
Dec 10 13
198 plays
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A Thoreau Understanding
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This quiz will test your knowledge of the life of the influential and multi-talented author Henry David Thoreau. Thank you to portgleep for the quiz title. Best of luck!
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Average
(10 qns)
Triviaballer
May 17 15
108 plays
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George R. R. Martin, Writer of Magical Worlds
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George R. R. Martin has been called the modern Tolkien due to his penchant for writing gritty, realistic fantasy / sci-fi / horror. See how much you know about his life and works.
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Tough
(10 qns)
eyhung
Jun 13 13
156 plays
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Ernest Hemingway
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A man of adventure, romance, and intelligence describes this man to the fullest. Have fun and good luck with some intriguing questions over this American writer.
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Average
(10 qns)
rgranger01
Mar 19 06
504 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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Tough
(10 qns)
martinjudo
Feb 26 08
225 plays
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The Wrong Box: A Life of Robert Louis Stevenson
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You may know him best for 'Treasure Island' or 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde', but this quiz focuses on the life of one of Scotland's best known literary exports. Good luck and enjoy the quiz!
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Average
(10 qns)
pagea
Aug 20 15
156 plays
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The Author's Kitchen
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This is a quiz about various influential authors. Each question will consist of a quote and some information regarding the author in question. Good luck and enjoy!
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Average
(10 qns)
gkaz4
Mar 01 15
315 plays
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The Life of Chaucer
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We've all heard of "The Canterbury Tales." But what about the man behind the work?
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Tough
(10 qns)
skylarb
Feb 17 03
408 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 qns)
stigsby
Feb 06 09
162 plays
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Sir Thomas Wyatt (the Elder)
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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.
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Tough
(10 qns)
princess_1990
Apr 18 07
159 plays
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The Life of Heinrich Heine
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Heine was one of the most controversial German authors of his day, and for long afterwards. This poet, journalist and essayist wrote more than more than just one popular poem about the Rhine.
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Tough
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Heidi66
Feb 26 06
174 plays
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Magical World of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez is one of the most distinguished writers in history. Find out more about him.
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Tough
(10 qns)
beatka
Jan 17 03
348 plays
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Marcel Proust - Life and Work
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Marcel Proust - an influential French writer on literature around the world.
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Tough
(10 qns)
scotspanlit
Jul 08 06
198 plays
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Omar Khayyam
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You've probably heard his name because of the translation of some of his poems, but there is much more to find out about this talented man!
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Average
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looney_tunes
Apr 14 15
108 plays
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The Life and "Other" Works of Douglas Adams
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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!
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Tough
(10 qns)
mozzery
May 29 08
219 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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Average
(10 qns)
elqueen
Aug 27 09
210 plays
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Maurice Sendak -- More Than a Children's Author
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Maurice Sendak is probably best known by parents who have read stories by him or with his illustrations to their children and grandchildren. How much do you know about this creative genius, who died on May 8, 2012?
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Average
(10 qns)
gable
Jan 28 10
201 plays
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The Life And Times Of Joy Adamson
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This quiz is about Joy Adamson, the author of "Born Free." Adamson's life was and is an inspiration to all. Her greatest joy in life was returning animals to their wild state. Although her life was cut short, she will always be remembered.
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Difficult
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DakotaNorth
Sep 10 02
258 plays
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The Controversial Life of Norman Mailer
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Norman Mailer (1923-2007) became a bestselling author at age 25, and spent the rest of his life in the public eye. This quiz looks at some of the highlights (and a few lowlights) of his eventful life.
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Tough
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chessart
Apr 04 10
204 plays
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Louisa May Alcott: An Outstanding 'Little Woman'
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Most people associate Louisa May Alcott with her beloved work "Little Women." But do you know these other facts about this interesting woman? [Note: Much of this information can be found in the book "Louisa May Alcott" by Martha Saxton (1995).]
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Tough
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cmstrong
Sep 03 08
321 plays
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Slumming Angel
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You've probably heard of Philip Marlow, one of vintage detective fiction's most well-known characters. But how much do you know about Raymond Chandler, the "slumming angel" behind the sarcastic prose?
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Difficult
(10 qns)
gretas
Jun 04 04
153 plays
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William Faulkner
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This is a quiz about the life and works of the author William Falukner
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Average
(10 qns)
workisboring
Apr 15 12
168 plays
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