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Favourite Authors Trivia Quiz

Literature was one of my favourite subjects and reading one of my most enjoyed pastimes. Here is a quiz on some of my favourite authors and books.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mommakat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Mommakat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,527

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
818

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In a departure from his normal genre, John Grisham wrote a novel about a family named Krank. Of his listed novels, which one was it? Hint

Ford Country

Skipping Christmas

King of Torts

Bleachers

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Question 2 of 10

2. British author, Jean Plaidy, wrote novels under three pseudonyms. Under which name did she pen the "Daughters of England" series? Hint

Norah Lofts

Philippa Carr

Victoria Holt

Georgette Heyer

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The Hollow Hills" deals with the subject of King Arthur and Merlin. Who was the author? Hint

Norah Lofts

Catherine Cookson

Mary Stewart

Mary Higgins Clark

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Question 4 of 10

4. Colleen McCullough is the author of many best sellers. Which of the following novels was made into a mini-series for television in 1983? Hint

The Ladies of Missalonghi

The Thorn Birds

The Song of Troy

Caesar

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Question 5 of 10

5. Philippa Gregory penned two novels, "The Red Queen" and "The White Queen". Which period of English history was the subject of these two novels? Hint

The Norman Invasion

The Industrial Revolution

The Reformation

The War of the Roses

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which English author wrote "The Fifteen Streets"? Hint

Norah Lofts

Jean Plaidy

Georgette Heyer

Catherine Cookson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote the sequel to "Gone With The Wind"? Hint

Margaret Mitchell

Alexandra Ripley

Mary Higgins Clark

Patricia Cornwell

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Question 8 of 10

8. "The River God" and "The Seventh Scroll" were the first two books in a trilogy written by Wilbur Smith. What was the title of the third book? Hint

Elephant Song

The Sunbird

Monsoon

Warlock

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which author created Dr Kay Scarpetta in a series of novels? Hint

Patricia Cornwell

P.D. James

Mary Higgins Clark

Agatha Christie

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Question 10 of 10

10. Yorkshire (UK) vet, James Herriot, wrote several books on his experiences in his practice. Which of the following was NOT one of his books? Hint

Vet in a Spin

All Creatures Great and Small

If Only They Could Talk

All My Patients are Under the Bed

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In a departure from his normal genre, John Grisham wrote a novel about a family named Krank. Of his listed novels, which one was it?

Answer: Skipping Christmas

Hollywood made a film of it which was titled "Christmas with the Kranks" which starred Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen.

2. British author, Jean Plaidy, wrote novels under three pseudonyms. Under which name did she pen the "Daughters of England" series?

Answer: Philippa Carr

She also wrote romance novels under the name of Victoria Holt.

3. "The Hollow Hills" deals with the subject of King Arthur and Merlin. Who was the author?

Answer: Mary Stewart

Mary also wrote several other successful novels, for example "The Crystal Cave" and "The Last Enchantment".

4. Colleen McCullough is the author of many best sellers. Which of the following novels was made into a mini-series for television in 1983?

Answer: The Thorn Birds

Allthough she was a prolific writer of novels on a variety of subjects, her favourite subject was early Roman history.

5. Philippa Gregory penned two novels, "The Red Queen" and "The White Queen". Which period of English history was the subject of these two novels?

Answer: The War of the Roses

These two novels were based on very turbulent times in the history of the British monarchy and give an insight into the struggles of the Tudor and Plantagenet dynasties for control of the British throne.

6. Which English author wrote "The Fifteen Streets"?

Answer: Catherine Cookson

She was a prolific writer on the lives of working class people in England and "The Fifteen Streets" deals with the lives of people in a small section of London near the Dockyards.

7. Who wrote the sequel to "Gone With The Wind"?

Answer: Alexandra Ripley

The sequel, "Scarlett", unfortunately did not receive the same acclaim as the original story.

8. "The River God" and "The Seventh Scroll" were the first two books in a trilogy written by Wilbur Smith. What was the title of the third book?

Answer: Warlock

Wilbur Smith is a prolific writer whose books have been translated into 26 different languages. He was born in central Africa.

9. Which author created Dr Kay Scarpetta in a series of novels?

Answer: Patricia Cornwell

Patricia Cornwell is a very popular author and has written many books with Dr Scarpetta as the main character.

10. Yorkshire (UK) vet, James Herriot, wrote several books on his experiences in his practice. Which of the following was NOT one of his books?

Answer: All My Patients are Under the Bed

Although he was born in Scotland and qualified at the Glasgow Veterinary college, James Herriot spent his entire professional life in Yorkshire where he was a highly respected vet.

Source: Author Mommakat

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