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Quiz about NonFiction Classics
Quiz about NonFiction Classics

Non-Fiction Classics Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about some of the non-fiction books that have had historical significance. Some are more well-known than others.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
17,269
Updated
Feb 26 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
3166
Last 3 plays: rupert774 (10/10), PurpleComet (7/10), mulder52 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'The Communist Manifesto' was one of the principal works of the modern world. Karl Marx was the primary author; who was his co-author? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Along the same theme, who was the author of 'Das Kapital'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 'The Federalist Papers' were influential essays that were written during the revolutionary period in America. Who was NOT a main contributor to them? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This scientist-philosopher was highly controversial for his theories, as expressed in books such as 'Worlds in Collision'. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 'The Critique of Pure Reason' was considered a milestone in philosophical thought. Who wrote it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Many writers known as 'muckrakers' exposed social evils. Which author was NOT one of them? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 'Candide' was a caustic lampoon of the notion that this was 'the best of all possible worlds'. Who wrote it? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. It is perhaps a stretch to mention the 'Rosetta Stone' here: that was not significant for its content. Nevertheless, it was important because it provided a key to understanding languages. Who was primarily responsible for its interpretation and translation? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'All Gaul is divided into three parts ...' Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Many consider this man's work, 'Democracy in America', to be insightful and astute. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'The Communist Manifesto' was one of the principal works of the modern world. Karl Marx was the primary author; who was his co-author?

Answer: Friedrich Engels

Marx is the name that always leaps to mind.
2. Along the same theme, who was the author of 'Das Kapital'?

Answer: Marx

Marx - again
3. 'The Federalist Papers' were influential essays that were written during the revolutionary period in America. Who was NOT a main contributor to them?

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson did just about everything else.
4. This scientist-philosopher was highly controversial for his theories, as expressed in books such as 'Worlds in Collision'.

Answer: Immanuel Velikovsky

He may have been ahead of his time - although he may still be wrong.
5. 'The Critique of Pure Reason' was considered a milestone in philosophical thought. Who wrote it?

Answer: Immanuel Kant

Kant. Over my head.
6. Many writers known as 'muckrakers' exposed social evils. Which author was NOT one of them?

Answer: James M. Cain

Sinclair's 'The Jungle' is perhaps the most well-known, followed by Tarbell's work on Standard Oil. Cain was a novelist.
7. 'Candide' was a caustic lampoon of the notion that this was 'the best of all possible worlds'. Who wrote it?

Answer: Voltaire

Amusing, yet pointed. While technically this is a piece of fiction, it is also a platform for presenting a philosophical stance.
8. It is perhaps a stretch to mention the 'Rosetta Stone' here: that was not significant for its content. Nevertheless, it was important because it provided a key to understanding languages. Who was primarily responsible for its interpretation and translation?

Answer: Champollion

Quite a daunting task
9. 'All Gaul is divided into three parts ...'

Answer: Julius Caesar

'I came, I saw, I conquered'
10. Many consider this man's work, 'Democracy in America', to be insightful and astute.

Answer: De Tocqueville

Early observations on the new republic
Source: Author robert362

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