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Right Author, Right Book. Trivia Quiz

This quiz is an introduction to English Literature which I hope you enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by KATE211. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
KATE211

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
377,367

Updated
Feb 20 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1203

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (8/10), Guest 99 (7/10), Guest 82 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. I wrote 'The Rights of Man' - and my name? Hint

Andrew Marvell.

Edmund Burke

Thomas Paine

Wilkie Collins

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Question 2 of 10

2. The novelist Anthony Trollope wrote which of these series of books? Hint

'The Pallisers', 'Barchester'

'David Copperfield', 'Barnaby Rudge'

'Anna Karenina', 'War and Peace'

'Animal Farm', 'Down and Out in Paris and London'

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Question 3 of 10

3. The book 'Vanity Fair' was authored by which of the following people who had met Napoleon Bonaparte? Hint

Maximilien Robespierre

Marshal Bernadotte, later king Carl Johan of Sweden

William Makepeace Thackeray

Marie Louise, Napoleon's second wife

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Question 4 of 10

4. What occupation was practiced by the following authors: Anthony Buckeridge, Elinor M Brent Dyer and Richmal Compton? Hint

Market Gardeners

Accountants

Teachers

Dentists

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Question 5 of 10

5. Mrs Max Mallowan was a writer (better known by another name) who was most noted for which genre of literature? Hint

Romantic

Westerns

War

Detective and mystery

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Question 6 of 10

6. There has long been a history in Britain of politicians also being authors. Which nineteenth century politician was the author of 'Coningsby'? Hint

James Graham

Lord Shaftesbury

Sir Robert Peel

Benjamin Disraeli

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Question 7 of 10

7. I was a Romantic Poet and became Poet Laureate. I took delight in the natural world and this was clearly shown in my work. Who was I? Hint

William Wordsworth

William Shakespeare

George Byron

Ogden Nash

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which poem by John Keats should be a logical choice at a United States Presidential inauguration? Hint

Endymion

Ode on a Grecian Urn

St Agnes Eve

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

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Question 9 of 10

9. With which war is Alfred, Lord Tennyson associated? Hint

The English Civil War

The Boer War

The Crimean War

The First World War

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Kim', 'Just so Stories' and the King's Christmas Broadcast in 1932 were written by whom? Hint

Agatha Christie

Stanley Baldwin

Rudyard Kipling

Winston Churchill

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I wrote 'The Rights of Man' - and my name?

Answer: Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine was born in England. He moved to America and his book had a profound influence on the political development of the United States. This book had a great influence in the United States, as Paine argued in favour of a more democratic form of government.

2. The novelist Anthony Trollope wrote which of these series of books?

Answer: 'The Pallisers', 'Barchester'

Anthony Trollope worked as a civil servant for many years. His 'Barchester' and 'Palliser' novels are eminently readable and, at various times have been adapted for TV. In 'Barchester' Trollope depicts the modus operandi of the Anglican Church hierarchy of mid-nineteenth century Britain.

The 'Palliser' novels follow a family saga - the Pallisers/ Dukes of Omnium and the political class of the nation.

3. The book 'Vanity Fair' was authored by which of the following people who had met Napoleon Bonaparte?

Answer: William Makepeace Thackeray

Thackeray met Napoleon on St Helena. Thackeray's characters, such as Becky Sharp in 'Vanity Fair', may well appear to be caricatures to a modern readership.

4. What occupation was practiced by the following authors: Anthony Buckeridge, Elinor M Brent Dyer and Richmal Compton?

Answer: Teachers

These three authors were all teachers, which gave them opportunity to observe the behaviour of children. They wrote children's books. Buckeridge gave us the 'Jennings' books, Brent Dyer the 'Chalet School' series, and Compton the 'William' stories.

5. Mrs Max Mallowan was a writer (better known by another name) who was most noted for which genre of literature?

Answer: Detective and mystery

Agatha Christie was fifteen years older than her second husband. Interestingly she accompanied him on some archaeological expeditions and used the experiences in some of her works, 'Death on the Nile' being an example.

6. There has long been a history in Britain of politicians also being authors. Which nineteenth century politician was the author of 'Coningsby'?

Answer: Benjamin Disraeli

Disraeli authored several books. He lived at Hughenden Manor near High Wycombe. While Prime Minister, he had a cordial relationship with Queen Victoria, who was very susceptible to flattery. Disraeli was ennobled with the style Earl of Beaconsfield. His books did highlight the differences between the 'two nations', - the haves and have-nots.

7. I was a Romantic Poet and became Poet Laureate. I took delight in the natural world and this was clearly shown in my work. Who was I?

Answer: William Wordsworth

Wordsworth, who was from Cumbria, enjoyed thirty mile walks to see friends. Appointed Poet Laureate when he had done his best work, such as 'Lyrical Ballads', he lived from 1770 to 1850.

8. Which poem by John Keats should be a logical choice at a United States Presidential inauguration?

Answer: St Agnes Eve

The inauguration occurs on 20th January which is St Agnes Eve. John Keats studied medicine and died early due to TB. His work still seems modern and relevant today. 'The Eve of St Agnes' concerns the superstition that a girl may dream of her future husband that night.

9. With which war is Alfred, Lord Tennyson associated?

Answer: The Crimean War

Tennyson's poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' was based on an incident in the Crimean War. Tennyson was born in 1809, an elder son of a landed family. As he was somewhat physically disabled, his family decided that another relation should succeed to the landholding. Tennyson then could pour his energies into his poetry.

10. 'Kim', 'Just so Stories' and the King's Christmas Broadcast in 1932 were written by whom?

Answer: Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling was the prolific author concerned. He lived for many years in India and had also lived in the USA. His wife was American. Kipling attained the status of a national treasure in popular opinion.

Source: Author KATE211

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