Up to No Good Trivia Quiz

Answer: Dracula

Vampires have appeared throughout the world. It was Bram Stoker who brought this concept to the literary public in his 1897 novel "Dracula".
In the novel Dracula was longing for the days when he was in power. He set off to England where he encountered Mina Harker and Lucy Westenra. He converted Lucy into a vampire and the set out to convert Mina. The only person with the background to thwart Dracula's plan was Van Helsing.

Answer: Oliver Twist

Although the character of Fagin could have been considered a villain; it was the character Bill Sikes that showed the most cruel and evil behavior. He constantly beat his dog and terrified the children in Fagin's employ. Fagin convinced Bill that his girlfriend Nancy had betrayed them by helping young Oliver to a better life. In a fit of rage Bill killed Nancy. The description of her murder by her lover in the novel was quite graphic and showed his ultimate cruelty.
The novel was published in 1838.

Answer: Iago

By today's standards Iago would be considered a psychopath. He exhibited negative traits such as jealousy, anger, and thievery. He would lie and scheme and say whatever he had to say to get what he felt he deserved. Nothing and no one would stand in his way.
Desdemona tried to convince Othello that she had not been unfaithful but he didn't believe her and smothered her while she slept.

Answer: Silver slippers

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was published in 1900. It told of the adventures of Dorothy Gale in the land of Oz. Her house landed on the Wicked Witch of the West's sister leaving only her feet with the silver slippers sticking out from under the house.

The slippers got transferred to Dorothy's feet. The witch tried everything to get them back including flying monkeys and a sleeping potion. The only person who may have been able to help her was the Wizard who lived in Emerald City.

Answer: Long John Silver

Long John Silver was a character created by Robert Louis Stevenson. At first he seemed to be on the side young Jim Hawkins in his quest for the treasure. He acted like a father to him even going so far to convince Jim that he had nothing but good intentions. It was only after Jim realized that it was Long John Silver behind the mutiny that his true character was revealed.
Jack Sparrow was the pirate in "The Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series which began in 2003.
Captain Nemo became a pirate in Jules Verne's novel "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", published in 1870.
One-Eyed Willie was the pirate in the movie "The Goonies" (1985).

Answer: Mildred Ratched

The novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" was written by Ken Kesey and published in 1962. Mildred Ratched was the head nurse of a ward in a mental institution. She gained control over her patients through humiliation, intimidation, and fear. Even the staff felt intimidated by her in her attempt for absolute power and control. All this began to unravel with the arrival of Randle Patrick MacMurphy.
The novel was adapted for the screen in 1975. It won several academy awards.

Answer: Max Cady

The character of Max Cady was a convicted rapist who spent 14 years in prison. While in prison his hatred for the prosecutor, Sam Bowden, who put him there, grew along with his desire for revenge. He began a systematic attack on the family once he got out of prison.
The movie, "Cape Fear", was adapted from the novel "The Executioners", written by John D MacDonald and published in 1957. Robert Mitchum portrayed Max Cady in the 1962 version. It was Robert De Niro's character portrayal that truly captured the evil of Max Cady in the 1991 film.
Robert De Niro was tattooed over his body with vegetable dyes for his role as Max Cady.

Answer: Simon Legree

The novel was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1852. It brought the attention of the American people to the cruel aspects of slavery.
The novel was inspired by the autobiography of Josiah Henson titled "Formerly a Slave, and Now an Inhabitant of Canada, Narrated by Himself", and published in 1849.
The character of Simon Legree was a cruel and brutal slave owner. He only cared about making a profit by the exploitation of people. He exhibited cruel and sadistic behavior. The name of Simon Legree became associated with a cruel or harsh taskmaster.

Answer: James Moriarty

The character of Sherlock Holmes was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes described Professor Moriarty as the "Napoleon of Crime".
He appeared in Doyle's story, "The Final Problem" which was published in the "Strand Magazine" in 1893. He appeared to have met his demise going over Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland. He did not actually appear but had a role in the story "The Valley of Fear". Although this story preceded "The Final Solution" in time; it was not published in the "Strand Magazine" until 1914 or 1915.

Answer: David Copperfield

The novel "David Copperfield" was published in 1850. It originally appeared in serial form. It chronicled the life of David Copperfield from his early days until he reached maturity.
It was when he got a job with Mr. Wickfield that he met Uriah Heep. Mr. Heap presented himself as a humble worker and showed a meek and unassuming personality. All the while he was plotting and scheming to ruin Mr. Wickfield financially and take over the business. He tried to force his daughter into marriage.
His character can be described as a wolf in sheep's clothing.