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1. This author and activist was born to Chilean parents in Lima, Peru. Her novels are infused with elements of what is known as magical realism. "The House of the Spirits" is a good example of this. Name this author.
2. Born in California to Chinese immigrants, which author penned the novel "The Joy Luck Club"?
3. This Russian novelist, best known for his novel "Crime and Punishment", was equally adept at writing essays and short stories. Who is this renowned author?
4. As a Holocaust survivor, this author wrote an autobiographical book based on her experiences as a child during the Nazi occupation of Holland. The title of the book is "The Upstairs Room". Who wrote it?
5. The beautifully written novel "The Kite Runner" was first published in 2004. The story is set in Afghanistan and follows the friendship of two boys. Can you name the author?
6. This prolific author is known mostly for his novels about the American West, although he has written books and short stories in other genres. His first novel, "Westward the Tide", was published in 1951. Name this writer.
7. Which prophetic French author penned the novels "Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Around the World in Eighty Days"?
8. In 1962, long before environmentalism became a movement, one author wrote a book about the use of chemical pesticides and its hazardous effects on wildlife and the environment. The book was called "Silent Spring". Who wrote it?
9. Which African-American author wrote the novel "Invisible Man", a book that addressed the social issues that African-Americans faced in the early decades of the 20th century?
10. One of the greatest scientific minds of the 20th century published a book in 1988 that has gone on to sell over ten million copies. The book is called "A Brief History of Time". Who is the author?
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