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Favourite Authors II Trivia Quiz

Following on from my first quiz in this category, "Favourite Authors", I have compiled another which I hope will be favourably received.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mommakat. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Mommakat

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,792

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
539

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of C.S. Forester's books tells of an unusual voyage and the interaction between two people from different backgrounds who were thrown together. Which one of the following was it? Hint

The African Queen

The Ship

Hornblower

The Captain from Connecticut

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following novels by Norah Lofts told of the life of a young girl of mixed birth and her extraordinary powers? Hint

Bless This House

Scent of Cloves

How Far to Bethlehem?

Jassy

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The Talisman Ring" was a best seller written by which of the following authors? Hint

Georgette Heyer

Daphne du Maurier

Jean Plaidy

Norah Lofts

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Question 4 of 10

4. Norah Loft's novel, "The King's Pleasure", tells the story of which of the wives of Henry VIIIth? Hint

Catherine Howard

Anne Boleyn

Katharine of Aragon

Jane Seymour

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Question 5 of 10

5. The following four novels are all the work of Bryce Courtney, one of Australia's most popular authors. Which one of those listed has no connection with the other three? Hint

Matthew Flinder's Cat

Solomon's Song

The Potato Factory

Tommo and Hawk

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of the following authors, who penned a series of books dealing with the life and times of Ross Poldark? Hint

Wilbur Smith

Alistair MacLean

Daphne Du Maurier

Winston Graham

7. The story of "Ivanhoe", by Sir Walter Scott, takes place during the 12th century, approximately one hundred years after the Battle of Hastings. What was the name of the Jewess who saved Ivanhoe when he was seriously wounded? Hint

Rebecca

Judith

Rachael

Rowena

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following books was NOT written by Daphne Du Maurier? Hint

Frenchman's Creek

Rebecca

Jamaica Inn

Rob Roy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Three of the listed novels were written by Alistair MacLean; which one was not? Hint

H.M.S. Ulysses

Where Eagles Dare

The Guns of Navarone

The Bridges of Toko-Ri

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Question 10 of 10

10. "The Razor's Edge" was a highly successful film based on a book by which of the following authors? Hint

D.H. Lawrence

Wilbur Smith

Morris West

W. Somerset Maugham

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of C.S. Forester's books tells of an unusual voyage and the interaction between two people from different backgrounds who were thrown together. Which one of the following was it?

Answer: The African Queen

The novel was made into a highly successful movie starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.

2. Which of the following novels by Norah Lofts told of the life of a young girl of mixed birth and her extraordinary powers?

Answer: Jassy

Jassy was part gypsy, and her strange powers affected all who came into contact with her.

3. "The Talisman Ring" was a best seller written by which of the following authors?

Answer: Georgette Heyer

It is interesting to note that Georgette Heyer was one of the world's best writers of historical romances and this particular novel is known for its historical accuracy.

4. Norah Loft's novel, "The King's Pleasure", tells the story of which of the wives of Henry VIIIth?

Answer: Katharine of Aragon

The story deals with the atrocious treatment received by Katharine of Aragon and Henry's attempts to rid himself of this, his first wife.

5. The following four novels are all the work of Bryce Courtney, one of Australia's most popular authors. Which one of those listed has no connection with the other three?

Answer: Matthew Flinder's Cat

"Matthew Flinder's Cat" is the story of a once-prominent barrister who descends to sleeping on the streets of Sydney and is befriended by a 10-year-old street kid. The other three books, beginning with "The Potato Factory", form a trilogy on the life and times of Mary Abacus, a prisoner who was transported from England to Australia, and of her descendants.

6. Of the following authors, who penned a series of books dealing with the life and times of Ross Poldark?

Answer: Winston Graham

Winston Graham was one of the most successful writers of the 20th century and wrote a total of twelve novels in the "Poldark" series which was set in Cornwall. A TV mini-series based on these books was also very successful and popular.

Answer: Rebecca

Ivanhoe eventually married the Lady Rowena, and Rebecca moved to Grenada with her father.

8. Which of the following books was NOT written by Daphne Du Maurier?

Answer: Rob Roy

Daphne Du Maurier's novels were all set in Cornwall; "Rob Roy", by Sir Walter Scott, was set mainly in Scotland.

9. Three of the listed novels were written by Alistair MacLean; which one was not?

Answer: The Bridges of Toko-Ri

"The Bridges of Toko-Ri" was written by James A. Michener and was set in the Korean War, unlike the other three, by Alistair MacLean, which all dealt with World War II.

10. "The Razor's Edge" was a highly successful film based on a book by which of the following authors?

Answer: W. Somerset Maugham

"The Razor's Edge" gives an insight into the thoughts and soul-searching of a Word War I veteran whose journey takes him eventually to India and Nepal. It was made into a film starring Tyrone Power on his return from World War II, and then recently a re-make starred Bill Murray, and displayed his talent for serious acting.

Source: Author Mommakat

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