B Trivia and Quizzes

 Professor Chandra Follows His Bliss 10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, reeshy, Apr 30 19 See how much you remember from Rajeev Balasubramanyam's 2019 novel about a man seeking his life's happiness.

 William Blake: The Prophet Poet 20 questions
Tough, 20 Qns, skylarb, Jul 25 03 Questions are primarily concerned with Blake's poetry, but a few biographical facts are inserted for good measure.

 Jorge Luis Borges and his prose 20 questions
Tough, 20 Qns, ogonczyk, Aug 12 04 Jorge Luis Borges (1899-1986) was one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Test your knowledge of his biography and prosaic oeuvre.

 "Scouting For Boys" Robert Baden-Powell 1908 20 questions
Difficult, 20 Qns, Simon_Templar, Apr 11 07 The 1908 tome from the founding father of Scouting, Robert Baden-Powell, is couched in remarkable phraseology and frequently breaches what we would perceive to be the rules of "political correctness". Enjoy my very light-hearted examination of his work.

 Jonathan Livingston Seagull 15 questions
Tough, 15 Qns, Oddball, Jun 02 04 A quiz on Richard Bach's allegory of life, love and flight through the eyes of a seabird.

 Six Decrees of Francis Bacon 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 11 15 Francis Bacon's work 'Instauratio Magna' described his plan to develop a new approach to the systematic development of learning, set out in six stages. It is considered the first statement of what is now known as the Scientific Method.

 The Salt Eaters 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Oct 24 11 The community of Claybourne prepares for a festival while Velma Henry undergoes a healing ritual at the Southwest Community Infirmary in Toni Cade Bambara's 1980 debut novel. Good luck!

 Anne Bradstreet: Poems from Early America 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, alaspooryoric, Oct 06 17 Answer questions about some of the more well-known and more frequently anthologized poems by Anne Bradstreet, a Puritan who lived from 1612 to 1672 and settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

 The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Onionsauce, Oct 27 11 Alan Bradley's delightful novel, the first in his Flavia de Luce series, features one of the most unique heroines in the mystery genre. Flavia is a combination of Sherlock Holmes, Madame Curie, and Scout Finch.

 Running with Scissors 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, filmmaker03, Jul 16 06 This quiz is based on the 2002 best-selling memoir by Augusten Burroughs. It does not rely on knowledge of the 2006 film.

 The Heroine 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jun 29 11 Cherry Wilkinson sets out to become a full-fledged heroine but finds herself getting into a great deal of mischief in Eaton Stannard Barrett's 1813 Gothic parody. Will she become the persecuted heroine she so desires? Good luck!

 Poet: Ethel Lynn Beers 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, nammage, May 02 09 Ethel Lynn Beers was a well known poet during the American Civil War. Today she is relatively unknown. This quiz will be questions geared toward learning more about her.

 M.C.Beaton ~ The Agatha Raisin Mysteries 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, lorstrivia, Feb 13 10 Agatha Raisin is the creation of M.C. Beaton. Agatha is a cranky but lovable character who loves trying her hand at sleuthing in the Cotswold village of Carsley. Murder and mayhem is always just around the corner.

 Best Kept Secrets 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Oct 07 12 Desmond Bagley's novels are filled with characters with hidden agendas and usually contain a secret little twist at the end. I'll provide you with a brief description of the plot and a subtle hint, see if you can identify the title.

 The Romantic Lord Byron 15 questions
Tough, 15 Qns, skylarb, Jul 04 03 This quiz covers the writings of the great Romantic poet Lord Byron, George Gordon.

 Melanie Travis Mysteries, Part 1-The Basics 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, Morrigan, Nov 24 06 If you've read the Melanie Travis mysteries by Laurien Berenson, you'll ace this quiz! If not, then hopefully it'll make you want to read the series!

 "The Templar Legacy" 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, frowny333, Jun 08 07 This quiz is about one of my favorite books, "The Templar Legacy" by Steve Berry. I recommend reading the book before taking the quiz. Enjoy!

 The Pilgrim's Progress 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, davejacobs, May 21 17 John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come", generally shortened to "The Pilgrim's Progress" was immensely influential in 17th century England, and has been translated into over 200 languages.

 Kage Baker's "Life of the World to Come" 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, RufusDufus, Jun 28 11 "The Life of the World to Come" is a Company novel by Kage Baker.

 William S. Burroughs, beat author. 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, paleape, Jul 26 03 William S. Burroughs' novels are bizarre, absurdly creative, and controversial creations. His life was the stuff of legend. Take this quiz and show what you know about this novelist, sometimes called Godfather of the Beats.

 Pontypool Changes Everything 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Jul 02 09 Tony Burgess' "Pontypool Changes Everything" follows the progression of an odd occurrence in which humankind is destroying itself with a disease passed through the English language. Good luck!

 "Her Royal Spyness" Characters by Rhys Bowen 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 07 14 This quiz is on the characters in the mystery series "Her Royal Spyness" featuring Lady Georgiana, written by Rhys Bowen. It includes information on all books through "Heirs and Graces". There are some minor spoilers, but none to do with the mysteries.

 The Sweet Hereafter 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Aug 27 11 A horrible accident in the town of Sam Dent ends with the deaths of fourteen young children; this story by Russell Banks follows four people dealing with the tragic aftermath. Good luck!

 The Sweet Potato Queen's Book of Love 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, pigwaller, Mar 04 08 Jill Conner Brown, a fallen Southern Belle, looks at love, life, men, marriage, and being prepared.

 Le Colonel Chabert 10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Jun 13 01 One of Honore de Balzac's most enduring works, 'Le Colonel Chabert' is a tale of identity and disenfranchisement. Although this quiz contains spoilers, the book is worth reading even if you already know the plot.

 A Tale Etched in Blood and Hard Black Pencil 10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Nov 10 06 Nothing like a little murder to reunite schoolmates. What happens when someone you grew up with is murdered? In Christopher Brookmyre's novel, a man returns to his hometown to have his ex-classmates fill in the blanks. Good luck!

 "Junk" by Melvin Burgess 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, star2007, Jun 19 07 Hi, this is my first quiz on "Junk" by Melvin Burgess, covering the characters and plot.

 Brown, Alice 15 questions
Average, 15 Qns, Nammage, Feb 10 13 This quiz is on Alice Brown who was primarily a novelist but also wrote plays, non-fiction, had collaborations with other writers, and wrote poetry. She is relatively unknown today though much of her work is still out there for everyone to read.

 Poppy Z. Brite 10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Morrigan716, Jun 30 01 Here is a quiz about the greatest horror author of all time.