1.
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.
Difficult
reeshy
Apr 30 19
51 plays
2.
Sandra Brown's Novel "Sting"
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, ReginTollefsen, Apr 12 18
This quiz is about Sandra Brown's book "Sting", which I really enjoyed. I hope you also enjoy the quiz.
Tough
ReginTollefsen
Apr 12 18
69 plays
3.
The Magic of Peter Benchley's "Jaws"
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 11 18
It's fair to say that many baby boomers have seen the 1975 movie "Jaws". How many have actually read Peter Benchley's book from which the movie screenplay was adapted? Increase your geekiness and catch the movie-only people out with this quiz.
Average
1nn1
Sep 11 18
159 plays
4.
"Jaws": the Movie vs the Book
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, Skyflyerjen, Feb 16 16
This quiz will compare the story of "Jaws", the book by Peter Benchley, and the movie. Big spoilers ahead if you haven't read the book!
Tough
Skyflyerjen
Feb 16 16
201 plays
5.
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.
Tough
Oddball
Jun 02 04
303 plays
6.
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.
Tough
ogonczyk
Aug 12 04
201 plays
7.
"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.
Difficult
Simon_Templar
Apr 11 07
447 plays
8.
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.
Tough
looney_tunes
Jul 11 15
165 plays
9.
The Thirty-Nine Steps
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, PDAZ, Dec 08 15
"The Thirty-Nine Steps", published in 1915, was the first of John Buchan's adventure novels to feature the character Richard Hannay. This quiz covers the book, which differs greatly from Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film of the same name.
Average
PDAZ
Dec 08 15
153 plays
10.
Buck's "The Good Earth"
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, specialkarah, Jun 23 06
For the 2006-2007 Academic Decathlon year, we students had to read this stunning novel. Let's see how much you know it!
Average
specialkarah
Jun 23 06
300 plays
11.
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.
Average
alaspooryoric
Oct 06 17
108 plays
12.
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!
Tough
kyleisalive
Oct 24 11
114 plays
13.
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.
Average
filmmaker03
Jul 16 06
384 plays
14.
The Romantic Lord Byron
15 questions
Difficult, 15 Qns, skylarb, Jul 04 03
This quiz covers the writings of the great Romantic poet Lord Byron, George Gordon.
Difficult
skylarb
Jul 04 03
417 plays
15.
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.
Tough
nammage
May 02 09
129 plays
16.
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.
Average
Onionsauce
Oct 27 11
117 plays
17.
The Heroine
10 questions
Difficult, 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!
Difficult
kyleisalive
Jun 29 11
111 plays
18.
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.
Average
davejacobs
May 21 17
138 plays
19.
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.
Average
lorstrivia
Feb 13 10
165 plays
20.
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.
Average
pollucci19
Oct 07 12
264 plays
21.
"Jaws": The Novel
10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, garfield2710, May 18 09
Have you read the novel that inspired the 1975 Blockbuster film "Jaws"? Do you remember much about it? Take this quiz and find out. The novel was written by Peter Benchley.
Difficult
garfield2710
May 18 09
546 plays
22.
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!
Tough
Morrigan
Nov 24 06
123 plays
23.
"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!
Tough
frowny333
Jun 08 07
267 plays
24.
Wish You Were Here
10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Nov 05 04
This is the first book in the "Mrs. Murphy Mystery" series by Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie Brown. I hope you enjoyed the book, and good luck on the quiz. :)
Difficult
kyleisalive
Nov 05 04
138 plays
25.
Poppy Z. Brite
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Morrigan716, Jun 30 01
Here is a quiz about the greatest horror author of all time.
Average
Morrigan716
Jun 30 01
444 plays
26.
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.
Average
paleape
Jul 26 03
273 plays
27.
Rest in Pieces
10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Dec 31 04
"Rest In Pieces" is the second Mrs. Murphy Mystery written by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown. Good luck!
Difficult
kyleisalive
Dec 31 04
141 plays
28.
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!
Tough
kyleisalive
Aug 27 11
108 plays
29.
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.
Tough
pigwaller
Mar 04 08
177 plays
30.
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.
Tough
CellarDoor
Jun 13 01
222 plays