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.

 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.

 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.

 "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!

 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.

 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.

 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 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.

 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!

 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 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!

 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 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.

 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.

 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.

 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!

 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.

 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.

 "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.

 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!

 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. :)

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

 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.

 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!

 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.