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31.
  Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Chris Crutcher's "Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes".
Average, 10 Qns, wester14, Mar 11 07
Average
wester14
212 plays
32.
  Susanna Clarke    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A collection of questions about Susanna Clarke's fantasy novel "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell". Warning: SPOILERS!
Average, 10 Qns, ninedin, Mar 21 10
Average
ninedin
175 plays
33.
  "Wild Storm" by Richard Castle    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about the fifth book in the "Derek Storm" series. The books were produced in conjunction with the TV series "Castle" and actually written by an unnamed ghost writer.
Average, 10 Qns, Shadowmyst2004, May 15 17
Average
Shadowmyst2004
185 plays
34.
  "The Education of Little Tree"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on Forrest Carter's book known as "The Education of Little Tree." This was a hilarious, warm, sad and suspenseful book. I really enjoyed reading every page and I hope that you enjoyed reading this book too. Do your best and good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, DashAdams, Nov 07 04
Average
DashAdams
158 plays
35.
  The Troop    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In Nick Cutter's "The Troop", five Boy Scouts and their scoutmaster are visited by a mysterious, infected individual during their isolated island expedition. Soon, the parasites spread. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 12 15
Tough
kyleisalive editor
114 plays
36.
  The Banned and the Banished    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz about James Clemens' 'The Banned and the Banished' series. If you've read the books you should have no problem in finding the answers.
Average, 15 Qns, faelivrin, Nov 11 07
Average
faelivrin
161 plays
37.
  "The Black Company" by Glen Cook    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is an easy quiz for people who have read Glen Cook's gritty fantasy novel about mercenaries in a swords and sorcery fantasy world. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, elmurid, Jan 16 08
Average
elmurid
145 plays
38.
  The Last of the Mohicans    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on one of my favorite classics. How much do you know about James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans?" These questions are all from his unabridged work.
Tough, 10 Qns, Gunch, Jan 05 08
Tough
Gunch
341 plays
39.
  'Wonder Boys' Basics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on some of the basic plot points in Michael Chabon's novel 'Wonder Boys'. I tried to stick to things that you'd have to have read the book (rather than seen the movie) to know. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, rj211, Jul 21 03
Tough
rj211 gold member
180 plays
40.
  "The Hitchhikers"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on Joy Cowley's book "The Hitchhikers." I really enjoyed reading every story that was in this book and I hope that you enjoyed reading them too. Do your best and good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, DashAdams, Nov 28 04
Average
DashAdams
132 plays
41.
  The Magicians' Guild    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know the first book in the "Black Magicians" Trilogy by Trudi Canavan? *Spoilers*
Average, 10 Qns, phipsa, Feb 22 07
Average
phipsa
265 plays
42.
  The Empty Mirror    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Empty Mirror" by James Lincoln Collier is one of my top ten favorite books. It is full of suspense and action. I hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, edward098, Jul 07 09
Average
edward098
206 plays
43.
  The Strange World of Jonathan Strange    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on Susanna Clarke's book "Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell", a tale of war, magicians and fairies.
Average, 10 Qns, vestybesty, Jun 21 06
Average
vestybesty
212 plays
44.
  10 Questions: Caleb Carr's "The Alienist" Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Caleb Carr's 1994 novel, "The Alienist," became an instant bestseller. Carefully researched, it combines American history, political commentary, and best of all, a first-rate crime thriller. This should be an easy quiz for anyone who's read the book.
Average, 10 Qns, Pyramid6, Jun 10 14
Average
Pyramid6
136 plays
45.
  Lands of Tremaris    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Come and test your knowledge of the "Chanters of Tremaris" trilogy by Kate Constable!
Average, 25 Qns, dreaming_queen, Apr 17 07
Average
dreaming_queen
189 plays
46.
  The Other Hand    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is based on Chris Cleave's 2008 novel, 'The Other Hand', about two women who bond, two years after a shared traumatic experience. This quiz contains spoilers.
Average, 20 Qns, Lazellia, May 08 11
Average
Lazellia
139 plays
47.
  The Famous Simon Templar   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz relates to Leslie Charteris the author and his character Simon Templar a.k.a. The Saint, as seen in his novels rather than the tv series.
Tough, 10 Qns, Simon_Templar, Nov 18 14
Tough
Simon_Templar
318 plays
48.
  Ever Heard of Gigi?    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz on the quaint little French book, "Gigi" by Colette. These questions are based on the translation by Roger Senhouse. Enjoy!
Tough, 15 Qns, avis, Jul 13 13
Tough
avis
241 plays
49.
  The Quizteries of Pittsburgh    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Mysteries of Pittsburgh" is Michael Chabon's first novel. As soon as I read it, I knew he would be the great novelist he's turned out to be. I love this book, and I hope this quiz inspires you to read it (if you haven't already).
Tough, 10 Qns, abechstein, Jul 26 09
Tough
abechstein
150 plays
50.
  15 Questions about Caleb Carr's "The Alienist"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A historical, murder mystery/detective story, "The Alienist" by Caleb Carr is a can't-put-down novel of the hunt for a serial killer in 1890 New York City. **Beware -- This quiz contains spoilers!**
Tough, 15 Qns, ldubose, Jan 08 06
Tough
ldubose gold member
197 plays
51.
  Papillon, The Man And The Book    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about one of my favorite books, 'Papillon'. It is a true testament to the human spirit, the ability to endure and the will to survive. The questions are not about the movie, with the last question being the exception. Good Luck!
Difficult, 15 Qns, brainyblonde, Mar 21 13
Difficult
brainyblonde
660 plays
52.
  L.A. Candy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will feature questions about the book "L.A. Candy" by Lauren Conrad. You will need to have read the book in order to score well on this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, MovieMaster14, Jan 17 10
Average
MovieMaster14
136 plays
53.
  "Diary of a Teenage Girl"    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is a quiz on the book "Diary of a Teenage Girl" by Melody Carlson. Enjoy!
Average, 25 Qns, Jacifan, Jul 13 03
Average
Jacifan
278 plays
54.
  Five Love Languages - Gary Chapman    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Gary Chapman opened our hearts and minds to learning about love when he wrote his relationship book, "The Five Love Languages". How well do you know the book?
Average, 10 Qns, GBfan, Jul 06 22
Average
GBfan
Jul 06 22
87 plays
55.
  High School Bites: The Lucy Chronicles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Liza Conrad prize winning book! About a high school student dealing with all the stuff that high school girls go through but on top of that she finds out that she is marked for death, on her sixteenth birthday no less.
Tough, 10 Qns, dramabee, Sep 30 07
Tough
dramabee
138 plays
56.
  Oh No You Don't!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"I should like to see you try" is often quoted between the "Lord of Scoundrels" and his Lady in Loretta Chase's acclaimed, award-winning 1995 romance.
Tough, 10 Qns, filomena20, Jan 09 16
Tough
filomena20 gold member
93 plays
57.
  The Dragon Heir    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the third book in the "Heir" series by Cinda Williams Chima.
Average, 10 Qns, BSPPKT, Jan 03 09
Average
BSPPKT
196 plays
58.
  "Wraeththu" by Storm Constantine    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
How well do you know "The Enchantments of Flesh and Spirit," "The Bewitchments of Love and Hate," and "The Fulfilments of Fate and Desire," the first three books of "Wraeththu" by Storm Constantine?
Difficult, 15 Qns, Rowena8482, Jan 04 08
Difficult
Rowena8482 gold member
157 plays
59.
  "The Named" by Marianne Curley    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the first book in the "Guardians of Time" trilogy. I hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, cram09, Dec 16 13
Average
cram09
188 plays
60.
  Children of Amarid    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The first book by David B Coe. This is the first book in the "Lon Tobyn Chronicles". In my opinion this is a great book that not many seem to have read.
Average, 10 Qns, trueknight78, Dec 02 08
Average
trueknight78
124 plays
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Authors A-C: 'C' Trivia Questions
31. What crop does Pellaz's father grow on his farm?

From Quiz "Wraeththu" by Storm Constantine

Answer: Cable

When we first meet Pellaz he is a dirty 'farmboy' harvesting the 'cable' crop on his father's smallholding. Cal arrives like some kind of mythical angel and literally "takes him away from all this".

32. What is the name of the girl who is the main character?

From Quiz The First Book of Pellinor: The Naming

Answer: Maerad

Maerad is a 16 year old girl who has lived a very cruel life growing up as a slave. Milana is her mother, Silvia is the women at Innail who becomes like a mother to her and Ardina is a legendary queen.

33. Each of the four Carsington books is humorously named after one of the book's characters. Which statement is true about the book titles and title characters?

From Quiz Loretta Chase: Ms. Terrific Writer

Answer: The two titles refering to men are about Carsington brothers

"Mr. Impossible" is Rupert Carsington; "Lord Perfect" is his older brother Benedict. "Miss Wonderful" is the love interest of their brother Alistair and she who is "Not Quite a Lady" is the love interest of their brother Darius.

34. Where is the setting for most of Harlan's books?

From Quiz Harlan Coben

Answer: New York / New Jersey

Harlan was born on 4 January 1962 in Newark, NJ. He realised he wanted to be a writer during his senior year at Amherst College, where he majored in political science.

35. Who is Sinjuin's husband?

From Quiz Catherine Coulter: The Sherbrookes

Answer: Colin

Sinjuin and Colin met and married in the book "The Heiress Bride". Colin is a Scottish Earl.

36. What job did Calwyn have to do while she was part of the sisterhood in Antaris?

From Quiz Lands of Tremaris

Answer: Beekeeper

Calwyn was the Beekeeper; she had taken over from Damyr, who was too old and frail to even walk to the hives without help.

37. Who is the Raven King?

From Quiz Susanna Clarke

Answer: A human child brought up in the Fairy

John Uiskglass a.k.a. the Raven King, before he became the king of Northern England, was, as a child, taken by the Fairies and brought up in their land. Nothing whatsoever is known about any familial relations between him and Strange.

38. What is the name of Sonea's aunt?

From Quiz The Magicians' Guild

Answer: Jonna

Sonea has lived with her aunt and uncle since her mother died and her father left her. They managed to make it out of the slums until the king decided to evict everyone from the stayhouses.

39. On the very last page of every novel is found the famous drawing of the stick man with halo and a short phrase. What was that phrase?

From Quiz The Famous Simon Templar

Answer: "Watch for the sign of The Saint, he will be back!"

The Saintly stick figure bearing a halo was designed by author, Leslie Charteris, when he was just nine years old. He was creating a story using the stick figures and later added the halo when he dreamt up The Saint character.

40. Who is the main character in the book?

From Quiz "Lords Of The White Castle" by Elizabeth Chadwick

Answer: Fulke Fitzwarin

Prince John is an important character but the story focuses on Fulke. Fulke Fitzwarin is a candidate for the real Robin Hood and Eustace the Monk is another outlaw of the time.

41. What does Steve do every Sunday at his father's church?

From Quiz Staying Fat For Sarah Byrnes

Answer: light candles

When Steve's brother got in a car crash and died, Steve felt like he should have died due to the fact that his brother was training to be a minister. Steve attempted to run away to his uncle's house but got caught by the police. Steve's father came and picked him up from the police station, and they developed a close, respectful relationship.

42. In what year was the first volume of "Don Quijote" published?

From Quiz Don Quijote

Answer: 1605

Volume I was written in 1605 and Volume II was not written until 1615.

43. What is Shar's surname?

From Quiz 'Daughter of Storms' by Louise Cooper

Answer: Tillmer

Shar's parents died when she was young and she was brought up by her uncle.

44. Chapter One has Frank arriving here, where the Greek offers him a meal, work, and a room.

From Quiz "The Postman Always Rings Twice" J.M. Cain

Answer: Twin Oaks Tavern

The Barstow Tavern also offer gasoline to their customers.

45. What is the first name of the eponymous Mr Norrell?

From Quiz The Strange World of Jonathan Strange

Answer: Gilbert

Mr Norrell is rarely referred to by his first name and then only in dialogue.

46. What is King Arthur's sword called?

From Quiz Arthur: King of the Middle March

Answer: Excalibur

King Arthur gained this sword and the rightful hand to control Britain when he pulled the sword from a stone or in some cases, it was given to him by the Lady of the Lake. Some sources say he was looking for a sword for his foster-brother Sir Kay because Sir Kay had forgotten his and some say he just decided to pull it from the stone.

47. Who is Rainsford's friend that he is talking with at the beginning of the story?

From Quiz Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game"

Answer: Whitney

Whitney is Rainsford's friend and hunting partner, accompanying him to South America.

48. As the book opens, who has just been buried?

From Quiz Caleb Carr's "The Alienist"

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt & Roosevelt

"Theodore is in the ground." With these words, John Schuyler Moore starts his narrative.

49. What is the name of Sven's dog in 'Working Wonders'?

From Quiz The Works of Jenny Colgan

Answer: Sandwiches

Sven has a very greedy dog called Sandwiches whom he takes to work with him.

50. What is the first thing Isabel does that is unusual?

From Quiz "The Named" by Marianne Curley

Answer: heals her cut finger

Isabel gets cut by a knife while cutting an apple. Her brother Matt told her to be careful. She yells for the wound to heal and when Matt examines it there is no cut on her hand.

51. What is the main character's name?

From Quiz Kate Chopin's "The Awakening"

Answer: Edna Pontellier & Mrs Pontellier & Mrs. Pontellier

Edna Pontellier and Kate Chopin had a lot in common. Both had been born in the northern part of the U.S. but moved to New Orleans with their husbands. Both chafed against the restrictions their societies imposed upon them.

52. In the first story, what was the name of Freddy Dysart's lover who was buried at sea?

From Quiz "The Hitchhikers"

Answer: Agnes

In the first story, Brian and his parents arrived near the ocean and when they did, this beautiful young woman came out and started calling Brian the name of "Freddy". Brian had never seen her before, and when he went to tell his mother and father, they told him about Freddy Dysart and how he never married. According to Brian's mother, Freddy was engaged to a woman in England who was coming out to marry him. On her way, she got a horrible illness and died. At the time she got sick, she was on a boat in the ocean. So, the other people on the boat buried her at sea.

53. What was the name of Little Tree's grandmother?

From Quiz "The Education of Little Tree"

Answer: Bonnie Bee

Little Tree lived with his grandmother and his grandfather in the mountains. His father died and his mother died shortly after his father did. With no one else to live with, Little Tree went to live with his grandparents and his grandparents had a lot of dogs.

54. At the very beginning of "Sunglasses After Dark", what was the name of the orderly who runs the graveyard shift at "Elysian Fields?"

From Quiz Sunglasses after Dark

Answer: Claude

In the book Claude has no idea that Sonja is a vampire. He dreads working the shift and the last room he checks on is Sonja's.

55. What is Gigi's real name?

From Quiz Ever Heard of Gigi?

Answer: Gilberte

The first questions always have to be easy, don't you think?

56. Where is Regan Reilly's tenth reunion being held?

From Quiz "Decked" By Carol Higgins Clark

Answer: Oxford England

Private Investigator Regan Reilly and her friend Kit go to the tenth reunion of their Junior Year Program at St. Polycarp's in Oxford England.

57. What is Maruman also known as?

From Quiz Obernewtyn's Place

Answer: Moonwatcher

Maruman is the Moonwatcher and Gahltha is the Daywatcher.

58. What was Mrs. Brentano playing with Jonathan?

From Quiz "Stalker" by Jordan Cray

Answer: golf

Mrs. Brentano and Jonathan have all sorts of outings that her daughter isn't too thrilled about.

59. What kind of lessons did Tristan offer to give to Ivy?

From Quiz "Kissed by an Angel" by Elizabeth Chandler

Answer: swimming

Ivy was afraid of the water because of a bad experience she had as a child involving one of her mom's boyfriends.

60. Where is the Manticore Headquarters?

From Quiz Dark Angel: "Before the Dawn"

Answer: Gilette, Wyoming

Max and 12 others escaped from here in 2009.

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