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If you're looking for quizzes on books written by an author whose surname begins with D, and you don't see their name listed on its own, look in here!
59 quizzes and 660 trivia questions.
1.
  'The Destroyer' Novel Series    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is an introductory quiz to one of the most unusual and innovative action novel series in print...the tales of Remo Williams, the Destroyer.
Tough, 15 Qns, Oddball, Jan 05 17
Tough
Oddball
260 plays
2.
  "Die Physiker (The Physicists)" by Friedrich Dürre    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the play "Die Physiker" by Swiss author Friedrich Dürrenmatt.
Tough, 10 Qns, beee, May 13 05
Tough
beee
142 plays
3.
  John Dryden    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz focuses on the poetry and plays of John Dryden.
Average, 20 Qns, skylarb, Mar 11 21
Average
skylarb
Mar 11 21
1132 plays
4.
  Zofloya, or The Moor   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Charlotte Dacre's Gothic novel explores the events that befall Victoria Loredani after her mother is seduced by another man. These events trigger certain occurrences in her life which culminate to her own misfortune in this story from 1806. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 08 09
Average
kyleisalive editor
202 plays
5.
  Nelson DeMille Protagonist Match Game   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is for fans of Nelson DeMille, author of many adventure and thriller novels. One of the common features is a strong male lead. See if you can match the protagonist with the novel. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, PootyPootwell, Mar 01 24
Average
PootyPootwell gold member
Mar 01 24
76 plays
6.
  Two Years Before the Mast   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A survey of Richard H. Dana's excellent book first published in 1840, not of the film of 1946. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, wjames, Jan 01 14
Easier
wjames gold member
303 plays
7.
  Carol Ann Duffy's "Selling Manhattan"   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz centres around the Scottish poet Carol Ann Duffy, and more specifically her second collection of poetry, "Selling Manhattan", which was published in 1987.
Tough, 10 Qns, poshprice, Jun 16 20
Tough
poshprice
Jun 16 20
266 plays
8.
  About Inspector Morse    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the character Chief Inspector Morse, as he appears in the novels written by Colin Dexter.
Average, 10 Qns, Ampelos, Aug 19 16
Average
Ampelos gold member
211 plays
9.
  The Ultimate The City of Ember Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the book "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau.
Average, 10 Qns, quiz_girl16, Nov 05 04
Average
quiz_girl16
949 plays
10.
  Tough My Family and Other Animals Quiz - 25 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This wonderful book is the first of Gerald Durrell's "Corfu" trilogy. Gerald Durrell is my favorite author, and this book is one of his best!
Tough, 25 Qns, ldubose, Oct 15 11
Tough
ldubose gold member
408 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Where were the children when they realized that the parents were not coming back?

From Quiz "A Long Way To Go"




11.
  An American Tragedy    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"An American Tragedy" is considered by most critics to be Theodore Dreiser's greatest novel. Published in 1925, it tells the story of Clyde Griffiths. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of this classic book. Have fun!
Tough, 15 Qns, mrgrouchy, Dec 05 08
Tough
mrgrouchy
249 plays
12.
  "Dragons in our Midst" by Bryan Davis   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the series "Dragons in our Midst" by Bryan Davies. May include spoilers. No prior knowledge of the series necessary.
Average, 10 Qns, purelyqing, Sep 11 09
Average
purelyqing gold member
251 plays
13.
  My Friend Jane Duncan    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Jane Duncan's "My Friend" series follows the life of her heroine Janet Sandison from her childhood in the Highlands of Scotland to late middle age.
Tough, 15 Qns, agony, Nov 17 24
Tough
agony editor
Nov 17 24
257 plays
14.
  The Navidson Record and "House of Leaves"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Enclosed is a look at the unnerving events within the house on Ash Tree Lane in Mark Z. Danielewski's "House of Leaves", specifically those noted within The Navidson Record as chronicled by Zampano and Johnny Truant. Is it true? You decide.
Average, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Sep 14 13
Average
kyleisalive editor
109 plays
15.
  Mark Z. Danielewski's "House of Leaves"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Several, often conflicting, stories are intertwined in the strange tale of a house that bites! How much do you know, or want to know, about it? Here are ten random questions about the book. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, zippolover, Dec 01 13
Average
zippolover
157 plays
16.
  The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some not-too-obscure questions on this fascinating re-telling of the Biblical story of Dinah. Bible/Torah knowledge may help you with some answers, but definitely not all.
Average, 10 Qns, Amanda77586, May 13 08
Average
Amanda77586
294 plays
17.
  The Robe   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Robe", by Lloyd C. Douglas, is an epic drama about the life of a Roman soldier who crucifies Jesus and later becomes a Christian. Answer the trivia questions about one of the greatest books ever!
Average, 10 Qns, ELBERGER, Mar 28 12
Average
ELBERGER
202 plays
18.
  The "Jalna" Novels    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The "Jalna" novels by Mazo de la Roche were great favourites of mine in my youth.
Average, 10 Qns, Christinap, Jan 31 11
Average
Christinap
145 plays
19.
  Gordon Dickson's "Way of the Pilgrim"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Way of the Pilgrim" is a science fiction novel by Gordon Dickson. The earth has been conquered by an advanced and militaristic alien race, the Aalaag, who rule with an iron fist. Shane Evert must find a way to liberate the human race or die trying.
Average, 10 Qns, agentofchaos, Sep 24 13
Average
agentofchaos gold member
255 plays
20.
  The Endeavours of Colin Dexter    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A trivia quiz about the life and works of Colin Dexter
Average, 10 Qns, ceejaybee, Dec 12 14
Average
ceejaybee
182 plays
21.
  Questions on The City of Ember   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz based on the book "The City of Ember" by Jeanne Duprau. I hope you like it.
Average, 10 Qns, kara_radcliffe, Jan 05 07
Average
kara_radcliffe
535 plays
22.
  "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon Draper    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Andy Jackson was driving a car that crashed one night after a game, killing Robert Washington, captain of the Hazlewood High Tigers." Do you think you know all there is to know about the novel by Sharon Draper?
Average, 10 Qns, mahimahi1, Feb 20 13
Average
mahimahi1
341 plays
23.
  "A Struggle for Rome" by Felix Dahn    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
Felix Dahn's trilogy "A Struggle for Rome" offers a dive into the hsitory of the trubulent sixth centry AD, combining war, romance, adventure, nobility and wretchedness. See what you know about its characters, real and fictional. Enjoy!
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, DeepHistory, Feb 19 22
Very Difficult
DeepHistory gold member
Feb 19 22
67 plays
24.
  "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The great biologist and renowned atheist Richard Dawkins takes on the Almighty in the book "The God Delusion". Here are ten multiple choice questions from that book.
Tough, 10 Qns, oofahlandian, Sep 04 13
Tough
oofahlandian
301 plays
25.
  The Ipcress File    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A classic spy thriller that brought fame to first time author, Len Deighton and actor Michael Caine, who played the cockney working class spy in the movie. The movie is a 1960's classic but how well do you know the book?
Tough, 10 Qns, dericpw, Mar 01 05
Tough
dericpw
192 plays
26.
  Short Stories by Roald Dahl    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Roald Dahl wrote dozens of humorous short stories with surprise endings. Several of them have also been adapted for television in "Tales of the Unexpected".
Tough, 10 Qns, wardcogge, Jul 01 08
Tough
wardcogge
337 plays
27.
  A Long Way To Go    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is my favorite book by Borden Deal. In my opinion, he shows in the book what real courage truly is! It's the story of three very brave children who set out on a long journey to reach their home despite all obstacles.
Average, 20 Qns, kennell, Mar 22 10
Average
kennell gold member
274 plays
28.
  The Charm of "The Charm School"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nelson DeMille wrote "The Charm School," a novel about Americans versus Russians in the dangerous game of espionage. This quiz is for people who have read the book. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, PootyPootwell, Oct 24 18
Average
PootyPootwell gold member
Oct 24 18
85 plays
29.
  Clare B. Dunkle's "The Hollow Kingdom Trilogy" 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Three great books! This quiz is Part 1 on the first book, "The Hollow Kingdom". Be sure to take the Part 2 quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, authorjdg, Mar 03 07
Average
authorjdg
150 plays
30.
  "The God Delusion" by Richard Dawkins - 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The great biologist and renowned atheist Richard Dawkins takes on the Almighty in the book "The God Delusion". Here are ten more multiple choice questions from that book.
Tough, 10 Qns, oofahlandian, Jan 26 07
Tough
oofahlandian
252 plays
31.
  "To Serve Them All My Days" by R. F. Delderfield    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As the "Them" in the title refers to schoolboys, this quiz is about ten of them from the book. Good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, lonely-lady, May 02 16
Tough
lonely-lady
125 plays
32.
  "An American Tragedy" by Theodore Dreiser    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Reaching almost 900 pages, this novel took a while to finish. This quiz, however, will finish quickly if you read the book. If you liked this novel, I strongly suggest "Sister Carrie", also by Dreiser.
Tough, 15 Qns, itsfun4u2c, May 31 22
Tough
itsfun4u2c
May 31 22
203 plays
33.
  Roddy Doyle: The Voice of Barrytown    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nobody's ever portrayed working class life in North Dublin as hilariously (or as accurately) as Roddy Doyle.
Average, 10 Qns, astorian, Jul 02 04
Average
astorian
250 plays
34.
  Michael Dahl's "The Ruby Raven"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I noticed that there were no quizzes on any of Michael Dahl's books, so I had to make one. This particular quiz refers to his book, "The Ruby Raven".
Tough, 10 Qns, merry2616, Nov 03 05
Tough
merry2616
131 plays
35.
  Clare B. Dunkle's "The Hollow Kingdom Trilogy" 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is Part 2 of a quiz on the first book in the trilogy, "The Hollow Kingdom".
Average, 10 Qns, authorjdg, Mar 04 07
Average
authorjdg
156 plays
36.
  My Family And Other Animals Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The first quiz on this extremely popular book by Gerald Durrell, which I find hard to believe!
Tough, 10 Qns, aob6666, Nov 12 04
Tough
aob6666
234 plays
37.
  "Mel Beeby: Agent Angel" Series - Annie Dalton    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about my favorite book series, "Mel Beeby: Agent Angel" by Annie Dalton. Books 1-9 are included.
Average, 10 Qns, showgirl127, Jul 03 07
Average
showgirl127
198 plays
38.
  Nelson DeMille Library    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about one of my favorite authors, Nelson DeMille. See how well you know his books and the characters he writes about.
Average, 10 Qns, bluejay2fly, Feb 27 10
Average
bluejay2fly
159 plays
39.
  The A-List #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The A-List" is a series of books by Zoey Dean. If you love them as much as I do, you'll ace this quiz. If not...book up!
Average, 10 Qns, Charming818, Mar 11 08
Average
Charming818
192 plays
40.
  The Books of O. Douglas    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
O. Douglas wrote around 15 books, published between 1916 and 1950. How much do you know about her works?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Aug 27 17
Difficult
Rowena8482 gold member
170 plays
41.
  David Drakes's Lord of the Isles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is over a variety of trivia from David Drake's fantasy novel "Lord of the Isles."
Tough, 10 Qns, Trooper_nut, Jan 03 05
Tough
Trooper_nut
120 plays
42.
  The Poetry of Bruce Dawe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My high-school English teachers gave us Bruce Dawe to study as part of the Poetry Component. I've be re-reading him lately and thought I'd share him.
Tough, 10 Qns, ncw75, Mar 23 09
Tough
ncw75
142 plays
43.
  "Funny in Farsi" by Firoozeh Dumas    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the memoir "Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America" by Firoozeh Dumas.
Tough, 10 Qns, winksmile820, Dec 19 16
Tough
winksmile820
195 plays
44.
  The Chase    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will be about a short story called "The Chase" by Annie Dillard. I hope you enjoy my quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, nigil800, Oct 10 08
Average
nigil800
198 plays
45.
  "Slammerkin"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the wonderfully written, sadly under-read, book by Emma Donoghue. If you haven't read the book, but you know something about society in 18th century England, give it a try!
Average, 10 Qns, crombiek8e, Jun 04 05
Average
crombiek8e
162 plays
46.
  "The A-List" by Zoey Dean    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions from the hit book "The A-list" by Zoey Dean.
Average, 10 Qns, goddessdivine, Mar 27 10
Average
goddessdivine
168 plays
47.
  Chapters Of "Riding In Cars With Boys"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz on the autobiographical book by Beverly Donofrio, which is quite different from the film which was adapted from it. There is a question for each chapter, and I'll say which chapter each question is from.
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, Lazellia, Jan 12 04
Very Difficult
Lazellia
201 plays
48.
  Eric Jerome Dickey Novels    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is for anyone who has read Eric Jerome Dickey's novels.
Tough, 15 Qns, ftrdoc05, May 30 11
Tough
ftrdoc05
99 plays
49.
  "The Birth Of Venus" By Sarah Dunant    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a wonderfully written book by Sarah Dunant, based in the early 1500s.
Tough, 10 Qns, Greece245, Oct 11 04
Tough
Greece245
302 plays
50.
  Urban Fantasies- "Jack of Kinrowan"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Charles deLint's Urban Fantasies make us believe that Faerie is just outside our range of vision. If you like his books, I hope you'll like this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, shelpu, Jan 21 06
Average
shelpu
159 plays
51.
  Coleman - a Source of Light in a Dark World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Not really. Actually Tim Dorsey's Coleman is perhaps the most worthless loser in literature. If you haven't read the Serge books, maybe this will get you started.
Average, 10 Qns, RhinosNRoses, Jun 01 07
Average
RhinosNRoses
142 plays
52.
  'Dark Knights and Dingy Castles' by Terry Deary    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the book 'Dark Knights and Dingy Castles' by Terry Deary. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, booktriv, Nov 18 14
Difficult
booktriv
200 plays
53.
  "Raising Dragons" by Brian Davies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know Billy Bannister and Bonnie Silver? Test your knowledge of "Raising Dragons" and see just how well you studied it. Notes: contains spoilers. Questions will NOT be in chronological order!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, jonespipeorgan, Sep 26 09
Very Difficult
jonespipeorgan
150 plays
54.
  The Details of the "3 NBs of Julian Drew"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my very first attempt at making a quiz. I really love this book by James M. Deem and I hope you do too!
Tough, 10 Qns, theprivateer, Mar 01 11
Tough
theprivateer
97 plays
55.
  Powered by Serge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Serge A. Storms...Historian extraordinaire of All Things Florida or lovable serial killer? Thank you Tim Dorsey.
Difficult, 10 Qns, RhinosNRoses, May 16 07
Difficult
RhinosNRoses
136 plays
56.
  The Dragon and the George Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you're a fan of Gordon R. Dickson and his "Dragon" series, this is the quiz for you.
Difficult, 10 Qns, yvie266, Feb 21 12
Difficult
yvie266
150 plays
57.
  "Jalna" by Mazo de la Roche    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An easy quiz on one of my favourite books - "Jalna".
Average, 10 Qns, groovyvioletchick, Jul 21 03
Average
groovyvioletchick
171 plays
58.
  The Fledgling    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about "The Fledgling" by Holly Dray?
Tough, 10 Qns, BronzetheSling, Mar 26 11
Tough
BronzetheSling
99 plays
59.
  "Having It & Eating It" -- What Do You Know?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quick and simple quiz about the chicklit novel "Having It & Eating It" by Sabine Durrant. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, pgsahm, Mar 17 05
Tough
pgsahm
133 plays
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Authors D-G: 'D' Trivia Questions

1. During what time period did John Dryden write?

From Quiz
John Dryden

Answer: The Restoration Period

John Dryden was born on August 19, 1631 in Northamptonshire, England and attended Westminster School and then Trinity College, Cambridge. The Restoration period is dated starting in 1660, when King Charles II was restored to the throne. The end date is typically given in the mid to late 1680s. Because of John Dryden's great literary influence, this period also came to be known as "The Age of Dryden." Other Restoration poets include John Wilmot, Aphra Behn, and George Etherege.

2. The novel opens on the story of a young American, Gregory Fisher, in the Soviet Union. What is he doing there?

From Quiz The Charm of "The Charm School"

Answer: Traveling across the country in his Trans Am

Gregory Fisher had always wanted to take a road trip across Russia in a muscle car; the trip was a gift from his parents after he graduated from business school. Greg personified some of the best America had to offer: intelligent, good-natured, well-educated, generous, and well-intended. He was thoroughly enjoying the trip until he literally took a wrong turn.

3. In what part of Oxford does Inspector Morse live?

From Quiz About Inspector Morse

Answer: Summertown

Summertown is a well-to-do suburb to the north of Oxford City Centre. It became fashionable in the 19th century when dons at the University were allowed to marry and to live outside of college. It is clear from several of the books that Morse lives between Summertown and the Northern Ring Road -- in "The Way through the Wood" he walks "down" (i.e., south) to the off-licence for beer and wine. Colin Dexter, the author of the Morse novels, himself resided in Summertown.

4. What unusual introduction to school teaching does Chad Boyer give to David Powlett-Jones?

From Quiz "To Serve Them All My Days" by R. F. Delderfield

Answer: fake epileptic fit

What Chad Boyer and his classmates did not know was that "Pow-Wow" Jones was a recent inhabitant of shell-shock wards, so easily recognised that the apparent fit was a fake. The ease with which he took charge of the situation was the first step in becoming a great teacher.

5. Endeavour is the first name of which detective created by Colin Dexter?

From Quiz The Endeavours of Colin Dexter

Answer: Inspector Morse

In the Morse book, "Death is Now My Neighbour", (1998) Dexter finally gives Morse a first name. We learn Morse's father was an admirer of Captain Cook. Sergeant Robbie Lewis was Morse's faithful sidekick. D.I. John Rebus is the creation of Ian Rankin. Inspector Reginald Wexford is the creation of Ruth Rendell.

6. Disease caused a severe weakening of one of Dana's senses, prompting him to seek a cure on a sea voyage. Which sense was impaired?

From Quiz Two Years Before the Mast

Answer: Vision

While a student at Harvard, Dana contracted measles which led to a severe loss of eyesight, so necessary for a student. Dana turned down a leisurely voyage to India as an owner's agent, and instead signed on to a merchant ship on a voyage to collect a cargo of cow hides.

7. At the beginning of the novel, Shane is being forced to watch a public execution in Denmark. What unexpected event then catches his attention, to which he attributes a powerful symbolic meaning?

From Quiz Gordon Dickson's "Way of the Pilgrim"

Answer: A butterfly emerging from a chrysalis

When the Aalaag took over, they eliminated insects from the cities, at least in theory. Therefore, seeing a butterfly was a rare sight which gave Shane a strange feeling of triumph that a life had escaped the death sentence of the Aalaag. As he watched the butterfly emerge he felt a sense that one life was beginning just as the condemned man's life was ending, as if the one somehow balanced out the other.

8. What do Will Navidson and Karen Green find next to their bedroom?

From Quiz The Navidson Record and "House of Leaves"

Answer: A previously unseen room

Upon returning to their new house after a short trip, the Navidson family feels that something uncanny is afoot. That's when they find the first room. Heading into the master bedroom they find that a door has appeared. A similar door is in their kids' room; it was not there before. Between is a small room about four or five feet across, connecting the bedrooms together. There is nothing inside; the walls are black. Navidson and Karen take the logical route of investigation by digging up the house's blueprints. Sure enough there was originally room for a crawlspace in the house at the exact location, but no doors in the original sketches. It only appeared during their short absence. They decide to call the police, but it's a little absurd to say the least.

9. Why is Marcellus exiled to Minoa?

From Quiz The Robe

Answer: For laughing at Prince Gaius

Marcellus is at a banquet for military Tribunes, and has been drinking heavily. He sees Prince Gauis sleeping, with his mouth wide open, and snoring loudly. Unable to control himself, Marcellus roars with laughter, resulting in his exile from Rome to Minoa, a forgotten province ruled by the Romans.

10. What was Lear's rude nickname for Barrol?

From Quiz The Fledgling

Answer: Barrel

Barrol's name was spelled similarly to Barrel, so Lear often jibed him about it.

11. What is the name of Julian's first NB?

From Quiz The Details of the "3 NBs of Julian Drew"

Answer: The 1M155U NB

Julian called his first NB The 1M155U NB because it is the notebook where he tells about his M (mother). She has died and now that his father has remarried, Julian is not treated well; he misses his mother more and more.

12. In which country are the novels set?

From Quiz The "Jalna" Novels

Answer: Canada

The books centre on the "Jalna" house and estate which are set by Lake Ontario. They start with a newly married couple building their house in 1854. The Benares Historic House in Clarkson, Ontario is believed to have been the inspiration for "Jalna". Many streets in that area are named after characters in the books.

13. How many books are there in the series "Dragons in our Midst" by Bryan Davis?

From Quiz "Dragons in our Midst" by Bryan Davis

Answer: Four

"Dragons in our Midst" is a Christian fantasy series for pre-teens and young adults about two teenagers who battle dragon slayers and demons in a bid to save both the dragon and human races. "Dragons in Our Midst" has a sister series, "Oracles of Fire", which includes the prequel and sequels to "Dragons in our Midst".

14. Who is responsible for murdering Loredani?

From Quiz Zofloya, or The Moor

Answer: Count Ardolph

Beginning in Venice, the story follows the residents of the Pallazzo Loredani, the Marchese, his wife Laurina, and son and daughter Leonardo and Victoria. The tragedy that is outlined in the novel begins with the arrival of Count Ardolph, who enters the Pallazzo for a visit and attempts to woo Laurina. Inevitably, he's successful, and she flees the castle with him. This seduction pursues Leonardo to flee the city and leaves Loredani and his daughter crushed. With the family now disgraced, Loredani plans to leave the Pallazzo to his daughter and never speak his wife's name again. One night as he walks around Venice, Loredani runs into Count Ardolph and the two fight with stilettos. Loredani is soon stabbed in the chest, causing a mortal wound, and he is rushed back home to a surgeon. Laurina rushes home to be by her husband's side and she and Victoria both vow (in front of the dying patriarch) to trust in each other to make themselves better people, Laurina to set a good example and Victoria to become a stronger person. Things get worse though.

15. Which poem does the following come from: "Here in solemn state lies one/Garlanded in Gin/Who feted Fate and changed her Frown/Into a Grin"?

From Quiz The Poetry of Bruce Dawe

Answer: No Fixed Address

"No Fixed Address" was written in 1954. Bruce Dawe was born in Melbourne (in Fitzroy) in 1930.

16. On which 1906 murder and subsequent trial did Theodore Dreiser base his novel "An American Tragedy"?

From Quiz An American Tragedy

Answer: the Chester Gillette case

The trial of Chester Gillette was sensational for its day. Gillette seduced and later murdered a co-worker named Grace (Billy) Brown. The murder took place on Big Moose Lake in the Adirondack Mountain region of New York State.

17. What does Mrs Foster have an almost pathological fear of in "The Way up to Heaven"?

From Quiz Short Stories by Roald Dahl

Answer: Being late

She was afraid of missing a train, a plane, a boat or even a theatre curtain. Her husband increased her misery by keeping her waiting unnecessarily.

18. In "Back In Black", whom does Anna see just in the nick of time?

From Quiz The A-List #1

Answer: Ben

Ben flew out to see Anna. And he's wearing what he wore they day they met. "On purpose." No wonder she falls for him every time.

19. In the book, Samantha Sharpe, daughter of a beloved movie star, has two best friends. One of them is Dee. Who is the other?

From Quiz "The A-List" by Zoey Dean

Answer: Cammie Sheppard

Cammie is a rude, bitter, and beautiful teenager who still mourns the death of her mother and the absence of her father.

20. What did Andy give Keisha for Christmas?

From Quiz "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon Draper

Answer: perfume

Keisha had been asking for the perfume for months; she bought Andy a sweater.

21. What is "the red tent" in the book?

From Quiz The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant

Answer: both answers are correct

The red tent has a great deal of significance in the book. This where the women retreat when they are menstruating or giving birth. This is a place of great power: rituals occur there, as do planning and major decision-making. Information, knowledge, support and traditions are passed on from woman to woman inside the red tent.

22. Why is Bonnie's last name Silver and not Conner?

From Quiz "Raising Dragons" by Brian Davies

Answer: Because her mom used that name over the years

Bonnie doesn't go into great detail over why she uses Silver, but when asked why she doesn't use the name Conner, she tells Billy that if he knew what her father did to her and her mom, he wouldn't want the Conner name, either.

23. Who is Melanie's "soul mate"?

From Quiz "Mel Beeby: Agent Angel" Series - Annie Dalton

Answer: Lola

Lola and Mel meet on Mel's first day at the Angel Academy. They're roommates and best friends. Reuben is another friend, Orlando is Mel's crush, and Brice is her arch-nemesis-turned-friend.

24. What is Coleman's last name?

From Quiz Coleman - a Source of Light in a Dark World

Answer: Bunsen

The way he got the name Coleman is very sad. The story is told in "Florida Roadkill".

25. When does Serge cease talking about Florida?

From Quiz Powered by Serge

Answer: Never.

Sometimes he talks about other things - but only if they have something to do with Florida.

26. In "Milk in My Coffee", Jordan Greene is betrayed by his best friend. What is his name?

From Quiz Eric Jerome Dickey Novels

Answer: Solomon

Pokey is Jordan's nickname, Tony is Jordan's girlfriend's lawyer and Darrell is Jordan's brother. Solomon raped Jordan's ex-girlfriend and got her pregnant and denied the situation.

27. What does the sword turn into during the King's Wife ceremony?

From Quiz Clare B. Dunkle's "The Hollow Kingdom Trilogy" 2

Answer: a golden snake

During the ceremony Marak brings the sword down upon Kate's head and it turns into a golden snake that coils around her arm, shoulder and neck. Very quickly the snake's coils collapse and become flat with her skin as if it is painted on her.

28. Which real town appeared in many of her books as "Priorsford"?

From Quiz The Books of O. Douglas

Answer: Peebles

O. Douglas was born, lived, and died in Peebles and used it extensively as a location for her stories.

29. In the prologue, which takes place seventy years before the story starts, a young girl's dilemma of being carried away by a goblin king is described. Who do we find out this young girl was?

From Quiz Clare B. Dunkle's "The Hollow Kingdom Trilogy" 1

Answer: Adele

Adele was the daughter of Dentwood Roberts, the former master of the Hallow Hill estate.

30. What state did Firoozeh and her family move to from Iran?

From Quiz "Funny in Farsi" by Firoozeh Dumas

Answer: California

The family moves to Whittier, California when Firoozeh is seven years old.

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