1.
Carroll and Alice: "The Golden Afternoon"
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, benniebenbenny, May 03 07
One day in 1862 in Oxford, England, a little girl asked her friend to write down a story for her. The classics "Alice In Wonderland" and "Alice Through The Looking-Glass" were born. Connected forever: Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell.
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benniebenbenny
May 03 07
2232 plays
2.
The Life and Works of Flannery O'Connor
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, trident, May 02 07
Flannery O'Connor was a wonderful writer of the twentieth century. Her works are among the most discussed in the literary world, due to her masterful ability to create characters that help the reader grow intellectually and spiritually.
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trident
May 02 07
348 plays
3.
Hunter S. Thompson, 1937-2005
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Finduskeepus, Jun 03 10
Hunter S. Thompson, reporter and author, sadly committed suicide in 2005. Famous for his gun-toting, drug-fuelled escapades, as well as his unique brand of journalism, Hunter's work was at heart deeply serious, and he is sorely missed.
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Finduskeepus
Jun 03 10
432 plays
4.
The Troubled Genius of Henry Lawson
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Creedy, Apr 30 14
"I've had my dream. 'Twas but a dream". In those few words of his own, that quote sums up the tragic life of Henry Lawson, one of the greatest writers Australia has ever produced. This quiz is on that life and the man who wrote from the heart.
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Creedy
Apr 30 14
285 plays
5.
Erma B: Portrait of a Humorist
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, InXanadu, Nov 19 08
The late Erma Bombeck began her career as a newspaper columnist, then published several books, and even appeared on television. How much do you remember about one of America's funniest writers?
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InXanadu
Nov 19 08
405 plays
6.
F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald
15 questions
Tough, 15 Qns, Polaris101, Mar 15 05
Scott and Zelda were the couple who epitomized the Jazz Age. They were both creative writers who drew on their own experiences to write their fiction. Let's explore their short and tragic lives.
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Polaris101
Mar 15 05
618 plays
7.
H G Wells: Not an Invisible Man
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Sep 10 15
Recognised as one of the first authors of science fiction, H G Wells led an interesting and sometimes unusual life. This quiz covers some of the major events of his life and work.
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rossian
Sep 10 15
306 plays
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alaspooryoric
Aug 23 15
159 plays
9.
The Life and Works of Thomas Nashe
15 questions
Tough, 15 Qns, daver852, Jan 04 08
Thomas Nashe is one of the most interesting, not to mention funny, of all Elizabethan writers. He was rash, egotistical, and nearly always broke and in some kind of trouble. A man after my own heart.
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daver852
Jan 04 08
255 plays
10.
Omar Khayyam
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Apr 14 15
You've probably heard his name because of the translation of some of his poems, but there is much more to find out about this talented man!
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looney_tunes
Apr 14 15
132 plays
11.
Man or Superman? - A Shavian Discourse
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, Nannanut, Nov 17 04
George Bernard Shaw has been described as a pundit, freethinker, critic, dramatist - a satirical commentator on the human condition - his wit and observations are timeless.
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Nannanut
Nov 17 04
309 plays
12.
It's Christopher, Not Chris
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, doublemm, Apr 13 12
Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, comrades and friends (if I may be so bold), this quiz pays tribute to one of the great and controversial public intellectuals of our time. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Christopher Hitchens.
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doublemm
Apr 13 12
165 plays
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alaspooryoric
Aug 04 16
177 plays
14.
Michael Crichton
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, deepakmr, Nov 13 08
Michael Crichton was a noted author of thriller and science fiction novels and passed away on 4th November 2008. This quiz is a tribute to the great author and has questions on his life and works.
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deepakmr
Nov 13 08
804 plays
15.
Stephen Crane
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Jul 03 09
The American author Stephen Crane was a popular naturalist writer. Please take this quiz about his life and work. Good luck!
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mrgrouchy
Jul 03 09
237 plays
16.
Dennis Potter - Blue Remembrances
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Feb 21 09
Dennis Potter is mainly remembered as an author of television drama. The quiz title is related to one of his plays. Much of his work was innovative. What can you recall of his life and work?
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rossian
Feb 21 09
177 plays
17.
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laughinggirl
Jan 13 03
816 plays
18.
Max Ehrmann, Author of "Desiderata"
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, funnytrivianna, Sep 14 10
Beautifully written, "Desiderata", has always been my favorite. "Desiderata" was written by Max Ehrmann in 1927. Let's see what we can learn about this man.
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funnytrivianna
Sep 14 10
147 plays
19.
Terry Pratchett - Better than Magic
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, gme24, Aug 25 15
Terry Pratchett came to my life and stayed there. It was love at first read. This quiz is dedicated to a great author.
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gme24
Aug 25 15
153 plays
20.
George R. R. Martin, Writer of Magical Worlds
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, eyhung, Jun 13 13
George R. R. Martin has been called the modern Tolkien due to his penchant for writing gritty, realistic fantasy / sci-fi / horror. See how much you know about his life and works.
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eyhung
Jun 13 13
177 plays
21.
C. S. Lewis's Life
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, ertrum, Jan 22 04
C. S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors. This quiz is on his life.
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ertrum
Jan 22 04
519 plays
22.
Goethe
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, bloomsby, Dec 22 11
Interestingly, there is no quiz yet on Goethe. This quiz is mainly concerned with Goethe as a literary figure rather than the many other fields in which he was active.
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bloomsby
Dec 22 11
177 plays
23.
A Postscript for Postgate
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, bracklaman, Dec 28 08
This quiz is a tribute to a creative man Oliver Postgate (1925-2008) who gave me fun and interest when I was growing up and delight and joy when together with my children and later their children I re-watched his animated creations on the TV.
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bracklaman
Dec 28 08
336 plays
24.
You Little Dickens!
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, paul4760, May 26 13
Charles Dickens - the life and works of the most successful British writer of the Victorian age.
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paul4760
May 26 13
495 plays
25.
Clive Cussler
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, martinjudo, Jun 14 09
I could not believe there was not a quiz about this great and prolific writer. I hope you enjoy the quiz.
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martinjudo
Jun 14 09
501 plays
26.
In Search of Peter Pan
10 questions
Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jul 18 13
J. M. Barrie wrote the magical story about "Peter Pan", the young boy who did not want to grow up. How much do you know about this very talented children's author?
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Plodd
Jul 18 13
366 plays
27.
A Sometimes Blithe Spirit: Noel Coward
10 questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, Cymruambyth, Dec 26 05
A man of many gifts, Noel Coward was a leading light in the British theatre for over half-a-century, and for almost as long on the international stage. Let's see how much you know about him.
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Cymruambyth
Dec 26 05
402 plays
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Ceduh
Oct 08 17
192 plays
29.
Jules Verne´s Life
10 questions
Tough, 10 Qns, RioBR, Jul 31 08
The critics consider Jules Verne the "father" of science fiction genre, while many consider this an exaggeration. What do you know about Jules Verne's life?
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RioBR
Jul 31 08
333 plays
30.
The 'Real' James Herriot
20 questions
Difficult, 20 Qns, ballykissangel, Mar 22 02
I have spent many happy hours with my nose buried in a book by world famous author and veterinarian James Herriot. How much do you know about the 'real' James Herriot? Have fun!
Difficult
ballykissangel
Mar 22 02
834 plays
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