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Quiz about First Words Part 2
Quiz about First Words Part 2

First Words Part 2 Trivia Quiz


Basically the same as Part 1...here are the first lines of 10 different classics. Choose the right one from four. What novel begins with the lines.....

A multiple-choice quiz by bookworm2711. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
bookworm2711
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
50,439
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
858
Last 3 plays: MrSheen (0/10), Guest 132 (4/10), Guest 192 (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. "This is the story of a five-year sojourn that I and my family made on the Greek Island of Corfu." Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "1801 - I have just returned from a visit to my landlord - the solitary neighbour that I shall be troubled with." Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "You don't know about me, without you have read a book by the name of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but that ain't no matter." Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "I could see that Mr Handshaw didn't believe a word I was saying." Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "When Farmer Oak smiled, the corners of his mouth spread till they were within an unimportant distance of his ears." Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "If music be the food of love, play on". Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Marley was dead, to begin with". Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "While the present century was in its teens, and on one sun-shiny morning in June, there drove up to the iron gate of Miss Pinkerton's academy for young ladies, in Chiswick Mall, a large family coach." Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "You must go back with me to the autumn of 1827." Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which Daphne du Maurier novel begins and ends with these lines: "They used to hang men at Four Turnings in the old days. Not any more, though"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "This is the story of a five-year sojourn that I and my family made on the Greek Island of Corfu."

Answer: My Family and Other Animals

Gerald Durrell story, based on his true life experience.
2. "1801 - I have just returned from a visit to my landlord - the solitary neighbour that I shall be troubled with."

Answer: Wuthering Heights

Emily Bronte's famous novel. Heathcliffe, Kathy - remember the song (I don't, far too young, but never mind!)
3. "You don't know about me, without you have read a book by the name of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, but that ain't no matter."

Answer: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Yes, both Mark Twain novels, hands up, who chose the 'Further Adventures of Tom Sawyer'? - a good decoy I think.
4. "I could see that Mr Handshaw didn't believe a word I was saying."

Answer: It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet

James Herriot novel, one of many based on his true life experiences as a vet.
5. "When Farmer Oak smiled, the corners of his mouth spread till they were within an unimportant distance of his ears."

Answer: Far from the Madding Crowd

Written by Thomas Hardy.
6. "If music be the food of love, play on".

Answer: Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare of course, a popular line from that comedy. But not as popular as the famous 'to be or not to be, that is the question?' The question is, did you get it right?
7. "Marley was dead, to begin with".

Answer: A Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens' short story. Often televised, the most popular adaptions being "Scrooged" (very funny) and "A Muppet Christmas Carol" (excellent!) The most recent starred that man from "Star Trek" - Captain Picard.
8. "While the present century was in its teens, and on one sun-shiny morning in June, there drove up to the iron gate of Miss Pinkerton's academy for young ladies, in Chiswick Mall, a large family coach."

Answer: Vanity Fair

The title 'Angela Clay' is made up by me! So if you guessed that one then you are wrong (obviously). 'Vanity Fair' was written by Thackeray and 'Cranford' by Elizabeth Gaskell.
9. "You must go back with me to the autumn of 1827."

Answer: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

Anne Bronte this time. This story was very controversial in its day, and the topic remains one of interest in this day and age. Anne Bronte also wrote Agnes Grey.
10. Which Daphne du Maurier novel begins and ends with these lines: "They used to hang men at Four Turnings in the old days. Not any more, though"?

Answer: My Cousin Rachel

What can I say? A gripping tale of love, suspicion and betrayal. Thanks for playing!
Source: Author bookworm2711

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