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Quiz about FunTrivia Literature Mix Vol 7
Quiz about FunTrivia Literature Mix Vol 7

FunTrivia Literature Mix: Vol 7 Quiz


A mix of 10 Literature questions, submitted by 10 different FunTrivia players! The first few questions are easy, but the last couple are tough!

A multiple-choice quiz by FTBot. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
FTBot
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
409,314
Updated
Aug 14 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
673
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (7/10), Liz5050 (9/10), ankitankurddit (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Theodor Seuss Geisel is known for his children's books with titles such as "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Cat in the Hat". How is he better known? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Brothers Grimm collected many fairy tales. Which of them is about a beautiful girl, a poisoned apple and some dwarfs? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. When Walt Whitman wrote, in 1865, "O Captain, My Captain, our fearful trip is done", he was writing a eulogy to which then recently-deceased US President? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "The Man of Property", "In Chancery" and "To Let" are the three main novels in which literary series? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which famous fictional character is elevated to the position of President of the United States in the 1994 novel 'Debt of Honor'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who is the author of 'The Cincinnati Kid'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which play was written by Anton Chekhov? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who wrote "The New Centurions", the bestselling 1971 novel depicting life in the Los Angeles Police Department? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "The Tale of Genji" is considered to be the first modern novel, written in the early 11th century by which Japanese author? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who wrote the book "The Doomsday Conspiracy"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Theodor Seuss Geisel is known for his children's books with titles such as "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Cat in the Hat". How is he better known?

Answer: Dr. Seuss

He was an American writer and cartoonist. He wrote over sixty children's books including "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", which was adapted for film in 2000.

Question by player suomy
2. The Brothers Grimm collected many fairy tales. Which of them is about a beautiful girl, a poisoned apple and some dwarfs?

Answer: Snow White

"Snow White" or "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is known in many European countries. The German version is especially well known through the collection of the Brothers Grimm. Snow White has appeared also as a Broadway play and as a Disney film.

Question by player Annaid
3. When Walt Whitman wrote, in 1865, "O Captain, My Captain, our fearful trip is done", he was writing a eulogy to which then recently-deceased US President?

Answer: Abraham Lincoln

Walt Whitman 1819-1892 was deeply affected by the death of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The poem features prominently in the movie "Dead Poets Society", with Robin Williams playing the "Captain", in this case a school teacher who finally gains the respect of the students.

Question by player wonkatriv
4. "The Man of Property", "In Chancery" and "To Let" are the three main novels in which literary series?

Answer: The Forsyte Saga

The three novels were published in 1906, 1920 and 1921 respectively. There are two "interludes" as well; "Indian Summer of a Forsyte", published in 1918 and "Awakening", published in 1920. Author John Galsworthy tells the story of the intertwined fortunes, misfortunes and love affairs of a middle class English family over a period of time.

Question by player supersal1
5. Which famous fictional character is elevated to the position of President of the United States in the 1994 novel 'Debt of Honor'?

Answer: Jack Ryan

In Tom Clancy's 1994 novel 'Debt of Honor', Jack Ryan becomes President a la Gerald Ford, following the resignation of Vice-President Kealty in the wake of a sex scandal and then the death of President Durling in an eerily prophetic suicide attack on the Capitol building by a Japanese airline pilot.

Question by player Carti
6. Who is the author of 'The Cincinnati Kid'?

Answer: Richard Jessup

'The Cincinnati Kid' was written by Richard Jessup, who has also written books such as 'The Deadly Duo' and 'The 'Sailor'. The book was made into a movie in 1965 starring Steve McQueen.

Question by player gkaz4
7. Which play was written by Anton Chekhov?

Answer: The Seagull

"The Seagull" examines the romantic and artistic relationships among Irina Arkadina, a fading actress, her son Konstantin Treplev, a playwright, Boris Trigorin, a writer of stories, and Nina, an aspiring actress. The other plays were written by Eugene O'Neill.

Question by player lowtechmaster
8. Who wrote "The New Centurions", the bestselling 1971 novel depicting life in the Los Angeles Police Department?

Answer: Joseph Wambaugh

Wambaugh was working as a detective for the LAPD while he wrote the novel. It was made into a film starring George C. Scott in 1972.

Question by player mypax
9. "The Tale of Genji" is considered to be the first modern novel, written in the early 11th century by which Japanese author?

Answer: Murasaki Shikibu

"The Tale of Genji" was written between 1000 and 1012 AD. Murasaki Shikibu was primarily a poet, and also served as a lady-in-waiting to Empress Shoshi during the Heian Period.

Question by player JBCizzle
10. Who wrote the book "The Doomsday Conspiracy"?

Answer: Sidney Sheldon

The protagonist of the story is Robert Bellamy, a man hired by the NSA to locate the several bus passengers in Switzerland who had accidentally seen a weather balloon with some top secret equipment (later on identified as a UFO) collapsing in the woods. As Robert locates the passengers one by one, they are mysteriously killed. Each murder has been meticulously staged to appear as an accident. Robert's marriage also dissolves, as his wife, starved for attention by Robert, marries a rich business tycoon.

Question by player Ayesha_zulaiha
Source: Author FTBot

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