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1. Let's start with the authors:
J.K. Rowling - "Harry Potter"
J.R.R. Tolkien - "Lord of the Rings"
Eoin Colfer - "Artemis Fowl"
Which of the three spent most of their life in the United Kingdom?
2. Now for the setting: which of the three storylines involves a world hidden from the eyes of "normal" humans living in our familiar world?
3. Though fans sometimes wish their favourite series never to end, at some point the characters' fates are sealed and the author finishes the series. Which of the three is the shortest (in terms of number of books)?
4. We all know that "Lord of the Rings" is a story about a...ring. (No surprises there). However, is there another ring in "Harry Potter" or "Artemis Fowl" that plays an important role in the respective story?
5. A common theme in all three series are the fantasy languages spoken by some of the characters. However, one of the following languages has overstepped the boundaries of the written pages. It was created by the books' author and includes its own alphabet, vocabulary and grammar. Today it is spoken by many true fans of the series around the world. Which one?
6. The concept of time travel is popular in both science-fiction and fantasy genres. Which of the three series uses time travel as part of the storyline?
7. A classic theme for a fantasy story is the battle of Good vs. Evil. The hero and his friends have to defeat the villain in order to save their world. Which of the three series follows this scheme in its plot?
8. Another classic in fantasy literature is the character of the wise old mentor. Which of the series features such a personality?
9. Fantasy books often feature humanoid magical creatures. Is it true that all three series ("Harry Potter", "Lord of the Rings" and "Artemis Fowl") have dwarfs as major characters?
10. A major theme in literature in general, love also plays an important role in fantasy books. Which of the three series specifically names love as the power to conquer evil?
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