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Authors Quiz: James Patterson | 10 Questions

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A multiple-choice quiz by bunnytoes. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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bunnytoes

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3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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145,252

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is not a James Patterson novel? Hint

Virgin

The Virgin Suicides

The Lake House

Black Friday

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which book is basically a rewrite of an out-of-print book called "Virgin"? Hint

The Jester

Cradle And All

When The Wind Blows

Black Market

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the main character in "1st To Die"? Hint

Lindsay Wagner

Lindsay Boxer

Kay Scarpetta

Claire Washburn

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following has not been made as a movie? Hint

Along Came A Spider

1st To Die

Kiss The Girls

Cat & Mouse

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Question 5 of 10

5. Alex Cross has 3 children. What are their names? Hint

Damon, Angie & Little Alex

Damon, Janelle & little Alex

John, Paul & Little George

He has no children

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Question 6 of 10

6. Alex Cross works for which of the following? Hint

Central Intelligence Agency

D.C. Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

United States Secret Service

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which writer shares co-author credits with James Patterson? Hint

Andrew Gross

both

neither

Peter De Jonge

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which field did James Patterson work before he became a best selling author? Hint

lawyer

none

banker

advertising

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which character dies in "The Lake House"? Hint

Icarus

Max

Ozymandis

Frances Jane

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of Hugh's wife in "The Jester"? Hint

Susan

Ophelia

Stella

Sophie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is not a James Patterson novel?

Answer: The Virgin Suicides

"The Virgin Suicides" is a dark little film directed by Sofia Coppola, daughter of reknowned film maker Francis Ford Coppola. The film was not inspired by a James Patterson work.

2. Which book is basically a rewrite of an out-of-print book called "Virgin"?

Answer: Cradle And All

Patterson always thought "Virgin" was a good idea, but that he "missed it" in the narrative. The book was long out of print, but he kept thinking about how he could've made it better. His publisher suggested he re-release "Virgin". Patterson saw this as an opportunity to retell the story with a stronger narrative while keeping the original spirit of the story intact. One of the changes was making the character of Anne Fitzgerald a private investigator. "Cradle And All" went on to become a huge international best seller.

3. What is the name of the main character in "1st To Die"?

Answer: Lindsay Boxer

Lindsay Boxer is a homicide detective who teams up with a medical examiner named Claire Washburn, a reporter named Cindy Thomas and an assistant district attorney named Jill Bernhardt to form the "Women's Murder Club". This team of female sleuths reappears in "2nd Chance".

Their adventures will continue in "3rd Degree". This third installment in the series will be released in March of 2004.

4. Which of the following has not been made as a movie?

Answer: Cat & Mouse

Some elements of "Cat & Mouse" were used in the film "Along Came A Spider". Homicidal maniac Gary Soneji dies in the film version of "Along Came A Spider", but not in the book. Soneji stayed alive in the literary world until he met his maker in "Cat & Mouse".

5. Alex Cross has 3 children. What are their names?

Answer: Damon, Janelle & little Alex

Little Alex first appears at the end of "Pop Goes The Weasel".

6. Alex Cross works for which of the following?

Answer: D.C. Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

In the series, Cross is also the author of several books on crime and criminals.

7. Which writer shares co-author credits with James Patterson?

Answer: both

Gross: "2nd Chance" & "The Jester". De Jonge: "The Beach House" & "Miracle On The 17th Green".

8. In which field did James Patterson work before he became a best selling author?

Answer: advertising

He was the creative director at the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency. He spearheaded several popular advertising campaigns with such companies as Toys 'R' Us and Oscar Mayer. He also coined the catch phrase "Nupe It" for a pain relief product called Nuprin. His understanding of marketing and "target audiences" has contributed to his success as a best selling author.

9. Which character dies in "The Lake House"?

Answer: Ozymandis

"The Lake House" is a follow-up to "When The Wind Blows".

10. What was the name of Hugh's wife in "The Jester"?

Answer: Sophie

"The Jester" is a bit of a departure from Patterson's usual detective/suspense novels. Taking place after the First Crusade, the novel is an epic tale of revenge and romance. Alex Cross was nowhere to be found.

Source: Author bunnytoes

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