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Quiz about NonFiction For Dummies
Quiz about NonFiction For Dummies

Non-Fiction For Dummies Trivia Quiz


For those who are not well-acquainted with the non-fiction genre, here are some books to help get you started. You should be familiar with the titles even if you haven't read them.

A multiple-choice quiz by nmerr. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
nmerr
Time
5 mins
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Multiple Choice
Quiz #
375,965
Updated
Dec 03 21
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Question 1 of 10
1. Written for everyone, not just scientists, Stephen Hawking's 1988 best-seller has sold millions of copies world-wide. It's a fascinating overview of cosmology. Which of the following books is it? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. First published in 1903, this autobiography of Helen Keller tells the story of her childhood and her relationship with teacher Anne Sullivan. What is the name of this book? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Most people have heard of Sigmund Freud, "father of psychoanalysis." In 1899 he published a book that introduced his theories on the relationship between the unconscious mind and dreams. Which of the following books is it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. American author Elizabeth Gilbert wrote a best-selling memoir about her experiences traveling to Italy, India, and Bali. Name the title of this memoir. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Rachel Carson was a marine biologist and conservationist who authored a book that raised public awareness of the chemical industry's widespread use of pesticides. Which of the following books is it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Norman Mailer wrote a Pulitzer Prize winning account of the events leading up to the execution of convicted killer Gary Gilmore. What is the name of this prize-winning book? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Americans love fast food. What could be easier than zipping through McDonald's or Burger King's drive-up window and ordering calorie-laden, artery-clogging burgers and fries, all in less than five minutes? Eric Schlosser published a book in 2006 about the downside of eating fast food as well as an indictment of the fast food industry itself. Name this eye-opening book. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Temple Grandin is many things. She's an author, animal rights activist, professor of animal behavior, and animal consultant for the livestock industry. She is also autistic. Not one to let too much stand in her way, Temple has written many books over the years, each with a different perspective. First published in 1995, which of the following books was written by Grandin? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. One of the best books I have ever read, and read more than once, was written by security specialist Gavin de Becker. Its goal is to help anyone recognize the warning signs of danger and the best ways to stay safe. Name this best-selling book. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. After the giant energy corporation Enron collapsed, many wondered what had gone wrong. "Fortune" magazine editors Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind have written an ambitious tome that chronicles the beginnings of Enron right up until its ultimate demise. Which of the following books is it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Written for everyone, not just scientists, Stephen Hawking's 1988 best-seller has sold millions of copies world-wide. It's a fascinating overview of cosmology. Which of the following books is it?

Answer: A Brief History of Time

If you're interested in this physicist's theories of black holes, origin of the universe, gravity and time, this one is a must-read. In my opinion, Hawking's wit and ability to simplify science for non-scientists is what makes the book so enjoyable.
2. First published in 1903, this autobiography of Helen Keller tells the story of her childhood and her relationship with teacher Anne Sullivan. What is the name of this book?

Answer: The Story of My Life

The 1962 film "The Miracle Worker" was based on this book. Helen's love of language was apparent at an early age and with the help of "Teacher" (Anne Sullivan) she was able to overcome what most of us take for granted. Helen became an advocate for the deaf and blind and traveled with Anne, who interpreted for her.
3. Most people have heard of Sigmund Freud, "father of psychoanalysis." In 1899 he published a book that introduced his theories on the relationship between the unconscious mind and dreams. Which of the following books is it?

Answer: The Interpretation of Dreams

Freud presents his theories on dreams as wish fulfillment and manifestations of unconscious desires. Some of what he discusses includes the relationship between dreams and mental illness, the relationship of dreams to waking life, and the somatic sources of dreams.
4. American author Elizabeth Gilbert wrote a best-selling memoir about her experiences traveling to Italy, India, and Bali. Name the title of this memoir.

Answer: Eat, Pray, Love

After her divorce, Gilbert decided to take a year off to travel. She chose Italy, where she spent her days eating and relaxing, India, where she got in touch with her spiritual side, and Bali, where she found love. The book was made into a 2010 film starring Julia Roberts.
5. Rachel Carson was a marine biologist and conservationist who authored a book that raised public awareness of the chemical industry's widespread use of pesticides. Which of the following books is it?

Answer: Silent Spring

Published in 1962, the book took Carson four years to write. She spent time gathering information about the effects of pesticide use. She had hundreds of incidents with which to expose the use of chemicals such as DDT and the long-term effects on humans and wildlife. Her book had a powerful effect on the environmental movement.
6. Norman Mailer wrote a Pulitzer Prize winning account of the events leading up to the execution of convicted killer Gary Gilmore. What is the name of this prize-winning book?

Answer: The Executioner's Song

Gary Gilmore was 36 years old at the time he was executed in Utah by firing squad. I had just moved to Utah at that time and remember the extensive media coverage of Gilmore's execution. He had committed robbery and murder and chose to be executed. Much of Mailer's information for his book came from interviews with Gilmore's family and friends and those of the victims' families.
7. Americans love fast food. What could be easier than zipping through McDonald's or Burger King's drive-up window and ordering calorie-laden, artery-clogging burgers and fries, all in less than five minutes? Eric Schlosser published a book in 2006 about the downside of eating fast food as well as an indictment of the fast food industry itself. Name this eye-opening book.

Answer: Fast Food Nation

Schlosser, an investigative journalist, covers the beginnings of the fast food industry, the national and global influences of fast food, and the marketing techniques of fast food companies, much of it aimed at children. After reading this book you might reconsider what you put in your mouth the next time you're hungry and in a hurry.
8. Temple Grandin is many things. She's an author, animal rights activist, professor of animal behavior, and animal consultant for the livestock industry. She is also autistic. Not one to let too much stand in her way, Temple has written many books over the years, each with a different perspective. First published in 1995, which of the following books was written by Grandin?

Answer: Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism

Temple Grandin's unique perspective allows readers a glimpse into what it's like to live with autism. She reveals the isolation she felt growing up "different" and the coping strategies she has developed along the way. Animals are her specialty. She has studied animal behavior for decades and has since become an expert on the subject.

In fact, Miss Grandin is a professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University.
9. One of the best books I have ever read, and read more than once, was written by security specialist Gavin de Becker. Its goal is to help anyone recognize the warning signs of danger and the best ways to stay safe. Name this best-selling book.

Answer: The Gift of Fear

De Becker knows well what it takes to stay safe. He runs his own security firm and has created the MOSAIC Threat Assessment Systems which screens threats to members of Congress, CIA officials, and Supreme Court Judges. With examples of real-life cases, this well-written and informative book should be read by anyone who cares about personal safety.
10. After the giant energy corporation Enron collapsed, many wondered what had gone wrong. "Fortune" magazine editors Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind have written an ambitious tome that chronicles the beginnings of Enron right up until its ultimate demise. Which of the following books is it?

Answer: The Smartest Guys in the Room

This 400-page book is well-researched and well-written. The authors refrain from pointing fingers and let the facts speak for themselves. Filled with information about the key players and their ultimate fate, this book answers the question of what went wrong and why.
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