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Quiz about FunTrivia Literature Mix Vol 16

FunTrivia Literature Mix: Vol 16 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.

Author
FTBot

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
418,519

Updated
Dec 07 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
279

Last 3 plays: haydenspapa (10/10), Guest 92 (8/10), JoannieG (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the Uncle Remus stories there are characters: Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox, and Br'er Bear. What does Br'er mean? Hint

A contraction of "brother."

Synonym for "trickster."

Nothing, just a made up name.

Swahili word for "cousin."

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?" is a quote taken from one of the oldest works relating to warfare and is believed to be written by Sun Tzu. Can you tell me the title of this famous work? Hint

A Rumor of War

The Conquest of Gaul

The Forgotten Soldier

The Art of War

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Question 3 of 10

3. The message behind the 1560 morality play "Nice Wanton" can be summed up by the following proverb: "_____ the rod and _____ the child". Which one of these pairs of words completes the quote? Hint

Heat, brand

Spare, spoil

Fetch, beat

Bait, feed

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" in 1775-1776? Hint

George Washington

Thomas Paine

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote the words to the hymn "Silent Night"? Hint

Father O'Sullivan

Father Ted

Father Joseph Mohr

Friar Tuck

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fictional British soldier Richard Sharpe, for whom Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series is named, fought in the army of which historical general? Hint

Napoleon Bonaparte

The Duke of Wellington

Bernard Montgomery

Henry Paget

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Georgie Porgie" is an English nursery rhyme. One line from the lyrics went to make a James Patterson novel's title. Which one? Hint

All the King's Horses

Along Came a Spider

Kiss the Girls

When the Wind Blows

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Question 8 of 10

8. This popular author has written many novels, including mysteries about detective Alex Cross and "The Women's Murder Club Mysteries". Who is he? Hint

Lincoln Childs

James Patterson

Lee Child

Patrick Duffy

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Beatrix Potter's stories, Benjamin Bunny is obviously a rabbit, but what is Mrs. Tiggy-winkle? Hint

A hedgehog

A fox

A wood mouse

A frog

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the form of literature of Dame Agatha Christie's "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" (1923)? Hint

novel

short story

poem

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the Uncle Remus stories there are characters: Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox, and Br'er Bear. What does Br'er mean?

Answer: A contraction of "brother."

There are 160 plus "Br'er" lore, common oral tradition themes of African children's stories, written down and published by different authors. A prominent character was Br'er Rabbit modeled on Lepus microtis, the African savannah hare. His clever wit likely mirrored struggles by enslaved peoples with their masters.

Question by player gruffybear

Answer: The Art of War

"The Art of War" is a treatise composed of thirteen chapters surrounding military strategy. The 'book' is over two thousand years old and has been cited, quoted, and preached by leading military personnel for centuries. The 2003 edition was translated by Chow-Hou Wee.

Question by player Sylunea

3. The message behind the 1560 morality play "Nice Wanton" can be summed up by the following proverb: "_____ the rod and _____ the child". Which one of these pairs of words completes the quote?

Answer: Spare, spoil

The play "Nice Wanton" concerned a mother with two uncontrollable, delinquent children who ultimately met with bad ends. Contrary to what Google seems to think, the play is not about recommendations for good Chinese takeout. These days, most childcare professionals would advise against frequent parental beatings or spankings, but the saying still holds true if you interpret "the rod" to refer to any acceptable form of discipline or guidance.

Question by player jmorrow

4. Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" in 1775-1776?

Answer: Thomas Paine

Paine's pamphlet listed the reasons why the thirteen American colonies should rebel against the King of England. It was very popular and very influential in starting the American Revolutionary War.

Question by player RockoColavito

5. Who wrote the words to the hymn "Silent Night"?

Answer: Father Joseph Mohr

"Silent Night"(Stille Nacht) was written in Oberndorf, Austria by a priest named Father Joseph Mohr. In 1859 John Freeman Young published the English translation.

Question by player masonbee

6. Fictional British soldier Richard Sharpe, for whom Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series is named, fought in the army of which historical general?

Answer: The Duke of Wellington

Sharpe's career was inextricably linked to Wellington's. He fought for the Iron Duke across India, Portugal, Spain, France and eventually Belgium at Waterloo. In "Sharpe's Triumph" he saves Wellington's life and is made an officer, an ensign to be precise.

By the end of the series, thanks to Wellington and Prince George, he has reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Question by player meanmrmustard

7. "Georgie Porgie" is an English nursery rhyme. One line from the lyrics went to make a James Patterson novel's title. Which one?

Answer: Kiss the Girls

"Georgie Porgie" was supposed to have kissed the girls and made them cry. There are many possible candidates for the role of Georgie; King George I, George II, the Duke of Buckingham and Charles II are all plausible candidates.

Question by player garrybl

8. This popular author has written many novels, including mysteries about detective Alex Cross and "The Women's Murder Club Mysteries". Who is he?

Answer: James Patterson

In addition to brilliant mysteries, Patterson also writes for other genres, such as love stories like, "Sam's Letter to Jennifer". His output of quality stories is impressive.

Question by player mpkitty

9. In Beatrix Potter's stories, Benjamin Bunny is obviously a rabbit, but what is Mrs. Tiggy-winkle?

Answer: A hedgehog

In "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle", the eponymous hedgehog is the animals' laundress. Other Beatrix Potter characters are the frog called Jeremy Fisher, the wood mouse, Mrs. Tittlemouse, and the fox, Mr. Tod. Mrs. Tiggy-winkle's name has been borrowed for Tiggywinkles, an English wildlife hospital where many hedgehogs and other wild animals are cared for.

Question by player MJoan

10. What is the form of literature of Dame Agatha Christie's "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" (1923)?

Answer: short story

In "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" there is no murder at all but rather a prank played by youngsters on M. Hercule Poirot made to look like a murder. As is always the case, M. Poirot is a step ahead of the game and solves another mystery (involving the theft of a valuable ruby) instead.

This short story was first published in a magazine in Britain and was not published in book form in the US until 1961.

Question by player FatherSteve

Source: Author FTBot

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