FunTrivia Literature Mix: Vol 16 Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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