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Quiz about These Books Fill a Much Needed Void
Quiz about These Books Fill a Much Needed Void

These Books Fill a Much Needed Void! Quiz


This quiz takes a light-hearted look at a selection of books with odd titles that delved into unique topics, arguably filling a void that never needed to be filled! Hope you enjoy the theme.

A multiple-choice quiz by timence. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
timence
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
351,866
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
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Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. In 1968, Lawrence Thompson released a book called "Bibliokleptomania". What can you deduce from the title that this book may have been about? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What creature was added to the title (and plot) of "Pride and Prejudice" in 2009 to turn it into a bizarre combination of Jane Austen and the undead? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. There are many kids books you could choose for a quiz of this theme. Avery Monsen and Jory John wrote one with a rather sad-looking dinosaur on the front. It was appropriately named "All My Friends are..." what?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. William S. Burroughs penned a work that is just plain odd because it doesn't follow a linear plot. While some critics heaped praise on it, others found it very difficult to follow. What was the title of the book, which was made into a 1991 film starring Peter Weller and Judy Davis? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 2005, Mark Larson and Barney Hoskyns put together a unique book celebrating what hairstyle, made famous predominantly in the 1980s? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The do-it-yourself industry has exploded in recent years. Which rather contradictory-sounding book was released in 1998 as part of a well-known series? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2001, a non-fiction book was released with the title "Children of the Matrix: How an Interdimensional Race has Controlled the World for Thousands of Years - and Still Does".


Question 8 of 10
8. In 1979, Leonard Nimoy wrote a rather interestingly titled biography denouncing his most famous character. It was called "I am not..." who?

Answer: (5 letters (character's last name))
Question 9 of 10
9. Bathroom humor is a difficult topic on which to base a book, and is often not appreciated by serious book critics. Which Anna Skinner book used this humor in a title, designed as a self-help book for women seeking a more independent lifestyle? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which well-known film directed by Stanley Kubrick, dealing with a strange and violent future, was originally a book by Anthony Burgess where the main character narrated the plot in a strange invented slang? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In 1968, Lawrence Thompson released a book called "Bibliokleptomania". What can you deduce from the title that this book may have been about?

Answer: Stealing books

It was indeed a study of book thieves and book stealing in general throughout history. More recently, Allison Hoover Bartlett also released a true-crime book known as "The Man Who Loved Books Too Much", which followed a similar theme.
2. What creature was added to the title (and plot) of "Pride and Prejudice" in 2009 to turn it into a bizarre combination of Jane Austen and the undead?

Answer: Zombies

"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" is a parody novel written by Seth Grahame-Smith. The author combines the plot of the original 1813 novel with a more modern zombie tale to produce a very odd (but somewhat amusing) storyline. Grahame-Smith credits Austen as a co-author.
3. There are many kids books you could choose for a quiz of this theme. Avery Monsen and Jory John wrote one with a rather sad-looking dinosaur on the front. It was appropriately named "All My Friends are..." what?

Answer: Dead

While it sounds a bit depressing, the book is designed to make children feel better about death by having a laugh at it. The dodo also features, as does a dying plant which says "please stop buying my friends if you are just going to slowly kill them".
4. William S. Burroughs penned a work that is just plain odd because it doesn't follow a linear plot. While some critics heaped praise on it, others found it very difficult to follow. What was the title of the book, which was made into a 1991 film starring Peter Weller and Judy Davis?

Answer: The Naked Lunch

Burroughs points out at the start of the book that it can be read in any order: each vignette is effectively stand-alone. Whether it filled a necessary void or not, it certainly generated a lot of discussion!
5. In 2005, Mark Larson and Barney Hoskyns put together a unique book celebrating what hairstyle, made famous predominantly in the 1980s?

Answer: The mullet

"The Mullet: Hairstyle of the Gods" covers the history of this controversial hairstyle. The book has an entire section dedicated to Billy Ray Cyrus, one of its most famous exponents.
6. The do-it-yourself industry has exploded in recent years. Which rather contradictory-sounding book was released in 1998 as part of a well-known series?

Answer: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising your IQ

The "Complete Idiot's Guide" series and companion web site deal with a range of very interesting (and very specific) issues, including "How to Deal With People Who Dominate Conversation"; "How to Keep Warm if There is No Heat in Your House"; and "How to Protect Yourself Against Demonic Spirits". There are many others.
7. In 2001, a non-fiction book was released with the title "Children of the Matrix: How an Interdimensional Race has Controlled the World for Thousands of Years - and Still Does".

Answer: True

David Icke's book claims that a reptilian extraterrestrial race has controlled the world for thousands of years. This is serious: he is a well-known conspiracy theorist who was told by a psychic that he was put on earth to send a message to its people.

His four books hold some fascinating theories. "Children of the Matrix" claims that both George W. Bush and Queen Elizabeth II are of this reptilian race.
8. In 1979, Leonard Nimoy wrote a rather interestingly titled biography denouncing his most famous character. It was called "I am not..." who?

Answer: Spock

In an interesting twist, he followed up with a sequel titled "I am Spock" in 1996! Both books were biographical and discussed much more than his career as his iconic character in Star Trek.
9. Bathroom humor is a difficult topic on which to base a book, and is often not appreciated by serious book critics. Which Anna Skinner book used this humor in a title, designed as a self-help book for women seeking a more independent lifestyle?

Answer: How to Pee Standing Up

Subtitled "Tips for Hip Chicks", despite its silly title the book deals with a range of serious topics, offering advice on dealing with everything from sexual harassment to difficult landlords.
10. Which well-known film directed by Stanley Kubrick, dealing with a strange and violent future, was originally a book by Anthony Burgess where the main character narrated the plot in a strange invented slang?

Answer: A Clockwork Orange

"A Clockwork Orange" tells the story of Alex, a 15 year old living in a terrifying society where violence begins after dark. It should be noted that it only fits in this quiz due to the strange slang spoken: it's revered by many as a great modern novel due to its profound themes around human nature and the right to freedom.
Source: Author timence

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