Who Be in the Wrong Story? Trivia Quiz

Answer: Gina Starling

'Oliver Twist' was published in 1838 and is the second novel written by Charles Dickens. It is considered a 'Social Novel' because it highlights the harsh conditions many children had to face in early 19th Century England.

Jack Dawkins was Oliver's colorful friend, the Artful Dodger. Bill Sikes was the evil ruffian who ended up killing sweet Nancy. Agnes Fleming is the deceased mother of Oliver Twist. Gina Starling was the first girl I ever kissed in grade school.

Answer: Layna

"Phantom of the Opera" was first published as a serial story in the publication "Le Gaulois" from September 1909 to January 1910. Not until Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 musical did the world really fall in love with Gaston Leroux's creation.

Erik was the real name of the Phantom of the Opera. Christine is the young opera singer the Phantom falls hopelessly in love with. Raoul is the handsome French man that Christine falls hopelessly in love with. Layna is the woman I fell hopelessly in love with and married.

Answer: Anna Winslet

"Pride and Prejudice" was published in 1813 by Jane Austen and continues to be one of the most beloved stories of the period.

Elizabeth Bennet is the leading lady of the novel. William Collins is a pompous suitor whose marriage proposal is rejected by the spunky Elizabeth. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is the main male character and ultimately wins Elizabeth's hand in marriage. Anna Winslet is the cute girl who sat across from me in Elementary school -- oh, and is the older sister of none other than "Titanic"'s Kate Winslet.

Answer: Hannah Iredale

Emily Bronte's only novel was published in July of 1847, under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, and traces the tragic love affair of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.

Catherine Earnshaw is one of the main characters in the novel who ultimately makes bad choices in relationships. Isabella Linton is married to Heathcliff and undergoes his cruel abuse at Wuthering Heights. Ellen Dean is a long-time servant at Wuthering Heights and one of the narrators of its story. Hannah Iredale was a dear friend who taught me how to play Scrabble.

Answer: Pocari

"The Three Musketeers" was first published by the newspaper "La Siècle" in 1844. Written by Alexandre Dumas, the book follows the adventures of d'Artagnan who travels to Paris to join the Royal Musketeer Guard.

On his journey d'Artagnan meets three musketeer friends. Athos is the strong silent-leader type with a drinking problem. Porthos is the more intellectually challenged of the three musketeers but is strong as an ox. Aramis has a penchant for religion, beautiful women, and fighting. Pocari is the incredible electrolyte replacement drink I consume after workouts.

Answer: Dr. Mcguire

Jules Verne wrote "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" in 1870 at a time where most people still travelled by horse and carriage.

Pierre Aronnax is a professor and renowned researcher who narrates the story. Conseil is his man-servant and Ned Land is a harpooner from the vessel the 'Abraham Lincoln.' Dr. Mcguire was my academic advisor at University and a brilliant story-teller.

Answer: Jack Cheshire

"Jude the Obscure" was first published by Thomas Hardy in 1895 and publicly burned by the Bishop of Wakefield later that same year.

Jude Fawley is the protagonist who dreams of being a scholar at Christminster. Sue Bridehead is his cousin who he falls in love with and later marries. Little Father Time is the eldest son who towards the end of the novel commits a 'jaw-dropping' crime (you will have to read the book to discover what) before taking his own life. Jack Cheshire was my best friend growing up who lived next door and once played the part of "the Beast" in our kindergarten play (Kate Winslet played the part of Beauty -- no joke).

Answer: Hoolie

"Treasure Island" was first published in serial form in a children's publication between 1881 and 1882. Stevenson wrote under the pseudonym Captain George North for this original publication.

Billy Bones was a former pirate under the command of Captain Flint. Black Dog is also a former member of the same crew. Mr. Arrow is the first mate on the Hispaniola. Finally, Hoolie was my faithful puppy dog that passed away just last year.

Answer: Janet Frodsham

Charlotte Bronte published "Jane Eyre" in 1847 under the pseudonym Currer Bell. The book is considered one of the most influential feminist books of its era.

Bertha Mason was Mr. Rochester's violent and deranged first wife. Helen Burns was Jane Eyre's dear school friend who passed away from consumption in her arms. Maria Temple was a kindly school superintendent at Lowood who helped Jane in a time of difficulty. Janet Frodsham was an athlete I used to coach who was a brilliant 400m hurdler.

Answer: Billy Mills

George Eliot's real name was Mary Ann Evans and she first published "The Mill on the Floss" in 1860.

Maggie Tulliver and her brother Tom are the main characters of the story. Stephen Guest and Phillip Wakem are both former suitors of Maggie, neither of which actually earn her hand in marriage. Billy Mills is one of the greatest native American runners of all-time and an Olympic gold medalist at 10,000m.