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31.
  Judith Michael's "Deceptions"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In Judith Michael's novel "Deceptions", twin sisters decided to switch places. Take the quiz to see what happens to them when they take over each other's lives.
Average, 10 Qns, jericha, May 05 07
Average
jericha
152 plays
32.
  "Cloud Atlas" by David Mitchell    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
In this 2004 novel British author David Mitchell combines six interrelated stories set in six different periods and places and written in six different styles. The "interesting information" sections contain spoilers.
Tough, 20 Qns, wardcogge, Oct 15 13
Tough
wardcogge
227 plays
33.
  The Man from Stone Creek   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Man from Stone Creek" is a very good book by Linda Lael Miller. WARNING: my quiz may contain spoilers.
Tough, 10 Qns, jojanne1974, May 01 08
Tough
jojanne1974
169 plays
34.
  Paksenarrion the Paladin    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quiz number 100! Is it a golden one? Sort of...time for book three of the "Deed of Paksenarrion" trilogy, "Oath of Gold", by Elizabeth Moon.
Tough, 10 Qns, Caseena, Oct 28 17
Tough
Caseena
67 plays
35.
  "The Egg And I" by Betty MacDonald    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on Betty MacDonald's book only. Some of the events in the movie did happen, but most of it was strictly Hollywood.
Average, 10 Qns, kennell, Feb 08 21
Average
kennell gold member
Feb 08 21
94 plays
36.
  A "Devil in a Blue Dress"?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Walter Mosley wrote about a man named Easy Rawlins in a series of fine mysteries. "Devil in a Blue Dress" introduces readers to Easy. Do you recall the book (or the movie?) enough to answer questions about it?
Average, 10 Qns, busted123, Jun 19 09
Average
busted123
194 plays
37.
  Jill Mansell: 'The One You Really Want' Quiz!    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is one of my favourite books so I just HAD to make a quiz on it.
Tough, 20 Qns, Zoe_and_Kez, Jun 19 07
Tough
Zoe_and_Kez
181 plays
38.
  Margaret Mahy - The Changeover    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Changeover" by Margaret Mahy is one of my favourite books. See what you remember about it.
Average, 10 Qns, Sallyo, Aug 23 05
Average
Sallyo
154 plays
39.
  The Golden Goblet    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Golden Goblet" is one of my favorite books. Eloise Jarvis McGraw makes the Egyptian history so interesting! Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Actinggirl, Jul 13 13
Average
Actinggirl
249 plays
40.
  I Am Legend    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is based on Richard Matheson's science fiction novel, "I Am Legend".
Tough, 15 Qns, Professor101, Nov 16 10
Tough
Professor101 gold member
244 plays
41.
  Ron McLarty: "The Memory of Running"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Ron McLarty's "The Memory of Running" is a gentle, vaguely Gump-ish story, filled with quirky characters; it deserves to be better known. Contains spoilers (although the story's worth reading regardless!)
Tough, 15 Qns, austinnene, Mar 20 14
Tough
austinnene
148 plays
42.
  Fallen Angels    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge on Walter Dean Myers's book "Fallen Angels".
Tough, 10 Qns, greaserfan, Jun 01 17
Tough
greaserfan
208 plays
43.
  The Story of Eyvind the Wolfskin    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Wolfskin" is the name of a wonderful book by one of my fave writers, Juliet Marillier. I highly recommend it, especially to readers of the "Sevenwaters" series.
Average, 10 Qns, iammyself, Mar 21 14
Average
iammyself
139 plays
44.
  "Deaf Child Crossing" by Marlee Matlin    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Marlee Matlin is an inspirational woman. This quiz is based on her first book, "Deaf Child Crossing."
Average, 10 Qns, PudgyPenguin, Feb 26 09
Average
PudgyPenguin
269 plays
45.
  A Canticle for Leibowitz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
About the 1959 nuclear doom science fiction classic by Walter M. Miller.
Average, 10 Qns, jbuck919, Apr 13 04
Average
jbuck919
209 plays
46.
  The Telltale Lilac Bush: Ghosts of West Virginia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome! The following questions pertain to ghostly apparitions in West Virginia, as told in the book, "The Telltale Lilac Bush." The late Ruth Ann Musick wrote all the stories in this book that are on this quiz. Are you ready?
Difficult, 10 Qns, dilly_bar2004, Oct 27 04
Difficult
dilly_bar2004
207 plays
47.
  The Way the Crow Flies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Based on the moving book by Ann-Marie MacDonald.
Average, 10 Qns, tiger_kristy, Mar 21 14
Average
tiger_kristy
176 plays
48.
  Beautiful Disaster    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Beautiful Disaster" is a young adult novel by Jamie McGuire. This novel follows the love story of Travis and Abby.
Average, 10 Qns, pretilady, May 23 15
Average
pretilady
141 plays
49.
  The Walter Mosley Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mosley is one of my favourite authors. I hope you'll enjoy this quiz on his life and work.
Tough, 10 Qns, catamount, Sep 08 05
Tough
catamount
170 plays
50.
  "Tales of the City" by Armistead Maupin   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the first book in Armistead Maupin's brilliant "Tales of the City" series.
Average, 10 Qns, psiren, Sep 28 07
Average
psiren
232 plays
51.
  Motley Crue - The Dirt    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz based on the Motley book "The Dirt".
Average, 10 Qns, Oh_My_God, Mar 21 14
Average
Oh_My_God
499 plays
52.
  The Moon and Sixpence    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One of my favorite authors is W. Somerset Maugham, and one of my favorite books of his is "The Moon and Sixpence".
Average, 10 Qns, mcdede, Mar 21 14
Average
mcdede
196 plays
53.
  Autumn Bridge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Autumn Bridge" is the sequel to "Cloud of Sparrows". It is yet another great book by Takashi Matsuoka. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, tiffanyram, Mar 11 08
Tough
tiffanyram gold member
136 plays
54.
  John D. MacDonald's "Travis McGee"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Travis McGee was the protagonist in 21 books written by John D. MacDonald, a hero with an unusual outlook on love, life, and retirement.
Tough, 10 Qns, goofyfoot009, Mar 21 14
Tough
goofyfoot009
172 plays
55.
  Paksenarrion the Wanderer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Book two of Elizabeth Moon's "The Deed of Paksenarrion" trilogy is called "Divided Allegiance". Paks takes a leave from the army and has several adventures across the land.
Tough, 10 Qns, Caseena, Oct 16 17
Tough
Caseena
83 plays
56.
  'Red Dust - A Path Through China' by Ma Jian    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ma Jian's fascinating account of his journey through Communist China during the early 1980s.
Tough, 10 Qns, Plumbus, Jul 06 05
Tough
Plumbus gold member
134 plays
57.
  John McPhee: The Life and Writings    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
John McPhee is a national treasure bringing alive anything he writes about. If you don't know his works, come and try this quiz and see if you're not inspired.
Tough, 10 Qns, dovbear, Mar 21 14
Tough
dovbear
146 plays
58.
  "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since I noticed that no one had a quiz on this book, I decided to make one. Includes character analysis, setting, and events that took place.
Average, 10 Qns, nancy_90, Mar 07 05
Average
nancy_90
342 plays
59.
  Thousand Pieces of Gold    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This book is by Ruthanne Lum McCunn. Another book I read for sophomore year. Again, no quiz, and when I first made this I needed to review. So here we go, have fun, people.
Average, 10 Qns, ciaopride, Mar 21 14
Average
ciaopride
167 plays
60.
  Armistead Maupin's "Tales of the City"    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
How well do you know the residents of 28 Barbary Lane? All of these questions are from the first installment of Armistead Maupin's best-selling "Tales of the City" series. Enjoy!
Average, 15 Qns, cutenqueer, Mar 21 14
Average
cutenqueer
310 plays
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Authors L-P: 'M' Trivia Questions
31. "The Memory of Running" appeared first in what form?

From Quiz Ron McLarty: "The Memory of Running"

Answer: Audiobook

The book was turned down by print publishers and was released first as an audiobook. Reportedly, Stephen King listened to the audio version and praised it in "Entertainment Weekly". After that, McLarty found a publisher. Thank you, Mr. King!

32. Who is the Maiden's Knight?

From Quiz The Squire's Tales

Answer: Sir Gawain

Gawain is made the Maiden's Knight towards the end of book one by Ganscotter the enchanter after completing his various quests. Gareth and Gaheris are Gawain's brothers but neither of them have much of a part until the third book. Kai is King Arthur's foster brother and seneschal.

33. What disease does Mia have that she didn't tell anybody about until she was a teenager?

From Quiz Mango Shaped Space

Answer: Synesthesia

After meeting with several doctors and counselors, they finally determine that Mia has a disease called synesthesia causing her to have "colored hearing".

34. Why was Robert immune to the plague that turned most of the world's population to vampires?

From Quiz I Am Legend

Answer: He was bitten by a vampire bat

Robert injected a vampire with garlic to see if its effect on vampires was chemical or psychological. He thought about protecting his daughter's bed with mosquito netting, but did not get around to it. He did have a cross tattooed on his chest, but the real reason for his immunity was the bite he received from a vampire bat. Afterwards he killed the bat, so no one else had the opportunity to receive immunity.

35. What was the name of the citadel of wizards in the heart of the city of Melusine?

From Quiz Sarah Monette's "Melusine"

Answer: The Mirador

The citadel was indeed called the Mirador (as was the convent of wizards living there). The Virtu was a man-created magical artifact hidden within it, the source of the Mirador's power; Corambis was a far-away land; St. Crellifer's was a dreadful asylum in Melusine.

36. What is the name of Patch's girlfriend?

From Quiz The Insiders

Answer: Greta

Greta is a fun, natural girl. She has bright red hair, and she met Patch on a summer sea program. Mickey and Arno both liked her, but she fell for Patch. Greta and Patch looked for a college to go to together, and she wanted three pug puppies to be her and her boyfriend's pets. Her friend's name is Suki, and Mickey and Arno both liked her too.

37. Virginia stands out from the rest of her family because of one physical attribute. Which one is it?

From Quiz The Earth, My Butt, And Other Big Round Things

Answer: Her weight

Virginia's mom is a workout fiend, her dad is a super-jock, and her brother and sister are naturally thin.

38. What rank is Peter Raven?

From Quiz "Peter Raven Under Fire" by Michael Molloy

Answer: Midshipman

"Peter Raven is a thirteen-year-old midshipman".

39. Where is Carmen's house?

From Quiz Jill Mansell: 'The One You Really Want' Quiz!

Answer: Fitzallen Square

Carmen Todd owns a 7-bedroomed, 4-storey house in Chelsea. She used to share the house with her husband Spike until he died. Now she shares it with her best friend Nancy, Nancy's mother Rose and her brother-in-law Rennie.

40. What was the name of Stephanie's husband?

From Quiz Judith Michael's "Deceptions"

Answer: Garth

Sabrina and Stephanie are identical twins, who when growing up had switched places a lot of times. After Sabrina graduated from college, she moved to England. Stephanie lived in America. Stephanie met Garth at college. After they married they moved to Evanston, and they had two children. Sabrina married as well, her husband's name was Lord Denton Longworth, but her marriage fell apart and she ended up getting divorced. She never had any children with Denton.

41. Born of rather poor Irish parents, what unusual middle name was William McGonagall given?

From Quiz William McGonagall -The World's Best Bad Poet?

Answer: Topaz

McGonagall's place and date of birth are not known for certain, but Edinburgh, Scotland, in March 1825 is the generally accepted statistic. I have been unable to find any reason why 'Topaz' was selected for his middle name. But it was in Dundee that his poetic genius truly flowered... "Who was't that immortalised the old and the new railway bridges of the Silvery Tay? Also the inauguration of the Hill of Balgay? Likewise the Silvery Tay rolling on its way? And the Newport Railway?" - Lines in Protest to the Dundee Magistrates

42. The story opens with a Reserve Captain being assigned command of a new Corvette. What is the ship called?

From Quiz The Cruel Sea

Answer: HMS Compass Rose

Although "Compass Rose" is a fictitious name, in the hectic early years of the War, some very odd names were given to the new ships being rapidly built to meet the threat of the German Navy.

43. At the beginning of the book how did King Lorn escape Carlion?

From Quiz The Devil's Armor

Answer: He posed as Jarrin and rode out.

King Lorn killed Jarrin and cut out his tongue. He stuffed a bloodied cloth into his mouth so it seem as if his own tongue was cut out and he couldn't talk. He took his daughter Poppy and rode out to Duke Rihard's army. With the cloth in his mouth he appeared as if he couldn't speak, and, as he had a helmet on, he wasn't discovered.

44. Who is the Bronze Knight?

From Quiz The Eyes of God

Answer: Lukien

Captain Lukien is the famed Bronze Knight of Lirria. I thought I would start you off with something easy. If you got this wrong you should probably go back and read this magnificent book.

45. Why is Sammie so upset at the beginning of the book?

From Quiz Love and other Four Letter Words

Answer: Her parents are getting a trial separation

Her dad is moving to California to pursue a better job. He is also hoping the separation will make the family happier.

46. The book 'Pine Barrens' takes place in which state?

From Quiz John McPhee: The Life and Writings

Answer: New Jersey

'A Sense of Where You Are' was his first book, a profile of a Princeton basketball player who later went pro and later became a Senator [Bill Bradley]. McPhee also wrote one other book about his home state entitled 'Pine Barrens' which is the basis for this question. Legend has it that a mystical creature lives there known as the Jersey Devil, which in turn lends its name to the NHL hockey team.

47. What point of view is the book mostly in?

From Quiz Thousand Pieces of Gold

Answer: third person omniscient

Even though the speaker knows all of the characters, making it omniscient and not limited, (I'll use the gender she) she mostly focuses on the main character, Lalu/Polly, and seems to know the most about her.

48. Who narrates the story/ is the main character?

From Quiz Nectar In A Sieve

Answer: Rukmani

Rukmani can be described as a worry wart and as a typical Indian woman. She is married to a man named Nathan and has seven children, but at the end she only keeps in touch with two of them.

49. What is the last name of Madeline (the main character)?

From Quiz The Way the Crow Flies

Answer: McCarthy

The family consists of Madeline, the youngest family member and main character of the story. There is also her father, Jack, who plays quite a significant role in the unravelling murder mystery, her mother, Mimi, who is Acadian (simply put a form of French-Canadian) and a source of stress for Madeline, and her older brother Mike, who eventually disappears.

50. What item takes pride of place over the chimney-piece at Alconleigh?

From Quiz 'The Pursuit of Love' - Nancy Mitford

Answer: An entrenching tool

The fearsome Uncle Matthew bludgeoned eight Germans to death with his spade, which is kept on display complete with human blood and hair. The character of Uncle Matthew was based on the author's father, the eccentric and explosive David Mitford. His character has been greatly exaggerated, but the book is often taken to be more literally autobiographical than it really is, and David Mitford's reputation has suffered as a result.

51. What's the main character's name?

From Quiz Fallen Angels

Answer: Perry

Perry is the main character in the book, who is telling the story. He's over in Vietnam because he feels that people think he can't do much with his life and he wants to prove he can.

52. Sorcha's mother dies giving birth to her, and her father neglects his children out of grief for his lost wife. However, Sorcha is lucky in that she has many older brothers who raise her. How many older brothers does she have?

From Quiz Daughter of the Forest

Answer: 6

The names of Sorcha's brothers are Liam, Diarmid, Cormack, Conor, Finbar, and Padriac, in order from oldest to youngest. Had she been a boy, Sorcha would have been the seventh son of a seventh son, which would have given her great magical power.

53. Which Grey Wizard destroyed Fairhaven in "The Order War"?

From Quiz The Saga of Recluce

Answer: Justen

Justen was once a engineer in Nylan. He has an older brother Gunnar, who is an air wizard, and a younger sister Elizabet, who also can sense the wind. Justen is also a druid.

54. What is the name of the land Rachel and Eric are sent to?

From Quiz "The Doomspell" by Cliff McNish

Answer: Ithrea

Ithrea is the land that Dragwena, the witch, was banished to by the wizard Larpskendya from her homeland Oowl. She was kept there by magic spells and she takes children from Earth to try and use their magic to escape.

55. What was the name of Tommy's girlfriend from the Motley house days?

From Quiz Motley Crue - The Dirt

Answer: Bullwinkle

Bullwinkle was nicknamed this because she had a face like a moose; Tommy liked her because of her, ahem, "special talent"!

56. What is the name of the baby bear?

From Quiz Rescue: Josh McGuire

Answer: Pokey

Josh named the bear Pokey because whenever Josh tried to make him walk, the bear would put up a resistence.

57. Where does "Ferris Beach" take place?

From Quiz Ferris Beach

Answer: North Carolina

The book is set in the town of Fulton, North Carolina. Author Jill McCorkle is a native of Lumberton, NC, and used to be a professor at UNC-Chapel Hill. The majority of her books are set in the "Tar Heel State".

58. Which member of the killing club was thought to have killed himself in the beginning of the book?

From Quiz "The Killing Club" by Michael Malone

Answer: Lyall

In reality Lyall didn't kill himself. He was murdered by Connie with a lead pipe. Nobody could find his body until Jamie saw a piece of different colored concrete in the theatre.

59. What was Sorry Carlisle's real first name in "The Changeover"?

From Quiz Margaret Mahy - The Changeover

Answer: Sorenson

Laura thought it unfair that in naming himself he had to seem to apologise.

60. What colour red does Jane dye Molly's hair?

From Quiz "Guitar Girl" by Sarra Manning

Answer: Verry Cherry

Jane turned up on Molly's doorstep and dyed her hair for The Hormones' first gig.

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