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61.
  The Year My Life Went Down the Loo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the book of the same title, by Katie Maxwell. I hope you enjoy the quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, katie1021, Nov 22 03
Average
katie1021
138 plays
62.
  'Running Water' by Rohinton Mistry    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rohinton Mistry (1952- )is a new generation Canadian writer from Indian origin. 'Running Water' is a beautiful story. Here various socio-cultural aspects of the mountain hamlets of the Himalayan region in India are narrated along with an anecdote.
Average, 10 Qns, indranil49, Jun 20 12
Average
indranil49
117 plays
63.
  The Devil's Armor    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the second in John Marco's epic trilogy that started with "The Eyes of God". If you haven't read the first in this remarkable trilogy I suggest it before you take this quiz. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, J.D., Mar 21 14
Tough
J.D.
140 plays
64.
  "The Totem" by David Morrell    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the great horror book "The Totem" written by David Morrell. Please do not attempt this quiz if you have not read the book. (This quiz is based on the earlier version of the book and not the later unabridged version).
Tough, 10 Qns, martinjudo, Jan 27 08
Tough
martinjudo
139 plays
65.
  The Earth, My Butt, And Other Big Round Things    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about my favorite book, written by Carolyn Mackler.
Tough, 10 Qns, miss_lady, Jun 26 07
Tough
miss_lady
206 plays
66.
  Roswell High: Book One "The Outsider"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The "Roswell High" series was written by Melinda Metz and spawned the show "Roswell" that was on the WB network. I really love this books series, so here's a quiz on the first book!
Average, 10 Qns, Bloom-girl, Mar 31 15
Average
Bloom-girl
382 plays
67.
  Daughter of the Forest    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is based on "Daughter of the Forest" by Juliet Marillier. To continue the storytelling tradition upheld by the characters in the book, there are three questions each about Sorcha, Simon, Finbar, Red, and Conor.
Average, 15 Qns, LuthienT, Jul 26 06
Average
LuthienT
231 plays
68.
  "Blackwater" Horror    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 'Blackwater' story by Michael McDowell ranks right up there with some of the best horror ever written. See if you can entertain yourself with these (somewhat) easy questions. For those who have read it only.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bastage60, Apr 16 11
Difficult
bastage60
232 plays
69.
  "Scorpions" by Walter Dean Myers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are based on Walter Dean Myers book called "Scorpions." This book was excellent and I hope you liked it too. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, DashAdams, Jul 05 06
Average
DashAdams
201 plays
70.
  I Rigoberta Menchu    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"I Rigoberta Menchu" is a novel outlining the life of Rigoberta Menchu and has been translated as closely and accurately into English as possible. This quiz is on the terminology, people, and places of this novel. How well do you know the details?
Average, 10 Qns, apathy100, Apr 26 06
Average
apathy100 gold member
248 plays
71.
  'Dairy Queen'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz all about the book "Dairy Queen" by Catherine Gilbert Murdock!
Average, 10 Qns, SadieB, Sep 22 09
Average
SadieB
156 plays
72.
  Wildwood Dancing    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the book 'Wildwood Dancing' by Juliet Marillier.
Average, 10 Qns, Ellie525, Dec 06 11
Average
Ellie525
112 plays
73.
  The Insiders    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Insiders" is a great, funny book written by J. Minter.
Average, 10 Qns, srosalyn123, Dec 06 07
Average
srosalyn123
146 plays
74.
  The Eyes of God    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the first part in the epic trilogy by John Marco. If you haven't read this I recommend it. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, J.D., Nov 05 06
Average
J.D.
142 plays
75.
  Mango Shaped Space    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the book "A Mango Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, CliqueFan, Mar 02 20
Average
CliqueFan
Mar 02 20
194 plays
76.
  "Peter Raven Under Fire" by Michael Molloy    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I love this book and hope you love my first quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, catden, Mar 21 14
Tough
catden
123 plays
77.
  "The Four Feathers" - the Novel    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz on one of my favourite novels, A.E.W. Mason's "The Four Feathers". Hope you enjoy!
Tough, 20 Qns, neenee666, Jul 03 13
Tough
neenee666
199 plays
78.
  Somerset Maugham's Short Stories    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
W. Somerset Maugham was a renowned playwright and novelist, but it is perhaps for his short stories that he is best known. How many can you identify from the clues?
Tough, 10 Qns, ancientnav, Apr 15 11
Tough
ancientnav
322 plays
79.
  The Nanny Diaries    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Just a little quiz on this satirical look at the rich and their nannies by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus.
Average, 15 Qns, laughinggirl, Jul 13 03
Average
laughinggirl
544 plays
80.
  The "Treasure Island" Play    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz based on the play written by Malcolm Morgan. The name of the play is "Treasure Island". This play is adapted from R.L. Stevenson's novel, "Treasure Island". There will be 10 questions about different aspects of the play.
Average, 10 Qns, brandancollons, Dec 05 10
Average
brandancollons
261 plays
81.
  Dennis Miller: Ranting Again    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This book is a spin-off of "The Rants", which originally appeared on HBO's show, "Dennis Miller Live." It is broken down into topics or chapters that Dennis generously gives his opinion on.
Tough, 10 Qns, superferd, Apr 26 06
Tough
superferd
232 plays
82.
  Mitford, Nancy 'The Pursuit of Love'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In pursuit of points why not play this quiz about Nancy Mitford's novel 'The Pursuit of Love'?
Tough, 10 Qns, Serenesh, Nov 23 18
Tough
Serenesh gold member
Nov 23 18
99 plays
83.
  'The Heart is a Lonely Hunter'.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on Carson McCuller's excellent novel, 'The Heart is a Lonely Hunter'.
Average, 10 Qns, Dee2081, Mar 12 18
Average
Dee2081
Mar 12 18
217 plays
84.
  Judith Michael's 'Pot Of Gold'    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the woman who wins the lottery.
Difficult, 10 Qns, jericha, Sep 16 08
Difficult
jericha
168 plays
85.
  Don Mendo's Revenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"La venganza de don Mendo" is a famous Spanish play by Pedro Muñoz Seca. Do you dare to explore its plot?
Average, 10 Qns, pfxc, Sep 23 13
Average
pfxc
100 plays
86.
  Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I love "Kiki Strike" so much! I sadly cannot make a trivia on "Empress's Tomb" until I've read the WHOLE thing, though, so here is one on "Inside the Shadow City" by Kirsten Miller!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, StrikeAndFoste, Feb 02 18
Very Difficult
StrikeAndFoste
66 plays
87.
  Paksenarrion the Soldier    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The first of three quizzes I'm writing about Elizabeth Moon's military fantasy trilogy "The Deed of Paksenarrion". Here's book one, "Sheepfarmer's Daughter".
Tough, 10 Qns, Caseena, Aug 15 17
Tough
Caseena
84 plays
88.
  Malibu Summer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is one of my favorite books, it is by Jane Claypool Miner. It is a very good book, and very romantic.
Tough, 10 Qns, TigerPrincess, Oct 01 04
Tough
TigerPrincess
120 plays
89.
  Peyton Place: 25 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Banned in America, 'Peyton Place' by Grace Metalious has long been a literary classic and favorite of many people. 'Unmentionable' issues are discussed shocking America. Nobody admits that these things are not true or do not happen.
Average, 25 Qns, TemptressToo, Sep 06 09
Average
TemptressToo
496 plays
90.
  "Guitar Girl" by Sarra Manning    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Guitar Girl" is a great book so here's a quiz for it!
Average, 10 Qns, Nat_mermaid, Aug 11 05
Average
Nat_mermaid
177 plays
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Authors L-P: 'M' Trivia Questions
61. What was Ma Jian's occupation?

From Quiz 'Red Dust - A Path Through China' by Ma Jian

Answer: photographer

As an official government photographer, Ma Jian could only take images that put The People's Republic in a positive light. He was censured because he took a photograph of Yangzi Bridge that revealed flaking paint and, on another occasion, he was accused of bourgeois 'pornography' because he employed yellow as a colour for some title letters on a magazine cover.

62. What kind of glasses was Piper wearing the morning of the interview on "Good Morning, Seattle"?

From Quiz "Perfect Strangers" by Jahnna N. Malcom

Answer: oval lime green

Piper's style was very "out there." During the morning of the interview, she wore a lime green car coat, black cargo shorts, and bright red tights.

63. Where does "Nectar in a Sieve" take place?

From Quiz "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya Quiz

Answer: in India, early 1950s

This book took place in India, early 1950s, when the people of India were going through many changes due to British occupation. As we see later in the book, Rukmani has conflicting feelings of having her sons go work at the tannery, instead of working in the fields with her husband, Nathan.

64. What was the last name of Jamal?

From Quiz "Scorpions" by Walter Dean Myers

Answer: Hicks

Jamal Hicks was a young man who lived with his mother and his younger sister Sassy. Jamal's older brother Randy was in jail because he was said to have killed someone.

65. In Wetzel County, there is a haunted house where, every night at seven o'clock, a baby's face would appear in the fire place for five minutes. What happened to this child?

From Quiz The Telltale Lilac Bush: Ghosts of West Virginia

Answer: The father beat the baby to death for crying, then put the body in the fireplace.

The house was owned by Mrs. Anne Bennett. She claimed that along with the face, the baby screamed, "Help! Help!"

66. Where was Amber from?

From Quiz Malibu Summer

Answer: Wisconsin

Amber is from Wisconsin, and her dad wants her to go to the University of Wisconsin.

67. What is the name of Guinevere's cousin that she lives with when she is growing up?

From Quiz Queen of Camelot

Answer: Elaine

Elaine is her cousin and they are best friends all throughout their childhood.

68. Who is Mosley's best known detective?

From Quiz The Walter Mosley Quiz

Answer: Easy Rawlins & Ezekiel Rawlins & Rawlins

The tough WW II veteran has to deal with racism and politics as well as with criminals.

69. The three main sections of the book are given Latin titles. Which is the only one from the New Testament?

From Quiz A Canticle for Leibowitz

Answer: fiat voluntas tua

"Fiat voluntas tua" means "your will be done" and is from the Lord's Prayer, which is found in the Gospel of Matthew. "Fiat lux" means "let there be light" and is from Genesis. "Fiat homo" means "let there be man," and is not from the Bible. "Fiat robigo" means "let there be mildew," and I just made it up. I thought old fans of the book like myself might enjoy having this explained.

70. What is Lydia's last name?

From Quiz The Year of Secret Assignments

Answer: Jaackson-Oberman

Emily's last name is Thompson, Cassie's is Aganovic and Seb's is Mantegna.

71. Who is getting married?

From Quiz Meier Madness

Answer: Sidra and Ron

Sidra is Sue Finch's daughter, Lucy's best friend. She's marrying Ron Davitz, who is supposed to be a millionaire, but they find out he's a fraud and a con man.

72. By which river would she find rubies if they had all the time in the world?

From Quiz "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell

Answer: Ganges

The Ganges suggests all the wealth and the mystery of the East. The finding of rubies is also a suggestion of how precious she is to him. It would be appropriate that one so beautiful should find things so beautiful in such an exotic setting. Rubies were once considered to be capable of preserving virginity. But in spite of the flattery here his argument is that they do not have this time available.

73. The main character Emily has to move to England for a year with her family because of her father's work. What is the name of the friend who she e-mails throughout the book?

From Quiz The Year My Life Went Down the Loo

Answer: Dru

The book is actually written as a series of e-mails back and forth between Dru and Emily. It's an interesting way to write a book, and makes the book easy to read because it allows the author to write in "real" language, and include a lot of slang.

74. Is this book based on a real person?

From Quiz The Moon and Sixpence

Answer: You betcha

Somerset Maugham based his novel on the painter Gauguin. He took serious poetic license with the character including making him English.

75. What is Lauren's last name?

From Quiz "Walking a Thin Line" by Sylvia McNicoll

Answer: Dreyburgh

They only said Lauren's last name once or twice, like when she was awarded the book mark for losing ten pounds, or when Stephanie is talking to Lauren's mom.

76. When was Karl May born?

From Quiz The first Karl May Quiz

Answer: 25 February 1842

He was born in a town called Ernstthal in Saxony, Germany. This town is now called Hohenstein-Ernstthal. The house in which he was born is now the Karl-May-Museum, and it is open to the public. On 30 March 1912 Karl May died in Radebeul.

77. What does Mary Ann Singelton have to drink before calling her mother to tell her she's not coming home to Cleveland, but staying in San Francisco?

From Quiz Armistead Maupin's "Tales of the City"

Answer: Three Irish coffees

On the fifth day of her eight-day trip to San Francisco, Mary Ann drinks three Irish coffees, notices her Mood Ring has turned blue, and decides to phone her mother from the pay phone at the Buena Vista to drop the bomb.

78. Mr. Pentland, the mailman, was going to the Cove the day after Christy arrived in El Pano because 'letters are piling up something awful'. In truth, how many letters were there?

From Quiz Christy's World

Answer: six

Christy marveled that six letters could be called 'piled-up mail'. In the Cove, where houses were few and scattered, a letter from the outside world was a precious thing.

79. At the very beginning of the book, General Feversham and his guests are celebrating the anniversary of their attack upon the Redan. What else is important about this date?

From Quiz "The Four Feathers" - the Novel

Answer: It is Harry Feversham's birthday

It is Harry's fourteenth birthday, and a night that changes his life. After hearing stories about war from several of General Feversham's guests, Harry begins to fear cowardice if he should ever be sent to war, which is why he resigns from the army thirteen years later.

80. What was Mac's actual first name?

From Quiz Moser's "Time Lottery"

Answer: Alexander

Alexander MacMillan's wife was killed on their son's fourth birthday. Alexander (called Mac by his friends and family) partly participated in the Time Lottery in the hopes he would someday get the chance to go back and save his wife.

81. Who is the author of "In Flanders Fields"?

From Quiz "In Flanders Fields"

Answer: John McCrae

John McCrae was a Colonel in the Canadian army. He was a veteran of the second Boer War and a professor of medicine at MacGill University in Montreal. He was wounded in 1918 and died three days later.

82. Anthony always said that Rae smelled like grapefruit. What was the smell actually from?

From Quiz "Fingerprints" by Melinda Metz

Answer: her perfume

It was one of the first things he noticed about her.

83. John Mortimer is the author of the Rumpole series of books. What was his profession before he became a successful author and playwright?

From Quiz Rumpole of the Bailey

Answer: Barrister

John Mortimer was a barrister but is no longer practicing. He once successfully defended Penguin Books as the publishers of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' in a landmark case. Rumpole would have been proud of him as Rumpole always defended and never prosecuted.

84. Who won the riddle-game with Peven of Aum?

From Quiz Riddle Master Trilogy

Answer: Morgon of Hed

Morgon played the deadly riddle-game with the wraith of Peven of Aum after his parents were killed, and won the game, as well as the hand of Raederle, the daughter of Mathom of An.

85. What is the name of the place where Christy teaches?

From Quiz Christy

Answer: Cutter Gap

Cutter Gap, TN. It isn't really a real place but it was based on a real one.

86. When does the novel take place?

From Quiz 'The Heart is a Lonely Hunter'.

Answer: 1930s

This novel takes place during the height of the depression. In the movie adaption, they had the story take place in the 1960s.

87. John D. MacDonald has written many novels and stories, but the Travis McGee novels have a clue in their titles. What is it?

From Quiz Travis McGee John D MacDonald

Answer: The title includes a name of a color

Example: The Deep Blue Goodbye

88. What is the main character's first name?

From Quiz Peyton Place

Answer: Allison

What a mixed up child...

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