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31.
  "The Blue Bottle Club" by Penelope J. Stokes    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is a quiz on the excellent book "The Blue Bottle Club" by Penelope J. Stokes. Enjoy!
Average, 25 Qns, Jacifan, Aug 09 06
Average
Jacifan
223 plays
32.
  The Weird and Wonderful Will Self    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To those who have delved into the warped worlds that he creates in his books, Will Self is an astonishing writer. His dry wit and sharp satire permeate on all levels of his work, as do his trademark themes of violence, sexuality and absurdity among the m
Average, 10 Qns, Sleepy-Jack, Oct 10 12
Average
Sleepy-Jack
109 plays
33.
  Arrigo Beyle, Milanese - aka Stendhal    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
He wrote in the 19th century, found his readership in the 20th and even today still has to be discovered by many as one of the real top classic authors of world literature.
Tough, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 30 03
Tough
flem-ish
169 plays
34.
  "Dragonwyck" by Anya Seton   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In "Dragonwyck" (1944), Anya Seton relates the romantic Gothic tale of a rich landowner and his innocent kinswoman. Warning: SPOILERS.
Average, 10 Qns, ZaZeZo, Jan 21 15
Average
ZaZeZo
104 plays
35.
  Miss Skeeter from "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Miss Skeeter, in my opinion, is one of the more interesting characters in the book. This is about who she is and her character. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Pejikr, Oct 31 11
Average
Pejikr
182 plays
36.
  Wallace Stevens' "Sunday Morning"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All you need to do is find the missing word of this poem to get the prize. Okay, there isn't really a prize, but I know you'll take the quiz anyway.
Tough, 10 Qns, pennie1478, Aug 02 06
Tough
pennie1478 gold member
282 plays
37.
  Strindberg's "A Dream Play"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on Strindberg's "A Dream Play", from the surrealist theatre movement. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, rj211, Oct 04 06
Tough
rj211 gold member
206 plays
38.
  "The Scorpio Races" by Maggie Stiefvater    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the amazing book, "The Scorpio Races". Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, zebra101, Jan 22 13
Average
zebra101
131 plays
39.
  That Certain Smile    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the book 'A Certain Smile' by Francoise Sagan
Average, 10 Qns, Serenesh, Nov 08 18
Average
Serenesh gold member
Nov 08 18
92 plays
40.
  Mumsey Once Said: "We Need To Talk About Kevin"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My name's Kevin Khatchadourian and on April 8th 1999 I killed a bunch of people at my school. Lionel Shriver wrote a book about it, from Mumsey's point of view. Mumsey knew me best of all but still didn't know me, so don't kid yourself: neither do you.
Average, 10 Qns, Phetra, Feb 04 15
Average
Phetra
102 plays
41.
  "The Foreshadowing"- Marcus Sedgwick    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"The Foreshadowing" is my favorite book of all time. Do you know as much as I do?
Average, 15 Qns, miss_music, Oct 10 08
Average
miss_music
156 plays
42.
  "Shane" by Jack Schaefer    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is on the book "Shane" by Jack Schaefer.
Average, 20 Qns, bloodwolf03, Feb 17 17
Average
bloodwolf03
374 plays
43.
  Blister    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is a quiz on the book "Blister" by Susan Shreve. Hope you have fun taking my quiz!
Tough, 15 Qns, caligirl21, Oct 22 08
Tough
caligirl21
139 plays
44.
  The Southern Belle Primer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Maryln Schwartz's handbook on being a Southern Belle-answering the age old question of why Princess Margaret will never be Kappa Kappa Gamma. Are you up to Belledom?
Tough, 10 Qns, pigwaller, Jun 11 07
Tough
pigwaller
366 plays
45.
  "Me Talk Pretty One Day", you take part 2 today    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Hello there. This is a quiz on part two of the number one national bestseller. We continue with David Sedaris' events in his interesting life. Fifteen questions, have fun!
Average, 15 Qns, k9999, Nov 13 06
Average
k9999
192 plays
46.
  Trivia about "Cat Running"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my first quiz, and I would LOVE to hear from anyone who takes it. I welcome corrections and comments, and I hope you enjoy this quiz on the wonderful book, "Cat Running", by Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Average, 10 Qns, LOTRfangirl, Apr 24 04
Average
LOTRfangirl
142 plays
47.
  "Six Feet Under" - "Better Living Through Death"    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is on the companion book to the television program "Six Feet Under", "Better Living Through Death". This book contains a collection of letters, photographs and documents charting the history of the Fishers and their extended family.
Difficult, 20 Qns, Lazellia, Feb 26 06
Difficult
Lazellia
200 plays
48.
  "What Makes Sammy Run?" by Budd Schulberg    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A few questions about the first novel of Budd Schulberg, considered to be one of the best fictional studies of Hollywood.
Tough, 10 Qns, Polaris101, Nov 26 03
Tough
Polaris101 gold member
123 plays
49.
  "And I Don't Want to Live This Life"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the sad but true story written by Deborah Spungen, mother of Nancy Spungen, girlfriend of Sid Vicious.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Morrigan716, Apr 26 06
Difficult
Morrigan716 gold member
458 plays
50.
  "Me Talk Pretty One Day", you test knowledge today    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Exercise that noggin by taking a quiz on part one of the number one national best seller. David Sedaris talks about events he encountered full of comedy, joy, and bloodshed....ok, maybe not bloodshed. 15 questions, have fun!
Tough, 15 Qns, k9999, Feb 19 06
Tough
k9999
200 plays
51.
  Arcadia Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a fun, superfun quiz on the comedy "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard.
Tough, 10 Qns, TeamRNL, Apr 21 08
Tough
TeamRNL
208 plays
52.
  "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a short quiz on the mystifying novel, 'The Thirteenth Tale".
Average, 10 Qns, goblinqueen18, Apr 15 07
Average
goblinqueen18
200 plays
53.
  Zecharia Sitchin's "The Lost Book of Enki"    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on the Zecharia Sitchin's book "The Lost Book of Enki" which from ancient Sumerian writing describes the arrival on Earth of extraterrestrials in search of gold and the creation of man.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Starlord, Oct 24 10
Difficult
Starlord
135 plays
54.
  Mary Jane Staples Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For everyone out there who loves Mary Jane Staples and her great books!
Average, 10 Qns, princess anna, Sep 25 13
Average
princess anna
166 plays
55.
  "Endless Love" - Great Book, Terrible Movie    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
One of my favorite novels from 1979 was "Endless Love" by Scott Spencer. However, the movie, starring Brooke Shields, was terrible! I won't reveal the ending in this quiz--you'll just have to read the book to find out.
Average, 10 Qns, dianais, Jun 19 07
Average
dianais
184 plays
56.
  June Lund Shiplett    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I love June Lund Shiplett's books. This quiz is dedicated to her "Wind" Series, and anyone who has read these books, knows that you feel like you are right there, living inside the story. I love all these characters. Have fun.
Average, 25 Qns, RoseRedSK, Oct 22 10
Average
RoseRedSK
178 plays
57.
  "Out Of The Dark" Part One    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is one of the books that Sharon Sala wrote. Hope you enjoy the quiz!
Tough, 10 Qns, kewlbabe2020, May 09 07
Tough
kewlbabe2020
127 plays
58.
  'Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee' by Meera Syal    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I really liked the book so I thought I'd write a quiz about it. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, base_hex, Oct 02 05
Tough
base_hex
112 plays
59.
  Ssalia and the Dragons of Avienot    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you think you know all about Ssalia the snake girl's adventure, try answering these questions about Tammy Spahn's fantasy debut novel, "Ssalia and the Dragons of Avienot". Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, Vellidragon, Nov 08 14
Tough
Vellidragon
89 plays
60.
  Blue is for Nightmares    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz based on the book "Blue is for Nightmares" by Laurie Faria Sholarz. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, cappy123, Jun 11 05
Average
cappy123
207 plays
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Authors Q-S: 'S' Trivia Questions

31. Where did the main characters initially take their vacation?

From Quiz
The Ruins

Answer: Cancun

Four friends, Eric, Stacy, Jeff, and Amy, decided to take one last fling before moving on to their prospective jobs and schooling and flew to Mexico for a vacation. Staying in Cancun, the gang spent most of their time on the beach, in turn meeting some fun tourists. While scuba diving, they met Mathias, a German traveler visiting with his brother. One night, they also met three Greek tourists, each naming themselves with fake Spanish names (Pablo, Juan, and Don Quixote). Although the Greeks knew very little English, they all had a blast anyway. On one day, Mathias was visibly upset, and he told Jeff and Amy that his brother had gone with a girl on an archaeological dig at some ruins out of town, but he hadn't yet come back, and following an argument with him, he was quite worried. Amy and Jeff agree to help him find his brother, though Amy is extremely hesitant. Regardless, Amy and Jeff, and Eric and Stacy help Mathias, pack their things, and head out the next morning with one of the Greeks, 'Pablo', who leaves a copy of the map behind for his two companions. Arriving in Coba, the group hitches a ride with a middle-aged Spanish man in his yellow pick-up truck and make their way to where the map describes. When they arrive, the man pulls Amy aside, specifically urging her not to go down the path, and offering to drive them back. They refuse the offer, saying that they need to find Mathias' brother, and they trudge onwards down the jungle path. Following this map, they realize that the path will be on their left, and if they hit a small Mayan village, they've gone too far. They inadvertently hit the village shortly after.

32. What is Captain Craig's first name?

From Quiz Beyond the Black Enigma

Answer: John

His name is Captain John Craig, part of the Investigation Corps of the United Worlds Space Fleets.

33. What event has happened to Alyssa Reed?

From Quiz Blister

Answer: Her baby sister was stillborn.

Alyssa Reed is ten years old. She thinks she lives a perfect life. Then her new baby sister, Lila Rose, is stillborn. That's when Blister finds out her life isn't as perfect as it seems. Her parents both fight constantly and her mother suspects that her father is having an affair. The family moves from their farm to an apartment, and then Alyssa's dad moves to another apartment.

34. What state did Annisa move from?

From Quiz I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader

Answer: New Jersey

Anissa is an Army Brat and was used to moving, but she was not ready to move out of the Garden State! New Jersey was the first place she thought of as home and she did not want to leave.

35. What play were Ashleigh and Julie in at Forefield?

From Quiz Polly Shulman's "Enthusiasm"

Answer: Midwinter Insomnia

Ashleigh was ecstatic when she found out that an inter-school play was taking place, because she would get to spend more time with the Forefield boys.

36. What was Jade's last name?

From Quiz "Endless Love" - Great Book, Terrible Movie

Answer: Butterfield

Jade's family was so eccentric that David constantly refers to their many quirks as being "Butterfieldian."

37. When a Southern Belle talks about her "roots", she is referring to what?

From Quiz The Southern Belle Primer

Answer: Where she comes from and who she is

In the vocabulary of the Southern Belle, this translates into who her family is and where they come from originally; for example, "My mother was a Girardeau from Berkeley County, South Carolina."

38. Who was the woman in the portrait that Jade painted?

From Quiz "Out Of The Dark" Part One

Answer: Jade's mother

Jade refused to refer to the woman as her mother and merely called her by the name she made up for herself.

39. Who loved to hurt others, and especially to hurt his sister?

From Quiz "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield

Answer: Charlie

He loved his sister and could not live without her.

40. How old is Tatiana at the very beginning of the book?

From Quiz "The Bronze Horseman" by Paullina Simons

Answer: 16

The story begins on June 22, 1941, the day Hitler invades Russia. Tatiana celebrates her seventeenth birthday the following day.

41. Who is the protagonist of the story?

From Quiz Witch of Blackbird Pond

Answer: Kit

Kit is the protagonist of the story. Her real name is Katherine, but she prefers being called Kit. She moved to Wethersfield, Connecticut from Barbados. She was born in England, but her parents passed away when she was very little, so she moved in with her grandfather in Barbados. Kit was raised in Barbados. She moved to Connecticut because of the death of her grandfather. She moves in with her Aunt Rachel, Uncle Matthew and her two cousins Mercy and Judith. Kit is 16 years old. Words to describe Kit are caring, generous, kind and impulsive. She has a rough time adjusting to becoming a Puritan.

42. "Complacencies of the peignoir, and late Coffee and _____ in a sunny chair, And the green freedom of a cockatoo Upon a rug mingle to dissipate The holy hush of ancient sacrifice." What fruit is the woman having for breakfast?

From Quiz Wallace Stevens' "Sunday Morning"

Answer: Oranges

"Complacencies of the peignoir, and late Coffee and oranges in a sunny chair, And the green freedom of a cockatoo Upon a rug mingle to dissipate The holy hush of ancient sacrifice."

43. How many acres does Ginny's family first have, in the book?

From Quiz "A Thousand Acres" by Jane Smiley

Answer: 640

It's the Ericson's 370 they aquire that give them a little more than 1000 (The book's title).

44. Where did David travel on his summer vacation with his boyfriend, Hugh?

From Quiz "Me Talk Pretty One Day", you take part 2 today

Answer: France

In "See You Again Yesterday", David and Hugh had met through a mutual friend in Manhattan. Hugh had a house in Normandy and they both decided to go there for vacation. France wasn't everything David thought it would be. David slowly began to learn a few words in French too.

45. What did David talk about in the beginning chapter?

From Quiz "Me Talk Pretty One Day", you test knowledge today

Answer: movies where agents take you away

David explained how we see movies like that, a lot, and related it to his experience of being taken out of class by a speech tutor. David: "My agent came for me during class in the third grade."

46. What was the nick name given to Sunita?

From Quiz 'Life Isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee' by Meera Syal

Answer: Sunny

This book was turned into a BBC mini-series in 2005 starring Meera Syal, Ayesha Dharker and Laila Rouass as the three main characters.

47. Where in the regulations does it refer to touching the wrong thing?

From Quiz Quicksilver

Answer: Heinous Tactile Errors, Part 560

Hades is trying to make the people stay in the underworld forever, so he invented the Regulations. Zeus tried to free Kore by using the Regulations against him.

48. What is Septimus Agorius's official title?

From Quiz The Dragon Chronicles By Malcolm Sanders

Answer: Supreme Wizard to the Court of Malacan di Sandorius

The first sentence of the book states, "I am Septimus Agorius, Supreme Wizard to the Court of Malacan di Sandorius, Sovereign Ruler of the Four Kingdoms of Vaarn." The "Sovereign Ruler" part is in reference to the King Malacan di Sandorius.

49. Which girl has psychic powers?

From Quiz Blue is for Nightmares

Answer: Stacey

Stacey's grandmother taught her how to do spells and use her pyschic gift.

50. How long ago does "Beyond the Sea of Ice" take place?

From Quiz "Beyond the Sea of Ice", by William Sarabande

Answer: 40,000 years

It takes place on the land bridge between Russia and Alaska.

51. Kelly Kimball has been dancing for as long as she can remember, and now she works at the Beatz Beachside Dance Studio. Where is the studio located?

From Quiz Confessions of a Backup Dancer

Answer: San Diego, California

Kelly has won many dance competitions like All-City Modern Dance Invitational, and considers her wins her greatest accomplishments.

52. What do Maisie Finch's sons and daughter refer to her as?

From Quiz Mary Jane Staples

Answer: Chinese Lady

This is because her eyes are almond shaped and back in their poverty stricken days, she used to take in washing.

53. What is the surname of the family featured in 'Down Lambeth Way'?

From Quiz Mary Jane Staples

Answer: Adams

Main characters of this book are Maisie Adams (Chinese Lady), Robert Adams (Boots), Eliza Adams (Lizzy), Tommy Adams and Sammy Adams.

54. What is the second line of the "Insectivores I do embrace" spell?

From Quiz Spells from "Her Majesty's Wizard"

Answer: The chain of life sets forth the plan-o

Matt summoned swallows during one battle so that they could kill off insects.

55. The main character in the play was named The Daughter. Whose daughter is she?

From Quiz Strindberg's "A Dream Play"

Answer: Indra

She was the daughter of the Indian god Indra. She went to Earth to find out why humans were always complaining and discovered that human life was filled with heartache, disappointment, and struggle.

56. What happened to Vladek and Anja when they attempted to go to Hungary?

From Quiz "Maus" Hunt

Answer: they got caught by the Gestapo

Vladek's prisoner number was an omen that he would live. In the beginning of the second book, a man who was a priest came over to him and pointed out the signifance of the numbers in Judaism.

57. What is Cat's last name?

From Quiz Trivia about "Cat Running"

Answer: Kinsey

A lot of the time, Zane or Spence or some of the other kids would call her "Cat Kinsey". Her full name is Catherine Kinsey, and sometimes her mom calls her "Cathy" but most of the time, she is just referred to as "Cat".

58. In "Twist of Fate," who receives the locket?

From Quiz John Saul's "The Blackstone Chronicles"

Answer: Jules Hartwick

Jules finds the locket in Madeline's car. The locket is cursed, and it makes him think that she's having an affair with Andrew, who is Celeste's fiance.

59. Sophie knew Lou was going to break up with her when he took her where?

From Quiz "What My Mother Doesn't Know" Can't Hurt Me

Answer: The reservoir

Lou broke up with Sophie on the last day of 8th grade. Sophie just knows things are going to happen sometimes. She knew that at Zak's Labor day party, something perfect was going to happen. Then she met Dylan.

60. What was Morgan's father the Duke of?

From Quiz "I am Morgan le Fay", Chapters 1-9

Answer: Cornwall

He was the Duke of Cornwall, although he was usually off fighting wars with Uther Pendragon.

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