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1. Teshoo Lama, Mahbub Ali, Kimball O'Hara, Colonel Creighton and Lurgan Sahib are characters in which 1901 novel?

From Quiz Which Book Are They In? (2)

Answer: Rudyard Kipling's "Kim"

Published in 1901, "Kim" was the last of the four novels written by the Indian-born British Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling, although his famous short story collection, "Just So Stories", was first published the following year. He became the first British winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. Set in India in the late 19th century, the novel follows the title character ('Kim' is the nickname of Kimball O'Hara), an Irish vagabond living in India as he joins the aging Tibetan Lama, Teshoo Lama, on his quest to find the legendary 'River of the Arrow'. On the way, they encounter Mahbub Ali, a horse trader and also a British spy, Colonel Creighton, a British ethnologist and spy, and Lurgan Sahib, a gem trader and, you've guessed it, also a spy.

From Quiz What is My Name?

Answer: Tom Joad

Tom Joad is young, but he takes control of the family as they trek west along Route 66. The alternatives are three more Steinbeck leading characters: George Milton in 'Of Mice and Men', Adam Trask in 'East of Eden' and Ethan Allen Hawley in 'The Winter of Our Discontent'.

From Quiz Characters from which Work?

Answer: An Ideal Husband

First performed in 1895, 'An Ideal Husband' is a story of blackmail and political corruption. Other major characters include The Earl of Caversham, his son Lord Goring, and the blackmailer Mrs Cheveley.

From Quiz Which Book Are They In?

Answer: Doctor Zhivago

Boris Pasternak's 'Doctor Zhivago' was published in Italy in 1957. David Lean's film version was released in 1965. Tonya Gromeko (Geraldine Chaplin in the film) was Yuri Zhivago's wife. Larissa Feodorovna Guishar, also known as Lara (played by Julie Christie) was Yuri's great love. Pasha was played by Tom Courtenay, a performance for which he earned an Oscar nomination. Rod Steiger played Viktor in the film.

From Quiz Who Be in the Wrong Story?

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.

From Quiz Name The Book

Answer: The Sound and the Fury

"The Sound and the Fury" was written by William Faulkner. It is frequently named one of the greatest novels of the 20th century.

From Quiz Literary Foursomes

Answer: 'The Three Musketeers' by Alexandre Dumas.

'All for one and one for all' is probably the most famous rallying cry in literature and sums up this swashbuckling tale of a 17th Century lad (D'Artagnan) as he endeavours to become one of the famed Musketeers.

From Quiz Who am I?: Characters in Great Novels.

Answer: Mr. Churchill

Jane Austen wrote most of her stories as satires, silently mocking her generation's flaws of romance and social extremities.

From Quiz What Book am I From? No.2

Answer: The Wise Woman

"The Wise Woman" was written by Philippa Gregory. It is set during the reign of King Henry VIII. "The Other Boleyn Girl" and "The Queen's Fool" are also by Philippa Gregory. "The Thistle and the Rose" is by Jean Plaidy.

From Quiz What book am I from?

Answer: Gone with the Wind

"Gone with the Wind" was written by Margaret Mitchell. The book is set in the deep South of America during the Civil War. It was made into a film in 1939 which became one of the most successful films of all time.

From Quiz Classic Literature Characters

Answer: Paradise Lost & The Bible & bible& Holy Bible

*SPOILERS* "Paradise Lost" is a highly dramatic poem about Satan and the fallen angels. It confronts the biblical concept of sin, and makes you see Adam and Eve in a whole new light. It is one of the classic novels of all time, a must read for anyone who likes poetry or religious matters.

From Quiz Main Characters of Famous Literature

Answer: David Copperfield

Written by Charles Dickens. 'David Copperfield' is about a good-hearted boy in Victorian England and the hurdles he must overcome to find happiness.

From Quiz Cast of Characters - Books

Answer: The Cider House Rules

By John Irving.

From Quiz Characters in Literature

Answer: The Grapes of Wrath

'The Grapes Of Wrath' is John Steinbeck's moving epic story about the Joad family's trek westward from Oklahoma to California during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression.

From Quiz More Characters from Classic Novels

Answer: Tender is the Night

By F. Scott Fitzgerald.

From Quiz Classic novel characters

Answer: Moby Dick

by Herman Melville

From Quiz Which Book Are They In? (2)

Answer: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Lost World"

Published in 1912, "The Lost World" was the first adventure novel featuring the character of Professor Challenger by the author who had dominated crime fiction for the previous two decades with his Sherlock Holmes stories. The story follows the journey by the three scientists and the reporter Edward Malone as they travel to South America to substantiate (or disprove) Professor Challenger's claims to have discovered living dinosaurs.

From Quiz Characters from which Work?

Answer: The Prince and the Pauper

Published in 1881 but set in 16th-Century England, 'The Prince and the Pauper' tells the story of two boys of similar appearance, Tom Canty and Prince Edward, son of King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour.

From Quiz Which Book Are They In?

Answer: Moby Dick

Herman Melville's classic novel 'Moby Dick' was published in 1851. The 1956 film version starred Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab. Captain Bloomer is the skipper of the 'Samuel Enderby', another ship that the Pequod meets at sea. James Robertson Justice played him in the 1956 film. Tashtego is one of the harpooners aboard the Pequod. The other three are crew on the Pequod -- Starbuck is the young chief mate, Stubb is the second mate, and Flask the third mate.

From Quiz Who Be in the Wrong Story?

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.

From Quiz Name The Book

Answer: 1984

"1984" was written by George Orwell. Many of its concepts such as Big Brother, Newspeak, and Room 101, have entered the popular culture.

From Quiz Literary Foursomes

Answer: 'The Wolves of the Calla' by Stephen King.

'The Wolves of the Calla' is the fifth volume in the 'Dark Tower' series of novels by Stephen King and focuses on Roland's Ka-Tet as they are called in to help the small farming community of Calla Bryn Sturgis take on the 'Wolves' who are coming to kidnap their children. Shades of 'The Seven Samurai' and 'The Magnificent Seven' come to mind.

From Quiz Who am I?: Characters in Great Novels.

Answer: Atticus Finch

While Harper Lee wrote many long stories for magazines, she only wrote one novel that saw publication in the 20th century. "To Kill a Mockingbird" won the Pulitzer prize in 1961 and is still on the bestseller list today.

From Quiz What Book am I From? No.2

Answer: Anne of Green Gables

"Anne of Green Gables" was written by L.M. Montgomery. It is about an orphan girl called Anne Shirley who is adopted by Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert who live at Green Gables. It was my favourite series of books when I was a child.

From Quiz What book am I from?

Answer: Pride and Prejudice

"Pride and Prejudice" was written by Jane Austen. Charlotte Lucas is a neighbour and close friend of the Bennet family. Mrs Phillips is is Mrs Bennet's sister and Mary King is the lady who was supposedly engaged to Mr Wickham.

From Quiz Classic Literature Characters

Answer: A Tale of Two Cities

*SPOILERS* "A Tale of Two Cities" is a passionate human drama, set against the background of the French Revolution. It stars such characters as the lovely Lucy Manette, and her depressed father, the noble Charles Darnay, and the questionable Sydney Carton, all of whom experience a myriad of emotions through the entire piece. The characters are enticing, the background is thrilling, and the plot is full of twists and turns.

From Quiz Main Characters of Famous Literature

Answer: Brave New World

Written by Aldous Huxley. 'Brave New World' is about a dystopia in the future, when society has been morphed into one giant civilization, and the struggles of its members to fit in.

From Quiz Cast of Characters - Books

Answer: She's Come Undone

By Wally Lamb.

From Quiz Characters in Literature

Answer: Beloved

These are the main characters in Toni Morrison's 'Beloved', an incredibly crafted novel about the haunting repercussions of slavery in the lives of a family.

From Quiz More Characters from Classic Novels

Answer: The Postman Always Rings Twice

By James M. Cain.

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