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1. Sensible Elinor Dashwood and her wildly romantic sister Marianne are the heroines of Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility." The novel tells of their struggles with financial difficulties and affairs of the heart, and takes a humorous look at England's upper crust society as well. Jane Austen published the book, her first, under a pseudonym - what was it?
2. The Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote one of his greatest novels after spending several years imprisoned in Siberia. The book's protagonist is Raskolnikov, a destitute young man who plans and carries out the murder of a greedy old pawnbroker. Raskolnikov believes he can carry out such a crime without feelings of guilt; instead he is tortured by it. Which of Dostoyevsky's works is it?
3. The Bronte sisters are among the most famous of the Romantic era authors. Their first joint effort at publishing was a volume of poetry, which was not a success. Undaunted, each sister then went on to publish novels considered daring for their time, they are now well-loved classics. The sisters were known by their pen names: Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell. Which of the Brontes was the author of "Agnes Grey"?
4. "The Portrait of a Lady" was first published in serial form in the Atlantic Monthly in 1880. In the book, American heiress Isabel Archer is forced to choose between her treasured independence and her social duty to marry. She travels to Europe and falls victim to two schemers who wish to rob her of her independence and her fortune. Isabel's choices, and the contrast between American and European society, make the novel a fascinating read to this day. Who wrote it?
5. The Russian novel "Eugene Onegin" was another first published in serial form. The story: wealthy rake Eugene Onegin becomes involved in a flirtation which leads to a duel with his best friend. Studious young Tatyana loves Onegin, but he spurns her, which he comes to regret. The novel is written in verse, and is revered by Russian readers and authors alike. Who is the author?
6. French author Honoré de Balzac is the author of this novel, set in mid-19th century Paris. It's the tale of an unattractive, resentful woman and her seductive friend, who set out to ruin an entire family. The womanizing Baron Hector Hulot and his family are their victims, reduced to poverty by the schemes of the two women. The novel is a masterpiece of French literature-what is the book's title?
7. A lovely and independent young woman named Bathsheba Everdene inherits a substantial estate upon the death of her uncle. She is determined to manage the estate on her own. Bathsheba has several suitors, but impulsively decides to marry dashing Sergeant Frank Troy. There is another woman, and tragedy ensues. Thomas Hardy is the author of this fine novel. Which is it?
8. Carpenter's son Julien Sorel wants nothing more than to become a member of upper-class society. He studies for the priesthood, dreaming all the while of becoming rich and powerful. He becomes involved in various complicated love affairs as well as revolutionary political intrigue. The novel is "The Red and the Black", who is the author?
9. Emma Rouault is a beautiful, fanciful young woman who yearns for passion and excitement. She marries a country doctor, the well-intentioned but clumsy Charles. Emma soon becomes bored and embarks on a series of love affairs which end badly for her. In the end, desperate and deeply in debt, she swallows poison and dies. Of which novel is Emma the heroine?
10. Natty Bumppo appears in five books collectively known as "The Leatherstocking Tales." Born of white parents, raised by Native Americans, Natty is a frontiersman and scout also known as "Hawkeye." Among the books in the series are "The Last of the Mohicans" and "The Deerslayer." Which American author wrote them?
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