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1. ___, a genius
can make quite a fuss.
Pfui--he might even squeal
if he thought he'd miss a meal.
Which fictional detective created by Rex Stout does this describe?
2. ___
followed a rabbit down a hole to see firsthand
whether it was the Knave of Hearts
who stole the Queen's tarts.
Can you identify which of the following characters is being described?
3. ___,
too modest to crow.
Using his little gray cells;
at capturing criminals he excels.
Which of Agatha Christie's detectives is described in this rhyme?
4. ___
created quite a scene--
dressed in black for the opening parade
the "Girl on Fire" was first portrayed.
Do you know which of the "Hunger Games" characters this clue is about?
5. ___
we might all agree
exposed prejudice often unheard
with the book "To Kill a Mockingbird".
This rhyme is about an author listed below, do you know which?
6. ___
in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" tells of the threat
to the children Violet, Klaus and Sunny;
selling the books to bring in money.
Which of the folks listed is the author of these stories?
7. ___--
it was Hilda he could not cajole.
For "she who must be obeyed"
was the marriage price to be paid.
Who is the fictional subject of this clerihew clue?
8. ___
wrote a novel that still causes a stir,
"The Catcher in the Rye"
with that Holden Caulfield guy.
Which of those listed below is the correct author?
9. ___
gave her readers quite a thrill--
the story of Scarlett and Rhett
and a civil war we'll not soon forget.
Can you pick the author described from the list below?
10. ___
was a master at short stories. Although
it's a poem I really adore,
and the Raven quoting "Nevermore".
Can you identify the correct author from the list below?
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