Match Work to Author - 1948-1950 Quiz

Answer: Thornton Wilder

Thornton Wilder (1897-1975) was an American novelist and playwright. He won a Pulitzer Prize for "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" in 1928. In this novel, he explores the human side of the historical figure of Julius Caesar in Rome.

Answer: Ross Lockridge

Ross Lockridge (1914-1948) was an American novelist whose "Raintree County" is often mentioned in discussions of the "Great American Novel". This is a sweeping tale of the 19th-century history of the US, from the pre-Civil War westward expansion to the debate over slavery, to the Civil War, to the Industrial Revolution and the Labor Movement which followed.

It also happens to be my favorite novel, ever.

Answer: Elizabeth Goudge

Elizabeth Goudge (1900-1984) was a British novelist and acclaimed writer of children's books. In "Pilgrim's Inn" a soldier comes back from WWII a broken man. His return to the family refuge on England's Hampshire coast renews his spirit and leads to a love lost and love forever gained.

Answer: Norman Mailer

Norman Mailer (1923-2007) was an American novelist and journalist who, in a career of 60+ years, published 11 bestsellers. This novel is a graphic portrayal of an army platoon on a Japanese-held island in the South Pacific during World War II who try to maintain a sense of dignity amidst the horror of the warfare they are embroiled in.

Answer: A. J. Cronin

A. J. Cronin (1896-1981) is best known for his novel "The Citadel" (1937). This book is the sequel to "The Green Years" (1944) where a scientist must overcome his personal weaknesses before he can complete his medical research.

Answer: Irwin Shaw

Irwin Shaw (1913-1984) was an American playwright, screenwriter and novelist whose books have sold more than 14 million copies. "The Young Lions" tells the story of three people during WWII (including a young Nazi) and how the war's complexity affects each of them in a different manner.

Answer: Lloyd C. Douglas

Lloyd C. Douglas (1877-1951) was an American minister and author. This book is a prequel to "The Robe" and follows the story of the apostle Peter as he becomes a follower of Jesus and ultimately becomes the leader of those spreading the Word after Christ's crucifixion.

Answer: John P. Marquand

John P. Marquand (1893-1960) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, honored for "The Late George Apley" in 1938. "Point of No Return" is the story of a man hoping to become a bank VP and his trip back to his small hometown in Massachusetts to ponder his life's journey and decisions for his future.

Answer: John O'Hara

John O'Hara (1905-1970) was a masterful writer of short stories and became a best-selling novelist in his 20s with "Appointment in Samarra" and "Butterfield 8". This book features a kaleidoscope of diverse characters from a Pennsylvania community and their complex social interactions.

Answer: Mika Waltari

Mika Waltari (1908-1979) was a Finnish writer well known for this best-selling novel. The story of "The Egyptian" is told by an exiled physician who describes incidents in and around Egypt in notably accurate historical detail.

Answer: Daphne du Maurier

Daphne du Maurier (1907-1989) was an English author whose most notable work was "Rebecca" (1938). This is the story of three siblings, born of talented singing and dancing parents, who are now pursuing their own career dreams.

Answer: John Hersey

John Hersey (1914-1993) was an American writer and journalist. This novel tells the story of a large group of Jewish men and women imprisoned in the Nazi's Warsaw Ghetto who escape the inhumanly cruel prison.

Answer: Henry Morton Robinson

Henry Morton Robinson (1898-1961) was an American novelist, best known for "The Cardinal", which Time magazine stated was "The year's most popular book, fiction or nonfiction". It's about the personal journey of an American of humble beginnings who is able to become a cardinal in the Catholic Church.

Answer: Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, journalist, and sportsman. This book is an homage to the great city of Venice and the relationship between a war-weary American colonel and an Italian countess.

Answer: Budd Schulberg

Budd Schulberg (1914-2009) was an American screenwriter, novelist and sports writer. His book "The Disenchanted" tells of a successful post-WWI writer and his meteoric rise and fall during the roaring twenties.