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Quiz about Prose and Poetry Childrens Literature

Prose and Poetry, Children's Literature Quiz

This is for all those who are, and were children. Let the good times roll.

A multiple-choice quiz by KATE211. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
KATE211

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
374,553

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
440

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is the central character of 'Ivanhoe'? Hint

Wilfrid of Ivanhoe

Richard 1

Aaron of Lincoln

Cedric

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Question 2 of 10

2. This author worked as a shorthand reporter at the House of Commons prior to finding fame with his literary output. Who was this nineteenth century author? Hint

Charles Dickens

Anthony Trollope

William Makepeace Thackeray

Mark Twain

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which German professors sought out folk tales at the end of the eighteenth century and early nineteenth century? Hint

Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm

Marx and Bunsen

Hegel and Marx

Grimm and Schmidt

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following wrote a series of books about a mischievous boy named William Brown? Hint

Enid Blyton

A A Milne

Richmal Crompton

Roald Dahl

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Question 5 of 10

5. Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Piglet, and Winnie the Pooh were created by which author? Hint

E H Shephard

H G Wells

Anthony Buckeridge

A A Milne

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Question 6 of 10

6. Please name the poem by John Keats which states, 'A thing of beauty is a joy for ever'. Hint

Ode to a Grasshopper

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Endymion

Ozymandias

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Question 7 of 10

7. The readers of Elinor M Brent Dyer's books tended to be female. What was the subject matter? Hint

The Chalet School

Crafts

Horses

Gymnastics

8. Which novel by Charles Dickens describes the life of a boy affected by the Poor Law? This sad child is apprenticed, runs away and ends up living in London with a notorious gang of thieves. Hint

Mr Pickwick

Tiny Tim

James Steerforth

Oliver Twist

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Question 9 of 10

9. This book by Dickens has been filmed, and cartooned. A staple of the festivities in December, what is it called? Hint

Bleak House

Oliver Twist

Dombey and Son

A Christmas Carol

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the fairy in 'Peter Pan'? Hint

Tatania

Tinkerbell

Robin Goodfellow

Anastasia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is the central character of 'Ivanhoe'?

Answer: Wilfrid of Ivanhoe

Wilfrid of Ivanhoe is the central character in the story set in the twelfth century, when England was a divided nation. The Normans, who had recently conquered the country, were dominant, which caused disaffection among the Anglo-Saxons who had occupied the island for over 500 years. The book concludes with an attempt to harmonise the two different societies and cultures.

2. This author worked as a shorthand reporter at the House of Commons prior to finding fame with his literary output. Who was this nineteenth century author?

Answer: Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) created some of the most memorable characters in English Literature. He criticised the way society operated, and held a mirror to it.

3. Which German professors sought out folk tales at the end of the eighteenth century and early nineteenth century?

Answer: Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm

The brothers Grimm sought out these folk tales, and compiled fairy tales. The disciplines of philosophy and linguistics were their living, but their life was in the gathering of these tales.

4. Which of the following wrote a series of books about a mischievous boy named William Brown?

Answer: Richmal Crompton

Richmal Crompton based the title character in the 'William' books on her brother. William Brown was a naughty schoolboy; he and his friends got into mischief. Some titles are: 'Just William', 'William and the Outlaw', 'Still William', 'William the Conqueror'. These books are superb for adults wanting to relax; they are entertaining and may give you a good laugh!.

5. Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Piglet, and Winnie the Pooh were created by which author?

Answer: A A Milne

A.A. Milne worked for 'Punch', a satirical magazine, from the first decade of the twentieth century. His son was named Christopher Robin. Later in life C R Milne was very prominently employed at the BBC. H G Wells taught A A Milne.

6. Please name the poem by John Keats which states, 'A thing of beauty is a joy for ever'.

Answer: Endymion

John Keats trained in surgery. He and his siblings suffered from consumption, from which he died in 1821 at the age of 26. His poetry has withstood the ravages of time. Keats could evoke jollity as in 'Mermaid Tavern', and wonder at the natural world as in 'Ode to a Grasshopper'. Would we have had more gems had Keats been longer-lived?

7. The readers of Elinor M Brent Dyer's books tended to be female. What was the subject matter?

Answer: The Chalet School

Elinor M Brent Dyer was born in Westoe, South Shields, County Durham. Her popular 'Chalet School' books began during the 1920s. Readers were supplied with exotic locations, initially Austria, eventually Switzerland. Some of the earlier titles, such as 'The School at the Chalet' and 'The Head Girl of the Chalet School', have excellent descriptive passages within them.

8. Which novel by Charles Dickens describes the life of a boy affected by the Poor Law? This sad child is apprenticed, runs away and ends up living in London with a notorious gang of thieves.

Answer: Oliver Twist

In "Oliver Twist", Dickens criticised the Poor Law (1834) for its brutality in application. After a series of adventures in which Oliver is not corrupted by the pollution around him, all ends well for him.

9. This book by Dickens has been filmed, and cartooned. A staple of the festivities in December, what is it called?

Answer: A Christmas Carol

In the twenty first century there are aspects of a Dickensian Christmas which are familiar to us, especially the feasting and holiday from work. Dickens was a descriptive writer who identified with his public by including current practice in his novels.

10. What is the name of the fairy in 'Peter Pan'?

Answer: Tinkerbell

The fairy is Tinkerbell, and do please remember that, according to J M Barrie, belief in fairies is compulsory, as every expression of disbelief leads to the death of a fairy.

Source: Author KATE211

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