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R J Ellory - his Life and Work Quiz

This is a quiz about mostly R J Ellory's work but also a couple about the man himself . If you have read his books or about him, you should be able to fly through it. Enjoy!

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

Author
cozy-wozy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,851

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
102

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. All R J Ellory's novels are set in America, but where was he born? Hint

America

Canada

England

South Africa

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the first novel R J Ellory had published? Hint

A Simple Act Of Violence

A Quiet Belief In Angels

Candlemoth

Ghostheart

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "A Quiet Vendetta", the daughter of the Governor of Louisiana is kidnapped by a Cuban hitman for the Mob. What does the kidnapper want in exchange for setting his hostage free? Hint

A pardon from the President

$1 000 000

Time alone with a member of a organized crime task force

A free pass to Cuba

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Question 4 of 10

4. In "City Of Lies", the main character, John Harper, receives a phone call from his aunt telling him he has to come back to New York. Why? Hint

His father is on his deathbed

A newspaper wants him to write a big story

She is dying and wants to see him one last time

A woman claims he is the father of her son

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "Ghostheart" what is the name of Annie's neighbour? Hint

Turner

Gilligan

Harper

Sullivan

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Question 6 of 10

6. In "A Quiet Belief In Angels", where does the protagonist Joseph Vaughn grow up? Hint

Alabama

Georgia

Missouri

Kansas

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "A Quiet Belief In Angels" what does Joseph want to be when he grows up? Hint

Writer

Rock singer

Politican

Policeman

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Question 8 of 10

8. What kind of store does Annie O'Neill run in "Ghostheart"? Hint

Bookstore

Pet store

Shoe store

Coffee shop

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Question 9 of 10

9. In "Ghostheart, what is the name of the man who suddenly appears at the bookstore, claiming to have known Annie's father? Hint

Lafayette

Forrester

Raymond

Vallelly

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many novels did R J Ellory write before he got a publishing deal? Hint

None, "Candlemoth" was his first try

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. All R J Ellory's novels are set in America, but where was he born?

Answer: England

RJ Ellory was born in 1965, in Birmingham, West Midlands. He never knew his father as he disappeared before Roger was even born. His mother died when Roger was seven and he was sent to a boarding school. As Roger wasn't very good at sports or academic pursuits he spent most of his spare time reading.

2. What was the name of the first novel R J Ellory had published?

Answer: Candlemoth

"Candlemoth" is set in a politically turbulent America in the 1960s with a backdrop of the Vietnam war and civil unrest. The main character of "Candlemoth" is Daniel Ford. He is accused of the murder of his best friend and has only 30 days to live. These 30 days are spent trying come to terms with his fate as he tells his story to a priest.

3. In "A Quiet Vendetta", the daughter of the Governor of Louisiana is kidnapped by a Cuban hitman for the Mob. What does the kidnapper want in exchange for setting his hostage free?

Answer: Time alone with a member of a organized crime task force

In "A Quiet Vendetta" R J Ellory mixes fiction with real events, making a very believable story about life working for the Mob.

4. In "City Of Lies", the main character, John Harper, receives a phone call from his aunt telling him he has to come back to New York. Why?

Answer: His father is on his deathbed

John is somewhat surprised and shocked to hear his father is on his deathbed. The reason being that he supposedly died just after John was born.

5. In "Ghostheart" what is the name of Annie's neighbour?

Answer: Sullivan

Sullivan lives across the hall from Annie and she sees him almost as the father she never had. Sullivan on the other hand wishes he had a different type of relationship with Annie.

6. In "A Quiet Belief In Angels", where does the protagonist Joseph Vaughn grow up?

Answer: Georgia

The first part of "A Quiet Belief In Angels" is set in rural Georgia in the 1940s. A serial killer is on the loose in the small community and Joseph finds one of the victims. This leads him and his friends to form a gang and become "Guardians". Unfortunately they can't prevent another tragic killing from striking very close to home for Joseph.

7. In "A Quiet Belief In Angels" what does Joseph want to be when he grows up?

Answer: Writer

Joseph started writing as a boy but, much like his creator, didn't have much luck in the beginning. He moves to New York to pursue a career in the field of writing but the events in his past continue to haunt him.

8. What kind of store does Annie O'Neill run in "Ghostheart"?

Answer: Bookstore

Annie's store is a second-hand bookstore on Upper East Side in Manhattan. Located down a side street, it has few customers but it's where Annie feels at home.

9. In "Ghostheart, what is the name of the man who suddenly appears at the bookstore, claiming to have known Annie's father?

Answer: Forrester

Annie is desperate for Forrester to tell her about the father she never knew, but instead of being straight with her, he begins telling her a story of betrayal and gang warfare back in the 1960s.

10. How many novels did R J Ellory write before he got a publishing deal?

Answer: 22

Roger wrote all 22 novels, in longhand, during a period of six years. There was a short break of three days during those six years when he didn't write, due to going through a divorce from his first wife. He still has all 22 manuscripts in his loft.

Source: Author cozy-wozy

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