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Some of my favorite books.... Trivia Quiz

Here are some books that I have read recently. Enjoy the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by lillgirl58. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lillgirl58

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,919

Updated
Feb 20 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1629

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (5/10), southperth (6/10), PosterMeerkat (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This classic novel of the south was later made into a movie starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. Hint

To Kill A Mockingbird

The Bluest Eye

Uncle Toms Cabin

Gone With The Wind

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who wrote the great book 'To Kill A Mockingbird'? Hint

Toni Morrison

Harper Lee

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Lee Smith

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Question 3 of 10

3. Lee Smith is a southern writer from Grundy, Virginia. Choose the book that was NOT written by her. Hint

Fair and Tender Ladies

Black Mountain Breakdown

Me and My Baby View The Eclipse

Songcatcher

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Question 4 of 10

4. This compelling book by writer A. Manette Ansay was an Oprah's Book Club selection. Hint

Vinegar Hill

Icy Sparks

The Poisonwood Bible

The Corrections

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sharyn McCrumb is the author of the 'Ballad Series'. Which of these books (all written by her) does not belong in the series? Hint

She Walks These Hills

Lovely In Her Bones

Songcatcher

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter

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Question 6 of 10

6. This great novelist wrote 'The Poisonwood Bible', which is about the African Congo and a missionary's ministry while there. Hint

Anne Tyler

Toni Morrison

Anne Rivers Siddons

Barbara Kingsolver

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Question 7 of 10

7. This is another great book by Barbara Kingsolver. This book takes place in Washington County, Virginia. Hint

Prodigal Summer

Appalachian Mountain Girl

Icy Sparks

Black and Blue

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Question 8 of 10

8. This great book by Anne Rivers Siddons is about toxic waste being illegaly dumped in an otherwise pristine environment. Hint

King's Oak

Colony

Hill Towns

Up Island

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Question 9 of 10

9. 'Breathing Lessons', a book that was later made into a movie starring Joanne Woodward, was written by this author. Hint

Anne Tyler

Rosamunde Pilcher

Maeve Binchy

Alice Walker

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the author of 'The Scarlet Feather'. Hint

Margaret Atwood

Maeve Binchy

Judith Rossner

Rosamonde Pilcher

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This classic novel of the south was later made into a movie starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch.

Answer: To Kill A Mockingbird

The little girl in the movie was named Scout.

2. Who wrote the great book 'To Kill A Mockingbird'?

Answer: Harper Lee

The film is almost as good as the book. This is my favorite book and film.

3. Lee Smith is a southern writer from Grundy, Virginia. Choose the book that was NOT written by her.

Answer: Songcatcher

'Songcatcher' was written by Sharyn McCrumb.

4. This compelling book by writer A. Manette Ansay was an Oprah's Book Club selection.

Answer: Vinegar Hill

Vinegar Hill is a great read.

5. Sharyn McCrumb is the author of the 'Ballad Series'. Which of these books (all written by her) does not belong in the series?

Answer: Lovely In Her Bones

The ballad series is spellbinding.

6. This great novelist wrote 'The Poisonwood Bible', which is about the African Congo and a missionary's ministry while there.

Answer: Barbara Kingsolver

'The Poisonwood Bible' s one of the greatest books I have ever read. The story is so {compelling;} it is not 'light' reading.

7. This is another great book by Barbara Kingsolver. This book takes place in Washington County, Virginia.

Answer: Prodigal Summer

Another spellbinding read by the great Barbara Kingsolver...it really makes you think about the environment.

8. This great book by Anne Rivers Siddons is about toxic waste being illegaly dumped in an otherwise pristine environment.

Answer: King's Oak

I have read 'Kings Oak' twice.

9. 'Breathing Lessons', a book that was later made into a movie starring Joanne Woodward, was written by this author.

Answer: Anne Tyler

I have also read this book twice. Anne Tyler is also the author of The Accidental Tourist, which was made into a movie starring William Hurt and Geena Davis.

10. Name the author of 'The Scarlet Feather'.

Answer: Maeve Binchy

Maeve Binchy's books are {magical;} you can hardly put them down.

Source: Author lillgirl58

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