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Quiz about The Wonderful World of Clive Barker

The Wonderful World of Clive Barker Quiz

Clive Barker is the master of the macabre. His books have been adapted to film on a number of occasions, but most of his work is much too strange to ever hit the big screen. How much do you know about Barker?

A multiple-choice quiz by lambchops76. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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lambchops76

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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161,292

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many novels/stand-alone novellas has Clive Barker written as of 2003? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Of his short stories, which has not been adapted in some fashion to screen? Hint

The Yattering and Jack

The Forbidden

The Body Politic

Son of Celluloid

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Question 3 of 10

3. What 2002 Sci-Fi Channel movie was written/conceptualized by Clive Barker? Hint

Succubi

Monastary

Saint Sinner

Dark Monk

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the title of the Clive Barker novella on which the "Hellraiser" series is based?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following films was not directed by Clive Barker? Hint

Hellraiser

Nightbreed

Lord of Illusions

Candyman

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Question 6 of 10

6. What novel is subtitled "A Hollywood Ghost Story?"
Hint

Sacrament

The Great and Secret Show

Galilee

Coldheart Canyon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Clive Barker has written, as of 2003, one novel for children.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Clive Barker is known for being verbose. Which novel was published in two volumes when it was released as a paperback? Hint

Weaveworld

The Great and Secret Show

Everville

Imajica

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which novel when paired with "The Great and Secret Show" is also a part of the "Books of the Art?" Hint

Lord of Illusions

Weaveworld

Everville

The Thief of Always

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which novel is subtitled "A Romance?" Hint

Weaveworld

The Hellbound Heart

Galilee

Sacrament

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many novels/stand-alone novellas has Clive Barker written as of 2003?

Answer: 11

Barker's first book was "The Damnation Game" (1985) and his most recent has been the children's book "Abarat" (2002).

2. Of his short stories, which has not been adapted in some fashion to screen?

Answer: Son of Celluloid

"The Yattering and Jack" was one of the earliest Barker adaptations. It was part of "Tales From the Darkside". The "Body Politic" was a part of the TV movie "Quicksilver Highway". "The Forbidden" was the story that "The Candyman" feature film was based on.

3. What 2002 Sci-Fi Channel movie was written/conceptualized by Clive Barker?

Answer: Saint Sinner

"Saint Sinner", directed by Joshua Butler, aired on the Sci Fi Channel in 2003. It was an original story not based on one of Barker's earlier books or short stories.

4. What is the title of the Clive Barker novella on which the "Hellraiser" series is based?

Answer: The Hellbound Heart

"The Hellbound Heart" is a stand-alone novella that Barker originally published in 1987.

5. Which of the following films was not directed by Clive Barker?

Answer: Candyman

"Candyman", while based on a Clive Barker novel, was actually directed by Bernard Rose.

6. What novel is subtitled "A Hollywood Ghost Story?"

Answer: Coldheart Canyon

"Cold Heart Canyon" (2001) is about "old Hollywood" but done Clive Barker style with lots of sex, ghosts and gossip. It's also one of the most "mainstream" things he's ever written.

7. Clive Barker has written, as of 2003, one novel for children.

Answer: False

Barker has written two novels for children (scary thought, eh?). They are "The Thief of Always" and "Abarat."

8. Clive Barker is known for being verbose. Which novel was published in two volumes when it was released as a paperback?

Answer: Imajica

While the other three were long, it was "Imajica" (1991) clocking in at over 1000 pages that was split into two volumes for paperback release. The two volumes were "The Fifth Dominion" and "The Reconciliation."

9. Which novel when paired with "The Great and Secret Show" is also a part of the "Books of the Art?"

Answer: Everville

"Everville" (1994) is the "Second Book of the Art" and a continuation of the first. Barker hopes to add to the series.

10. Which novel is subtitled "A Romance?"

Answer: Galilee

"Galilee" (1998) is a fantastic, dark period romantic novel with a few Barker twists. Supernatural subplot aside, it's almost a "straight" piece.

Source: Author lambchops76

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