The ABC Blog Quiz, Second Edition
The second edition of The American Book Center's devilishly difficult literary trivia quiz! Apparently the first one was too hard. This one is much easier. Well. . . Okay, a little bit. Good luck!
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- 1.
Twelve Sharp, Lean Mean Thirteen, Fearless Fourteen, Finger Lickin' Fifteen... what comes next?
- A.
Sweet Sixteen
- B.
Sizzling Sixteen
- C.
Savvy Sixteen
- D.
Spicy Sixteen
- E.
Sharp Shootin' Sixteen
Correct Answer
B. Sizzling SixteenExplanation
The titles are from the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In which book would you find these immortal words? "Hello," he said. "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
- A.
Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake
- B.
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
- C.
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
- D.
Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett
- E.
The Restaurant at The End Of The Universe by Douglas Adams
Correct Answer
C. The Princess Bride by William GoldmanExplanation
The correct answer is The Princess Bride by William Goldman. The quote "Hello," he said. "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." is a famous line from the book, spoken by the character Inigo Montoya. This quote has become iconic and is often referenced in popular culture.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was the name of Jane Austen's older sister?
- A.
Camilla
- B.
Cecily
- C.
Cassandra
- D.
Constance
- E.
Charlotte
Correct Answer
C. CassandraExplanation
Jane Austen's older sister was named Cassandra.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who wrote the Shopaholic series of ''chick-lit' books?
- A.
India Knight
- B.
Jane Greene
- C.
Sue Townsend
- D.
Helen Fielding
- E.
Sophie Kinsella
Correct Answer
E. SopHie KinsellaExplanation
Sophie Kinsella is the correct answer because she is the author of the Shopaholic series of "chick-lit" books. This series follows the adventures of Becky Bloomwood, a shopaholic journalist, as she navigates her personal and professional life. Sophie Kinsella's humorous and relatable writing style has made the Shopaholic series popular among readers who enjoy light-hearted and entertaining stories.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which book won The Man Booker Prize in 2009?
- A.
The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
- B.
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
- C.
Summertime by J.M. Coetzee
- D.
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
- E.
The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt
Correct Answer
B. Wolf Hall by Hilary MantelExplanation
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel won The Man Booker Prize in 2009.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Aside from writing, Vladimir Nabokov had two great interests. One of them was chess, What was the other?
- A.
Stamps
- B.
Cars
- C.
Birds
- D.
Butterflies
- E.
Fairies
Correct Answer
D. ButterfliesExplanation
Vladimir Nabokov had a great interest in butterflies aside from writing. This is evident from his extensive research and contributions to the field of lepidoptery, the study of butterflies and moths. Nabokov was not only a passionate butterfly collector but also a recognized expert in the field. He even discovered and named several new species of butterflies. His love for butterflies is reflected in his works as well, with the inclusion of butterfly imagery and themes in his novels, such as "Lolita" and "Pale Fire".Rate this question:
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- 7.
In which book would you find the land of Fantastica?
- A.
The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
- B.
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Patterson
- C.
The Phoenix Unchained by Mercedes Lackey
- D.
The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
- E.
The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
Correct Answer
A. The Neverending Story by Michael EndeExplanation
"The Neverending Story" by Michael Ende is the correct answer because it is the only book listed that mentions the land of Fantastica. The other books mentioned in the options do not have any connection to the land of Fantastica.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following is not a book by Malcolm Gladwell?
- A.
Blink
- B.
Freakonomics
- C.
Outliers
- D.
What The Dog Saw
- E.
The Tipping Point
Correct Answer
B. FreakonomicsExplanation
Freakonomics is not a book by Malcolm Gladwell. It is actually a book written by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Malcolm Gladwell is the author of books like Blink, Outliers, What The Dog Saw, and The Tipping Point.Rate this question:
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- 9.
"And Tango Makes Three" is a much-challenged and often banned 2005 children's picture book set in New York's Central Park Zoo. What is Tango?
- A.
Elephant
- B.
Otter
- C.
Pigeon
- D.
Penguin
- E.
Giraffe
Correct Answer
D. PenguinExplanation
"And Tango Makes Three" is a much-challenged and often banned 2005 children's picture book set in New York's Central Park Zoo. The book tells the story of two male penguins, Roy and Silo, who form a bond and raise a chick named Tango together. Tango is a penguin, as mentioned in the question.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who wrote the lines, "Beauty is truth, truth beauty -- that is all / Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know"?
- A.
Shelley
- B.
Coleridge
- C.
Wordsworth
- D.
Keats
- E.
Tennyson
Correct Answer
D. KeatsExplanation
From the poem "Ode on A Grecian Urn"Rate this question:
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