The Strand Bookstore Quiz

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    Who wrote, "Becoming"? 

    • Colson Whitehead
    • Patti Smith
    • Michelle Obama
    • Kate Atkins
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Are you an avid reader? Do you know about the famous Strand bookstore? Many people who are passionate about books want to work for this esteemed bookstore.
But getting a job at this esteemed bookstore is not as easy as it looks. The bookstore tests the candidates to check how bookish they actually are! The bookstore conducts mandatory literary quizzes to test the knowledge of the interested candidates.
Do you think you will be able to pass this Strand bookstore quiz? Are you bookish enough? Test your knowledge and find out!

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    Who is the main protagonist in the novel "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tart

    • Theodore "Theo" Decker.

    • James "Hobie" Hobart

    • Welton "Welty" Blackwell

    • Andy Barbour

    Correct Answer
    A. Theodore "Theo" Decker.
    Explanation
    The main protagonist in the novel "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt is Theodore "Theo" Decker.

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    What is the name of the circus in the book "The Night Circus"? 

    • Le Cirque des Rêves

    • Circo Hermanos Vasquez

    • The Magic Bazaar

    • The Howling Cirque

    Correct Answer
    A. Le Cirque des Rêves
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Le Cirque des Rêves. This is the name of the circus in the book "The Night Circus".

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  • 4. 

    Who is the author of the book "The Sellout"? 

    • Paul Beatty

    • Sally Rooney

    • John Greene

    • Marley Smith

    Correct Answer
    A. Paul Beatty
    Explanation
    Paul Beatty is the author of the book "The Sellout."

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  • 5. 

    Who is the author of "Fates And Furies"? 

    • Roland Decker

    • Lauren Groff 

    • Dean Koontz

    • Jeffrey Frank

    Correct Answer
    A. Lauren Groff 
    Explanation
    Lauren Groff is the author of "Fates And Furies".

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  • 6. 

    Who wrote "Salvages the bones"? 

    • Dean Koontz

    • Oscar Wilde

    • Jesmyn Ward

    • Jonathan Frazen

    Correct Answer
    A. Jesmyn Ward
    Explanation
    Jesmyn Ward wrote "Salvages the Bones."

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  • 7. 

    "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline was set in which year? 

    • 2099

    • 2045

    • 2088

    • 2060

    Correct Answer
    A. 2045
    Explanation
    "Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline is set in the year 2045. This can be inferred from the question, which asks for the year in which the book is set. The other options, 2099, 2088, and 2060, are not mentioned in the question, making 2045 the only logical answer.

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    Who is the author of the book "Skinship"? 

    • Yoon Choi 

    • Frances Cha

    • Bethany Martins

    • Hwang Sok Yong

    Correct Answer
    A. Yoon Choi 
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    Who is the main character in the book "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch

    • Judy Knight

    • Becky Stephens

    • Andy White

    • Jason Dessen

    Correct Answer
    A. Jason Dessen
    Explanation
    Jason Dessen is the main character in the book "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch. The story revolves around Jason, a physicist and a college professor, who gets abducted and wakes up in a different reality. Throughout the book, the narrative follows Jason's journey as he tries to navigate this strange new world and find his way back to his original life. His character development and experiences drive the plot and make him the central focus of the story.

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  • 10. 

    When was "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood released? 

    • 2020

    • 2015

    • 2018

    • 2019

    Correct Answer
    A. 2019
    Explanation
    "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood was released in 2019.

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