Movies Trivia

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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times ..." are the first words of what 1859 novel, and who is the author?

1

Can you name the authors of each of these futuristic novels? a. 1516: Utopia b. 1932: Brave New World c. 2001: A Space Odyssey

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Name the authors of each of these famous novels: a. For Whom the Bell Tolls b. Gone With the Wind c. Lady Chatterly's Lover:

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Name the authors of each of these novels: a. Shogun b. Stranger in a Strange Land c. Thorn Birds

9

Which hero of Daniel Defoe's 1719 novel was stranded and survived on a small tropical island for 24 years?

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Name the authors of each of these novels which went on to become films: a. The Bonfire of the Vanities b. The Firm? c. The French Lieutenant's Woman

12

Which 19th century horror novel was written by Mary Shelley?

3

The first Sherlock Holmes story appeared in 1887, and included the name of a color in the title. What was it?

15

According to this German folk tale, two children are abandoned in a forest by their father and stepmother, are lured into captivity by a witch. The sister is forced to do household chores, while her brother is destined to be eaten. In the end, of course,

3

All of Shakespeare's plays were written within about a 22-year span of time. Name any year, and if it is included in the 22 year span, you get the answer correct.

7

Can you name three Jane Austin novels which have been turned into films?

4

After the defeat of the Titans by Zeus, which mythological figure was condemned to support the earth and sky on his shoulders for eternity?

11

Which author first wrote, "Parting is such sweet sorrow"?

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Of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which one was cruel and sadistic?

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Some of her best-known works are Middlemarch, The Mill on the Floss, and Silas Marner. Her real name was Mary Ann Evans, but her pen name was ... what?