Famous Authors and Their Short Stories Quiz

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1. Who is famous for the Catch Tale?

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The Catch Tale is a popular story associated with Charlie Slane. While the incorrect answers may sound plausible, they are not the correct answer in this context.

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Designed to help students memorize prominent authors of short stories, this educational tool focuses on enhancing literary knowledge. It assesses recognition skills and deepens understanding of English literature, making it essential for those studying or interested in the field.

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2. Who wrote the story 'A Man Told Me The Story Of His Life'?

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The story 'A Man Told Me The Story Of His Life' was written by Grace Paley. While Margaret Atwood, Alice Munro, and Toni Morrison are all renowned authors, they did not write this particular story.

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3. Who is the author of the short story 'The Dinner Party'?

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The correct answer is Mona Gardner. 'The Dinner Party' is a famous short story written by Mona Gardner, known for its twist ending and thought-provoking theme.

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4. Who is often credited with saying 'Gratitude'?

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Andrew E. Hunt is the author of the book 'The Pragmatic Programmer' which coined the term 'Gratitude'.

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5. Who wrote the song 'The Wall'?

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While 'The Wall' might commonly be associated with the famous concept album by Pink Floyd, the correct answer to this question is Gilles Vigneault, a French-Canadian poet and singer-songwriter, known for his contribution to Canadian music and literature.

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6. Who is the author of the short story 'The Scarlet Ibis'?

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The correct answer is James Hurst. 'The Scarlet Ibis' is a short story written by James Hurst, not Ernest Hemingway, Flannery O'Connor, or Ray Bradbury.

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7. Who is the author of the short story 'Just Lather, That's All'?

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Hernando Tellez is the correct author of the short story 'Just Lather, That's All'. The story is a powerful exploration of morality and the internal struggle faced by the protagonist, a barber who must decide whether to betray his beliefs or his duty.

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Who is famous for the Catch Tale?
Who wrote the story 'A Man Told Me The Story Of His Life'?
Who is the author of the short story 'The Dinner Party'?
Who is often credited with saying 'Gratitude'?
Who wrote the song 'The Wall'?
Who is the author of the short story 'The Scarlet Ibis'?
Who is the author of the short story 'Just Lather, That's All'?
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