A Lesson Before Dying Novel Trivia Quiz

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1. A Lesson Before Dying was written by _____

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Ernest J. Gaines is the correct answer because he is the author of the novel "A Lesson Before Dying."

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A Lesson Before Dying is an award winning novel that gives the reader an outlook on the status of African Americans after World War II and before the civil rights movement. This quiz covers general information about the book and the author. It also includes questions about its publishing and... see moreawards. see less

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2. In what language was A Lesson Before Dying originally published in?

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"A Lesson Before Dying" was originally published in English. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks for the language of the original publication, and English is one of the options provided.

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3. How many pages does this novel have?

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The correct answer is 256. This indicates that the novel has 256 pages.

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4. This novel is loosely based on the true story of _____

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This novel is loosely based on the true story of Willie Francis.

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5. What country is the book set in?

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The book is set in the United States.

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6. What company published this novel?

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Knopf Publishing Group is the correct answer because it is a well-known publishing company that has published numerous novels. They have a reputation for publishing high-quality books and have a wide range of authors in their catalog. This makes them a likely choice for publishing a novel. The other options, Sifiso Publishers, Moran Publishers, and Hybrid Publishers, are not as widely recognized or established in the publishing industry.

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7. This novel was first published in ____

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The correct answer is 1993 because it is the year in which the novel was first published.

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8. In what year did the scenes in the book take place?

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The scenes in the book took place in 1948.

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9. A Lesson Before Dying is the authors _____ novel

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The correct answer is 8th. This suggests that "A Lesson Before Dying" is the author's eighth novel.

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10. In what year did A Lesson Before Dying win the National Books Critics Award For Fiction?

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A Lesson Before Dying won the National Books Critics Award For Fiction in 1993.

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A Lesson Before Dying was written by _____
In what language was A Lesson Before Dying originally published in?
How many pages does this novel have?
This novel is loosely based on the true story of _____
What country is the book set in?
What company published this novel?
This novel was first published in ____
In what year did the scenes in the book take place?
A Lesson Before Dying is the authors _____ novel
In what year did A Lesson Before Dying win the National Books Critics...
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