Do You Know Kenneth Grahame?
Kenneth Grahame was a Scottish writer born on 8 March 1859 and died on 6 July 1932. He is popularly known for his classic children literature "The Wind in the Willows" which he wrote in the year 1908. How well do you know Kenneth Grahame? Find out here by taking the quiz.
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Kenneth Grahame was in what year?
- A.
1859
- B.
1900
- C.
1870
- D.
1880
Correct Answer
A. 1859Explanation
Kenneth Grahame was born in 1859.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What year did he die?
- A.
1865
- B.
1932
- C.
1890
- D.
1888
Correct Answer
B. 1932Explanation
The year of his death is stated in the answer choice "1932".Rate this question:
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- 3.
Kenneth Grahame was also a ....
- A.
Banker
- B.
Doctor
- C.
Lawyer
- D.
Singer
Correct Answer
A. BankerExplanation
Kenneth Grahame was also a banker. This suggests that in addition to his other professions or interests, Grahame had a career in banking.Rate this question:
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- 4.
He is most famous for which of his books?
- A.
The Wind in the Willows
- B.
The Reluctant Dragon
- C.
Toad of Toad Hall
- D.
Golden Age
Correct Answer
A. The Wind in the WillowsExplanation
The correct answer is "The Wind in the Willows" because the question asks for the book that the person is most famous for, and "The Wind in the Willows" is his most well-known and celebrated work.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Grahame married Elspeth Thomson in ....
- A.
1899
- B.
1978
- C.
1990
- D.
1798
Correct Answer
A. 1899Explanation
Grahame married Elspeth Thomson in 1899.Rate this question:
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- 6.
While still in a young in his .... Grahame began to publish light stories in London periodicals.
- A.
20s
- B.
30s
- C.
40s
- D.
50s
Correct Answer
A. 20sExplanation
In his twenties, Grahame started publishing light stories in London periodicals.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Some of these stories were collected and published as ....
- A.
Golden Age
- B.
Toad of Toad Hall
- C.
Pagan Papers
- D.
Dream Days
Correct Answer
C. Pagan PapersExplanation
The correct answer is "Pagan Papers" because the question states that some stories were collected and published, and "Pagan Papers" is the only option that fits this description. "Golden Age" is a term used to describe a period of prosperity and cultural achievement, not a collection of stories. "Toad of Toad Hall" is a play based on the characters from "The Wind in the Willows" and not a collection of stories. "Dream Days" is a collection of stories by the same author, but it is not mentioned in the question that these particular stories were published under that title. Therefore, "Pagan Papers" is the most fitting option.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Some of these stories were collected and published as Pagan Papers in ....
- A.
1890
- B.
1891
- C.
1982
- D.
1983
Correct Answer
D. 1983 -
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There is a how many year gap between Grahame's penultimate book and the publication of his triumph, The Wind of the Willows?
- A.
Five-year gap
- B.
Ten-year gap
- C.
Two-year gap
- D.
Four-year gap
Correct Answer
B. Ten-year gapExplanation
The correct answer is "Ten-year gap". This means that there is a ten-year gap between Grahame's penultimate book and the publication of his triumph, The Wind of the Willows.Rate this question:
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- 10.
He has how many works?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
6
- D.
7
Correct Answer
D. 7Explanation
The correct answer is 7 because the question is asking for the number of works that he has. Among the given options, 7 is the only number that represents the total number of works he possesses.Rate this question:
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