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1. Which of these books was his breakthrough?

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"The Lightning Thief" was his breakthrough because it is the first book in the popular "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" series by Rick Riordan. This book introduced readers to the captivating world of Percy Jackson, a demigod who discovers his true identity and embarks on a thrilling adventure. The success of "The Lightning Thief" led to the creation of a beloved book series, as well as multiple spin-offs, movies, and a dedicated fan base.

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Have you read Jackson & the Olympians? If you have you would agree the author (Rick Riordan) has a brilliant mind. Born in 5th June 1964, Rick Riordan's first love was music. Later in life, he married and had Haley who inspired him to dive into writing. Riordan's incredible... see morewriting talent has won him many laurels form a variety of sponsors. Try this quiz if you know them. see less

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2. What is his middle name?

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The correct answer is Russell because it is the only option given that could potentially be a middle name. Arthur, Jakes, and Mathews are all more commonly used as first or last names, rather than middle names. Therefore, Russell is the most likely choice for his middle name.

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3. The following are genres of his books except 

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The given options list different genres of books written by the author. The question asks for the genre that is not included in the list. The options include fantasy, mythology, detective fiction, and romance. The correct answer is romance because it is the only genre that is not listed among the options.

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4. How many years did he spent as a teacher Presidio Hill School?

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5. In what year did he marry Becky Riordan?

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The question asks for the year in which he married Becky Riordan. The correct answer is 1985, indicating that he married Becky Riordan in that year.

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6. Which of these is his alma matter?

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The correct answer is University of Texas. The question is asking about the alma mater of a person. Alma mater refers to the university or college that a person attended or graduated from. Therefore, the correct answer is the University of Texas, as it is the institution that the person in question attended.

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7. Which of these was his first full-length novel?

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The correct answer is "Big Red Tequila" because it is stated that it was his first full-length novel. The other options mentioned, "The Heroes of Olympus," "The Kane Chronicles," and "The Lightning Thief," are not stated to be his first full-length novels.

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8. When did he migrate with his family to Boston?

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The correct answer is June 2013. This is because the question is asking about when he migrated with his family to Boston, and June 2013 is the only option that indicates a specific date of migration.

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9. In what year did he start publishing his literary works?

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The correct answer is 1997. This means that he started publishing his literary works in the year 1997.

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10. In what year was 'The Maze of Bones' published?

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'The Maze of Bones' was published in 2008.

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Which of these books was his breakthrough?
What is his middle name?
The following are genres of his books except 
How many years did he spent as a teacher Presidio Hill School?
In what year did he marry Becky Riordan?
Which of these is his alma matter?
Which of these was his first full-length novel?
When did he migrate with his family to Boston?
In what year did he start publishing his literary works?
In what year was 'The Maze of Bones' published?
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