Test Your Knowledge About Robert Louis Stevenson
Known to be an excellent writer and musician, Loius Stevenson lived a fulfilled life. His exceptional works includes, 'A Child's Garden of Verses', 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde, among others. Stevenson was born in Edinburgh to an engineer father and designer mother. He started demonstrating his talent in his late teens and did set the pace.
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When was Robert Stevenson born?
- A.
12 May 1871
- B.
13 November 1850
- C.
16 January 1852
- D.
7 May 1823
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B. 13 November 1850Explanation
Robert Stevenson was born on 13 November 1850.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what year did he drop the name 'Balfour'?
- A.
1871
- B.
1873
- C.
1875
- D.
1878
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B. 1873Explanation
The correct answer is 1873 because it is the only option that matches the question. The question asks in what year he dropped the name 'Balfour', and the only year provided as an option is 1873. Therefore, the correct answer is 1873.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In what year was he enrolled in school?
- A.
Six years old
- B.
Five years old
- C.
Eight years old
- D.
Nine years old
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A. Six years oldExplanation
The correct answer is "Six years old" because the question is asking about the age at which he was enrolled in school, and the answer states that he was enrolled at the age of six.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When did he marry Fanny?
- A.
May 1890
- B.
May 1880
- C.
January 1893
- D.
February 1895
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B. May 1880Explanation
The correct answer is May 1880.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The following are Stevenson's works except
- A.
Kidnapped
- B.
Ordeals of the Bride
- C.
Treasure Island
- D.
The Black Arrow
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B. Ordeals of the BrideExplanation
The given question asks for a work that is not written by Stevenson. Among the options provided, "Kidnapped," "Treasure Island," and "The Black Arrow" are all works written by Stevenson. Therefore, the correct answer is "Ordeals of the Bride," as it is the only option that is not a work by Stevenson.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How old was Stevenson when he died?
- A.
38 years old
- B.
44 years old
- C.
40 years old
- D.
53 years old
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B. 44 years oldExplanation
Stevenson was 44 years old when he died.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where is the memorial Stevenson House located?
- A.
California
- B.
Atlanta
- C.
Ohio
- D.
Florida
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A. CaliforniaExplanation
The memorial Stevenson House is located in California.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who designed the bronze relief memorial to Stevenson?
- A.
Martin Jakes
- B.
Watkins Roger
- C.
Augustus Saint-Gardens
- D.
Wilson Gordon
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C. Augustus Saint-GardensExplanation
Augustus Saint-Gardens is the correct answer because he is the designer of the bronze relief memorial to Stevenson. The other options, Martin Jakes, Watkins Roger, and Wilson Gordon, are not mentioned in relation to the design of the memorial.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In his lifetime, Stevenson like playing the following musical instruments except
- A.
Flute
- B.
Flageolet
- C.
Piano
- D.
Saxophone
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D. SaxophoneExplanation
The question asks which musical instrument Stevenson did not like playing in his lifetime. The options given are flute, flageolet, piano, and saxophone. The correct answer is saxophone. This means that Stevenson enjoyed playing the flute, flageolet, and piano, but did not like playing the saxophone.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The following persons are associated with Roberts Stevenson except
- A.
Alison Cunnighham
- B.
Fleming Jenkins
- C.
John Donne
- D.
Sidney Colvin
Correct Answer
C. John DonneExplanation
The question is asking for the person who is not associated with Roberts Stevenson. The other four options, Alison Cunnighham, Fleming Jenkins, Sidney Colvin, are all associated with Roberts Stevenson in some way. However, John Donne is not associated with Roberts Stevenson. Therefore, John Donne is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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