The ABC Blog Quiz, Second Edition

Sophie Kinsella is the correct answer because she is the author of the Shopaholic series of "chick-lit" books. This series follows the adventures of Becky Bloomwood, a shopaholic journalist, as she navigates her personal and professional life. Sophie Kinsella's humorous and relatable writing style has made the Shopaholic series popular among readers who enjoy light-hearted and entertaining stories.

Vladimir Nabokov had a great interest in butterflies aside from writing. This is evident from his extensive research and contributions to the field of lepidoptery, the study of butterflies and moths. Nabokov was not only a passionate butterfly collector but also a recognized expert in the field. He even discovered and named several new species of butterflies. His love for butterflies is reflected in his works as well, with the inclusion of butterfly imagery and themes in his novels, such as "Lolita" and "Pale Fire".

From the poem "Ode on A Grecian Urn"

Freakonomics is not a book by Malcolm Gladwell. It is actually a book written by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Malcolm Gladwell is the author of books like Blink, Outliers, What The Dog Saw, and The Tipping Point.

The correct answer is The Princess Bride by William Goldman. The quote "Hello," he said. "My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." is a famous line from the book, spoken by the character Inigo Montoya. This quote has become iconic and is often referenced in popular culture.

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel won The Man Booker Prize in 2009.

"The Neverending Story" by Michael Ende is the correct answer because it is the only book listed that mentions the land of Fantastica. The other books mentioned in the options do not have any connection to the land of Fantastica.

"And Tango Makes Three" is a much-challenged and often banned 2005 children's picture book set in New York's Central Park Zoo. The book tells the story of two male penguins, Roy and Silo, who form a bond and raise a chick named Tango together. Tango is a penguin, as mentioned in the question.

Jane Austen's older sister was named Cassandra.

The titles are from the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.