Book Week Quiz For Staff 2010

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The narrator of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The correct answer is Dorian Gray, Dorian Grey. This is because the tweet mentions a portrait and hiding it in the attic, which is a reference to the character Dorian Gray from the novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde. The tweet also mentions the grimace of malice and questioning the usefulness of art, which aligns with Dorian Gray's immoral and hedonistic nature portrayed in the novel. The slight variation in the spelling of "Gray" and "Grey" is likely a typo or alternate spelling.

"About a Boy" is the correct answer because it is a Nick Hornby book that was made into a movie starring Hugh Grant. The story revolves around a carefree man who forms an unlikely friendship with a young boy and learns valuable life lessons along the way. The movie adaptation was well-received and Grant's portrayal of the main character was praised by critics.

The missing words in this book's title are "free kiss" and "Free Kiss". The title is written in lowercase and uppercase letters, indicating that both versions are missing.

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The lines mentioned in the question are from the book "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini.

The correct answer is 'Bridget Jones's Diary' by Helen Fielding. This novel opens with the line "I WILL NOT Drink more than 14 alcohol units a week." This line sets the tone for the book, as it introduces Bridget Jones as a relatable and flawed character who is trying to improve herself. The novel follows Bridget's journey as she navigates relationships, career challenges, and her own personal insecurities. The opening line immediately captures the reader's attention and hints at the humor and self-deprecating tone that is present throughout the book.

The given lines do not provide any specific information about the book they come from. However, the correct answer is "The Da Vinci code, by Dan Brown" because it is the only option listed that matches the given answer.

The given lines, "Mary, bloody Mary," are a reference to the character Mary Boleyn, who is a central figure in the book "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory. This historical fiction novel explores the life of Mary Boleyn, sister of Anne Boleyn, and her relationship with King Henry VIII. The mention of Mary Boleyn in the lines indicates that the book in question is "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory.

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The passage describes the narrator's emotional connection to cooking and the memories associated with it. The mention of "Christmas Rolls" and the comparison to Tita, the great-aunt, suggests a connection to the novel "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel. In the novel, food is used as a metaphor for emotions and plays a significant role in the story. This connection between cooking, emotions, and family ties aligns with the themes and narrative of "Like Water for Chocolate."

The Miles Franklin award is a prestigious literary award given to the best novel or play that presents Australian life in any of its phases. The book "The slap" by Christos Tsiolkas did not win the Miles Franklin award.

The given tweet suggests that the person is using cocaine before starting a job and refers to it as "miracle powder." Sherlock Holmes is known for his use of cocaine as a form of self-medication to stimulate his mind. This is evident in Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories where Holmes occasionally mentions his use of cocaine. Therefore, based on this information, it can be inferred that Sherlock Holmes might have sent this tweet.

Charles Dickens wrote this line.