Do You Have What IT Takes To Be An Author?

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    Which is NOT a genre (type of book)

    • Romance
    • Comedy
    • Fantasy
    • Mystery
    • Natural
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Do you have what it takes to be an author and sell and publish your books? Well take this quiz and find out then!

Do You Have What IT Takes To Be An Author? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Who, below, is NOT an author

    • Terry Pratchett

    • Stephenie Meyer

    • Dr Seuss

    • Roald Dahl

    • Joe Bloggs

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe Bloggs
    Explanation
    Joe Bloggs is not an author because he is a generic placeholder name often used to refer to an average person, rather than a specific individual. Terry Pratchett, Stephenie Meyer, Dr Zeus, and Roald Dahl are all well-known authors who have written various books and have established themselves in the literary world. However, Joe Bloggs does not have any notable works or literary contributions associated with him, making him the odd one out in this list.

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  • 3. 

    Do you like writing stories?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "yes" because the question asks if the person likes writing stories, and the individual responded positively by selecting "yes."

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  • 4. 

    If you said yes in the last question then why do you like writing stories? (don't worry there is more than one right answer but one or more is wrong!)

    • Because they are a place i can escape to

    • Because i think they're fun to do!

    • Because i have a love of reading!

    • Because i want to make a lot of cash!

    • Because i want to be famous!

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Because they are a place i can escape to
    A. Because i think they're fun to do!
    A. Because i have a love of reading!
    Explanation
    The given answer is correct because it includes multiple reasons for liking writing stories. Writing stories can be a place to escape to, as it allows one to immerse themselves in a different world or create their own. Additionally, writing stories can be fun and enjoyable, providing a creative outlet. Furthermore, having a love for reading can also contribute to the enjoyment of writing stories, as it allows for the exploration of different genres and styles.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these is NOT a real book?

    • Twilight

    • Nation

    • Spiderwick Chronicles

    • Cat among pigeons

    • The tales of flopsy ginger snap

    Correct Answer
    A. The tales of flopsy ginger snap
    Explanation
    The explanation for the given correct answer is that "The Tales of Flopsy Ginger Snap" is not a real book. The other options, "Twilight," "Nation," "Spiderwick Chronicles," and "Cat among Pigeons," are all real books that have been published. However, there is no known book titled "The Tales of Flopsy Ginger Snap."

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