The Do You Read Me? Quiz: Sixth Edition
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which author invented the name Miranda?
- A.
Samuel Beckett
- B.
Christopher Marlowe
- C.
Jonathan Swift
- D.
William Shakespeare
- E.
H. G. Wells
Correct Answer
D. William ShakespeareExplanation
Miranda was Prospero's daughter in The Tempest.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The romantic suspense author J.D. Robb writes under which other name?
- A.
Amanda Quick
- B.
Nora Roberts
- C.
James Rollins
- D.
Robert Harris
- E.
Terry Goodkind
Correct Answer
B. Nora RobertsExplanation
J.D. Robb is a pen name used by Nora Roberts. Nora Roberts is a well-known author who writes in various genres including romance and suspense. Using different pen names allows her to explore different styles and themes while maintaining a separate identity for each genre. Therefore, Nora Roberts is the correct answer for the given question.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What's the name of the bar that Sookie Stackhouse works in in the The Southern Vampire Mysteries (True Blood) series?
- A.
Merlotte's
- B.
Champer's
- C.
Rosie's
- D.
Compton's
- E.
Bontemps
Correct Answer
A. Merlotte'sExplanation
In the "The Southern Vampire Mysteries (True Blood)" series, the name of the bar that Sookie Stackhouse works in is Merlotte's.Rate this question:
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- 4.
A novel is a long narrative in literary prose. Which of these books has NOT been claimed as the first ever English novel?
- A.
Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory
- B.
Pamela by Samuel Richardson
- C.
The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
- D.
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
- E.
The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole
Correct Answer
E. The Castle of Otranto by Horace WalpoleExplanation
Which novel was actually the first is a debate that will probably never be settled, but a-d are usually listed among the candidates. Walpole's book, though an early example of the popular gothic novel, was published long after the first examples of narratives written in prose and so has no claim to the title.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Four of the following book parodies exist. You can buy them on abc.nl! Which of them doesn't exist (yet)?
- A.
New Moan: The First Book in the Twishite Saga
- B.
The 7 Habits of Highly Defective People
- C.
Tequila Mockingbird
- D.
The Soddit
- E.
What to Expect When Your Wife is Expanding
Correct Answer
C. Tequila MockingbirdExplanation
Tequila Mockingbird is however, a well known bookstore malapropism. Every bookseller has been asked for it at least once. :-)
Here are the links to the other books:
New Moan
The 7 Habits of Highly Defective People
The Soddit
What to Expect When Your Wife is ExpandingRate this question:
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- 6.
What is Winnie the Pooh's other name?
- A.
It
- B.
Edward Bear
- C.
Benjamin Bartleby Bear the Third
- D.
Ristopher Cobin
- E.
Fuzzalump
Correct Answer
B. Edward BearExplanation
Winnie the Pooh's other name is Edward Bear. This is because in the original Winnie the Pooh books written by A.A. Milne, the character of Winnie the Pooh was actually named Edward Bear. The name "Winnie the Pooh" was later given to the character by Christopher Robin, who was the son of A.A. Milne and the inspiration for the character of Christopher Robin in the books. Therefore, Edward Bear is the correct answer for Winnie the Pooh's other name.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which sister marries Laurie in Little Women?
- A.
Jo
- B.
Beth
- C.
Amy
- D.
Meg
- E.
Marmee
Correct Answer
C. AmyExplanation
Amy is the correct answer because in the novel "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott, Amy March is the sister who eventually marries Laurie Laurence. Throughout the story, there is a complex relationship between Amy and Laurie, which eventually leads to their marriage. Amy is the youngest sister in the March family and is known for her artistic talent and ambition.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the name of the literary subgenre to which George Orwell's 1984, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 belong?
- A.
Utopian
- B.
Dystopian
- C.
Ecotopian
- D.
Cyberpunk
- E.
Steampunk
Correct Answer
B. DystopianExplanation
The correct answer is dystopian. Dystopian literature is a subgenre that portrays a society or world that is undesirable or frightening. It often depicts a totalitarian government, oppressive social systems, and a loss of individual freedoms. George Orwell's 1984, Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, and Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 all explore dystopian themes and societies, making them part of this literary subgenre.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Mark Haddon's bestselling novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time features a boy with which disorder?
- A.
Anorexia
- B.
ADHD
- C.
Asperger Syndrome
- D.
Tourette's Syndrome
- E.
Kleptomania
Correct Answer
C. Asperger SyndromeExplanation
Here's the link to the book: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeRate this question:
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- 10.
What's the name of Garfield's teddy bear?
- A.
Ookie
- B.
Pookie
- C.
Pokie
- D.
Cookie
- E.
Sukie
Correct Answer
B. PookieExplanation
Garfield's teddy bear is named Pookie.Rate this question:
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