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Are you an avid reader? Do you know about the famous Strand bookstore? Many people who are passionate about books want to work for this esteemed bookstore.
But getting a job at this esteemed bookstore is not as easy as it looks. The bookstore tests the candidates to check how bookish they actually are! The bookstore conducts mandatory literary quizzes to test the knowledge of the interested candidates.
Do you think you will be able to pass this Strand bookstore quiz? Are you bookish enough? Test your knowledge and find out!

Questions and Answers

1.

Who wrote "Salvages the bones"?
- A.
  
  Dean Koontz
- B.
  
  Oscar Wilde
- C.
  
  Jesmyn Ward
- D.
  
  Jonathan Frazen
Correct Answer
C. Jesmyn Ward

Explanation
Jesmyn Ward wrote "Salvages the Bones."

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2.

When was "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood released?
- A.
  
  2020
- B.
  
  2015
- C.
  
  2018
- D.
  
  2019
Correct Answer
D. 2019

Explanation
"The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood was released in 2019.

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3.

Who is the main protagonist in the novel "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tart
- A.
  
  Theodore "Theo" Decker.
- B.
  
  James "Hobie" Hobart
- C.
  
  Welton "Welty" Blackwell
- D.
  
  Andy Barbour
Correct Answer
A. Theodore "Theo" Decker.

Explanation
The main protagonist in the novel "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt is Theodore "Theo" Decker.

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4.

Who wrote, "Becoming"?
- A.
  
  Colson Whitehead
- B.
  
  Patti Smith
- C.
  
  Michelle Obama
- D.
  
  Kate Atkins
Correct Answer
C. Michelle Obama

Explanation
Michelle Obama wrote "Becoming".

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5.

Who is the author of the book "The Sellout"?
- A.
  
  Paul Beatty
- B.
  
  Sally Rooney
- C.
  
  John Greene
- D.
  
  Marley Smith
Correct Answer
A. Paul Beatty

Explanation
Paul Beatty is the author of the book "The Sellout."

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6.

Who is the main character in the book "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch
- A.
  
  Judy Knight
- B.
  
  Becky Stephens
- C.
  
  Andy White
- D.
  
  Jason Dessen
Correct Answer
D. Jason Dessen

Explanation
Jason Dessen is the main character in the book "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch. The story revolves around Jason, a physicist and a college professor, who gets abducted and wakes up in a different reality. Throughout the book, the narrative follows Jason's journey as he tries to navigate this strange new world and find his way back to his original life. His character development and experiences drive the plot and make him the central focus of the story.

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7.

"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline was set in which year?
- A.
  
  2099
- B.
  
  2045
- C.
  
  2088
- D.
  
  2060
Correct Answer
B. 2045

Explanation
"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline is set in the year 2045. This can be inferred from the question, which asks for the year in which the book is set. The other options, 2099, 2088, and 2060, are not mentioned in the question, making 2045 the only logical answer.

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8.

What is the name of the circus in the book "The Night Circus"?
- A.
  
  Le Cirque des Rêves
- B.
  
  Circo Hermanos Vasquez
- C.
  
  The Magic Bazaar
- D.
  
  The Howling Cirque
Correct Answer
A. Le Cirque des Rêves

Explanation
The correct answer is Le Cirque des Rêves. This is the name of the circus in the book "The Night Circus".

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Who is the author of "Fates And Furies"?
- A.
  
  Roland Decker
- B.
  
  Lauren Groff
- C.
  
  Dean Koontz
- D.
  
  Jeffrey Frank
Correct Answer
B. Lauren Groff

Explanation
Lauren Groff is the author of "Fates And Furies".

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10.

Who is the author of the book "Skinship"?
- A.
  
  Yoon Choi
- B.
  
  Frances Cha
- C.
  
  Bethany Martins
- D.
  
  Hwang Sok Yong
Correct Answer
A. Yoon Choi

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The Strand Bookstore Quiz

Who wrote "Salvages the bones"?

When was "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood released?

Who is the main protagonist in the novel "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tart

Who wrote, "Becoming"?

Who is the author of the book "The Sellout"?

Who is the main character in the book "Dark Matter" by Blake Crouch

"Ready Player One" by Ernest Cline was set in which year?

What is the name of the circus in the book "The Night Circus"?

Who is the author of "Fates And Furies"?

Who is the author of the book "Skinship"?