Category Archives: Literature

Daniel Defoe Quiz

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

1. Which of the following books was written by Daniel Defoe?
a) Gulliver’s Travels
b) Robinson Crusoe
c) Either Or
d) Odyssey

2. What was Daniel Defoe’s original surname?
a) Friend
b) Neighbour
c) Foe
d) Good

3. Where did Daniel Defoe study?
a) Queen Mary School
b) St. Thomas Academy
c) St. Patrick’s School
d) Charles Morton’s Academy Continue reading →

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Herbert George Wells Quiz

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

1. When was Herbert George Wells born?
a) 18 January 1864
b) 19 April 1868
c) 21 September 1866
d) 20 December 1862

2. Where was Herbert George Wells born?
a) Bromley
b) Glamorgan
c) Liverpool
d) Manchester

3. Where did Herbert George Wells work as an usher?
a) Buckingham Palace
b) Globe Theatre
c) Midhurst Grammar School
d) Greenwich Observatory Continue reading →

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Ian Fleming Quiz

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

1. When was Ian Fleming born?
a) 14 March 1928
b) 28 May 1908
c) 9 September 1934
d) 24 December 1932

2. Where was Ian Fleming born?
a) London
b) Paris
c) Munich
d) Yorkshire

3. What was Ian Fleming’s middle name?
a) Valentine
b) Peter
c) Lancaster
d) Winston Continue reading →

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Charles Dickens Quiz

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

1) How much was Charles Dickens paid when he worked at Warren’s Blacking Factory at the age of twelve?
a) One pound a week
b) One guinea a week
c) Six shillings a week
d) [...]

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Thomas Gray Quiz

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

1. When was Thomas Gray born?
a) 3 June 1688
b) 1 January 1701
c) 21 July 1714
d) 26 December 1716

2. Where was Thomas Gray born?
a) Bristol
b) Cardiff
c) Liverpool
d) London

3. Where did Thomas Gray have his education in 1725-1734?
a) Queen Mary School
b) Kilkenny Grammar School
c) Eton College
d) Holy Family School Continue reading →

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