Quiz – An Author Beginning with A

The first in a new A-Z series. 20 questions all related to the writing of authors whose surnames begin with an A.

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On Aug 6, 2017
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What relationship is author Kingsley Amis to author Martin Amis?

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What are the names of the two friends in Ahern’s Where Rainbows End?

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In Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes who finally admits that the Emperor is not wearing anything?

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When did Andrews’ gothic bestseller Flowers in the Attic first appear?

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In Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, what game does Offred play with the Commander?

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Which ancient language were Aesop’s Fables written in?

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And Still I Rise by Angelou is part of her canon of what genre; biographies or poetry?

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Which is the eldest of Alcott’s Little Women? Meg or Jo?

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Which Achebe novel set in Nigeria is about Okonowo, the greatest warrior alive?

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In Adams’ novel Watership Down which rabbit is the leader of the group?

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Although known by his first name, Dante did have a surname – but what is it?

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Finish the title of this Adams book: Dirk Gently's --- Detective Agency

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Jean M Auel, author of Clan of the Cave Bear, was born in Chicago but is of what descent?

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What genre is Auster’s postmodern New York Trilogy closest to?

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What elevated position does Archer’s Prodigal Daughter finally attain?

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Austen’s final novel published in her lifetime.

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George and Martha are the protagonists in which Albee play?

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Which Ancient Greek writer wrote The Clouds, The Wasps and Lysistrata?

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Which collection of Asimov stories is told by Dr Susan Calvin to a reporter who serves as a narrator?

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Which Allende novel follows Eliza Sommers to California during the Gold Rush of 1849?

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