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The Wednesday Literary Quiz

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    #11
    Originally posted by gricerboy View Post
    You are obviously not a Wessexman.
    Is that someone who indulges in Wessexing?

    No, not me.
    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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      #12
      Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
      Is that someone who indulges in Wessexing?

      No, not me.
      Come on Mich. Live a little.

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        #13
        In this week's edition of TWLQ, we are going to focus on the works of Charles Dickens. Don't forget to check the OP for details of my Stinker.

        Good luck everyone!
        • [Q1] Which of Dickens' novels is regarded as being semi autobiographical?

          [Q2] What is the opening line of A Tale Of Two Cities?

          [Q3] The Pickwick Papers draws strong parallels with a work penned by another author some 300 years previously. What is the name of that book?

          [Q4] In the book of [Q3], who is Sam Weller's corresponding character?

          [Gricer's Stinker]

          Which Australian author brought to life not only Dickens himself but also characters from Oliver Twist in one of his historical novels?

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          #14
          [Q1] Which of Dickens' novels is regarded as being semi autobiographical? David Copperfield

          [Q2] What is the opening line of A Tale Of Two Cities? It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

          [Q3] The Pickwick Papers draws strong parallels with a work penned by another author some 300 years previously. What is the name of that book?
          Don Quixote
          [Q4] In the book of [Q3], who is Sam Weller's corresponding character? Sancho Panza

          [Gricer's Stinker]

          Which Australian author brought to life not only Dickens himself but also characters from Oliver Twist in one of his historical novels? Peter Carey


          Be a sweetie and put the kettle on will you.

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            #15
            Originally posted by malcolminthemiddle View Post
            [Q1] Which of Dickens' novels is regarded as being semi autobiographical? David Copperfield

            [Q2] What is the opening line of A Tale Of Two Cities? It was the best of times, it was the worst of times

            [Q3] The Pickwick Papers draws strong parallels with a work penned by another author some 300 years previously. What is the name of that book?
            Don Quixote
            [Q4] In the book of [Q3], who is Sam Weller's corresponding character? Sancho Panza

            [Gricer's Stinker]

            Which Australian author brought to life not only Dickens himself but also characters from Oliver Twist in one of his historical novels? Peter Carey


            Be a sweetie and put the kettle on will you.
            You didn't get my stinker

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              #16
              Originally posted by gricerboy View Post
              You didn't get my stinker
              There can't be many Australians who can write...

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                #17
                Richard Flanagan?

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by malcolminthemiddle View Post
                  Richard Flanagan?
                  Nope. You need to look at the OP to see how to get me to reveal more of my stinker

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by gricerboy View Post
                    Nope. You need to look at the OP to see how to get me to reveal more of my stinker
                    Show us some clag!




                    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by Mich the Tester View Post
                      Show us some clag!




                      Why oh why would you do this? He'll be unbearable now.

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