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The Wednesday Literary Quiz
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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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- [Q1] Which of Dickens' novels is regarded as being semi autobiographical?
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[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.Comment
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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.Comment
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Originally posted by gricerboy View PostYou didn't get my stinkerComment
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Originally posted by malcolminthemiddle View PostRichard Flanagan?Comment
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Originally posted by gricerboy View PostNope. You need to look at the OP to see how to get me to reveal more of my stinker
And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostShow us some clag!
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