Historical Figures in Literature Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 5
Which man did Voltaire regard as the greatest sage of all time, and thus wrote 'The Chinese Orphan' to showcase his morals?
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confucius
What is the name of the Indian who is said to have united the 5 Iroquois nations and is featured in a 'song' by Longfellow?
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hiawatha
What name is commonly used in English literature for a character who some believe was actually named Robert Fitz-ooth?
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robin hood
Which archbishop returns from 7 years in exile in Part I of 'Murder in the Cathedral'?
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thomas becket
Who was Norman Mailer's running mate when he ran for NYC mayor in 1969, who also authored 'The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight'?
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jimmy breslin
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