Literature and History Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 7
Which author was writing 'Robinson Crusoe' during the time that Stradivari was making violins?
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daniel defoe
In the novel by Richard Adams, which famous Civil War general is represented through the eyes of his horse, Traveller?
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robert e. lee
What is the name of the Eugene O'Neill play that features a former Pullman porter named Brutus Jones and is based on an event in Haitian history?
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emperor jones
In which country did J.G. Ballard have experiences during World War II that inspired his novel 'Empire of the Sun'?
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china
Which woman, whose story began in Russia in 1898, co-authored 'The Story of Civilization' with her husband Will?
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ariel durant
Who is the 19th-century author who served as the U.S. consul in Glasgow from 1880 to 1885 and wrote 'The Luck of Roaring Camp'?
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bret harte
Who was the author of 'She' who also served as an advisor to the British government on agriculture?
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h. rider haggard
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