Thursday, April 23, 2009

Literature Quiz: Shakespeare Birthday


Today is the birthday of Shakespeare, a person who has inspired our team over the time with his timeless marvels. Many of his dramas have inspired directors around the globe to come up with their own interpretations, making him the most popular poet even among the Non-English world. Basing all his dramas on the basic human emotions, he has ensured an universal appeal. We thank this genius for his contributions and for the insight he provided.

Neo Quiz Spot is a quizzing organization based in India. We intend to improve the quizzing pattern among the commoners and aim at making learning more easier.

Questions

1. Identify the writer who has also got a very deep relation with India.



2. What novel by Ray Bradbury was named for the temperature at which book paper catches fire and burns?

3. Who wrote "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Emperor's New Clothes"?

4. Which French artist, born in 1834 was best known for his paintings of ballet dancers?

5. What are the literal translations for the three words "auld", "lang" and "syne"?

6. In the series of children's "Noddy" books, what is the name of the policeman?

7. In the novel "20,000 Leagues Under The Sea" what was the name of the captain of the submarine "Nautilus"?

8. Identify this writer who has changed the later part of 20th century literature and also added a great chunk to the anti-communist ideology



9. What are the first names of the four children who enter Narnia through a wardrobe in "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe"?

10.Whose pen name is Anne Rice?


Answers:

1. Rudyard Kipling
2."Fahrenheit 451"
3. Hans Christian Anderson
4. Edgar Degas
5. "Old", "Long" and "Since"
6. Mr. Plod
7. Captain Nemo
8. Ayn Rand
9. Susan, Peter, Edmund and Lucy
10. Howard Allen O'Brian

Neo Quiz Spot is a quizzing organization based in India. We intend to improve the quizzing pattern among the commoners and aim at making learning more easier.

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