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1 Which Dutch artist painted the oil-on-canvas masterpiece Aristotle Contemplating the Bust of Homer?
A Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn)
2 Which French novelist wrote the books on which the films “The Bridge on the River Kwai” and “Planet of the Apes”, were based?
A Pierre Boulle
3 The oil-on-canvas painting from the 1780s entitled “The Age of Innocence” is the work of which English artist?
A Sir Joshua Reynolds. He was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts and was knighted by George III in 1769.
4 The painting from about 1750 entitled “Mr and Mrs Andrews” is the work of which British artist?
A Thomas Gainsborough. On display at the National Gallery in London. He is considered one of the most important British artists of the second half of the 18th century.
5 Chief Inspector Reg Wexford is a police officer in novels by which author?
A Ruth Rendell. He made his first appearance in the author’s 1964 debut From Doon With Death, and has since been the protagonist of 23 more novels (plus some short stories).
6 In which Dickens novel features the characters Wilkins Micawber, Betsey Trotwood and Uriah Heep?
A David Copperfield.
7 What obscures most of the face of the subject of the painting “The Son of Man” by René Magritte?
A Green apple is the primary element obscuring the face of the man in the suit and bowler hat. The apple floats in front of his face, partially covering it while still allowing the eyes to peek out.
8 Which Scottish author wrote the books known collectively as The Waverley Novels?
A Sir Walter Scott. He published the first novel, Waverley, in 1814, and it was followed by a series of 28 historical novels
9 In Roger Hargreaves’ Mr Men books, what colour is Mr Happy, and Mr Bounce?
A Yellow. The simple and humorous stories, with bold, brightly coloured illustrations, have sales of more than 85 million copies worldwide in 20 languages.
10 What was Charles Dickens’ last and unfinished novel?
A The Mystery of Edwin Drood. He died before completing the story, leaving only six of the planned twelve instalments written. Dickens began publishing the novel in instalments in April 1870 and died on June 9 of the same year.