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1 In the famous 1893 painting “The Scream” by Edvard Munch, where does the subject hold his hands?
A To his head, specifically near his ears. This gesture is often interpreted as both covering his ears from the perceived scream and mirroring the horror that the subject is experiencing.
2 Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
A Dr Seuss – written in rhymed verse.
3 Which Dickens’ character was jilted on her wedding day?
A Miss Havisham, from Charles Dickens’ 1861 novel Great Expectations
4 Who is the famous English artist, especially known for his horse paintings?
A George Stubbs. Critics celebrate George Stubbs for his anatomically accurate and lyrical depictions of horses, which capture their spirit and grace. He produced famous works like Whistlejacket and the detailed study The Anatomy of the Horse.
5 Which children’s books often feature the policeman Mr Plod?
A Noddy books written by Enid Blyton. He is the local policeman in Toyland.
6 Which is the first book in the fantasy series “A Song of Ice and Fire”?
A Game of Thrones, published in 1996. It introduces readers to the world of Westeros and Essos, along with many of the main characters and storylines.
7 Which trilogy of novels begins with Stieg Larsson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo?
A Millennium Trilogy. The trilogy also includes “The Girl Who Played with Fire” and “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest”.
8 Alistair Foot and Anthony Marriott wrote which long-running stage farce?
A No Sex Please, We’re British – ran for 6,761 performances.
9 Whose debut novel was the 1961 “Call for the Dead”?
A John le Carré. It is the first to feature his recurring character, George Smiley.
10 More famous for a series of crime stories, who wrote the 1891 historical adventure novel “The White Company”?
A Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The story is set in England, France and Spain, in the years 1366 and 1367.