A new series of 46 mini quizzes in this countdown to a new President. Each quiz asks 5 literary questions from the year of inauguration from George Washington in 1789 to Joe Biden’s election in 2020. Literary events, births, deaths and various shenanigans by famous writers plus their great works, of course.
Don’t forget to let us know how you did in the comments.
March 2, 2024
Quiz – The Characters of Dr Seuss
To honour the great Dr Seuss’ birthday on March 2nd a quick quiz using some…
February 24, 2024
Quiz – Grimm Fairy Tales
Jacob Grimm was born on the 4th January 1785, his brother Wilhelm Grimm on the…
February 21, 2024
Quiz – WH Auden Funeral Blues – Missing Words
To honour the birth of WH Auden on February 21st 1907 this missing words quiz…
February 18, 2024
Quiz – Toni Morrison
To celebrate one of America’s greatest writers birthday’s; Toni Morrison was born on the 18th…
February 8, 2024
Quiz – John Grisham Missing Titles
Born on February 8th 1955 John Grisham has become one of the world’s bestselling authors…
February 7, 2024
Quiz! – Names by Charles Dickens – or not
Charles Dickens made up some extraordinary names to fit his extraordinary characters – but which…