Beginning in the early years of the novel – as we know and love it – each quiz covers a decade of literary events – 2 questions per year. Births, deaths, publications, events; fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays and books for children.
Don’t forget to let us know how you did in the comments! We’ll be back with 1810-1819 soon.
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…