A literary quiz conducted by Aditya Wakhlu, Shubhang Chaturvedi, VG Shreeram and Devesh Singh for Elixir'13, Seth MR Jaipuria School's Inter School Literary Festival!
7.
This fictional character has appeared in
a total of eleven novels, three written
by Robert Ludlum and the other eight
written by Eric Van Lustbader, the first
one being published in 1980 and the
latest in 2012. He has also appeared in
four films, each bearing his surname in
their titles.
Question #3:
9.
This Shakespearean character‟s father
was murdered by his uncle by pouring
„poison in his ears while he was
sleeping.‟ This story is one of the most
powerful and influential tragedies of all
time. Name the character.
Question #4:
11.
This fictional character
appeared in Alan Moore‟s
classic graphic novel. His
face is always covered with
a Guy Fawkes mask. He
has also been portrayed in a
movie by the same name as
that of the book by Hugo
Weaving.
Question #5:
13.
He started as a twelve year old boy
suffering from dyslexia and ADHD. Till
date he has appeared in a total of five
books. He is a demigod who can
breathe under water and can heal
himself while in contact with water.
Name the boy.
Question #6:
18.
Warner Bros. has recently negotiated to
retain the filming rights of this 2003
novel by an Australian author.
Mira Nair was supposed to direct the
film being adapted from this novel
starring Johnny Depp and Amitabh
Bachchan. Identify the book.
Question #2:
20.
Which 1954 novel has been adapted
thrice into Hollywood movies the latest
movie sharing its name with the novel
itself?
The previous two movies are “The Last
Man on Earth” and “The Omega Man”.
Question #3:
22.
Which is the highest selling novel of all
time, and has been made into a movie
numerous times?
Think- “It is a far, far better thing that
I do, than I have ever done; it is a far,
far better rest that I go to than I have
ever known.”
Question #4:
23.
A Tale of Two Cities
(By Charles Dickens)
The lines given are the last
lines of this famous book.
Answer
24.
The paperback publisher of this
bestselling book is situated in New
York, building number 666 (devil‟s
number). Their emblem is the bantam
(reference to sacrificial rooster). It has
also been made into a horror movie.
Mention the book which is the same as
the movie‟s name.
Question #5:
26.
Schindler‟s List is an epic drama film
directed and co-produced by Steven
Spielberg and scripted by Steve
Zaillian. It is based on a novel by
Thomas Keneally. Name the novel.
Schindler‟s ____ is the answer.
Question #6:
70. 5 questions will be asked in 30
seconds
+10 for every correct answer
71.
Who wrote Tintin? - Herge
What is nationality of Aladdin? - Chinese
What was the name of the wolf in Jungle Book who
always used to roam alone? - Akela
Which was published was earlier- Huckleberry Finn
or Tom Sawyer? – Tom Sawyer
Ved Vyasa appears in an epic written by himself.
Serious or Joking? - Serious
Rapid Fire #1
72.
Who is the author of Panchtantra? – Vishnu Sharma
In which language was the Divine Comedy written?-
Italian
Which is the highest selling book series of all time?-
Harry Potter
Creatures from which planet invade earth in H.G.
Wells‟ War of the Worlds? - Mars
Who has been awarded the Booker Prize for the year
2013? – Lydia Davis
Rapid Fire #2
73.
Who is the author of „The Count of Monte Cristo‟?-
Alexandre Dumas
Complete: “In Rome, ________________.”- do as the
romans do
Which Latin words were used by Caesar which
translate into “I came. I saw. I overcame.”? – Veni
Vidi Vici
Whose autobiography is „Goal‟? – Dhyan Chand
Immortals of Meluha features which Indian God? -
Shiva
Rapid Fire #3
74.
Who wrote Treasure Island? – R.L. Stevenson
Which is the longest play by Shakespeare? - Hamlet
Who said “True friends stab you in the front.”- Oscar
Wilde
Who wrote “Turning Points- A journey through
challenges”? – APJ Abdul Kalam
What is Dr Watson‟s address in the Sherlock Holmes
Novels? – 221B Baker Street
Rapid Fire #4
75.
Who wrote „The Imam and the Indian‟? – Amitav
Ghosh
Who created the cartoon character, Noddy?- Enid
Blyton
Who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2012?
– MO Yan
Pelham Greene in the pseudonym for which famous
author who has the same initials? – P.G. Wodehouse
Homer wrote two epics- Iliad and ____. - Odyssey
Rapid Fire #5