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RAHUL KOTTALGIThe POPULAR FICTIONQuiz

1. This 2 word term is used in the comics industry to refer to a single issue, as opposed to an ongoing series. It is also the name of a best-seller which was adapted by Hollywood in

late 2012. Name the 2012 film.

THE ANSWER IS…

Jack Reacher. It was adapted from the Lee Child book One Shot

2. In 2009, this author said that that while she had figured out the title of the last (26th) book in a famous series, she was stuck trying to figure out the titles of the 4 preceding novels. However, as of 2014, 2 of those 4 pending novels

have been published. Name the author.

THE ANSWER IS…

Sue GraftonAbout the famous Alphabet series

3. This quarter million dollar structure depicts 4 messages, all but one of which have been solved. It appears in 2 works

by a best selling author, on the cover in one instance, and the plot in the other. Name both books.

THE ANSWER IS…

The Da Vinci CodeThe Lost Symbol

The structure is Kryptos at the CIA Headquarters

4. This fictional character gets his nickname because he has the following fears: acrophobia, claustrophobia, fear of his

father and the fear of shooting another person. The nickname is also the title of a short story collection told

from his perspective. Which character, and which literary franchise does he appear in?

THE ANSWER IS…

Tobias “Four” EatonDivergent

5. This fictional world derives its name from a famous Latin phrase. The phrase in question denoted a strategy used to appease the masses. Which world, that covers a portion of

present-day North America?

THE ANSWER IS…

PanemThe Latin phrase is Panem et Circenses

6. This record breaking author with a royal connection came out with this album more than 35 years ago. Name her.

THE ANSWER IS…

Barbara CartlandShe was one of the most prolific authors of the 20th

CenturyAlso well known as step grandmother to the Late

Princess Diana

7. This “comfortable” four-letter word is also the name of a subgenre of mystery fiction. It is known for its lack of sex, profanity and violence. Some of the best examples include a famous book series set in and around Gaborone, as well

as the Miss Marple stories. Name the subgenre.

THE ANSWER IS…

CozyThe book series is The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective

Agency

8. His original surname, “Шехтель”, suggests Russian Jewish ancestry. His achievements outside popular fiction include creating a television vehicle for the Oscar winner shown in the image, as well as winning an Oscar himself.

Who?

THE ANSWER IS…

Sidney SheldonThe image is that of Patty Duke. Sheldon wrote the

Patty Duke Show in the 1960s

9. This individual, whose life inspired a popular work and its title character, is celebrated in this statue in his town of birth. According to some, it is a statue of the character himself. Either

way, name both the real-life inspiration and the character.

THE ANSWER IS…

Alexander SelkirkRobinson Crusoe

10. Who connects?

THE ANSWER IS…

Harold Robbins

King Creole is based on his book A Stone For Danny Fisher

Nevada Smith is a character from his novel The Carpetbaggers, spun off into a film starring Steve

McQueen

11. He is perhaps the best selling author outside the Anglophone world. He is seen here in his younger days, without two of his most unmistakable attributes. Who?

THE ANSWER IS…

Georges Simenon, almost always seen in photographs with his glasses, and a pipe in his

mouth/ hand.

12. Back in 2013, the publisher of a famous trilogy announced a sequel to be written by [left], who is probably

most famous for writing a biography of [right]. Name the original trilogy and its author.

THE ANSWER IS…

Millennium TrilogyStieg Larsson

13. This footballer has a tattoo of his own name on his left arm. Which script has he used, whose name literally means

“Letters”?

THE ANSWER IS…

Tengwar, invented by JRR Tolkien for his worksOut of academic interest, the footballer is

Fernando Torres

14. In his younger days, he was a baseball enthusiast, who ended up in minor baseball leagues. A few of his books

were baseball-themed, with titles such as The Young Pitcher

and The Shortstop. Who?

THE ANSWER IS…

Zane Grey

15. His full name contains the name of a Greek Goddess and a four-letter word which is also used to refer to a coin with minting errors. He will be the hero of an upcoming film trilogy

inspired by his own “writings”. Who?

THE ANSWER IS…

Newton Artemis Fido Scamander, “author” of Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, part of

the Harry Potter Universe

16. Award given in whose memory?

THE ANSWER IS…

Astrid Lindgren

17. Whose biopic, released last year?

THE ANSWER IS…

Paulo Coelho

18. What 2-word name, inspired by something from popular fiction, refers to this bookend?

THE ANSWER IS…

Iron Throne

19. This TV show (Premiered in 2013) is based on the works of which bestselling author of Italian origin?

THE ANSWER IS…

David Baldacci

20. This image is from a viral video based on/inspired by a 2012 book. The author of the book himself was one of the creators of the video. Name the “character” shown here.

THE ANSWER IS…

Anu AuntyViral video in question:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L61JqGGiSZw

21. The second in the series features a Venetian mask, while the third features either of 2: A key, or a pair of

handcuffs. What does the first feature?

THE ANSWER IS…

A tieVintage covers for the Fifty Shades Trilogy

22. This writer is often referred to as the John Grisham of _______. Either name him, or fill in the blanks with a

profession.

THE ANSWER IS…

Ravi SubramanianBankers/ Banking

23. Well known for his YouTube ventures where he presents crash courses on varied topics, he came into the spotlight last year for a film adaptation of one of his works. Who?

Also, name the film.

THE ANSWER IS…

John Green The Fault In Our Stars

24. Which public figure, said to have “played matchmaker since his college days”, has also promoted a popular

matrimonial website for the last few years? He was chosen for this since he is a “youth icon” and a “strong believer in

the sacred institution of marriage”.

THE ANSWER IS…

Chetan Bhagat

25. Specifically connect:

______, Betrayal, Sanction, Deception, Objective, Dominion, Imperative, Retribution, Ascendancy

THE ANSWER IS…

The Bourne Books by Eric van Lustbader. The first is of course Legacy

26. This series lasted 4 four books, and was written/ published over a period of 12-13 years. With the exception

of the first book, all the others contain the name of the series somewhere within their title. The book is about 3

children who spend their time in the _______ ____. Name the series.

THE ANSWER IS…

The Faraway Tree

27. Name the author of this children’s book, illustrated by Margaret Spengler.

THE ANSWER IS…

Danielle Steel

28. He married his secretary Agnes at the ripe old age of 78 in 1968. In a reference to one of his more famous

characters, New York Times referred to her as the “real life _____ ____. FITB.

THE ANSWER IS…

Della StreetHe is of course Erle Stanley Gardner

29. This publishing imprint established at the end of World

War II was responsible for popularizing hard-boiled

American detective fiction of the time in France. The name is one of the probable inspirations for

the coinage of a film genre. Name the imprint and genre.

THE ANSWER IS…

Serie NoireFilm Noir

30. __________ - 62

Give Yourself __________ - 50__________ Presents - 18

__________ Series 2000 - 25 Fill in the Blanks.

THE ANSWER IS…

GoosebumpsAll the numbers refer to the number of books in

each series