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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