[Answer] 1. Alice Walker won a Pulitzer Prize for her fiction work. What was the name of the novel Alice Walker wrote, that featured the life of a black woman who was abused by her father and husband?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. Alice Walker won a Pulitzer Prize for her fiction work. What was the name of the novel Alice Walker wrote, that featured the life of a black woman who was abused by her father and husband?"

...1. The Color Purple 2. To Kill a Mockingbird 3. The Help 4. The Color Black Alice Walker's novel "The Color Purple" won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The story of the life of an abused black woman in the 1930s brought attention to issues such as sexism, racism, child abuse, and gender roles. The narrator and protagonist, Celli, tells the story of how she was abused by her father, forced to marry a man, and was separated from her sister. She has a loveless marriage and develops a relationship with another female. She finally finds letters from her sister that her husband hid, telling of her sister Nettie's experience with missionaries. Eventually Celli is reunited with her sister and her family after thirty years. The book received many awards but it also received many criticisms. For many years it was a target of book censors.

[Answer] 2. Which magician, who shares a name with a 19th century English novel, made the Statue of Liberty disappear?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "2. Which magician, who shares a name with a 19th century English novel, made the Statue of Liberty disappear?"

...1. Nicholas Nickleby 2. David Copperfield 3. Jane Eyre 4. Oliver Twist Copperfield was so anxious that his trade secrets not be revealed that in 1994 he sued a fellow magician, Herbert Becker, to prevent Becker from publishing a book explaining how certain illusions are performed.

[Answer] Which novel begins with the line, “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which novel begins with the line, “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”?"

...On this day in 1949, George Orwell's novel 1984, was published. The classic dystopian novel opens with the following statement that should seem out of the ordinary: “It was a bright day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” With this opening line, Orwell subtly alerts the reader that statements of truth in this fictional society should be called into question. The novel is set in an imagined future, the year 1984, when much of the world has fallen victim to perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and propaganda.

[Ans] Which novel begins with the line, “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which novel begins with the line, “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”?"

On this day in 1949, George Orwell's novel 1984, was published. The classic dystopian novel opens with the following statement that should seem out of the ordinary: “It was a bright day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” With this opening line, Orwell subtly alerts the reader that statements of truth in this fictional society should be called into question. The novel is set in an imagined future, the year 1984, when much of the world has fallen victim to perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and propaganda.

[Answer] Which novel begins with the line, “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which novel begins with the line, “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”?"

...On this day in 1949, George Orwell's novel 1984, was published. The classic dystopian novel opens with the following statement that should seem out of the ordinary: “It was a bright day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” With this opening line, Orwell subtly alerts the reader that statements of truth in this fictional society should be called into question. The novel is set in an imagined future, the year 1984, when much of the world has fallen victim to perpetual war, omnipresent government surveillance and propaganda.

[Ans] Which novel does NOT have the same author as “Great Expectations”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which novel does NOT have the same author as “Great Expectations”?"

Charles Dickens was a prolific British author and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Dickens wrote such beloved classic novels as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the 20th century critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. Gulliver’s Travels was not written by Charles Dickens. It was written by Jonathan Swift.

[Answer] Which novel does NOT have the same author as “Great Expectations”?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Which novel does NOT have the same author as “Great Expectations”?"

...Charles Dickens was a prolific British author and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. Dickens wrote such beloved classic novels as Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities and Great Expectations. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the 20th century critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. Gulliver’s Travels was not written by Charles Dickens. It was written by Jonathan Swift.

[Ans] Atticus Finch is a character in which classic novel?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Atticus Finch is a character in which classic novel?"

Atticus Finch is a fictional character in Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus is a lawyer and resident of the fictional Maycomb County, Alabama, and the father of Jeremy "Jem" Finch and Jean Louise "Scout" Finch. Lee based the character on her own father, an Alabama lawyer, who, like Atticus, represented black defendants in a highly publicized criminal trial. In 2003 the American Film Institute voted Atticus Finch, as portrayed in an Academy Award-winning performance by Gregory Peck in the 1962 film adaptation, as the greatest hero of all American cinema.

[Answer] Atticus Finch is a character in which classic novel?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Atticus Finch is a character in which classic novel?"

...Atticus Finch is a fictional character in Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird. Atticus is a lawyer and resident of the fictional Maycomb County, Alabama, and the father of Jeremy "Jem" Finch and Jean Louise "Scout" Finch. Lee based the character on her own father, an Alabama lawyer, who, like Atticus, represented black defendants in a highly publicized criminal trial. In 2003 the American Film Institute voted Atticus Finch, as portrayed in an Academy Award-winning performance by Gregory Peck in the 1962 film adaptation, as the greatest hero of all American cinema.

[Answer] 4. In what 1999 screenplay based on a Stephen King novel does Tom Hanks play a Louisiana prison guard who witnesses supernatural events on Death Row?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. In what 1999 screenplay based on a Stephen King novel does Tom Hanks play a Louisiana prison guard who witnesses supernatural events on Death Row?"

...1. The Green Mile 2. The Grey Fox 3. The Long Gray Line 4. Men in Black Director Frank Darabont also directed "The Shawshank Redemption." The title of "The Green Mile" refers to the green linoleum over which condemned prisoners walk in this particular institution en route to the electric chair (their "last mile").

[Answer] 1. In a Herman Melville 1851 novel, Captain Ahab and Ishmael were sailing on their ship, the Pequod, to feud with a white sperm whale. What was the name of the white sperm whale that could not "work it out" with the crew of the Pequod?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "1. In a Herman Melville 1851 novel, Captain Ahab and Ishmael were sailing on their ship, the Pequod, to feud with a white sperm whale. What was the name of the white sperm whale that could not "work it out" with the crew of the Pequod?"

...1. Shamu 2. Humphrey 3. Willy 4. Moby Dick In Herman Melville's 1851 novel "Moby-Dick", Captain Ahab and Ishmael were sailing on their ship, the Pequod, to pursue the villainous white sperm whale Moby Dick. Captain Ahab's boat had earlier been destroyed, and his leg was bitten off, by the whale. Captain Ahab was hunting down Moby Dick to seek revenge.

[Answer] 5. What is the novel of the mid-20th century whose title famously reflects a no-win situation?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. What is the novel of the mid-20th century whose title famously reflects a no-win situation? "

...1. Catch 22 2. Altitude Abroad 3. My Mortal Enemy 4. Under Stress This title phrase has become internationally synonymous with absurdist revolts in the 1960s, as well as many people's sense of overwhelming impotence in the face of invisible, impersonal powers.

[Answer] 7. This dog was the eponymous hero of which Jack London novel?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. This dog was the eponymous hero of which Jack London novel?"

...1. Wild Dog 2. Fanghorn 3. Sirius 4. White Fang John Griffith ("Jack") London's (1876-1916) own life illustrated the power of personal endeavour and fortitude. This story of White Fang has a strong survival theme of men and animals struggling against the rugged and challenging environment.

[Answer] 9. (1953)Which film, based on a H.G. Wells novel, sees a ruthless Martian army invade the earth?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. (1953)Which film, based on a H.G. Wells novel, sees a ruthless Martian army invade the earth?"

...1. Princess of Mars 2. Martian Attack 3. Alien Invasion 4. The War of the Worlds Two-thirds of the films budget was spent on special effects - at that time a cinematic record.

[Answer] 3. Athos, Porthos and Aramis are the title characters of which novel?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. Athos, Porthos and Aramis are the title characters of which novel?"

...1. The Brothers Karamazov 2. Les Miserables 3. The Three Musketeers 4. The Hunchback of Notredame 'The Three Musketeers' was written in the 19th century by French writer Alexandre Dumas. It tells the story of d'Artagnan, who travels to Paris to join the Musketeers of the Guard.

[Answer] 6. This novel can be difficult for English-speakers to read because of the structure and usage of the characters' Russian names. Which lengthy novel set during the Napoleonic Wars can be a literary nemesis?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "6. This novel can be difficult for English-speakers to read because of the structure and usage of the characters' Russian names. Which lengthy novel set during the Napoleonic Wars can be a literary nemesis?"

...1. War and Peace 2. All Quiet on the Western Front 3. The Fountainhead 4. The Sun Also Rises Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace" was published in 1869 after first being featured in serialized form in a magazine. It dealt with the impact of Napoleon's invasion of Russia, combining both history and fiction. At well over 1,000 pages, its length makes it a literary nemesis, as does the use of various forms of the Russian names. Additionally, the original Russian version contained passages in French, and some of the English translations have kept the French portions, making it difficult to read if one's knowledge of French is limited to "croissant".

[Answer] 7. Swift wrote a novel about Gulliver who was very busy doing something. What does the book focus on--"Gulliver's (what)"?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "7. Swift wrote a novel about Gulliver who was very busy doing something. What does the book focus on--"Gulliver's (what)"?"

...1. Speeches 2. Searches 3. Ships 4. Travels The hero's name is old fashioned--Lemuel. It is another famous travel narrative. From this novel we have the terms "Lilliputians" and "Houyhnhnms," among others. The novel presents Gulliver's encounters with different peoples--some very very small, others amazingly huge. The novel deftly and sardonically portrays social inequalities in the guise of Gulliver's travels and imprisonments. It draws a picture of humanity's physical, emotional and intellectual struggles and impasses.

[Ans] What classic horror novel did Mary Shelley write?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What classic horror novel did Mary Shelley write?"

Frankenstein is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley and published on this day in 1818. The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was nineteen, and the novel was published when she was twenty-one. The first edition was published anonymously in London in 1818. Shelley's name appears on the second edition, published in France in 1823. Shelly was inspired to write the legendary novel after entering a friendly competition to see who could write the best horror story.

[Answer] What classic horror novel did Mary Shelley write?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What classic horror novel did Mary Shelley write?"

...Frankenstein is a novel written by English author Mary Shelley and published on this day in 1818. The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a grotesque creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was nineteen, and the novel was published when she was twenty-one. The first edition was published anonymously in London in 1818. Shelley's name appears on the second edition, published in France in 1823. Shelly was inspired to write the legendary novel after entering a friendly competition to see who could write the best horror story.

[Answer] 3. Which magician, who shares a name with a 19th century English novel, made the Statue of Liberty disappear?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. Which magician, who shares a name with a 19th century English novel, made the Statue of Liberty disappear?"

...1. Nicholas Nickleby 2. David Copperfield 3. Jane Eyre 4. Oliver Twist Copperfield was so anxious that his trade secrets not be revealed that in 1994 he sued a fellow magician, Herbert Becker, to prevent Becker from publishing a book explaining how certain illusions are performed.