Culture
Test Your Knowledge of New York’s Algonquin Round Table
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s challenge is all about an influential group of writers, editors and other creative types known as the Algonquin Round Table. In the five multiple-choice questions below, tap or click on the answer you think is correct. After the last question, you’ll find links to related books and other information about the era if you’d like to do further reading.
Culture
Test Your Knowledge of History’s Most Famous Libraries
A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. But as it’s summer here in the Northern Hemisphere and travel adventures abound, this week’s literary geography quiz takes you on a trivia tour of notable libraries around the world. To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be revealed. At the end of the quiz, you’ll find links to more information if you’d like to do further reading.
Culture
Do You Recognize These Lines From Popular Science Fiction?
Welcome to Literary Quotable Quotes, a quiz that tests your recognition of classic lines. This week’s installment highlights observations from future or alternate worlds depicted in popular science fiction. In the five multiple-choice questions below, tap or click on the answer you think is correct. After the last question, you’ll find links to the books if you’re intrigued and inspired to read more.
Culture
Test Your Memory of These Books That Changed the World
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s regular quiz about books, authors and literary culture. This week’s challenge tests your memory of books that made huge impacts on society after they were published — some of them even spurring changes to American laws. In the five multiple-choice questions below, tap or click on the answer you think is correct. After the last question, you’ll find links to the books if you’d like to do further reading.
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Oklahoma42 seconds agoNonprofit Pike Off OTA sues to halt East-West Connector turnpike over environmental claims
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Oregon8 minutes agoOregon Supreme Court to hear $1B PacificCorp wildfire case
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Pennsylvania11 minutes agoPennsylvania Roundup: State takes action to contain spread of measles, bolstering public health
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Rhode Island16 minutes agoCar carrying family of 3 pulled from Seekonk River in Rhode Island
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South-Carolina23 minutes agoSC moves to revive death-penalty in double murder after federally commuted sentence
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South Dakota26 minutes agoTraffic slowing down ahead of yearslong viaduct makeover in downtown Sioux Falls
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Tennessee31 minutes agoPoet laureate of Tennessee Margaret Britton Vaughn dies at 87
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Texas38 minutes agoTexas Lands Major Commitment From In-State DL