Friday 20 Question Quiz – 04/10/2024

Round 1: Canadian Literature

10 questions about Canadian Literature.

What classic children’s novel, with over 50 million copies sold and translations into 20 languages, is L.M. Montgomery’s (and arguably Canada’s) best-known work?

The darling of Canadian literature, who has won the Booker Prize twice and had one of those novels adapted into a successful streaming series?

Born in Sri Lanka, which Canadian author has won many awards but may be best known for penning the novel turned into a 1996 film starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche?

Adapted into a 2012 film, what Yann Martel novel claims that it will make you believe in God?

Among Canada's best-known authors, whose works include the Salterton Trilogy, the Deptford Trilogy, and a wide variety of essays, criticism, and plays?

What is the name of the protagonist of a comic series by Canadian author Bryan Lee O'Malley, also turned into a 2010 film with a Canadian in the title role?

Although not the first to use the term, what Canadian author is largely responsible for the use of the term “Generation X” to describe people born from 1965 to 1980?

Winnie-the-Pooh was named after a Canadian black bear who lived in the London Zoo, who in turn was named after what Canadian city?

Although born American, what author has created most of his bibliography, including the “archetypal” cyberpunk novel Neuromancer, after relocating to Canada in 1967?

Created by an Irish-Canadian author and adapted into a 2015 film, what novel recounts the tale of a young woman who gave birth to a son while held captive for 7 years and their subsequent escape?