When and where was Shirley Jackson born?

on December 14, 1916, in San Francisco

What was O. Henry accused for?

for illegally taking company's money for own personal use.

When and where was Isaak Asimov born?

on January 2, 1920, in Petrovichi, Russia

Where and how did he live for a large portion of childhood?

in poor family in Quincy, Illinois

What are some common themes in Shirley Jackson's writing?

fear, human nature, and societal pressure

When and how did Isaac Asimov pass away?

on April 6, 1992, due to heart and kidney failure

What themes are commonly found in Cisneros's works?

struggles of the Latino community, the search for identity

What is the Foundation series about?

It combines history, sociology, and mathematics to predict future events

Who is Floyd James Dell?

An American literary critic, novelist, playwright, and poet

What is so unique about O. Henry’s works?

blend elements of humor and pathos and surprise endings

What was Reynolds's writing style?

Dramatic, vivid, and easy to understand

What was the first book which made Floyd Dell a bestseller?

Moon-Calf, that appeared in 1920

Who was Quentin Reynolds?

American journalist and war correspondent

What awards has Sandra Cisneros received for her contributions to literature?

American Book Award, the Texas Medal of Arts

Who was Isaac Asimov?

biochemist, and popular science author

What was Quentin Reynolds famous for?

His vivid war reporting, especially during the London Blitz

Name O. Henry’s most famous books.

"The Gift of the Magi", "The Last Leaf"

Write 3 of Uchida's famous works.

The Dancing Kettle, Journey to Topaz, The Bracelet

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1
When and where was Shirley Jackson born?
on September 29, 1925, in Los Angeles
on December 14, 1916, in San Francisco
on March 2, 1955, in New York
on June 20, 1945, in Chicago
2
What was O. Henry accused for?
for illegally taking company's money for own personal use.
for robbing a bank
for deceiving customers and overcharging them
for providing wrong information in court
3
What is the full name of O. Henry?
Jackson Wilson
Christopher Brake
Paul Brown
William Sydney Porter.
4
What is Sandra Cisneros best known for in her literary career?
The House on Mango Street
Caramelo, or, Puro cuento.
Caramelo, or, Puro cuento.
My Wicked, Wicked Ways
5
When and where was Isaak Asimov born?
on November 28, 1924, in Rome, Italy
on January 2, 1920, in Petrovichi, Russia
on December 10, 1934, in Memphis, Tennesee
on April 15, 1953, in London, England
6
What is Shirley Jackson's most famous work?
The Road through the Wall
Life among the Savages
The Lottery
Hangsaman
7
Where and how did he live for a large portion of childhood?
in a family of farmers in San Antonio, Texas
in Denver, Colorado in a well-off family
Tucson, Arizona in an aristocratic family
in poor family in Quincy, Illinois
8
Which magazines did Quentin Reynolds write for?
Collier's Weekly.
Newsweek
The New Yorker
Reader's Digest
9
What are some common themes in Shirley Jackson's writing?
the role of women insociety, gender inequality
love, relationships, nature
fear, human nature, and societal pressure
racism, discrimination, people's struggles
10
When and how did Isaac Asimov pass away?
on April 6, 1992, due to heart and kidney failure
on March 2, 2020, due to a stroke
on October 30, 1988, due to tuberculosis
on August 15, 2012, in a car accident
11
What themes are commonly found in Cisneros's works?
mystery of inner world of a person, human phychology
gender inequality, struggles of women in society
struggles of the Latino community, the search for identity
love and relationship
12
What is the Foundation series about?
It has vivid description of important periods of the world history
It dives into philosophy and metaphisics
It combines history, sociology, and mathematics to predict future events
It is a collection of works of the most famous polititians of the world
13
Who is Floyd James Dell?
An American literary critic, novelist, playwright, and poet
A British editor, journalist, and political activist
An American lawyer, university professor, and writer
A British writer and poet
14
Where did Yoshiko Uchida study?
Brown University
Mills College
Northwestern College
Princeton University
15
What is so unique about O. Henry’s works?
blend elements of humor and pathos and surprise endings
thrilling, tense atmosphere in his stories
inspirational message to the readers
detailed description of human thoughts and feelings
16
Why was Yoshiko a “Nisei” and what does that mean?
second generation
the youngest in the family
bright person with outstanding abilities
a Japanese person who experienced life in concentration camps
17
What was Reynolds's writing style?
Dramatic, vivid, and easy to understand
Incredibly complex and poignant
Rhythmic and lyrical
He wrote in short sentences hence carrying deep meaning
18
What was the first book which made Floyd Dell a bestseller?
Souvenir, 1929
Moon-Calf, that appeared in 1920
Love without money, 1931
Runaway, 1925
19
Who was Quentin Reynolds?
American journalist and war correspondent
American poet, short story writer
A British pilot, journalist and writer
a teacher, lawyer and writer from England
20
Where did Yoshiko Uchida's family they live?
Houston
Siattle
San Francisco
Milwaukee
21
What awards has Sandra Cisneros received for her contributions to literature?
Aspen Words Literary Award, Bently Book Prize
Pulitser Prize, Nobel Prize
Freesom of Expression Award, The National Medal for Literature
American Book Award, the Texas Medal of Arts
22
Who was Isaac Asimov?
biochemist, and popular science author
poet and playwright
priest, novelist, short story writer
journalist, war writer
23
What was Quentin Reynolds famous for?
His vivid war reporting, especially during the London Blitz
Describing life of working class
24
Name O. Henry’s most famous books.
"Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen", "The Assessor of Success"
"The Gift of the Magi", "The Last Leaf"
"Hygeia at the Solito", "An Afternoon Miracle",
Mammon and the Archer", "Springtime à la Carte"
25
Write 3 of Uchida's famous works.
The Dancing Kettle, Journey to Topaz, The Bracelet
LIfe in the Camp, The Fire, Little struggler
Makoto the smallest boy, Journey Home, The Magic Purse
Hisako's Mysteries, The Full Circle, The Birthday Visitor

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