How’s your knowledge of literature?

Posted on November 12th, 2009 by James Higham

Harry_PotterLiterature?

1. Which 1971 novel written by William Peter Blatty was turned into a classic horror film?

2. Which Shakespeare play concerns the two old friends Valentine and Proteus’ love for the beautiful Julia?

3. Which book, later made into a classic 40s film, would you find the villain ‘Casper Gutman’?

4. What is the name of the Harry Potter book to be published in June 2005?

5. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the father of whom?

Answers

The Exorcist, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Maltese Falcon, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince , John the Baptist

Filed under: Arts & culture, Diversions

6 Responses to “How’s your knowledge of literature?”

  1. Bill quango MP, on November 12th, 2009 at 23:19 Said:

    3. not half a smart as I like to think.

  2. James Higham, on November 13th, 2009 at 11:56 Said:

    You got 4?

  3. jams O'Donnell, on November 13th, 2009 at 14:53 Said:

    Only 3

  4. BobG, on November 13th, 2009 at 15:40 Said:

    Knew all of them except #4.

  5. Lord T, on November 13th, 2009 at 15:59 Said:

    Knew two 1 and 4 and suspected 3.

    btw : When did your write this? HP7 has been published now.

  6. jameshigham, on November 13th, 2009 at 16:14 Said:

    Yep, we went back a bit. Well done, lads.

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