What was the name of the narrator in "The Great Gatsby"?

Literature Trivia / December 11, 2024

Nick Carraway. Nick, the next-door neighbor of Jay Gatsby, was the narrator of "The Great Gatsby".

Who coined the phrase "Turn on, tune in, drop out"?

Literature Trivia / December 10, 2024

Timothy Leary. Timothy Leary was an advocate for the research in the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic drugs.

How does Billboard calculate their Hot 100 list?

Literature Trivia / December 10, 2024

80% Airplay 20% Sales. The Billboard Hot 100 is updated weekly.

In "Lord of the Flies", which character is called by the name "Merridew"?

Literature Trivia / December 09, 2024

Jack. When Jack first appears in William Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies", leading the choir - they call him "Merridew".

In Dean Koontz's "The Good Guy", who is mistaken for a hit man?

Literature Trivia / December 09, 2024

Timothy Carrier. Timothy Carrier discovers the hired killer is a police officer.

In "Around the World in 80 Days", what major Japanese city do they visit?

Literature Trivia / December 08, 2024

Yokohama. Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan.