Which American realist authored the short story "The Beast in the Jungle"?

Literature Trivia / July 10, 2026

Henry James. The Henry James novella "The Beast in the Jungle" was published in 1903 as part of a collection entitled "The Better Sort".

What destroyed all the crops in "The Grapes of Wrath"?

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Dust Storms. "The Grapes of Wrath" has been banned and challenged since it was first published in 1939 for its vulgar language and sexual references.

Who wrote the sci-fi book "Journey to the Center of the Earth"?

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Jules Verne. Jules Verne would write stories about air travel before it was ever invented.

What is the name of the poetic division used in "The Divine Comedy"?

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Cantos. "The Divine Comedy" is about Dante's journey towards God.

Which author of the poem "Trees" died while fighting in World War I?

Literature Trivia / July 08, 2026

Alfred Joyce Kilmer. The Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is located in North Carolina.

The book "Flowers for Algernon" was written by whom?

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Daniel Keyes. "Flowers for Algernon" won a Nebula award.