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December 2000

A Little Bit Of Trivia

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In Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, "Evangeline," in what villable did Evangeline and Gabriel live?

G.K. Chesterton is best known as the author of stories about what detective?

What woman who covered criminal trials and World War I for magazines was the first American mystery writer to put a novel on the bestseller list?

"The Cat Who Could Read Backwards" was what author's first novel featuring Koko, Yum Yum, and Jim Qwilleran?

What private detective lives on a houseboat named "The Busted Flush?"

In the book, "Jane Eyre," what was the name of the hall where Jane took the position of governess in Mr. Rochester's employ?

Gary Soneji, the kidnapper in "Along Came A Spider," is a teacher of what subject at a private school?

What was the name of Dr. Louis Creed's son who was killed in "Pet Sematary?"

Rudyard Kipling's "Cat That Walked By Himself" was part of what collection of stories published in 1902?

In "Animal Farm," what is the name of the prize pig who tells of his dream in the barn?

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Jill*

Amazon.com--Earth's Biggest Selection

Barnes & Noble.com

1bookstreet.com

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Computer Virus Myths home page

CIAC Internet Hoaxes

Urban Legends and Folklore - Home Page

Korova Multimedia § Hoax du Jour

If you're a member of AOL, there's a great site at KEYWORD: URBAN LEGENDS.