The Cynic's Word Puzzle (for those in a Bierce frame of mind)
| Question: If the following six short stories are best known in the English language, what story is number 7? (Please exclude novels from consideration.) |
| 1. Edgar Allen Poe, The Tell-Tale Heart |
| 2. Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow |
| 3. Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol |
| 4. Robert Louis Stevenson, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde |
| 5. O. Henry, Gift of the Magii |
| 6. Shirley Jackson, The Lottery |
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| ABCs of Science Fiction Writers #1 (1926-1950) |
| ABCs of Science Fiction Writers #2 (1951-1965) |
| Question: In the 1950s and early 60s, there was a series of books about Tom Corbett: Space Cadet. This series was authored by Carey Rockwell. Who used the pseudonym ``Carey Rockwell''? |
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| Question: What famous short story writer spent three years in prison for embezzlement? |
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| Question: What are the most reprinted stories in the English language? |
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| Question: What is the difference between a short story and a novel? |
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| Most intriguing titles of science fiction stories by year |
| Most intriguing titles of mystery stories by year |
| Most intriguing titles of fantasy and horror stories by year |