What ghostly spirit chased Ichabod Crane in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?

Literature Trivia / April 05, 2026

The Headless Horseman. Some scholars believe the Headless Horseman in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was really Brom Bones in disguise.

What author was only popular after his death and married his first cousin?

Literature Trivia / April 05, 2026

Edgar Allan Poe. Aside from his novels and short stories, Edgar Allan Poe was also an influential literary critic.

Which bestselling children's author released his first-ever pop-up book in 2006?

Literature Trivia / April 04, 2026

Maurice Sendak. Maurice Sendak's first pop-up book is called "Mommy?".

The musical "West Side Story" is based on which of Shakespeare's plays?

Literature Trivia / April 04, 2026

Romeo And Juliet. In "Romeo and Juliet" the fight is between families and in "West Side Story" it is between gangs.

What tall tale character was described as "half horse and half alligator"?

Literature Trivia / April 03, 2026

Mike Fink. Mike Fink bet Davy Crockett a dozen wildcats that he could scare Davy's wife.

In "The Hiding Place", who is Mr. Schmid?

Literature Trivia / April 03, 2026

Anyone Working In The Underground. "The Hiding Place" takes place in WWII Holland.