CAIS Readathon 2023 Non-Fiction Biography Quiz

Which is the is the historically most widely read non-fiction book in the world?

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Which of the following couples did not BOTH publish an autobiography?

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King Henry VIII had six wives. THREE of his wives share the same name. What is that name?

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why you should read more non-fiction?

• Literary skills acquired through reading fiction are less practical.

• Achieve a greater understanding of our world.

• Gain new perspectives on and insights into both historical and current affairs.

• Encounter new, and sometimes specialist, vocabulary.

Bill Bryson wrote all but one of the following titles.

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Identify the non-fiction book.

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Nick Vujicic wrote his famous autobiography "Life Without Limits" in 2007. He is MOST famously known for...

• being a preacher and motivational speaker.

• teaching us to have confidence on ourselves.

• being born with no arms and no legs.

• becoming a New York Times best-selling author.

After the Bible, which book is the most widely read non-fiction book in the world?

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Identify the genre that is NOT classified as non-fiction.

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"DK" is a world leading illustrated reference publisher for adults and children in 63 languages. In which city was DK founded?

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