Literary Works About Bridge

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Which novel by S.J. Perelman features a character named Professor Fate, a bridge expert?

  1. The Dream Department

  2. Westward Ha!

  3. Acres and Pains

  4. The Road to Miltown


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In S.J. Perelman's novel 'Acres and Pains,' Professor Fate is a bridge expert who teaches the protagonist, Harry Bogen, the intricacies of the game.

In Agatha Christie's novel 'Cards on the Table,' who is the bridge-playing detective?

  1. Hercule Poirot

  2. Miss Marple

  3. Superintendent Battle

  4. Ariadne Oliver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Agatha Christie's 'Cards on the Table,' Hercule Poirot uses his bridge-playing skills to solve a murder mystery that takes place during a bridge game.

Which of the following is a bridge-themed novel by Charles Goren?

  1. Contract Bridge Made Easy

  2. Point Count Bidding

  3. Winning Bridge

  4. The Goren Bridge Complete


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Charles Goren's 'Winning Bridge' is a bridge-themed novel that follows the story of a young man named David Manning as he learns the game and eventually becomes a successful bridge player.

In the novel 'The Bridge Fiend' by Rex Stout, who is the bridge-playing detective?

  1. Nero Wolfe

  2. Archie Goodwin

  3. Inspector Cramer

  4. Saul Panzer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Rex Stout's 'The Bridge Fiend,' Nero Wolfe, the famous private detective, uses his bridge-playing skills to solve a murder mystery that occurs during a bridge game.

Which novel by John Steinbeck features a bridge game as a central plot element?

  1. Of Mice and Men

  2. The Grapes of Wrath

  3. East of Eden

  4. Cannery Row


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In John Steinbeck's 'Cannery Row,' a bridge game serves as a central plot element, bringing together a group of colorful characters and highlighting their relationships and interactions.

In the novel 'The Bridge Players' by Ann Bridge, what is the name of the bridge club that serves as a setting for much of the story?

  1. The Cavendish Club

  2. The Portland Club

  3. The Athenaeum Club

  4. The Travellers Club


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Ann Bridge's 'The Bridge Players,' the Cavendish Club is the bridge club where the main characters meet and play bridge, providing a backdrop for the exploration of their relationships and personal lives.

Which of the following is a bridge-themed novel by Victor Canning?

  1. The Runaway Girls

  2. The House of the Seven Flies

  3. The Man from the Turkish Slave Market

  4. The Smell of Money


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Victor Canning's 'The Smell of Money' is a bridge-themed novel that follows the story of a group of bridge players who become involved in a high-stakes game with dangerous consequences.

In the novel 'The Bridge' by Margaret Mitchell, what is the name of the bridge that serves as a symbolic backdrop for the story?

  1. The Brooklyn Bridge

  2. The Golden Gate Bridge

  3. The Tower Bridge

  4. The Sydney Harbour Bridge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Margaret Mitchell's 'The Bridge,' the Brooklyn Bridge serves as a symbolic backdrop for the story, representing the connection between the past and the present and the resilience of the human spirit.

Which of the following is a bridge-themed novel by Michael Gilbert?

  1. Death in Captivity

  2. The Drowning Pool

  3. The Black Tiger

  4. The Night of the Hunter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Gilbert's 'Death in Captivity' is a bridge-themed novel that features a group of bridge players who become entangled in a murder mystery during a bridge tournament.

In the novel 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey' by Thornton Wilder, what is the name of the bridge that collapses, leading to the deaths of several characters?

  1. The Golden Gate Bridge

  2. The Brooklyn Bridge

  3. The Rialto Bridge

  4. The Pont Neuf


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In Thornton Wilder's 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey,' the titular bridge is a fictional structure that collapses, leading to the deaths of several characters, prompting an exploration of themes such as fate, destiny, and the interconnectedness of human lives.

Which of the following is a bridge-themed novel by Georgette Heyer?

  1. The Grand Sophy

  2. Cotillion

  3. Venetia

  4. The Nonesuch


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Georgette Heyer's 'The Nonesuch' is a bridge-themed novel that follows the story of a young woman named Sally who becomes involved in a bridge tournament and finds herself entangled in a series of romantic entanglements.

In the novel 'The Bridge on the River Kwai' by Pierre Boulle, what is the name of the bridge that the prisoners of war are forced to build?

  1. The Golden Gate Bridge

  2. The Brooklyn Bridge

  3. The Rialto Bridge

  4. The Pont Neuf


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In Pierre Boulle's 'The Bridge on the River Kwai,' the titular bridge is a fictional structure that the prisoners of war are forced to build, highlighting the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit.

Which of the following is a bridge-themed novel by Rex Stout?

  1. Too Many Cooks

  2. The League of Frightened Men

  3. The Silent Speaker

  4. And Be a Villain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rex Stout's 'Too Many Cooks' is a bridge-themed novel that features Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin investigating a murder that occurs during a bridge game.

In the novel 'The Bridge of Sighs' by Richard Russo, what is the name of the bridge that serves as a central setting for the story?

  1. The Brooklyn Bridge

  2. The Golden Gate Bridge

  3. The Rialto Bridge

  4. The Pont Neuf


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In Richard Russo's 'The Bridge of Sighs,' the titular bridge is a fictional structure that serves as a central setting for the story, symbolizing the emotional and psychological struggles of the characters.

Which of the following is a bridge-themed novel by John Dickson Carr?

  1. The Three Coffins

  2. The Burning Court

  3. The Nine Wrong Answers

  4. The Crooked Hinge


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

John Dickson Carr's 'The Crooked Hinge' is a bridge-themed novel that features a murder mystery that takes place during a bridge game, challenging the detective skills of Dr. Gideon Fell.

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