Which American poet wrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic"?

Literature Trivia / March 14, 2026

Julia Ward Howe. "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" uses the melody of the abolitionist song "John Brown's Body".

Who did the Ancient Egyptian god Anubis rule over?

Literature Trivia / March 13, 2026

The Dead. Anubis protected the dead for their journey into the afterlife.

In the poem "Charge of the Light Brigade", how many men were in the charge?

Literature Trivia / March 13, 2026

Six Hundred. "Charge of the Light Brigade" was a poem written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

In "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens, what was the name of the performing circus dog?

Literature Trivia / March 12, 2026

Merrylegs. The pooch in "Hard Times" was called Merrylegs, presumably because of his dancing style.

In "Cinderella", what was Gus the Mouse's real name?

Literature Trivia / March 12, 2026

Octavian. "Cinderella" is a folktale dating back to its earliest recording in the 1st century BC.

Abraham Lincoln thought that the greatest Shakespeare play was...?

Literature Trivia / March 11, 2026

Macbeth. Lincoln said, "I think nothing equals Macbeth".