Agatha Christie
This character was first introduced in "The Mysterious Affair at Styles". (How many things has Hamilton not done?)
Hercule Poirot (a million)
The satyrical comedy Jane wrote when she was 14. (Who wrote the Federalist Papers?)
Love and Friendship (Hamilton, Jay, Madison)
This white-haired Brit interpreted the vagaries of English society to a befuddled American public for many years.
Alistair Cooke
Atwood studied at this university. (What are the first 2 out of 10 rules of dualing?)
University of Toronto (#1 demand satisfaction; #2 seconds do the negotiating)
Joan's first writing job was for this publication
Vogue
What are Miss Marple's hobbies? (What are King George's favorite ways to remind you of his love?)
knitting, gardening, and gossiping (Kill your friends and family; send a fully armed battalion)
What was the original title of Pride and Prejudice? (Advice given from Burr to Hamilton)
First Impressions (Talk less, smile more.)
For many years Masterpiece Theatre was made possible by a grant from whom?
The Mobil Corporation
Her first novel, published in 1969 (who wrote the Declaration of Independence)
The Edible Woman (Thomas Jefferson)
What did Joan do when she encountered writer's block?
Put her manuscript in a plastic bag in the freezer.
Agatha Christie published 6 books under what pen name? (In which state did Burr shoot Hamilton?)
Mary Westmacott (New Jersey)
Who first proposes to Elizabeth Bennet (Who is America's favorite fighting Frenchman?)
Mr. Collins (Lafayette)
In 2009 Masterpiece Theatre aired a film-fest of the complete works of this famous British author. (Where did Lin-Manuel Miranda debut Hamilton's opening song?)
Jane Austen (The White House)
Margaret Atwood won The Governor General's Award twice, for which books?
The Circle Game and The Handmaid's Tale.
This memoir won a National Book Award, in 2005 (where did Hamilton go to college?)
Year of Magical Thinking (King's College)
Which Poirot novel first appeared in the Saturday Evening Post in July 1933
Murder on the Orient Express
Why is Lady De Borg upset about Elizabeth and Darcy becoming engaged? (What are the controversies of Cabinet Battles #1 and #2?)
because it was not arranged (assuming state debt, provide aid and troops to France)
"Me Alistair Cookie" is how this host introduced this spoof.
Cookie Monster introduced Monsterpiece Theatre
The first book Atwood wrote using dystopian themes. (Which founding fathers are on the $1, $2, and $10 bills?)
Oryx and Crake (Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton)
He renovated Joan's house many years before becoming famous himself. (Where was Hamilton born?)
Harrison Ford (Virgin Islands)
Who sold more books, Agatha Christie or J.K. Rowling? (Where was the last battle of the Revolutionary war?)
Agatha Christie (2 billion) (Yorktown)
Why does Mrs. Bennet want Elizabeth to marry Mr. Collins so badly?
He is to inherit everything once Mr. Bennet dies
In 2008 Masterpiece Theatre dropped the "Theatre" and split into what three sections?
Masterpiece Classic, Masterpiece Mystery! and Masterpiece Contemporary
The Penelopiad is a retelling of which myth? (Who was Thomas Jefferson's vice president?)
The Odyssey (Aaron Burr)
Joan and husband John wrote the screenplay to this movie, which introduced Al Pacino.
The Panic in Needle Park