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What year was Richard Edward Connell born?

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At what age did Richard Edward Connell begin his writing career?

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Which college did Richard Edward Connell attend?

• Yale University

• Georgetown College

• Stanford University

• University of Chicago

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For which newspaper did Richard Edward Connell work as a copywriter?

• The New York Times

• The Washington Post

• The New York American

• The Boston Globe

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What did Richard Connell do after serving in the US Army during World War 1?

• He became a teacher

• He started a farm

• He turned to writing short stories

• He opened a restaurant

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How many short stories did Richard Connell write?

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 300

• Over 400

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Aside from being a short story writer, what other professions did Richard Connell succeed in?

• Actor and director

• Journalist and screenwriter

• Painter and sculptor

• Musician and composer

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For what prestigious award was Richard Connell nominated?

• The Nobel Prize

• The Pulitzer Prize

• The Academy Award

• The Tony Award

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What is the original title of "The Most Dangerous Game"?

• The Dangerous Match

• The Hounds of Zaroff

• The Deadly Hunt

• The Game of Survival

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Which magazine first published "The Most Dangerous Game"?

• Time

• Collier's

• The New Yorker

• Reader's Digest

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