What is the historical significance of the phrase 'It was a dark and stormy night'?

Exploring 'A Wrinkle in Time'

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It was used in the first English novel.
It is known for being an example of purple prose.
It was the first sentence ever written in English.
It is a famous line from Shakespeare.
2.
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Who is associated with popularizing the phrase 'It was a dark and stormy night'?
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Washington Irving
Madeleine L'Engle
Charles Dickens
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which novel did the phrase 'It was a dark and stormy night' become infamous?
Peanuts
The Three Musketeers
A Wrinkle in Time
Paul Clifford
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme of 'A Wrinkle in Time'?
The power of love over evil
The importance of wealth
The significance of war
The value of solitude
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who are the main characters in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?
Peter, Susan, and Lucy
Frodo, Sam, and Gandalf
Harry, Ron, and Hermione
Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does 'A Wrinkle in Time' compare to 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'?
Both focus on historical events.
Both were written by the same author.
Both are set in the same universe.
Both involve children discovering a fantasy world.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main villain in 'A Wrinkle in Time'?
A dragon
A giant spider
A telepathic brain
A wicked witch
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