How much do you really know about books and authors? Put it to the test with Zip Blitz, the quick-fire trivia game - fifty free questions, covering everything from bedtime stories to banned books and literary prizes.
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Books & Authors · November 2026 edition
| # | Player | Out of 500 | Correct | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open | — | — | |
| 2 | Open | — | — | |
| 3 | Open | — | — |
Correct
1.4s
+10 points
15.0s
44 of 50 right · six short of Literary legend
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Twenty seconds a question, and the faster you answer, the more you score. Who's Sherlock Holmes's loyal sidekick? Clock's ticking.
The ramp
Five rounds of ten, each one harder than the last.
Titles
When you finish, your score earns a title: Blank page if you score nothing, Literary legend if you get every question right.
Answer Sheet
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