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Synopsis For the confused buyer attempting to choose from the profusion of quiz books littering the market today, Derek O’Brien’s new series of Essential Knowledge Quiz Books is the answer. Here is the information readers look for in a quiz book when they are preparing for a quiz contest or a competitive examination, on subjects that are topical. The first volume of Derek O’Brien’s Essential Knowledge Quiz Book packs in 1500 questions that will test the mettle of any aspiring quiz enthusiast or ambitious young professional. There are no less than 500 General Knowledge questions here, divided into twenty-five sections. In addition, there are 1000 questions on specialized subjects that range from American Presidents and Indian Political Parties to the Persian Gulf and United Nations, and from Children’s Literature and the Filmfare Awards to Science and Tamiliana. For those looking to hone their skills for the quiz circuit, there are also sets of questions on favourites such as Sherlock Holmes, Peanuts, P.G. Wodehouse, Walt Disney, Indian Mythology and Bollywood. Set in a multiple-choice question format, Derek O’Brien’s Essential Knowledge Quiz Book 1 simulates the environment of an actual quiz show, and readers will have hours of fun with it, whether they’re quizzing alone or with friends and family.