Classic Novel Opening Lines
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Which novel opens with the line 'Call me Ishmael'?
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Published by The Daily Quiz
Published April 12, 2026
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Classic Novel Opening Lines
Identify famous novels by their iconic opening lines and discover what makes these first lines so memorable. This quiz features 9 questions at the medium difficulty level in the Literature category.
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