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Explore ten unforgettable opening lines from famous novels and films, including "The Hunger Games," "Pride and Prejudice," and "Harry Potter." Each opening captivates with its unique voice, inviting readers into diverse worlds. From the chilling ambiance of a cold bed to sly humor with friends, these lines evoke powerful emotions and set the tone for the stories that follow. Discover the authors and filmmakers behind these iconic phrases and what makes them resonate through time. A celebration of storytelling that highlights memorable moments!
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Round ? First Lines
Question 1 When I wake up, the other side of the bed is cold. My fingers stretch out, seeking Prim’s warmth, but finding only the rough canvas cover of the mattress.
Question 2 It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.
Question 3 My desert-island, all-time, top five most memorable split-ups, in chronological order: • Alison Ashworth • Penny Hardwick • Jackie Allen • Charlie Nicholson • Sarah Kendrew
Question 4 In 1988, the crime rate in the United States rises four hundred percent. The once-great city of New York becomes the one maximum-security prison for the entire country.
Question 5 Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy.
Question 6 I think I did it again. I made you believe we're more than just friends.
Question 7 Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.
Question 8 Call me Ishmael.
Question 9 Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show.
Question 10 Way out west there was this fella I wanna tell ya about.
Answers The Hunger Games Pride and Prejudice High Fidelity Escape from New York The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Oops I Did it Again Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Moby Dick David Copperfield The Big Lebowski