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Agatha Christie published *A Daughter's a Daughter* under her own name in 1952.
Answer: False
Explanation: Agatha Christie published *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1952 under her pseudonym, Mary Westmacott, not under her own name.
*A Daughter's a Daughter* was preceded by *After the Funeral* in Agatha Christie's publication sequence.
Answer: False
Explanation: *A Daughter's a Daughter* was preceded by *They Do It with Mirrors* and followed by *After the Funeral* in Agatha Christie's publication sequence.
During its trial run, the play was billed under Agatha Christie's true name, as the public was already aware of her authorship.
Answer: False
Explanation: During its trial run, the play was billed under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, despite public awareness of Agatha Christie's true identity since 1949.
Agatha Christie published only two novels under her Mary Westmacott pseudonym, including *A Daughter's a Daughter*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Agatha Christie published six novels under her Mary Westmacott pseudonym, not just two.
The public became aware of Mary Westmacott's true identity as Agatha Christie in 1949.
Answer: True
Explanation: The public indeed became aware of Mary Westmacott's true identity as Agatha Christie in 1949.
Under which pseudonym did Agatha Christie publish the novel *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1952?
Answer: Mary Westmacott
Explanation: Agatha Christie published *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1952 under her pseudonym, Mary Westmacott.
Which novel immediately preceded *A Daughter's a Daughter* in Agatha Christie's publication sequence?
Answer: *They Do It with Mirrors*
Explanation: In Agatha Christie's publication sequence, *A Daughter's a Daughter* was immediately preceded by *They Do It with Mirrors*.
When did the public become aware of Mary Westmacott's true identity as Agatha Christie?
Answer: 1949
Explanation: The public became aware of Mary Westmacott's true identity as Agatha Christie in 1949.
Which of the following is NOT one of the other novels Agatha Christie published under her Mary Westmacott pseudonym?
Answer: *The Mousetrap*
Explanation: *The Mousetrap* is a play by Agatha Christie, not a novel published under her Mary Westmacott pseudonym. The other options are indeed Westmacott novels.
*A Daughter's a Daughter* is categorized primarily as a detective novel, consistent with most of Agatha Christie's other works.
Answer: False
Explanation: *A Daughter's a Daughter* is categorized as a tragedy, a departure from Agatha Christie's typical detective fiction.
The central plot of *A Daughter's a Daughter* revolves around a mother's strong opposition to her daughter's intention to remarry.
Answer: False
Explanation: The central plot of *A Daughter's a Daughter* focuses on a daughter's strong opposition to her mother's intention to remarry, not the other way around.
The novels published under the Mary Westmacott pseudonym typically explore psychological and emotional themes.
Answer: True
Explanation: The novels published under the Mary Westmacott pseudonym are known for their exploration of psychological and emotional themes, distinguishing them from Christie's detective fiction.
What genre is *A Daughter's a Daughter* categorized under?
Answer: Tragedy
Explanation: *A Daughter's a Daughter* is categorized as a tragedy, a genre distinct from Agatha Christie's more common mystery novels.
What is the central conflict of *A Daughter's a Daughter*?
Answer: A daughter's strong opposition to her mother's intention to remarry
Explanation: The central conflict of *A Daughter's a Daughter* is a daughter's intense opposition to her mother's plans for remarriage.
What type of themes do the novels published under the Mary Westmacott pseudonym typically explore?
Answer: Psychological and emotional themes
Explanation: The novels published under the Mary Westmacott pseudonym are characterized by their deep exploration of psychological and emotional themes.
The novel *A Daughter's a Daughter* originated as a play written by Agatha Christie in the late 1930s.
Answer: True
Explanation: *A Daughter's a Daughter* was initially written as a play by Agatha Christie in the late 1930s before being adapted into a novel.
Agatha Christie attempted to interest Peter Saunders in the play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1950.
Answer: True
Explanation: Agatha Christie approached Peter Saunders in 1950 to gauge his interest in producing the play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter*.
Peter Saunders advised that the play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter* needed amendments to update its references, which were about twenty years old.
Answer: True
Explanation: Peter Saunders recommended updating the play's references, noting they were approximately twenty years old.
The play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter* was first performed in the late 1930s, shortly after it was written.
Answer: False
Explanation: Although written in the late 1930s, the play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter* did not have its initial trial run until 1956.
What was the original form of *A Daughter's a Daughter* before it became a novel?
Answer: A play
Explanation: *A Daughter's a Daughter* was originally conceived and written by Agatha Christie as a play.
Who did Agatha Christie attempt to interest in producing the play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1950?
Answer: Peter Saunders
Explanation: In 1950, Agatha Christie sought to interest Peter Saunders in producing the play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter*.
What advice did Peter Saunders give regarding the play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter*?
Answer: To update some of its approximately twenty-year-old references
Explanation: Peter Saunders advised that the play needed amendments to update its references, which were approximately twenty years old.
The play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter* had its initial trial run in London's West End in 1956.
Answer: False
Explanation: The initial trial run of the play *A Daughter's a Daughter* took place at the Theatre Royal, Bath, in 1956, not in London's West End.
The trial run of the play at the Theatre Royal, Bath, lasted for two weeks.
Answer: False
Explanation: The trial run of the play at the Theatre Royal, Bath, lasted for one week, comprising eight performances.
Public knowledge of Agatha Christie's authorship led to poor attendance figures for the play's trial run.
Answer: False
Explanation: Publicity surrounding Agatha Christie's authorship actually resulted in good attendance figures for the play's trial run.
Peter Saunders decided against a West End production because he believed the play would not be successful there.
Answer: True
Explanation: Peter Saunders opted against a West End production, citing his belief that the play would not achieve success in that venue.
The copyright for the play *A Daughter's a Daughter* was inherited by Peter Saunders after Agatha Christie's death.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following Agatha Christie's death, the copyright for the play *A Daughter's a Daughter* was inherited by her daughter, Rosalind Hicks.
Rosalind Hicks was enthusiastic about the play *A Daughter's a Daughter* and actively sought its production.
Answer: False
Explanation: Rosalind Hicks was unenthusiastic about the play, largely due to the belief that the main character was based on her, and did not actively seek its production.
A new production of the play *A Daughter's a Daughter* premiered in London's West End in 2009, after Rosalind Hicks' death.
Answer: True
Explanation: A new production of *A Daughter's a Daughter* premiered in London's West End on December 14, 2009, which occurred after Rosalind Hicks' death.
The 2009 West End production of *A Daughter's a Daughter* starred Jenny Seagrove and Honeysuckle Weeks.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2009 West End production of *A Daughter's a Daughter* featured Jenny Seagrove and Honeysuckle Weeks in starring roles.
Producer Bill Kenwright described *A Daughter's a Daughter* as a lighthearted and charming play.
Answer: False
Explanation: Producer Bill Kenwright characterized *A Daughter's a Daughter* as a 'brutal and incredibly honest' play, not lighthearted or charming.
Rosalind Hicks' unenthusiasm for the play was due to its perceived lack of commercial appeal.
Answer: False
Explanation: Rosalind Hicks' unenthusiasm for the play stemmed from the belief that the main character was based on her, not from a perceived lack of commercial appeal.
Where did the play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter* have its initial trial run?
Answer: Theatre Royal, Bath
Explanation: The initial trial run of the play version of *A Daughter's a Daughter* took place at the Theatre Royal, Bath.
For how long did the play's trial run at the Theatre Royal, Bath, continue?
Answer: One week
Explanation: The play's trial run at the Theatre Royal, Bath, lasted for one week, encompassing eight performances.
What was the effect of the public knowing Agatha Christie's authorship on the play's trial run attendance?
Answer: It resulted in good attendance figures.
Explanation: Public knowledge of Agatha Christie's authorship generated publicity that led to good attendance figures for the play's trial run.
Why did Peter Saunders decide against a West End production for the play *A Daughter's a Daughter*?
Answer: He believed the play would not succeed in the West End.
Explanation: Peter Saunders decided against a West End production because he believed the play would not be successful there.
Who inherited the copyright for the play *A Daughter's a Daughter* after Agatha Christie's death?
Answer: Rosalind Hicks
Explanation: After Agatha Christie's death, the copyright for the play *A Daughter's a Daughter* was owned by her daughter, Rosalind Hicks.
What was Rosalind Hicks' sentiment regarding the play *A Daughter's a Daughter*?
Answer: She was unenthusiastic because the main character was believed to be based on her.
Explanation: Rosalind Hicks was unenthusiastic about the play due to the widespread belief that the main character was based on her.
When did a new production of the play *A Daughter's a Daughter* premiere in London's West End?
Answer: 2009
Explanation: A new production of the play *A Daughter's a Daughter* premiered in London's West End on December 14, 2009.
Who produced the 2009 West End production of *A Daughter's a Daughter*?
Answer: Bill Kenwright
Explanation: Bill Kenwright produced the 2009 West End production of *A Daughter's a Daughter*.
Which actresses starred in the 2009 West End production of *A Daughter's a Daughter*?
Answer: Jenny Seagrove and Honeysuckle Weeks
Explanation: The 2009 West End production of *A Daughter's a Daughter* starred Jenny Seagrove and Honeysuckle Weeks.
How did producer Bill Kenwright characterize the play *A Daughter's a Daughter*?
Answer: A brutal and incredibly honest play
Explanation: Producer Bill Kenwright described *A Daughter's a Daughter* as a 'brutal and incredibly honest play,' emphasizing its substantial and tough nature.
The first UK hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* was released by Heinemann on November 24, 1952.
Answer: True
Explanation: Heinemann released the first UK hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* on November 24, 1952.
*A Daughter's a Daughter* was initially published in the United States by Dell Publishing in 1952.
Answer: False
Explanation: *A Daughter's a Daughter* was not initially published in the United States; it was later issued as a paperback by Dell Publishing in September 1963.
The first UK hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* contained 200 pages.
Answer: True
Explanation: The first UK hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* indeed contained 200 pages.
The Dell Books paperback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* published in 1963 contained 191 pages.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Dell Books paperback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter*, published in September 1963, contained 191 pages.
The Arbor House hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* was published in 1972 and had a page count of 200 pages.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Arbor House hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter*, published in 1972, contained 191 pages, not 200 pages.
The Ulverscroft Large-print Edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* was a paperback published in 1978.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Ulverscroft Large-print Edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter*, published in 1978, was a hardcover, not a paperback.
Fontana Books, an imprint of HarperCollins, released a paperback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1986.
Answer: True
Explanation: Fontana Books, an imprint of HarperCollins, indeed released a paperback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1986.
The dust-jacket illustration for the first UK edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* depicted a serene family portrait.
Answer: False
Explanation: The dust-jacket illustration for the first UK edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* did not depict a serene family portrait, implying a more complex or tense visual representation.
When was *A Daughter's a Daughter* first published in the United Kingdom?
Answer: 24 November 1952
Explanation: The first UK publication of *A Daughter's a Daughter* occurred on November 24, 1952, by Heinemann.
Which publisher first released *A Daughter's a Daughter* in the United Kingdom?
Answer: Heinemann
Explanation: Heinemann was the publisher responsible for the initial UK release of *A Daughter's a Daughter*.
When was *A Daughter's a Daughter* eventually released as a paperback in the United States?
Answer: September 1963
Explanation: *A Daughter's a Daughter* was eventually released as a paperback in the United States by Dell Publishing in September 1963.
How many pages did the first UK hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* contain?
Answer: 200 pages
Explanation: The first UK hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* contained 200 pages.
What was the page count of the Dell Books paperback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* from September 1963?
Answer: 191 pages
Explanation: The Dell Books paperback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter*, published in September 1963, contained 191 pages.
When was the Arbor House hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* published?
Answer: 1972
Explanation: The Arbor House hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* was published in New York in 1972.
What was the page count of the Arbor House hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter*?
Answer: 191 pages
Explanation: The Arbor House hardback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter*, published in 1972, contained 191 pages.
Which publisher released the Ulverscroft Large-print Edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1978?
Answer: Ulverscroft
Explanation: Ulverscroft released the Large-print Edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1978.
What was the page count of the Ulverscroft Large-print Edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter*?
Answer: 334 pages
Explanation: The Ulverscroft Large-print Edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter*, published in 1978, consisted of 334 pages.
Which imprint of HarperCollins released a paperback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1986?
Answer: Fontana Books
Explanation: Fontana Books, an imprint of HarperCollins, released a paperback edition of *A Daughter's a Daughter* in 1986.