Wizzy Quiz

General knowledge question

Which book begins with the line 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times'?

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Correct answer

A Tale of Two Cities

This famous line is from Charles Dickens' historical novel 'A Tale of Two Cities', which is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Wednesday 9 September 2026.

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