Reaction to the novel varied widely upon publication. Literary analysis of it is sparse, considering the number of copies sold and its widespread use in education. Author Mary McDonough Murphy, who collected individual impressions of To Kill a Mockingbird by several authors and public figures, calls the book, "an astonishing phenomenon". In 2006, British librarians ranked the book ahead of the Bible as one "every adult should read before they die". It was adapted into an Oscar-winning film in 1962 by director Robert Mulligan, with a screenplay by Horton Foote. Since 1990, a play based on the novel has been performed annually in Harper Lee's hometown of Monroeville, Alabama. COUNT 9
QSN1 Who gathered impressions of To Kill a Mockingbird from other authors and famous people? ANS1 Mary McDonough Murphy QSN2 In which year did British librarians rank To Kill a Mockingbird ahead of the Bible? ANS2 2006 QSN3 When was To Kill a Mockingbird made into a movie? ANS3 1962 QSN4 When did a play for the book begin to perform every year in Monroeville, Alabama? ANS4 1990 QSN5 Who was the director of the adaptation of the movie? ANS5 Robert Mulligan QSN6 British librarians in 2006 ranked the book ahead of what famous volume? ANS6 Bible QSN7 Who wrote the screenplay for the 1962 film? ANS7 Horton Foote QSN8 Who directed the 1962 film? ANS8 Robert Mulligan QSN9 What is Harper Lee's hometown? ANS9 Monroeville, Alabama