Which two of the following were published in 1859?
- A. On the Origin of Species
- B. A Tale of Two Cities
- C. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- D. Silas Marner
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Correct answer: A. A and B only
Explanation
Darwin (24 November 1859) and Dickens (1859). Alice appeared in 1865 and Silas Marner in 1861.
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