Here are the verbs in the correct tense:
Charles Dickens wrote (write) Oliver Twist in 1837. She has written (write) two best-selling crime stories. She has been writing (write) her autobiography for the past eighteen months.
Have you ever tried (try) Mexican food? Did you try (try) chiles rellenos when you were in Mexico?
How many times has Henry VIII married (marry)? How many times have you married (marry)?
I have lived (live) in the same house since I was born. He has been living (live) with his brother for the past week.
Cinda's very pleased with herself. She has finally given up (give up) smoking. She has been trying (try) to give up for years.