literature-quiz

Dive into the world of words and stories with our Literature Quiz! Whether you’re a bibliophile or a casual reader, this quiz will take you through the realms of classic novels, contemporary fiction, and everything in between. Sharpen your pencils and get ready to turn the pages of your mind as you tackle these literary questions. Good luck, and may your love for literature guide you to a perfect score!
Literature Quiz
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1. Who wrote the novel ‘1984’?
Hint: This author is also known for ‘Animal Farm’.

Literature Quiz Questions Overview

1. Who wrote the novel ‘1984’?

George Orwell
Aldous Huxley
Ray Bradbury
J.D. Salinger

2. Which novel begins with the line ‘Call me Ishmael’?

Moby-Dick
The Old Man and the Sea
Treasure Island
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

3. In which novel does the character Atticus Finch appear?

To Kill a Mockingbird
The Catcher in the Rye
The Great Gatsby
Of Mice and Men

4. Which author created the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes?

Arthur Conan Doyle
Agatha Christie
Raymond Chandler
Dashiell Hammett

5. What is the title of the first Harry Potter book?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

6. Which novel features the character Elizabeth Bennet?

Pride and Prejudice
Sense and Sensibility
Emma
Mansfield Park

7. Who is the author of ‘The Catcher in the Rye’?

J.D. Salinger
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ernest Hemingway
John Steinbeck

8. Which novel is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama?

To Kill a Mockingbird
The Grapes of Wrath
East of Eden
The Sound and the Fury

9. Who wrote ‘The Great Gatsby’?

F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ernest Hemingway
William Faulkner
John Steinbeck

10. Which novel features the character Jay Gatsby?

The Great Gatsby
This Side of Paradise
Tender Is the Night
The Beautiful and Damned

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