Literature Trivia Quiz

Step into the enchanting world of "Literature Trivia," where the written word takes center stage. From classic novels to modern masterpieces, this trivia journey will test your knowledge of literary works, authors, and literary devices. Whether you're a bookworm or a casual reader, these questions will transport you into the diverse realms of storytelling and imagination.

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Literature Trivia Questions

1. Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?
2. In J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series, what is the name of Harry's owl?
3. Which novel opens with the line "Call me Ishmael"?
4. Who wrote the dystopian novel "1984"?
5. In Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," who is the female protagonist?
6. What is the setting of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"?
7. Which famous author wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
8. In George Orwell's "Animal Farm," what type of animal is Napoleon?
9. Who wrote the fantasy epic "The Lord of the Rings"?
10. What is the name of the ship in Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness"?
11. In which Shakespearean play would you find the character Ophelia?
12. Who is the author of "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?
13. What is the first book in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" trilogy?
14. Which American writer penned the poem "The Raven"?
15. In George Eliot's "Middlemarch," what is the occupation of the protagonist, Dorothea Brooke?
16. Who is the author of "Wuthering Heights"?
17. What is the real name of Mark Twain, the author of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"?
18. Which famous detective lives at 221B Baker Street?
19. Who wrote the science fiction novel "Dune"?
20. What is the first book in C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" series?
21. In Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451," what is burned instead of books?
22. Which author is known for creating the detective Hercule Poirot?
23. What is the primary setting of Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
24. Who wrote the classic children's book "Charlotte's Web"?
25. In Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," what is the first name of the scientist who creates the monster?
26. What is the sequel to J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye"?
27. Who wrote "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?
28. In the play "Macbeth," who is the king of Scotland at the beginning of the story?
29. What is the final book in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series?
30. Who is the author of "Brave New World"?
31. What is the main profession of the protagonist in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman"?
32. In Charlotte Brontë's "Jane Eyre," what is Mr. Rochester's first name?
33. Who wrote the novel "The Grapes of Wrath"?
34. What is the title of the first book in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series?
35. In which classic novel would you find the character Jean Valjean?
36. Who wrote "The Canterbury Tales"?
37. What is the title of the first book in Suzanne Collins's "The Hunger Games" trilogy?
38. In Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express," who is the detective investigating the murder?
39. Who is the author of the play "Hamlet"?
40. In Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World," what is the drug used for control and escapism?
41. What is the name of the magical school in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series?
42. Who wrote the gothic novel "Dracula"?
43. In Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five," what event is the protagonist, Billy Pilgrim, "unstuck in time" during?
44. Which classic novel begins with the line "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times"?
45. Who wrote "The Old Man and the Sea"?
46. What is the first book in George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series?
47. In the play "Othello," who is Iago's wife?
48. Who is the author of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"?
49. What is the first book in Suzanne Collins's "The Hunger Games" trilogy?
50. Who wrote "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
51. In Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis," what does the protagonist, Gregor Samsa, turn into?
52. What is the title of the first book in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy?
53. Who wrote "Crime and Punishment"?
54. In E. B. White's "Charlotte's Web," what type of animal is Charlotte?
55. What is the subtitle of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"?
56. Who wrote the play "A Streetcar Named Desire"?
57. What is the last name of the family in Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility"?
58. In the play "King Lear," who is the king's loyal and honest daughter?
59. Who is the author of "The Road"?
60. What is the name of the magical creature in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series that can transform into a cat?

Literature Trivia Answers

1. William Shakespeare
2. Hedwig
3. Moby-Dick
4. George Orwell
5. Elizabeth Bennet
6. Long Island, New York
7. Harper Lee
8. Pig
9. J.R.R. Tolkien
10. Nellie
11. "Hamlet"
12. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
13. "An Unexpected Journey"
14. Edgar Allan Poe
15. Idealist and Landowner
16. Emily Brontë
17. Samuel Clemens
18. Sherlock Holmes
19. Frank Herbert
20. "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"
21. Books
22. Agatha Christie
23. Maycomb, Alabama
24. E.B. White
25. Victor
26. There is no sequel
27. Oscar Wilde
28. Duncan
29. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
30. Aldous Huxley
31. Salesman
32. Edward
33. John Steinbeck
34. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (or "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in the U.S.)
35. "Les Misérables"
36. Geoffrey Chaucer
37. "The Hunger Games"
38. Hercule Poirot
39. William Shakespeare
40. Soma
41. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
42. Bram Stoker
43. Bombing of Dresden
44. "A Tale of Two Cities"
45. Ernest Hemingway
46. "A Game of Thrones"
47. Emilia
48. Douglas Adams
49. "The Hunger Games"
50. Edgar Allan Poe
51. Insect
52. "The Fellowship of the Ring"
53. Fyodor Dostoevsky
54. Spider
55. "The Modern Prometheus"
56. Tennessee Williams
57. Dashwood
58. Cordelia
59. Cormac McCarthy
60. Animagus

Conclusion

As we close the chapter on our journey through "Literature Trivia," we recognize the power of words to transport us to different worlds, evoke emotions, and provoke thought. Literature, in its many forms, is a mirror reflecting the human experience, allowing us to connect across time and space through the shared joy of storytelling.

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