Novels Trivia

Novels are one of the most captivating forms of storytelling, transporting readers to different worlds, times, and experiences. This trivia will test your knowledge on a variety of classic and modern novels, their characters, plots, and authors. Whether you're a bookworm or just enjoy the occasional read, these questions will challenge your understanding of some of the most beloved and influential novels in literature.
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Novels Trivia Questions
- Who wrote the novel "Pride and Prejudice"?
- In "To Kill a Mockingbird," what is the name of the lawyer who defends Tom Robinson?
- Which dystopian novel is set in a world where books are banned and "firemen" burn any that are found?
- What is the title of the first Harry Potter book?
- Who is the author of the novel "1984"?
- Which Russian novel begins with the line "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way"?
- In "The Great Gatsby," what is the name of Gatsby's love interest?
- What is the name of the ship in Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick"?
- Who wrote "Jane Eyre"?
- In George Orwell's "Animal Farm," which animal leads the rebellion?
- What is the fictional town where most of the action in "To Kill a Mockingbird" takes place?
- Who is the author of "The Catcher in the Rye"?
- What is the setting of the novel "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy?
- Who wrote "Brave New World"?
- In "The Hobbit," what is the name of the dragon that guards the treasure in the Lonely Mountain?
- What novel features the characters Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy?
- Who is the author of "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?
- What is the title of the first novel in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy?
- Who wrote "Wuthering Heights"?
- What novel begins with the line "Call me Ishmael"?
- Who wrote "The Grapes of Wrath"?
- What is the name of the main protagonist in "The Catcher in the Rye"?
- In which novel does the character Atticus Finch appear?
- Who is the author of "The Scarlet Letter"?
- What novel is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama?
- What is the name of the governess in "Jane Eyre"?
- Who wrote the novel "Dracula"?
- Which novel features a totalitarian regime led by Big Brother?
- Who is the author of the novel "The Handmaid's Tale"?
- What is the name of the creature created by Victor Frankenstein in Mary Shelley's novel?
- Who wrote "Crime and Punishment"?
- In "The Great Gatsby," what is the name of the narrator?
- What novel tells the story of a dystopian future where people are divided into strict social classes called "castes"?
- Who wrote "The Old Man and the Sea"?
- What is the title of the novel where the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, narrates his story?
- Who wrote "One Hundred Years of Solitude"?
- In which novel does the character Heathcliff appear?
- Who is the author of "Mansfield Park"?
- What is the name of the wizard who guides Frodo in "The Lord of the Rings"?
- Who wrote "War and Peace"?
- What is the title of the novel set in the fictional land of Narnia, where it is always winter but never Christmas?
- Who wrote the novel "Beloved"?
- What is the title of the novel that follows the life of Celie, an African-American woman in the early 20th century American South?
- Who is the author of "Sense and Sensibility"?
- In "1984," what is the name of the forbidden love interest of the protagonist, Winston Smith?
- Who wrote "Anna Karenina"?
- In "The Catcher in the Rye," what does Holden Caulfield want to protect children from?
- Who wrote "A Tale of Two Cities"?
- What is the name of the orphaned girl who is the protagonist of "Anne of Green Gables"?
- Who wrote "The Count of Monte Cristo"?
- In which novel does the character Raskolnikov appear?
- Who wrote "The Kite Runner"?
- What novel is narrated by Nick Carraway?
- Who wrote "Frankenstein"?
- What is the name of the protagonist in "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?
- Who wrote "Don Quixote"?
- In "Brave New World," what is the name of the drug that controls the population?
- Who is the author of "Madame Bovary"?
- In which novel does the character Jay Gatsby appear?
- Who wrote "The Brothers Karamazov"?
Novels Trivia Answers
- Jane Austen
- Atticus Finch
- "Fahrenheit 451"
- "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (or "Sorcerer's Stone" in the U.S.)
- George Orwell
- "Anna Karenina"
- Daisy Buchanan
- The Pequod
- Charlotte Brontë
- Napoleon the pig
- Maycomb, Alabama
- J.D. Salinger
- A post-apocalyptic United States
- Aldous Huxley
- Smaug
- "Pride and Prejudice"
- Oscar Wilde
- "The Fellowship of the Ring"
- Emily Brontë
- "Moby-Dick"
- John Steinbeck
- Holden Caulfield
- "To Kill a Mockingbird"
- Nathaniel Hawthorne
- "To Kill a Mockingbird"
- Jane Eyre
- Bram Stoker
- "1984"
- Margaret Atwood
- The Creature (often referred to as Frankenstein's Monster)
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Nick Carraway
- "Brave New World"
- Ernest Hemingway
- "The Catcher in the Rye"
- Gabriel García Márquez
- "Wuthering Heights"
- Jane Austen
- Gandalf
- Leo Tolstoy
- "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"
- Toni Morrison
- "The Color Purple"
- Jane Austen
- Julia
- Leo Tolstoy
- The loss of innocence
- Charles Dickens
- Anne Shirley
- Alexandre Dumas
- "Crime and Punishment"
- Khaled Hosseini
- "The Great Gatsby"
- Mary Shelley
- Dorian Gray
- Miguel de Cervantes
- Soma
- Gustave Flaubert
- "The Great Gatsby"
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
Conclusion
The world of novels is vast and varied, offering readers endless opportunities to explore new ideas, cultures, and emotions. From classic literature that has stood the test of time to contemporary works that reflect modern society, novels are a window into the human experience. Whether you were able to answer all the questions or learned something new, this trivia serves as a reminder of the rich literary heritage that continues to inspire readers and writers alike.
For further exploration of classic literature, you might want to visit the Wikipedia page on "Classic literature".
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