Quiz: How Well Do You Know Classic Literature?
Embark on a captivating journey through the timeless realm of classic literature with this Classic Literature Quiz. Delve into the pages of literary masterpieces and encounter beloved characters, unforgettable plots, and the brilliance of renowned authors.
From the tragedy of Shakespeare to the romance of Austen, test your knowledge of the greatest works in literary history. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious Thornfield Hall in "Jane Eyre" and sail the seas in pursuit of the elusive White Whale in "Moby-Dick." Immerse yourself in the world of classic literature and see how well you know these iconic tales that have enchanted readers Read morefor generations.
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In which classic novel does the character Holden Caulfield appear?
- A.
To Kill a Mockingbird
- B.
The Great Gatsby
- C.
The Catcher in the Rye
- D.
Pride and Prejudice
Correct Answer
C. The Catcher in the RyeExplanation
Holden Caulfield, fictional character, the teenaged protagonist and narrator of J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye (1951).Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who wrote the epic poem "Paradise Lost"?
- A.
William Shakespeare
- B.
John Milton
- C.
Jane Austen
- D.
Leo Tolstoy
Correct Answer
B. John MiltonExplanation
John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost was first published in 1667.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following is NOT a work by William Shakespeare?
- A.
Hamlet
- B.
Macbeth
- C.
The Divine Comedy
- D.
Romeo and Juliet
Correct Answer
C. The Divine ComedyExplanation
The Divine Comedy is an Italian narrative poem by Dante Alighieri, begun c. 1308 and completed around 1321, shortly before the author's death.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In "Jane Eyre," who is the mysterious resident of Thornfield Hall?
- A.
Mr. Rochester
- B.
Mr. Bingley
- C.
Mr. Darcy
- D.
Mr. Collins
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- 5.
1984 is a dystopian novel written by which author?
- A.
George Orwell
- B.
Aldous Huxley
- C.
Ray Bradbury
- D.
J.K. Rowling
Correct Answer
A. George OrwellExplanation
Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by English writer George Orwell.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The novel "Moby-Dick" revolves around the hunt for which sea creature?
- A.
Giant Squid
- B.
White Whale
- C.
White Shark
- D.
Great White Whale
Correct Answer
B. White Whale -
- 7.
Which classic novel begins with the line, "Call me Ishmael"?
- A.
Little Women
- B.
Frankenstein
- C.
Dracula
- D.
Moby-Dick
Correct Answer
D. Moby-DickExplanation
Ishmael is a character in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick (1851), which opens with the line, "Call me Ishmael." He is the first person narrator in much of the book.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In "Pride and Prejudice," who is the male protagonist and love interest of Elizabeth Bennet?
- A.
Mr. Darcy
- B.
Mr. Bingley
- C.
Mr. Rochester
- D.
Mr. Collins
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The Great Gatsby is set during which era in the United States?
- A.
The Roaring Twenties
- B.
The Victorian Era
- C.
The Renaissance
- D.
The Middle Ages
Correct Answer
A. The Roaring TwentiesExplanation
"The Great Gatsby" takes place during the 1920s. This time period is known as the Roaring Twenties during the era of Prohibition, in which alcohol was illegal.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Who is the author of the classic novel "Wuthering Heights"?
- A.
Jane Austen
- B.
Emily Brontë
- C.
Charlotte Brontë
- D.
Louisa May Alcott
Correct Answer
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- 11.
In "The Picture of Dorian Gray," what does Dorian Gray trade for eternal youth and beauty?
- A.
His soul
- B.
His wealth
- C.
His family
- D.
His talent
Correct Answer
A. His soulExplanation
Although Dorian Gray never contracts with the devil, his sacrifice is similar: he trades his soul for the luxury of eternal youth.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The Catcher in the Rye was written by which American author?
- A.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
- B.
J.D. Salinger
- C.
Mark Twain
- D.
Ernest Hemingway
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B. J.D. Salinger -
- 13.
Who is the author of the classic novel "Anna Karenina"?
- A.
Leo Tolstoy
- B.
Fyodor Dostoevsky
- C.
Anton Chekhov
- D.
Nikolai Gogol
Correct Answer
A. Leo Tolstoy -
- 14.
Which Shakespearean play features the characters Rosalind?
- A.
Romeo and Juliet
- B.
Macbeth
- C.
Twelfth Night
- D.
Hamlet
Correct Answer
C. Twelfth NightExplanation
Rosalind is the heroine and protagonist of the play As You Like It (1600) by William Shakespeare. In the play, she disguises herself as a male shepherd named Ganymede.Rate this question:
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What is the title of the classic novel that follows the journey of young Pip as he seeks great expectations?
- A.
Great Expectations
- B.
Oliver Twist
- C.
David Copperfield
- D.
Hard Times
Correct Answer
A. Great ExpectationsExplanation
Great Expectations is the thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens and his penultimate completed novel. It depicts the education of an orphan nicknamed Pip (the book is a Bildungsroman, a coming-of-age story).Rate this question:
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