Chinese Literature Quizzes, Questions & Answers

From the earliest times, fiction, history, and poetry were all produced in large quantities, and many of the early works are still read regularly today.

We’ve dug deeply into the Chinese literary tradition to bring you a quiz about some of the great books and the great authors that have distinguished Chinese writing across the centuries. Some of the great works of become known to Western audiences through modern film adaptations of classic books like the Water Margin and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Other Chinese classics have enormously evocative names such as the 17th-century novel “Slapping the Table in Amazement.” Take our quizzes and go on a journey through the history of Chinese literature. Have fun, and add to your knowledge at the same time!