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Read all about it! Something for everyone that likes to read, and, maybe, even for some who don't!

If you are looking for Mythology go to the Humanities category. Books for children are in the For Children category (this includes Harry Potter quizzes). Biographies of authors are to found in the People category.

folder Authors A-C (1347, 1 new) folder Authors D-G (839, 2 new)
folder Authors H-K (830, 1 new) folder Authors L-P (1416, 4 new)
folder Authors Q-S (645, 2 new) folder Authors T-Z (373)
folder Contemporary Literature and Fiction (11) folder Fables and Fairy Tales (22)
folder Fantasy (81, 1 new) folder Historical Fiction (1)
folder Horror (6) folder Humor and Satire (10)
folder J. R. R. Tolkien (270) folder Literature Before 1900 (53)
folder Literature by Region (101) folder Manga (146)
folder Mixed Literature (509, 4 new) folder Mystery & Detective Fiction (56)
folder Non-Fiction (36, 1 new) folder Plays (45)
folder Poetry (106) folder Religious Literature (6)
folder Romantic Fiction (7) folder Science Fiction (257)
folder Self Help/Improvement (6) folder Shakespeare (208)
folder Stephen King (260, 1 new) folder Thrillers
folder Young Adult Fiction (21, 1 new)
Editors: Bruyere, MotherGoose, agony, LeoDaVinci, trident87, LadyCaitriona Quiz Search:

This is a Top Level Category. Listing some random selections!
1 Australian Bush Poetry
A quiz on the poetry of the Australian bushmen. Most of the questions relate to the funny side of life in the Outback.
Average
15 Q
ozzz2002
Jan 21 04
426 plays
2 "Uglies," by Scott Westerfeld
A quiz all about “Uglies,” the first book in the trilogy by Scott Westerfeld.
Tough
15 Q
Arget_Aiedail
Aug 31 06
1041 plays
3 "Shawshank": The Book and the Movie
The movie "The Shawshank Redemption" was based on a Stephen King novelet titled "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption." Let's look at how the original was changed to make this great movie.
Tough
15 Q
mickeygreeneyes
Feb 24 03
2559 plays
4 "In Sylvan Shadows" Part 1
This is the first of a two-part quiz on the second book of R.A. Salvatore's "The Cleric Quintet". Beware, it will contain SPOILERS.
Tough
10 Q
Bill2004
Mar 26 07
177 plays
5 A Poetic Alphabet
An abecedarian poem is one where verses begin with successive letters of the alphabet. Try this loosely abecedarian quiz on poetic terms.
Average
25 Q
Catamount
Jul 06 04
969 plays
6 'True Believer' by Nicholas Sparks
Here is a short quiz on the Number One "New York Times" Bestseller, 'True Believer'.
Average
10 Q
goblinqueen18
Mar 16 07
354 plays
7 Dr. Detective Alex Cross
Alex Cross, James Patterson's most famous detective, has pitted his wits against some of the most audacious serial killers. How much do you know about the life and career of this great detective?
Average
10 Q
Beckyel
Sep 17 04
2544 plays
8 Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'
A particularly simple quiz concerning the classic novel's cast of characters.
Average
10 Q
jaggie25
Aug 22 07
624 plays
9 Dead Until Dark
This covers events in book one of the "Southern Vampire" series by Charlaine Harris. Sookie meets Bill and Bon Temps will never be the same! Watching season one of the TV series will allow you to answer these questions as well.
Very Easy
10 Q
gamemaster1967
Nov 05 07
798 plays
10 Shakespeare's and Marlowe's Jewish Stereotypes
William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" and Christopher Marlowe's "The Jew of Malta" both brought a horrific Jewish stereotype to the Elizabethan stage. Please note that my quiz is limited to the Elizabethen age and is in no way an ongoing belief.
Average
10 Q
poshprice
Sep 05 08
201 plays
11 9 for 10 - Romeo and Juliet
Most of the questions in this quiz are on well known quotations from "Romeo and Juliet". The first letters of the first nine answers spell the answer to the last question.
Average
10 Q
minch
Feb 06 05
8397 plays
12 "Drums of Autumn" by Diana Gabaldon
A quiz entirely on the fourth book of the "Outlander" series by Diana Gabaldon. (Book One of the "New World Saga"
Average
10 Q
LadyCaitriona
May 26 01
1578 plays
13 G.W.T.W. for true fans only
I just love "Gone With the Wind"! This is my first quiz and I hope you enjoy it!
Tough
10 Q
muddog01
Nov 27 07
840 plays
14 Carol Ann Duffy's "Selling Manhattan"
This quiz centres around the Scottish poet Carol Ann Duffy, and more specifically her second collection of poetry, "Selling Manhattan", which was published in 1987.
Difficult
10 Q
poshprice
Jul 05 08
132 plays
15 The Best of Shakespeare..."Henry V"!
My personal favorite, "Henry V" is considered by many to be Shakespeare's most patriotic play. Familiarity with the play itself will help you do well on this quiz. Have fun & please rate when you're done!
Average
10 Q
MALibrarian
Feb 05 07
444 plays
16 Villains of the Bond Novels
Millions enjoy the Bond films but ignore the novels written by the master writer, Ian Fleming, who was a well-known travel writer and occasional newspaper correspondent in the British press. Your task is to identify the villains who appear in some of the
Average
10 Q
bracklaman
Aug 07 07
510 plays
17 Tolkien's "L" Characters
Test your knowledge of all of Tolkien's characters beginning with the letter "L", from all of Tolkien's books. GOOD LUCK!
Tough
10 Q
LeoDaVinci
Jun 23 04
1737 plays
18 "Bleak House" - worst title but best Dickens book?
Many people are put off one of Charles Dickens' best books by the depressing title. However, those who have read it will know how good it is and get the answers to most of these questions.
Average
25 Q
Philian
May 14 03
951 plays
19 "The Outsiders" - Chapter 6
Hola! This quiz is on Chapter 6. If you haven't noticed yet, I plan on making a quiz on every chapter in the book. I'm half way there. Bueno Suerte y Adios!
Easy
10 Q
rlke6488
Apr 25 06
1206 plays
20 "Power" by Jackie Collins
This quiz is about "Power", the first book in Jackie Collins's "L.A. Connections" miniseries. The four books were first published individually, then together as one book.
Tough
10 Q
LilSpikey
Apr 08 06
144 plays
21 A Modest Proposal
This quiz tests players' knowledge of Jonathan Swift's satirical essay "A Modest Proposal". Best of luck!
Difficult
10 Q
Triviaballer
Sep 07 08
204 plays
22 The Characters of "The Thief Lord"
"The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke is a really great book. I give you some information about a character and you tell me which character it is. Enjoy!
Average
10 Q
zebra101
Jul 05 08
243 plays
23 "IT" - The Book
This is one of my favourite Stephen King books, and I enjoyed the movie too! All the questions are from the book. Hope you enjoy!
Tough
25 Q
Quiz_Beagle
Dec 09 06
2616 plays
24 Latin American Literature
Latin American literature includes many intriguing works by some brilliant authors and poets. See how much you know of Latin American literature by taking this fairly basic quiz.
Average
10 Q
ahaseeb618
Jan 22 09
222 plays
25 Hold the "Key of Light" by Nora Roberts!
This is the first book in the "Key" trilogy by Nora Roberts. I loved it, and hope you enjoy this quiz!
Average
10 Q
moonbeam14
Mar 14 08
387 plays
26 "Dark Lover" by JR Ward
"Dark Lover" by J. R. Ward, the first novel of the "Black Dagger Brotherhood". I hope you enjoy the quiz.
Tough
15 Q
wthr1
Jan 20 07
450 plays
27 Frederick Forsyth's - "The Odessa File"
Fans of my previous Frederick Forsyth quizzes asked me to do one for his second novel "The Odessa File", so here it is. Fans' wishes are my command!
Average
15 Q
Doug_from_NZ
Apr 23 09
147 plays
28 Lesser Bronte Novels
Love the Brontë sisters? Are you willing to prove it? Here's a quiz that goes beyond "Jane Eyre" and "Wuthering Heights."
Tough
25 Q
natalie92630
Nov 05 03
636 plays
29 Poetry in Motion
Poetry has been around for centuries and is well enjoyed by many. I will give you information about poems. All you have to do is answer my questions. I really hope you enjoy the literary work.
Average
10 Q
funnytrivianna
Apr 05 08
750 plays
30 Stephen King's "Cell"
This is the first quiz I have made and I just finished reading "Cell", so it seemed like a good place to start. Hope you enjoy it.
Average
10 Q
JoshD
Dec 30 06
1320 plays
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