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Name The Book Trivia Quiz

I will name characters from a book, and you have to name the book. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by MrHulot_. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MrHulot_

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,803

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2012

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (10/10), Guest 166 (9/10), Guest 78 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What classic American novel features the members of the Compson family: Jason, Quentin, Caddy, and Benjy? Hint

As I Lay Dying

The Sound and the Fury

The Great Gatsby

The Grapes of Wrath

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Question 2 of 10

2. What chilling dystopian novel features the characters Winston Smith, O'Brien, and, of course, Big Brother? Hint

Fahrenheit 451

1984

Anthem

Brave New World

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Question 3 of 10

3. What British comic novel features the characters Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, and Marvin the Paranoid Android? Hint

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Lucky Jim

Three Men in a Boat

None of these

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Question 4 of 10

4. What American war novel has the characters Yossarian, Major Major, and Milo Minderbinder? Hint

Slaughter-House Five

A Farewell to Arms

All Quiet on the Western Front

Catch-22

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Question 5 of 10

5. What classic sci-fi novel has the main character Guy Montag? Hint

I,Robot

Fahrenheit 451

The Time Machine

Journey to the Center of the Earth

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Question 6 of 10

6. What classic American novel is narrated by Nick Carraway? Hint

The Great Gatsby

The Sun Also Rises

The Grapes of Wrath

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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Question 7 of 10

7. What French book's main character is named Meursault? Hint

Les Miserables

Old Goriot

The Stranger

Candide

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Question 8 of 10

8. What 19th century novel's characters include Fagin, Bill Sikes, and The Artful Dodger? Hint

Great Expectations

Oliver Twist

David Copperfield

Vanity Fair

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Shakespeare play has the characters Puck and Bottom? Hint

Hamlet

Two Gentleman of Verona

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Measure For Measure

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Question 10 of 10

10. What adventure novel has the characters Jim Hawkins, Ben Gunn, and Billy Bones? Hint

Around the World in 80 Days

Treasure Island

Kidnapped

None of the Above

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What classic American novel features the members of the Compson family: Jason, Quentin, Caddy, and Benjy?

Answer: The Sound and the Fury

"The Sound and the Fury" was written by William Faulkner. It is frequently named one of the greatest novels of the 20th century.

2. What chilling dystopian novel features the characters Winston Smith, O'Brien, and, of course, Big Brother?

Answer: 1984

"1984" was written by George Orwell. Many of its concepts such as Big Brother, Newspeak, and Room 101, have entered the popular culture.

3. What British comic novel features the characters Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, and Marvin the Paranoid Android?

Answer: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" was written by Douglas Adams. It was originally a radio series. There has also been a TV series and a movie adapted from the book.

4. What American war novel has the characters Yossarian, Major Major, and Milo Minderbinder?

Answer: Catch-22

"Catch-22" was written by Joseph Heller. It was Heller's first and most successful book; none of his later books were nearly as popular.

5. What classic sci-fi novel has the main character Guy Montag?

Answer: Fahrenheit 451

"Fahrenheit 451" was written by Ray Bradbury. Other books by Bradbury include "The Martian Chronicles," and "The Illustrated Man."

6. What classic American novel is narrated by Nick Carraway?

Answer: The Great Gatsby

"The Great Gatsby" was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Other books by Fitzgerald include "The Beautiful and the Damned," and "Tender is the Night."

7. What French book's main character is named Meursault?

Answer: The Stranger

"The Stranger" was written by Albert Camus. Other books by Camus include "The Plague", and "The Fall."

8. What 19th century novel's characters include Fagin, Bill Sikes, and The Artful Dodger?

Answer: Oliver Twist

"Oliver Twist" was written by Charles Dickens. Other books by Dickens include "A Christmas Carol," and "Our Mutual Friend."

9. What Shakespeare play has the characters Puck and Bottom?

Answer: A Midsummer Night's Dream

"A Midsummer Night's Dream" was written by William Shakespeare. Other plays by Shakespeare include "Macbeth," and "Romeo and Juliet."

10. What adventure novel has the characters Jim Hawkins, Ben Gunn, and Billy Bones?

Answer: Treasure Island

"Treasure Island" was written by Robert Louis Stevenson. Other books by Stevenson include "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", and "Kidnapped."

Source: Author MrHulot_

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