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Quiz about Stephen King
Quiz about Stephen King

15 Stephen King Questions | Literature Trivia Quiz


These are questions about Stephen King novels and short stories.

A multiple-choice quiz by stacyc78. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
stacyc78
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
171,695
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
2117
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 176 (12/15), Guest 75 (4/15), Guest 210 (5/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. In "Pet Sematary," what is the name of the student who dies on Louis's first day at the University? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What carnival attraction caught the interest of John Smith in "The Dead Zone?"



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Question 3 of 15
3. In "It," what was the name of Butch Bowers' girlfriend? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In the short story, "You Know They Got a Hell of a Band," who was the mayor of Rock and Roll Heaven, Oregon? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. What was the name of the first winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining?" Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. In "The Dark Half," what type of car did George Stark drive? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. In "Mrs. Todd's Shortcut," what was Mrs. Todd's first name? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. When Castle Rock is destroyed in "Needful Things," who is the sheriff? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. In "The Body," what was "Eyeball" Chambers' real first name? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What is the name of the business in Castle Rock that is run by Pop Merrill? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. In the short story "Dolan's Cadillac," why does the main character want to get back at Dolan? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What is the name of the wheelchair bound boy in "Cycle of the Werewolf?" Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. In "Apt Pupil," what does Dussander call Todd? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. In "Misery," what is the name of the scrapbook that Paul Sheldon finds in Annie Wilkes' living room? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. In "The Library Policeman," what was the name of the librarian? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In "Pet Sematary," what is the name of the student who dies on Louis's first day at the University?

Answer: Victor Pascow

His ghost returns at various times to try to help Louis.
2. What carnival attraction caught the interest of John Smith in "The Dead Zone?"

Answer: Wheel of Fortune

John Smith awoke from a 5 year coma with the ability to see the future.
3. In "It," what was the name of Butch Bowers' girlfriend?

Answer: Rena Davenport

Veronica Grogan was killed by It. Greta Bowie was one of the rich girls who made fun of Beverly. Audrey Philpott was the real name of Bill's wife, Audra.
4. In the short story, "You Know They Got a Hell of a Band," who was the mayor of Rock and Roll Heaven, Oregon?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Rock and Roll Heaven was inhabited by dead rock stars.
5. What was the name of the first winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining?"

Answer: Delbert Grady

Grady killed his wife, his daughters, and himself.
6. In "The Dark Half," what type of car did George Stark drive?

Answer: Toronado

George Stark drove a black Toronado.
7. In "Mrs. Todd's Shortcut," what was Mrs. Todd's first name?

Answer: Ophelia

Ophelia Todd's last shortcut led her to another world.
8. When Castle Rock is destroyed in "Needful Things," who is the sheriff?

Answer: Alan Pangborn

George Bannerman was killed by Cujo. Norris Ridgewick is the deputy. Frank Dodd was the deputy who turned out to be a serial killer in "The Dead Zone."
9. In "The Body," what was "Eyeball" Chambers' real first name?

Answer: Richard

Chris and Emery are the other Chambers brothers. Gordon is the narrator of the story.
10. What is the name of the business in Castle Rock that is run by Pop Merrill?

Answer: Emporium Galorium

Pop also dies in his shop.
11. In the short story "Dolan's Cadillac," why does the main character want to get back at Dolan?

Answer: Dolan killed his wife

Dolan was a gangster who killed the main character's wife because she witnessed him commit a crime. Dolan was buried in his car.
12. What is the name of the wheelchair bound boy in "Cycle of the Werewolf?"

Answer: Marty Coslaw

Brady was killed by the werewolf. Lester Lowe was the minister who became the wolf. Alvin Marsh is Beverly's father in "It."
13. In "Apt Pupil," what does Dussander call Todd?

Answer: Boy

When Dussander impersonates Todd's grandfather at a school conference, the guidance counsellor finds it strange that he never uses Todd's name.
14. In "Misery," what is the name of the scrapbook that Paul Sheldon finds in Annie Wilkes' living room?

Answer: Memory Lane

This was more or less Annie's "Book of the Dead."
15. In "The Library Policeman," what was the name of the librarian?

Answer: Ardelia Lortz

Ardelia became a creature that fed off of the fear of children. Naomi Higgins and Sarah Higgins are the same person. Amelia Lyles is just a name I made up.
Source: Author stacyc78

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