There is nothing here about the film. There are just 25 multi-choice factual questions about the actions, sayings and character of Atticus Finch in Harper Lee's much-studied novel.
Of all Charles Dickens' characters David Copperfield is the one who resembles his author most. Also unforgettable are Uriah Heep, Mr Micawber, Little Emily and many others.
Many teenagers across the world have studied "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. Those who know it well will hopefully enjoy this nostalgic reminder, while those who are currently grappling with it will hopefully see it as a bit of a challenge.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged", that quite a few of Jane Austen's young female characters were "in possession of a good fortune" and therefore "in want of a" husband. Here's some questions about them.
There are several families who play a major role in the 'Chalet School' and 'La Rochelle' series, some of whom have many children. Match the parents with the kids!
As you'll see from the short plot summaries in this quiz, Thomas Hardy's novels aren't exactly known as comedies. You just have to match them up with the correct title.
"Jude the Obscure" was so controversial that Thomas Hardy never wrote another novel after its publication. Test your knowledge of one of Hardy's most famous works!
Some of the most interestingly-named characters in literature can be found in the pages of Charles Dickens' novels. I'll give you the name of the character, and you'll choose the novel in which he or she appears.
Here is a quiz that explores Geoffrey Chaucer's "General Prologue" from "The Canterbury Tales". Please bear in mind that this quiz focuses solely on Chaucer's perceptions of Christianity during the 14th century and is in no way an ongoing belief. Enjoy!
Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises", a semi-autobiographical novel about a group of expats living in Paris, has been in print continuously since its publication in 1926. How much do you know about this canonical book? Most of the pictures should help a bit.
"The person, be it gentleman or lady who has not pleasure in a good novel must be intolerably stupid," declares the sensible Henry Tilney during the course of Jane Austen's undeniably good novel "Northanger Abbey".
Here are nine quotes from Shakespeare's "Hamlet". Most of them are spoken by Hamlet himself. The first letters of the answers to questions one to nine spell the answer to the last question.
"Call me Ishmael" and "It is a truth universally acknowledged..." were already taken, but you should be able to recognize the opening passages of most of these well-known stories and books.
I will usually give you a clue to a literary character but sometimes I may mention the character directly. All you have to do is select the author who created the character in question.
Huxley created a utopia without suffering, and yet without beauty, without painful depths, but also without heady heights. How much do you remember about the book?
Henry James' 1898 horror novella, "The Turn of the Screw", is one in a handful of highly-influential and frequently adapted serialized Victorian stories. This quiz will test you on the contents. Good luck!
Ever wonder what would happen if Shakespeare had set his plays in New Jersey? This quiz reimagines ten of his plays with a Jersey-style twist. Can you identify the masterpieces?
Shakespeare seems to have had a good knowledge of European geography, and his plays have a range of settings throughout that area. Can you match the locations of some of his plays?
I will usually give you a clue to a literary character but sometimes I may mention the character directly. All you have to do is select the author who created the character in question.
I just reread this wonderful novel. Man, is it ever beautifully written and heart-wrenching! There are spoilers in the quiz, so don't take it until after you've read the novel!
Test your skills on how well you know William Golding's "Lord of the Flies" characters and the concurrent symbolism shown throughout this wonderful book. I highly recommend you look at the info on each question. :)
Jane Austen's 'Persuasion' is aptly named as many of its characters either exert or succumb to a bit of persuasion during the events of the novel. I'm here to persuade you to match the correct character to each of these instances of persuasion.
Keen as mustard for a Shakespearean quiz? Don't get in a pickle. Here are ten quotes from the Bard's work for you to devour as they all have a food or drink in them.
Hamlet's the one who said "To be or not to be / That is the question" and "Alas, poor Yorick"--right? But, that's not the question or the answer in this quiz. What did Hamlet say in these situations, taken in the order they appear?
In many of her novels, Jane Austen sometimes turned plot lines by using the device of letter writing. Following are questions about some letters found in her major works. You only need to know who wrote each letter, and to whom. Have fun!
A seaman named Marlow heads to Africa to voyage down an oft-unexplored river and finds himself face to face with true darkness in this Joseph Conrad Modernist novella. Good luck!
Nursery rhymes are an age-old tool to give children hours of fun. However, a lot of physics can be found in these rhyming lines. Can you tell me which? Test your knowledge of these rhymes and the physics behind them.
One of my favourite authors is Charles Dickens. He created many, many wonderful characters be they villains or heroes. One of his well known books is "David Copperfield", so lets see - "What Do You Know About David Copperfield?" Good luck.
I know how we all read this play in school but how well did you pay attention? Let's find out!
I give you the quote, you give me the character who said it. Ready? Go!
Many Shakespeare characters have been banished on pain of death, or end up fleeing for their lives - and while many of them return with a vengeance, at first they're running for their lives. Let's see who Shakespeare sets on the run.
Since it accessioned Thomas Jefferson's collection back in 1815, the Library of Congress has housed books on a wide variety of subjects, including cookery. Join Phoenix Rising's Gold Team as we sample some of these morsels.
This year our school play is "Julius Caesar". I was looking forward to a playing a major role as I am a good actor. Unfortunately I go to an all boys school.
Shakespearean fight scenes are often tense, glorious events that put you on the edge of your seat. I give you some context, the "challenger" of the fight, and you name the other member of the fight.