Literature Quizzes for Eighth Grade

61.

  The World of Narnia    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Another quiz for true Narnians!

Average, 15 Qns, lovesmoodies, Jul 12 02

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Lewis, C. S.

Average
lovesmoodies
4539 plays

62.

  Oliver Twist    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is one of Charles Dickens' best classics. I hope you enjoy the quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, diamondjim68, Jan 15 05

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

Category: Oliver Twist

Average
diamondjim68
2355 plays

63.

  'Upper Fourth at Malory Towers'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Darrell's younger sister joins Malory Towers this term, while Darrell is made head of her form. An exciting fourth term with lots happening to distract the girls from their School Certificate Exam.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jun 30 04

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Malory Towers

Average
zorba_scank
1593 plays

64.

  'Second Form at Malory Towers'- Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

An invisible chalk trick, one girl caught trying to cheat while another is caught stealing. Can you answer these questions about the second book in the Malory Towers series?

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jun 09 04

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Malory Towers

Average
zorba_scank
1650 plays

65.

  Match the Newbery Plot: Part 4    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

For part four of my Newbery Matching series, I've found books about children and their relationships to animals. Match the summary on the left to its book on the right.

Easier, 10 Qns, Caseena, Oct 02 18

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Children's Book Awards

Easier
Caseena
Oct 02 18
162 plays

66.

  Classic Children's Poems    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some well-known and well-loved poems from Grandma's time!

Average, 10 Qns, austinnene, Feb 09 08

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Category: Poetry for Children

Average
austinnene
1485 plays

67.

  "The Hardy Boys" Fill in the Blank 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Fill in the blank of each "Hardy Boys" book title. The books were written by various authors under the name Franklin W. Dixon.

Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 29 17

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Category: Hardy Boys

Easier
Joepetz
159 plays

68.

  Anne Shirley, a Canadian Icon    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you match each of these incidents with the book from L. M. Montgomery's "Anne of Green Gables" series in which it occurs?

Tough, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Jul 10 17

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Montgomery, L. M.

Tough
looney_tunes
Jul 10 17
162 plays

69.

  Do You Know David Copperfield?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Easier, 10 Qns, wenray, Jan 18 12

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11

Category: David Copperfield

Easier
wenray
765 plays

70.

  Bree's Adventure    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Breehy-hinny-brinny-hoohy-hah was the horse who accompanied Shasta on his journey north into Narnia. How much do you know about their adventures as written of in C.S. Lewis' book 'The Horse and His Boy'?

Average, 25 Qns, ArleneRimmer, Sep 01 02

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Horse and His Boy

Average
ArleneRimmer
2718 plays

71.

  Welcome to Narnia    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

These questions are from all of the "Chronicles of Narnia" books.

Average, 10 Qns, lovesmoodies, Sep 29 02

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Lewis, C. S.

Average
lovesmoodies
2730 plays

72.

  "Five Go to Mystery Moor" - Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Try your skill with one of the most gripping "Famous Five" mysteries. Answer the questions as the mist sweeps in from the sea and the children stumble across danger near an old railway line.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Mar 27 04

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
1116 plays

73.

  The Old Man, the Sea, and You    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A short but powerful tale that exhibits masterful narration, "The Old Man and the Sea" remains most popular among Hemingway's works. Cast your line and prepare for some questions!

Average, 15 Qns, danceswithcows, Mar 15 07

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Hemingway, Ernest

Average
danceswithcows
2688 plays

74.

  Great Expectations    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

I have just finished the book "Great Expectations" and found it to be wonderfully written. Enjoy this quiz!

Average, 20 Qns, wobileee, Oct 26 02

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11

Category: Great Expectations

Average
wobileee
2760 plays

75.

  "Five Go Down to the Sea" -Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

A mysterious light in a lonely tower, a secret passageway and a very suspicious farmer. Try the questions on this classic "Famous Five" adventure.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Apr 03 04

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
948 plays

76.

  Who's Missing?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

In this quiz I will give you the names of a group of characters from a popular children's book. All you have to do is choose the missing member of each group from the choices given.

Average, 10 Qns, candy-pop, Aug 16 16

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Characters in Kids Books

Average
candy-pop
420 plays

77.

  "Five Go Off to Camp" - Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is the story where the Five meet the "Spook Trains" and go to a farm where all is not as it seems. Watch George lose her temper yet again as you follow these questions.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Nov 21 03

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
918 plays

78.

  Desperately Seeking Santa    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Many books have Christmas as their theme and the characters, or most of them, are very keen to see Santa. See how many of the books you can remember in this Santa themed quiz.

Average, 10 Qns, rossian, Mar 08 16

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Children's Christmas Books

Average
rossian
411 plays

79.

  Jacob Marley Unchained    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is one of the most recognized and beloved pieces of literature from the Victorian era. This quiz honors one of its most intriguing and memorable spirits, Mr. Jacob Marley.

Average, 10 Qns, gretas, Dec 14 05

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: A Christmas Carol

Average
gretas
2064 plays

80.

  'Fifth Formers at St Clare's': Who's Who?    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Can you match the characters from Enid Blyton's 'Fifth Formers at St Clare's' with the descriptions?

Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Oct 02 19

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Category: St. Clare's

Average
Kankurette
Oct 02 19
114 plays

81.

  "Nancy Drew" Titles: Fill in the Blank    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Fill in the blank to complete the "Nancy Drew" book title written under the name Carolyn Keene.

Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Nov 12 20

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Category: Nancy Drew

Easier
Joepetz
Nov 12 20
204 plays

82.

  Tally Ho! The "Malory Towers" Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Hello and welcome to my absolutely corking quiz on Enid Blyton's smashing "Malory Towers" books.

Average, 15 Qns, GeneralKala, Sep 24 02

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Malory Towers

Average
GeneralKala
2262 plays

83.

  Match the Newbery Plot: Part 8    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

In part eight of my Newbery Matching series, I once again have no theme, just ten summaries to be matched to their books.

Average, 10 Qns, Caseena, Oct 09 18

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Category: Children's Book Awards

Average
Caseena
Oct 09 18
192 plays

84.

  The End of the World    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Many generations on from King Rilian, the world of Narnia and its neighbours is coming to an end. The book 'The Last Battle' tells of the last days and the end of the Shadowlands.

Tough, 25 Qns, ArleneRimmer, Sep 22 02

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Category: The Last Battle

Tough
ArleneRimmer
1794 plays

85.

  Enid Blyton's Malory Towers School Series    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

For anyone who has read the "Malory Towers" school series written by Enid Blyton. Try a quick quiz to see how much you remember of Darrell, Alicia and the gang.

Easier, 10 Qns, nimaine, Apr 02 03

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Malory Towers

Easier
nimaine
2307 plays

86.

  Fairyland    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Let us sprinkle magic dust over the land to find out which fairy matches the correct fictional story.

Average, 10 Qns, Plodd, Jun 14 16

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Category: Characters in Kids Books

Average
Plodd
438 plays

87.

  Match the Newbery Plot: Part 5    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Here's part five of my series celebrating my read-through of every Newbery Medal book. No theme this time: just a mix of Newbery plots, old and new, to be matched to the title.

Average, 10 Qns, Caseena, Oct 03 18

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Children's Book Awards

Average
Caseena
Oct 03 18
156 plays

88.

  "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When I re-read this book recently I enjoyed it even more than when I first read it at school. See how much you remember.

Average, 10 Qns, Kaye19, Apr 07 11

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Category: Alcott, Louisa May

Average
Kaye19
696 plays

89.

  The Magic Pudding    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"The Magic Pudding" by Lindsay Norman is a favourite Australian children's book. See how much you can remember.

Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, Sep 12 18

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Lindsay, Norman

Easier
1nn1
Sep 12 18
204 plays

90.

  Chronicles Of Narnia, Silver Chair    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Can you follow the signs set forth by Aslan? Can you answer the 10 questions in this quiz about C.S. Lewis' book 'The Silver Chair'?

Easier, 10 Qns, skeenic, Nov 05 00

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Silver Chair

Easier
skeenic
2526 plays

91.

  Character Reading    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Ten well known characters from ten well known literary series. Simply match them up.

Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Dec 05 20

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Category: Books by Series

Average
480154st
Dec 05 20
417 plays

92.

  "Five Have a Wonderful Time" - Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This is the adventure with the mysterious Faynights Castle and the fair-folk. Join Julian, Dick, George, Anne and Timmy as they solve the mystery of the missing scientists.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Nov 05 03

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
900 plays

93.

  "Five Go Off in a Caravan" - Enid Blyton    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Apes, elephants and criminals all play their part when the Famous Five actually go off in two caravans for an adventure in the hills. Follow their journey with these multi-choice questions.

Average, 15 Qns, Philian, Nov 11 03

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Famous Five

Average
Philian
927 plays

94.

  Inside "The Outsiders"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a basic quiz on the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. If you read the book, this quiz should be a breeze.

Easier, 10 Qns, hot_pink, Apr 05 05

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

Category: The Outsiders

Easier
hot_pink
2613 plays

95.

  People of Inkheart    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Here we will see how well you can identify the people of "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke.

Easier, 10 Qns, goblinqueen18, Dec 07 06

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

Category: Inkworld

Easier
goblinqueen18
1569 plays

96.

  Horses for Courses    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Hopefully, this serving of horses that feature in books for children of a range of ages will please your palate.

Average, 15 Qns, looney_tunes, May 24 17

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Animals in Kids Books

Average
looney_tunes
1392 plays

97.

  Match the Newbery Plot: Part 7    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

In part seven of my nine-part Newbery Medal quiz series, I've brought in more historical fiction. Simply match the plot to the title.

Average, 10 Qns, Caseena, Oct 06 18

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Children's Book Awards

Average
Caseena
Oct 06 18
168 plays

98.

  Goodreads.com Top Children's Books: Vol.6    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the author to the correct answer. These are Goodreads.com top children's books. This list is from 2022.

Easier, 10 Qns, Morganw2019, Sep 23 22

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Category: Authors and Their Works

Easier
Morganw2019
Sep 23 22
243 plays

99.

  Choo Choose Thomas!    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

My young grandson loves to play with and read about Thomas The Tank Engine! Can you identify these characters in the series? All of the information in this quiz came from "The Railway Series" books written by Wilbert Awdry and his son Christopher.

Average, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, May 30 17

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Category: Awdry, Wilbert

Average
ponycargirl
342 plays

100.

  Match the Newbery Plot: Part 1    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

In celebration of reading every Newbery Medal-winning book, I'm writing a nine-part matching quiz series on them. Most quizzes will have a theme, like this one, where each book has a fantasy, sci-fi, or otherwise supernatural bent to it.

Average, 10 Qns, Caseena, Sep 22 18

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Children's Book Awards

Average
Caseena
Sep 22 18
192 plays

101.

  Match the Newbery Plot: Part 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

It's part three of my nine-part series celebrating my read-through of every Newbery Medal book. For this quiz, I've grouped the books by a common story thread that two or three of them share.

Average, 10 Qns, Caseena, Sep 29 18

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Children's Book Awards

Average
Caseena
Sep 29 18
165 plays

102.

  A Hat Full of Sky    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz about the second book concerning Tiffany Aching and the Nac Mac Feegle.

Average, 10 Qns, romeomikegolf, Sep 18 04

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Pratchett, Terry

Average
romeomikegolf
741 plays

103.

  Goodreads.com Top Children's Books Vol. 5    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

These are Goodreads.com top children's books. Match the author to the correct answer. This list is from 2020.

Easier, 10 Qns, Morganw2019, Sep 13 22

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Category: Authors and Their Works

Easier
Morganw2019
Sep 13 22
276 plays

104.

  'Treasure Island'    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson is a wonderful story of adventure and pirates. Hope you enjoy this quiz!

Average, 10 Qns, LindaC007, Sep 20 01

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Stevenson, Robert Louis

Average
LindaC007
2124 plays

105.

  Reepicheep's King    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Reepicheep's King, was, of course, Prince Caspian. What do you know of the book of that name?

Average, 25 Qns, ArleneRimmer, Sep 02 02

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Prince Caspian

Average
ArleneRimmer
2019 plays

106.

  Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" Quiz    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Published in 1952, "The Old Man and the Sea" is one of Earnest Hemingway's smaller novels... small enough to pass for a short story, probably. However, Hemingway's "most popular work" is magical in its simplicity and endearing in its story. Enjoy.

Average, 10 Qns, avis, May 16 04

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Hemingway, Ernest

Average
avis
1494 plays

107.

  'The Call Of The Wild' - Jack London    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about 'The Call Of The Wild', a book written by Jack London.

Average, 10 Qns, Rain_Cat, Feb 19 08

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: London, Jack

Average
Rain_Cat
732 plays

108.

  Match the Synopsis: The Tales of O Henry (6)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

William Sydney Porter wrote several short stories under the name of O Henry, the most famous of which are 'The Gift of the Magi' and 'The Ransom of Red Chief'. Here are ten others. Match the synopsis with the title.

Tough, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Aug 29 20

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Category: Henry, O.

Tough
Kankurette
Aug 29 20
135 plays

109.

  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I just reread this book and remembered why I enjoyed it so much when I read it back in high school. Tom and Huck are such lovable little rebels.

Average, 10 Qns, sarahmas, May 28 03

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11

Category: Twain, Mark

Average
sarahmas
2940 plays

110.

  Straight On Till Morning    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

"Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie is a marvelous fantasy story full of fairies and mermaids and pirates. In this quiz, join Peter and the Darling children on their magical adventure to Neverland, second to the right, and straight on till morning!

Average, 15 Qns, kaddarsgirl, Apr 14 14

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Barrie J.M.

Average
kaddarsgirl
558 plays

111.

  Parallels Between Harry Potter and Percy Jackson    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I really loved the "Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling and the "Percy Jackson" series by Rick Riordan. While reading, I noticed many similarities between the two stories. Did you notice them too?

Easier, 10 Qns, emoPotato, Aug 01 12

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Kid Lit General

Easier
emoPotato
633 plays

112.

  A Christmas Carol    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Bah! Humbug! Everybody's favorite miser has entertained us for years. See how much you remember about this classic!

Average, 10 Qns, randyaimee, Jan 26 01

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: A Christmas Carol

Average
randyaimee
6102 plays

113.

  Tread with the Dawn    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

Are you ready to come on a voyage on the 'Dawn Treader' with me?

Average, 25 Qns, ArleneRimmer, Aug 28 02

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Dawn Treader

Average
ArleneRimmer
1713 plays

114.

  Newbery Animals    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Yes, I've written another quiz about Newbery Medal books. This time, it's all about animals! Match each character on the left to the type of animal it is on the right.

Average, 10 Qns, Caseena, Jul 25 18

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

Category: Animals in Kids Books

Average
Caseena
Jul 25 18
210 plays

115.

  Match the Newbery Plot: Part 9    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

The ninth and last part of my series celebrating my read-through of every Newbery Medal book! This quiz's theme is a little loose: children deal with various difficulties and tragedies in their lives.

Average, 10 Qns, Caseena, Oct 13 18

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Children's Book Awards

Average
Caseena
Oct 13 18
177 plays

116.

  Where am I?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

How much do you know about the geography of CS Lewis' world of Narnia and its neighbours?

Average, 10 Qns, ArleneRimmer, May 25 04

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Lewis, C. S.

Average
ArleneRimmer
1599 plays

117.

  Famous Female Heroines    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Some of the best kids' books feature strong, clever girl characters who are every bit as heroic as their male counterparts. How well do you know the girls of children's fiction?

Tough, 10 Qns, nikmik2t, Feb 16 09

Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

Category: Characters in Kids Books

Tough
nikmik2t
1950 plays

118.

  "The Hardy Boys" Fill in the Blank    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Find the word that fits in the blank of each "Hardy Boys" mystery. All books are from the revised series (published in the 1960s and 1970s) written by various authors credited under the name Franklin W. Dixon.

Easier, 10 Qns, Joepetz, May 24 17

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Category: Hardy Boys

Easier
Joepetz
144 plays

119.

  Goodreads Top Children's Books: Vol. 3    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

These are Goodreads.com top children's books. Match the author to the correct book. These are from 2022.

Easier, 10 Qns, Morganw2019, Sep 01 22

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9,10

Category: Authors and Their Works

Easier
Morganw2019
Sep 01 22
210 plays

120.

  Who's Your (Divine) Mama or Papa    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Match the demigod character from the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series with their godly mother/father.

Easier, 10 Qns, bernie73, Mar 21 21

Recommended for grades: 4,5,6,7,8

Category: Riordan, Rick

Easier
bernie73
Mar 21 21
147 plays