Literature Quizzes for Ninth Grade

61.

  Tom Sawyer    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz contains questions about the book 'Tom Sawyer'.

Easier, 10 Qns, EQW1, May 24 01

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Category: Twain, Mark

Easier
EQW1
3078 plays

62.

  Twaint Necessarily So    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

Imagine my shock to discover there were no Kids Lit quizzes on Mark Twain. Now, there's one! In this quiz, I'll describe the book title, or a place or character whose name appears in the title, and you decide which choice it matches.

Easier, 10 Qns, VegemiteKid, Aug 12 20

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Category: Twain, Mark

Easier
VegemiteKid
Aug 12 20
315 plays

63.

  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

64.

  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

65.

  "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

66.

  Who Created Me?    

Multiple Choice

 25 Qns

I'll name a few literary characters, you pick the author who created them.

Tough, 25 Qns, agony, May 18 03

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Character Creators

Tough
agony
2232 plays

67.

  All About Jordan    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

Most Fitzgerald quizzes are about "The Great Gatsby". For a change, I decided to make one about one of the book's supporting characters: Jordan Baker.

Average, 15 Qns, tjoebigham, Jul 02 09

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Fitzgerald, F. Scott

Average
tjoebigham
444 plays

68.

  Physics in Rhyme    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Mar 11 10

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Nursery Rhymes

Average
LeoDaVinci
1248 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.

  Who Said it in "Romeo and Juliet"?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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!

Average, 10 Qns, fife4, Jul 04 05

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Romeo and Juliet

Average
fife4
3825 plays

71.

  Dining in the Reading Room    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, psnz, May 13 22

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Non-Fiction

Average
psnz
May 13 22
207 plays

72.

  Great Gatsby    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

A quiz on the greatest American novel, "The Great Gatsby".

Average, 10 Qns, kmria, Jul 03 02

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Fitzgerald, F. Scott

Average
kmria
4602 plays

73.

  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

74.

  "Julius Caesar": My School Play    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

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.

Average, 10 Qns, Calpurnia09, Feb 07 12

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Julius Caesar

Average
Calpurnia09
900 plays

75.

  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

76.

  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

77.

  Best Laid Schemes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There are many types of scheme out there, from plots with evil intentions to the rhyming patterns of poetry. This quiz is about the works of the legendary Scottish poet, Robert Burns.

Average, 10 Qns, Fifiona81, Sep 07 16

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Burns, Robert

Average
Fifiona81
315 plays

78.

  Name that Book II: SHAKESPEARE!    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Ten question quiz is about Shakespeare's plays. I have read them and have seen some of them on stage and have seen some of the film versions of them.

Easier, 10 Qns, JsusFreak, Jul 21 00

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Name the Play

Easier
JsusFreak
6210 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.

  Please, Sir, I Want Some More    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about the works of Charles Dickens. If you have not read his books there are very many dramatizations of his work so it is still worth giving it a go if you have seen some.

Easier, 10 Qns, Serenesh, Apr 23 18

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Dickens, Charles

Easier
Serenesh
Apr 23 18
528 plays

81.

  '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

82.

  "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

83.

  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

84.

  Animal Farm Symbolism    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

George Orwell's "Animal Farm" is just bursting at the seams with symbolism. Can you tell what represents each of these things in history?

Average, 15 Qns, SlipDaniels, Mar 18 06

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Orwell, George

Average
SlipDaniels
2334 plays

85.

  The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'm not much into poetry, but I love this poem. I couldn't believe no one else had created a quiz about this wonderful poem by T.S. Eliot, so I decided to do it myself.

Average, 10 Qns, efvie, May 17 08

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Eliot, T. S.

Average
efvie
1158 plays

86.

  "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

87.

  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

88.

  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

89.

  Literary Siblings    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Even notice how many literary characters are only children? This quiz is about those who are not - those burdened and blessed by brothers and sisters.

Average, 10 Qns, agony, Apr 18 06

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11,12

Category: Families, Lovers and Friends

Average
agony
1467 plays

90.

  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

91.

  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
1395 plays

92.

  Identify the Quote: "Romeo and Juliet"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This is a quiz about Shakespeare's tale of "Romeo and Juliet". Can you identify the speaker of each quotation?

Tough, 10 Qns, Wildrainbows, Dec 31 08

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Romeo and Juliet

Tough
Wildrainbows
3351 plays

93.

  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

94.

  Match the Synopsis: The Tales of O Henry (2)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

O Henry was a prolific writer of short stories, most of which had a twist ending of some kind. If I give you a short synopsis of each story, can you match them with their titles?

Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Aug 21 20

Recommended for grades: 9,10

Category: Henry, O.

Average
Kankurette
Aug 21 20
150 plays

95.

  Match the Synopsis: The Tales of O Henry (3)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

William Sydney Porter, aka O Henry, was a prolific writer of short stories, many of which had twist endings. Can you match each title with the synopses given?

Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Aug 22 20

Recommended for grades: 9,10

Category: Henry, O.

Average
Kankurette
Aug 22 20
147 plays

96.

  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

97.

  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

98.

  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

99.

  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

100.

  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

101.

  "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" Quotes    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

Quotes from Acts One, Two, and Three will be given to you. You must to choose which of the following characters from the play said the given quote.

Average, 10 Qns, CoryMilan, Apr 06 12

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Julius Caesar

Average
CoryMilan
411 plays

102.

  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

103.

  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

104.

  "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

105.

  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

106.

  Are you there God? It's me, Margaret    

Multiple Choice

 15 Qns

This was a very good book. If you liked it take this quiz!

Average, 15 Qns, sitonme, Aug 03 02

Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

Category: Blume, Judy

Average
sitonme
4224 plays

107.

  The Merchant of Venice    

Multiple Choice

 20 Qns

A quiz on Shakespeare's comedy "The Merchant of Venice".

Average, 20 Qns, GoAvsGo, Jun 02 03

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11

Category: Merchant of Venice

Average
GoAvsGo
1845 plays

108.

  The Characters of "Great Expectations" (Volume I)    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One of the things Dickens is most famous for is his vivid, detailed and often humorous character descriptions. Enjoy a quiz on the characters in "Great Expectations".

Average, 10 Qns, newtscamander, Dec 17 05

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11

Category: Great Expectations

Average
newtscamander
1356 plays

109.

  Goodreads Top Children's Books Vol. 2    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

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

Easier, 10 Qns, Morganw2019, Aug 28 22

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

Category: Authors and Their Works

Easier
Morganw2019
Aug 28 22
255 plays

110.

  John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

If you're studying this at GCSE, this quiz is sure to help you with your studies. Enjoy!

Average, 10 Qns, wilma556619, Nov 30 13

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Of Mice and Men

Average
wilma556619
351 plays

111.

  Poetic Concepts for Kids    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

When learning about poetry, it's important to note the things poets do to make sure that their writing looks and sounds poetic. How well do you understand these fundamental literary devices and poetic forms? This quiz is recommended for older children.

Easier, 10 Qns, OddballJunior, Oct 03 20

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Category: Poetry for Children

Easier
OddballJunior
Oct 03 20
396 plays

112.

  " The Pearl " by John Steinbeck    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz about John Steinbeck's novel, "The Pearl".

Average, 10 Qns, dj168, Feb 02 08

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Category: The Pearl

Average
dj168
519 plays

113.

  The novel "Oliver Twist"    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

There have been many quizzes about the musical "Oliver!" and the film adaptations. But how much do you know about the original Charles Dickens' novel "Oliver Twist"?

Average, 10 Qns, elmo7, Jul 21 16

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9,10

Category: Oliver Twist

Average
elmo7
396 plays

114.

  "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

This quiz is on Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel, "The Scarlet Letter".

Average, 10 Qns, bonanza22, Dec 17 05

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Category: Hawthorne, Nathaniel

Average
bonanza22
2028 plays

115.

  They Should Have Known    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

I'm Cassius, the conspirator from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar", and if only the others had listened to me, things might have turned out differently! They should have known! Because I told them!

Average, 10 Qns, merylfederman, Jun 01 12

Recommended for grades: 9,10,11

Category: Julius Caesar

Average
merylfederman
402 plays

116.

  Eight Cousins    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

"Eight Cousins": I absolutely love this book! I hope that you find the quiz fun and entertaining.

Average, 10 Qns, triviachic23, Dec 23 03

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Category: Alcott, Louisa May

Average
triviachic23
477 plays

117.

  Match the Synopsis: The Tales of O Henry (5)    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

William Sidney Porter, aka O Henry, was a prolific writer of short stories, famous for their twist endings and depictions of New York and Western life. Can you match each title with its synopsis?

Tough, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Aug 28 20

Recommended for grades: 9,10

Category: Henry, O.

Tough
Kankurette
Aug 28 20
150 plays

118.

  A Day In The Life Of A Mouse.    

Match Quiz

 10 Qns

"A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood." So begins the popular children's book "The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Can you remember everything about the strange animal he found there?

Easier, 10 Qns, emiloony, Jun 04 16

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

Category: Donaldson, Julia & Axel Scheffler

Easier
emiloony
117 plays

119.

  The Scarlet Letter    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

One of Hawthorne's classics: an easy test of knowledge on a difficult text.

Average, 10 Qns, benh336, Nov 21 06

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Category: Hawthorne, Nathaniel

Average
benh336
1956 plays

120.

  Can You Pick the Right "Little Women" Character?    

Multiple Choice

 10 Qns

As you might have guessed from the title, this is a quiz on "Little Women" written by Louisa May Alcott, and the first of the four books on the March family. Thanks kyleisalive for suggesting the title and I hope you will have fun!

Easier, 10 Qns, pinkbunny98, Aug 03 14

Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Category: Alcott, Louisa May

Easier
pinkbunny98
723 plays