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New Classics in Literature Trivia Quiz

Great books don't have to be very old to be classics. Some are actually relatively new. Let us take a look at some modern classics.

A multiple-choice quiz by triviaking162. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
triviaking162

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
342,922

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1768

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2003, Dan Brown released his now famous story "The Da Vinci Code." What is the first name of the protagonist of the story? Hint

Robert

Andrew

Mike

Langdon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Fill in the missing word of this famous book which was written in 2003. It is about two kids in Afghanistan and was written by Khaled Hosseini.

"The ________ Runner"

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sara Gruen released a book in 2006 and that book became a movie in 2011. What is its title? Hint

Water For Elephants

Beowulf

The Secret Life of Bees

The Hunger Games

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Question 4 of 10

4. Kathryn Stockett wrote a historical fiction book that was later turned into a very popular movie in 2011. What is this book called? Hint

The Road

The Other Boleyn Girl

The Lovely Bones

The Help

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Elizabeth Gilbert story "Eat, Pray, Love" was made into a movie in 2010.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which famous story has a narrator named Margaret Lea? Hint

The Road

The Time Traveler's Wife

Angels and Demons

The Thirteenth Tale

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these classic books was written by Ian McEwan? Hint

Lush Life

Never Let Me Go

American Gods

Atonement

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the title of Jonathan Franzen's 2001 book which won the National Book Award that year?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which story has Kathy as the main character and was written by Kazuo Ishiguro? Hint

Never Let Me Go

Angels and Demons

Life of Pi

The Hunger Games

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Question 10 of 10

10. What title character's magical adventure ended in 2007 with the "Deathly Hallows?"

Answer: (Two Words - character's name)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2003, Dan Brown released his now famous story "The Da Vinci Code." What is the first name of the protagonist of the story?

Answer: Robert

Robert Langdon is his full name. In the book, he solves puzzles and riddles. The book came out in 2003.

2. Fill in the missing word of this famous book which was written in 2003. It is about two kids in Afghanistan and was written by Khaled Hosseini. "The ________ Runner"

Answer: Kite

This story led people to learn more about Afghanistan. Amir is the main character in this story. Khaled Hosseini also wrote "A Thousand Splendid Suns."

3. Sara Gruen released a book in 2006 and that book became a movie in 2011. What is its title?

Answer: Water For Elephants

This story tells the story of Jacob Jankowski, who reminisces about his time working at the circus. It was on the "New York Times" Best Seller List for 12 weeks in 2006.

4. Kathryn Stockett wrote a historical fiction book that was later turned into a very popular movie in 2011. What is this book called?

Answer: The Help

Emma Stone starred in the film based on this story. The story took place in the 1960s and was about black maids.

5. The Elizabeth Gilbert story "Eat, Pray, Love" was made into a movie in 2010.

Answer: True

The movie "Eat, Pray, Love" starred Julia Roberts. It is non-fiction, as it actually goes through part of the author's life and her travels to exotic places.

6. Which famous story has a narrator named Margaret Lea?

Answer: The Thirteenth Tale

This story was released in 2006. It is a gothic story and in its first week of publication, went all the way to the top of the New York Times Best Seller List.

7. Which of these classic books was written by Ian McEwan?

Answer: Atonement

"Atonement" came out in 2006. It was in Time Magazine's "All-Time 100 Greatest Novels." In 2007, a movie adaptation came out to theaters.

8. What is the title of Jonathan Franzen's 2001 book which won the National Book Award that year?

Answer: The Corrections

"The Corrections" features the Lambert family. It has won many other awards and was an Oprah's Book Club selection.

9. Which story has Kathy as the main character and was written by Kazuo Ishiguro?

Answer: Never Let Me Go

This story won the Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2006. Kazuo also wrote "The Remains of the Day" in 1989.

10. What title character's magical adventure ended in 2007 with the "Deathly Hallows?"

Answer: Harry Potter

Harry's adventures were written by J.K. Rowling. Harry's best friends are Ron and Hermione. In the theaters, Harry was played by Daniel Radcliffe.

Source: Author triviaking162

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