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10 Question Literature Quiz: Pet Sematary | Stephen King

"Pet Sematary", possibly one of Stephen King's scariest novels, is the basis of my quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by dark66angel. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dark66angel

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
254,953

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1874

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In which year was 'Pet Sematary' copy-written? Hint

1997

1989

1987

1983

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Question 2 of 10

2. While writing this novel, at which university was Stephen King employed? Hint

Nowhere, he wasn't employed.

University of Michigan

University of Maine

University of Maryland

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Creeds moved from Chicago to where? Hint

Springfield

Boston

Maine

Detroit

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Gage gets stung by a bee, what does Jud say Louis should put on it to make the swelling go down? Hint

flour

iodine

powdered sugar

baking soda

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the first name of the woman who watches Gage and Ellie when Rachel and Louis are away? Hint

Missy

Mitsy

Misty

Mipsy

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is Gage's favorite kind of cereal? Hint

Fruity Bears

Cocoa Bears

Cherry Pebbles

Veggie Stars

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Question 7 of 10

7. What kind of car did Louis want to buy in 1981? Hint

BMW

Porsche

Winnebago

Corvette

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Question 8 of 10

8. What does Ellie carry with her to remind her of Gage? Hint

Gage's favorite teddy

Picture of her and Gage

Gage's blanket

A video tape of Gage playing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ellie killed Church.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the only Creed who does not die at the end of the novel? Hint

none of them die

Ellie

they all die

Jud

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year was 'Pet Sematary' copy-written?

Answer: 1983

Stephen King's novel was copy-written in 1983, but was actually written in the late 1970s; King wasn't sure the world was ready for such a novel.

2. While writing this novel, at which university was Stephen King employed?

Answer: University of Maine

During the late '70s, King taught a class in the literature of the fantastic.

3. The Creeds moved from Chicago to where?

Answer: Maine

The Creeds moved to Maine so Louis would have a better job in the medical field.

4. When Gage gets stung by a bee, what does Jud say Louis should put on it to make the swelling go down?

Answer: baking soda

Jud with his fancy accent states: "Got t'get the stinga out 'n put some bakin soda on't. 'T'll go daown."

5. What is the first name of the woman who watches Gage and Ellie when Rachel and Louis are away?

Answer: Missy

Missy Dandridge watches over the children many times in the novel. She is terribly filled with grief when one of the children die.

6. What is Gage's favorite kind of cereal?

Answer: Cocoa Bears

After Gage dies, Louis is stricken with grief. Though he isn't hungry, he sits down to a bowl of his son's favorite cereal, Cocoa Bears.

7. What kind of car did Louis want to buy in 1981?

Answer: Winnebago

Also after the death of their son, Rachel goes a little off the edge talking about random things, one of which was that now that their son was dead, they could finally afford a Winnebago.

8. What does Ellie carry with her to remind her of Gage?

Answer: Picture of her and Gage

The picture is of Ellie toting Gage on a sled.

9. Ellie killed Church.

Answer: False

Church goes on to help the zombie Gage kill Jud.

10. Who is the only Creed who does not die at the end of the novel?

Answer: Ellie

Rachel leaves the house to get back to Louis, while leaving Ellie with her parents.

Source: Author dark66angel

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