FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Test yourself! Take this Stephen King Quiz | Literature

This is my first try at creating a good SK quiz. I hope you enjoy it, and please rate my quiz when you're done.

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

Author
QueenLily

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
123,498

Updated
Dec 15 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3713

Last 3 plays: DCW2 (10/10), Guest 193 (8/10), Guest 68 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. "Storm of the Century" was a book before it was made into a mini-series.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Which two movies, based on Stephen King books, were later re-done, by his request? Hint

"The Shining" and "Carrie"

"Carrie" and "The Stand"

"Misery" and "Maximum Overdrive"

"The Stand" and "Cujo"

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. The book "It" took place in Castle Rock.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. In the following sequence of books, which one was written first? Hint

"The Stand"

"The Dark Half"

"Rose Madder"

"The Shining"

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. What was the first of SK's novels that was turned into a major motion picture? Hint

"Carrie"

"Cujo"

"The Shining"

"Salem's Lot"

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Stephen King was published many times in popular men's magazines.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. What is Stephen King's daughter's name?

Answer: (One Word)

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the short story featuring frogs with razor-sharp teeth? Hint

"Rainy Season"

"The Body"

"Mrs. Todd's Shortcut"

"The Mist"

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Tabitha King's maiden name was Sprice.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Stephen and his family once lived in California.

True

False

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Today : DCW2: 10/10
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 193: 8/10
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 68: 9/10
Mar 06 2024 : Guest 210: 7/10
Feb 16 2024 : blackandgreen: 7/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Storm of the Century" was a book before it was made into a mini-series.

Answer: false

"Storm of The Century" was a script written specifically for TV. It was later released in book form.

2. Which two movies, based on Stephen King books, were later re-done, by his request?

Answer: "The Shining" and "Carrie"

Both "The Shining" and "Carrie" were redone for TV viewers. They followed the books more accurately.

3. The book "It" took place in Castle Rock.

Answer: false

This was an easy one. Any self-respecting King fan knows that "It" took place in Derry.

4. In the following sequence of books, which one was written first?

Answer: "The Shining"

"The Shining" was King's third novel published, following his bestsellers "Carrie" and "'Salem's Lot".

5. What was the first of SK's novels that was turned into a major motion picture?

Answer: "Carrie"

Not a tricky question for a King fan. "Carrie" was the obvious choice, followed very closely by "The Shining".

6. Stephen King was published many times in popular men's magazines.

Answer: true

SK sent many of his short stories into men's magazines, earning very little money doing so.

7. What is Stephen King's daughter's name?

Answer: Naomi

SK has three children: Naomi, Joe, and Owen.

8. What was the name of the short story featuring frogs with razor-sharp teeth?

Answer: "Rainy Season"

I loved this story- just the idea of it raining frogs that kill sent shivers up my spine.

9. Tabitha King's maiden name was Sprice.

Answer: false

Tabitha's maiden name wasn't Sprice, but Spruce.

10. Stephen and his family once lived in California.

Answer: false

Although the King family has moved several times, never have they resided in California. They've lived in Maine, and in Florida for a short period of time.

Source: Author QueenLily

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor bullymom before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.