FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about The Dark Half by Stephen King
Quiz about The Dark Half by Stephen King

"The Dark Half", by Stephen King Quiz


A relatively easy quiz on the thrilling Stephen King book about a writer's pen name who earns a life of his own.

A multiple-choice quiz by Konig. Estimated time: 3 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Literature Trivia
  6. »
  7. Stephen King
  8. »
  9. The Dark Half

Author
Konig
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
134,918
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1305
Last 3 plays: Guest 111 (7/10), Guest 213 (8/10), Guest 98 (9/10).
- -
Question 1 of 10
1. When was "The Dark Half" first published? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Early in the novel, information pertaining to two other Stephen King novels is mentioned. What are these two other novels? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What does George Stark prefer to write with? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When someone found out that George Stark was really just a pseudonym that Thad used, Thad decided to do an article in a famous magazine to clear everything up, and also to announce that Stark was dead, and therefore would no longer write any novels. In which magazine was this article published? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What did it say on the fake tombstone shown in the magazine article? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What was written on the wall at most of Stark's crime scenes? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the first person George Stark killed? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What word did Stephen King use to describe the sparrows? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What type of car does George Stark drive? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. All in all, how many people did George Stark kill? Hint



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

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 111: 7/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 213: 8/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 98: 9/10
Feb 16 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was "The Dark Half" first published?

Answer: 1989

One of the newer and lesser famous books by King.
2. Early in the novel, information pertaining to two other Stephen King novels is mentioned. What are these two other novels?

Answer: "The Dead Zone" and "Cujo"

Both "Cujo" and "The Dead Zone" are partially set in Castle Rock, Maine, where a large portion of "The Dark Half" takes place.
3. What does George Stark prefer to write with?

Answer: Pencils

A Berol Black Beauty pencil was all that Stark would, and probably could, write with. Thad, however, preferred the typewriter.
4. When someone found out that George Stark was really just a pseudonym that Thad used, Thad decided to do an article in a famous magazine to clear everything up, and also to announce that Stark was dead, and therefore would no longer write any novels. In which magazine was this article published?

Answer: People

It was a light article, meant to expose him and keep light of the situation. Stark didn't think it was so funny.
5. What did it say on the fake tombstone shown in the magazine article?

Answer: Not a very nice guy

Neither Thad nor Liz Beaumont thinks Stark is a nice guy, even before he goes on his killing rampage.
6. What was written on the wall at most of Stark's crime scenes?

Answer: The sparrows are flying

Stark has no knowledge of writing this on the wall, and Thad suspects that part of himself, inside Stark, wrote that as a message to himself. We never really find out at the end whether this is the case or not.
7. Who was the first person George Stark killed?

Answer: Homer Gamache

He used Gamache's prosthetic arm to beat Gamache to death. Donaldson, Clawson, and Ms. Cowley all die later in the book.
8. What word did Stephen King use to describe the sparrows?

Answer: Psychopomp

Psychopomps are harbringers, or carriers, of the dead. It is a word I've never heard before, but www.dictionary.com confirms that King's definition is correct.
9. What type of car does George Stark drive?

Answer: Toronado

A Black Toronado. The car, like Stark, appeared out of nowhere.
10. All in all, how many people did George Stark kill?

Answer: 14

In order, they were: Homer Gamache, Frederick Clawson, Miriam Cowley, Michael Donaldson, an elevator guard, the two cops protecting Phillis Myers, Phillis Myers, two FBI telephone technicians, one cop protecting Rick Cowley, Rick Cowley, and the two cops protecting Liz Beaumont and her kids.
Source: Author Konig

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor bullymom before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
3/29/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us