Guess the Stephen King Book! Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

King does an amazing job of telling everything from the viewpoint of Trisha McFarland, a nine year old girl. The sounds and the smells of the forest come alive as she is being chased by something. But what is this something? How can poor Trisha escape. You can feel the terror and panic of this brave young girl.

Answer: Carrie

"Carrie" was Stephen King's first novel to be published. It was released in 1974. While the story is terrifying, it is also heartbreaking as we feel for poor Carrie White who is mercilessly tortured by her fellow students. When she comes home, we discover her mother is not exactly the doting mother a teenage girl needs. Over time, her power builds inside her until, well you'll just have to read the book.

Answer: Rose Madder

Rose Daniels is on the run from her psychotic husband, Norman Daniels. Norman has no conscience and he is determined to make his wife pay. For anyone who gets in the way, the consequences are brutal. There are some parts of this book that are tough to read as King gets into the mind of Norman Daniels, which is not a pretty picture.

Answer: Doctor Sleep

"Doctor Sleep" is the sequel to "The Shining". King peels back the curtain so we can see just what has become of Danny (now Dan) Torrance. The story, though, is about much more than just Dan. We are introduced to a young girl named Abra Stone who has her own unique abilities that Danny can relate to.

Unfortunately, there are some very sinister folks who plan on doing some serious harm to Abra. Danny knows he has no choice but to come to the aid of the young girl.

Answer: The Stand

For me, "The Stand" is my personal favorite of all the Stephen King books I have ever read. It is vastly superior (and more detailed) than the TV mini-series of the early 1990s. Mother Abigail is the frail, but wise, leader of one side. Randall Flag, known as the Dark Man, is the leader of the other side.

A battle will take place like no other. The complete and uncut version of the book is over 1100 pages but worth the time it takes to read it.

Answer: The Dark Half

George Stark is actually the dark half of Thad Beaumont; the half that he does not want to acknowledge even exists. King had his own "dark half" named Richard Bachman that he created as a pseudonym that he used to write some of his novels. "The Dark Half" was released in 1989 and dedicated to Shirley Sonderegger.

Answer: From A Buick 8

King has his own way of describing this peculiar Buick. The car has a lack of the normal identifying markers that so many cars have. Of course, that leads to the question of where exactly did this car come from. Set in Pennsylvania, we see how Ned becomes very close to Troop D, where his father worked for so many years. He is seeking some answers, but what answers will he find?

Answer: Dreamcatcher

"The Dreamcatcher" takes place in the same city as "It" and "Insomnia". The foursome meet as children and grow up and each man has his own personal life and issues he is dealing with. However, they do try to stay in touch as they are bound by something in their past that most people cannot relate to. "The Dreamcatcher" is hard to describe as King has once again created a sinister being that is both unique and frightening.

Answer: Dolores Claiborne

Dolores is older now and so is her daughter, Selena. Their relationship is not exactly normal. The past binds them together although neither one of them wants to be reminded of it. The past can be painful. Recalling it even more so. "Dolores Claiborne" is hard to read at times as King does not shy away from topics that make the reader uncomfortable.

Answer: The Regulators

"The Regulators" takes place in a neighborhood that becomes the target of some evil creatures that are hatched from the mind of a mentally disturbed young man who has powers that cannot be controlled. It is a violent story that takes no prisoners. Not for the squeamish. A great read, nonetheless.