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Miscellaneous Literature! Trivia Quiz

Miscellaneous Literature Quiz! I've made a quiz on many of my favourite books. This includes books old and new, so be prepared!

A multiple-choice quiz by emeraldstar. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
emeraldstar

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,323

Updated
Apr 26 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
780

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who wrote 'The Forsyte Saga'? Hint

W.M. Thackeray

George Eliot

John Galsworthy

D.H. Lawrence

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights', what is the name of the house where Edgar Linton lives? _______ Grange.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which of Jane Austen's novels does the character Lady Russell appear? Hint

Mansfield Park

Northanger Abbey

Sense and Sensibility

Persuasion

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the head of Gryffindor house at Hogwarts, Harry Potter's school? Hint

Professor Snape

Professor Flitwick

Professor Dumbledore

Professor McGonagall

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women", which of the sisters does Laurie marry? Hint

Beth

Meg

Amy

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the hilariously funny James Herriot books, what is Herriot's occupation? Hint

lawyer

doctor

vet

teacher

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the books by P.G. Wodehouse, what is the name of Bertram Wooster's assistant (valet)?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who wrote the short story 'The Great Automatic Grammatizator'? Hint

Enid Blyton

Roald Dahl

George Orwell

Charles Dickens

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 'Jane Eyre', what is the first name of Miss Ingram whom
Mr. Rochester was expected to marry? Hint

Blanche

Charlotte

Laura

Helena

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or False : The author Monica Dickens is the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who wrote 'The Forsyte Saga'?

Answer: John Galsworthy

"The Forsyte Saga" was recently made into a television series shown on ITV.

2. In Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights', what is the name of the house where Edgar Linton lives? _______ Grange.

Answer: thrushcross

This was originally the home of the Linton family, and Wuthering Heights was the home of the Earnshaws.

3. In which of Jane Austen's novels does the character Lady Russell appear?

Answer: Persuasion

Lady Russell is a friend of the Elliot family, in particular of Anne, who sees her as something of a mother figure.

4. Who is the head of Gryffindor house at Hogwarts, Harry Potter's school?

Answer: Professor McGonagall

Professor Snape is the head of Slytherin house, and Professor Flitwick is the head of Ravenclaw. Professor Dumbledore is the principal of the school.

5. In Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women", which of the sisters does Laurie marry?

Answer: Amy

Laurie is the March's next-door neighbour. He proposes to Jo at first but she refuses him. He marries Amy years later.

6. In the hilariously funny James Herriot books, what is Herriot's occupation?

Answer: vet

James Herriot is the author of a series of books on his life spent as a vet in the Yorkshire Dales. If you haven't read these books, do - they are excellent!

7. In the books by P.G. Wodehouse, what is the name of Bertram Wooster's assistant (valet)?

Answer: jeeves

8. Who wrote the short story 'The Great Automatic Grammatizator'?

Answer: Roald Dahl

This story is published along with more of Dahl's short stories in a book called "The Great Automatic Grammatizator and other stories".

9. In 'Jane Eyre', what is the first name of Miss Ingram whom Mr. Rochester was expected to marry?

Answer: Blanche

Jane Eyre is very jealous of Blanche Ingram, because she is in love with Mr. Rochester herself!

10. True or False : The author Monica Dickens is the great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens.

Answer: True

Monica Dickens wrote such books as "One Pair of Feet", "Angel in the Corner" and the childrens' "World End" series.

Source: Author emeraldstar

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