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Scandinavian Writers Trivia Quiz

Most of these names will be slightly familiar to you.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,286

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen, produced many types of writing. He is, however, best known for his work in what area? Hint

Fairy Tales

Poems

Plays

Novels

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Question 2 of 10

2. Thorsten Veblen, of Norwegian descent, is best known for what work? Hint

The Theory of The Leisure Class

The Economic Consequences of Peace

The Wealth of Nations

The American Form of Democracy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard is most closely associated with what branch of philosophy? Hint

Utilitarianism

Fabian Socialism

Dialectical Materialism

Existentialism

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Question 4 of 10

4. Knut Hamsun, Norwegian writer, won the Nobel Prize for literature. Later in his life, however, he was famous - or infamous - for a different reason. What was it? Hint

Public brawling

Extramarital affair

Pro-Nazi sentiments

Financial misconduct

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Question 5 of 10

5. Speaking of the Nobel Prize, with what country is Alfred Nobel associated? Hint

Denmark

Norway

Iceland

Sweden

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Question 6 of 10

6. Shakespeare, of course, was not Scandinavian - but one of his most famous characters was. Of what country was Hamlet a prince? Hint

Denmark

Sweden

Norway

Iceland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which play is NOT the work of the Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen? Hint

A Doll's House

Riders to the Sea

Hedda Gabler

Peer Gynt

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Norwegian author wrote 'Giants in the Earth'? Hint

Selma Legerlof

Emanuel Swedenborg

O. E. Rolvag

Ludvig Holberg

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these works was NOT written by the Swedish author August Strindberg? Hint

Miss Julie

The Dream Play

The Father

The Plough and the Stars

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Question 10 of 10

10. Thor Heyerdahl, author of the popular non-fiction adventure story 'Kon-Tiki', is from what country? Hint

Denmark

Sweden

Norway

Iceland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Danish writer, Hans Christian Andersen, produced many types of writing. He is, however, best known for his work in what area?

Answer: Fairy Tales

He wrote many stories for young children.

2. Thorsten Veblen, of Norwegian descent, is best known for what work?

Answer: The Theory of The Leisure Class

It had impact in its day.

3. Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard is most closely associated with what branch of philosophy?

Answer: Existentialism

He is considered one of the great figures in the field.

4. Knut Hamsun, Norwegian writer, won the Nobel Prize for literature. Later in his life, however, he was famous - or infamous - for a different reason. What was it?

Answer: Pro-Nazi sentiments

It led to dire consequences for him.

5. Speaking of the Nobel Prize, with what country is Alfred Nobel associated?

Answer: Sweden

He was born in Stockholm, then in the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway, now the capital of Sweden.

6. Shakespeare, of course, was not Scandinavian - but one of his most famous characters was. Of what country was Hamlet a prince?

Answer: Denmark

"The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is one of Shakespeare's most quoted plays.

7. Which play is NOT the work of the Norwegian writer Henrik Ibsen?

Answer: Riders to the Sea

Ibsen is considered one of the giants of modern theatre.

8. Which Norwegian author wrote 'Giants in the Earth'?

Answer: O. E. Rolvag

The hardy pioneers of the American Great Plains region were the subject of this book.

9. Which of these works was NOT written by the Swedish author August Strindberg?

Answer: The Plough and the Stars

"The Plough and the Stars" was the work of the Irish writer Sean O'Casey.

10. Thor Heyerdahl, author of the popular non-fiction adventure story 'Kon-Tiki', is from what country?

Answer: Norway

He was a Norwegian explorer and writer.

Source: Author robert362

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