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Sylvia Plath Trivia Quiz

This quiz gives only basic facts about Sylvia Plath. Don't look here for any depth. I do hope you have fun, though!

A multiple-choice quiz by CellarDoor. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
CellarDoor

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,511

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
1915

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. Sylvia Plath was married to what British poet laureate? Hint

Christopher Everett Barrett III

Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Ted Hughes

William Carlos Williams

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Question 2 of 5

2. What is the title of her only novel? Hint

'The Bell Jar'

'Ariel'

'The Colossus'

'Daddy'

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Question 3 of 5

3. What was her first collection of poetry called? Hint

'Daddy'

'The Bell Jar'

'The Colossus'

'Ariel'

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Question 4 of 5

4. And her second poetry collection? Hint

'Ariel'

'The Bell Jar'

'The Colossus'

'Daddy'

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Question 5 of 5

5. How did Sylvia Plath die? Hint

She was murdered

From AIDS

From trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

She killed herself

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sylvia Plath was married to what British poet laureate?

Answer: Ted Hughes

Their marriage was unhappy.

2. What is the title of her only novel?

Answer: 'The Bell Jar'

'The Bell Jar' is semi-autobiographical.

3. What was her first collection of poetry called?

Answer: 'The Colossus'

4. And her second poetry collection?

Answer: 'Ariel'

'Ariel,' her most critically-acclaimed work, was published after her death.

5. How did Sylvia Plath die?

Answer: She killed herself

February 11, 1963.

Source: Author CellarDoor

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