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"The Adventures of..." Whom? Trivia Quiz


According to Ernest Hemingway, "All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called 'Huckleberry Finn.'" Huck told his own story... can you determine who is telling these by their first lines?

A multiple-choice quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
367,619
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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803
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. "In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since.
'Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,' he told me, 'just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.'"

Who is this narrator, who tells the story of his association with his wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby?
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Question 2 of 10
2. "In the late summer of that year we lived in a house in a village that looked across the river and the plain to the mountains. In the bed of the river there were pebbles and boulders, dry and white in the sun, and the water was clear and swiftly moving and blue in the channels. Troops went by the house and down the road and the dust they raised powdered the leaves of the trees."

Who begins his tragic tale of love in the Italian campaign of the Great War in this way?
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Question 3 of 10
3. "If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me..."

Who is this, whose story begins with being expelled from Pencey Prep?
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Question 4 of 10
4. "I am an invisible man. No, I am not a spook like those who haunted Edgar Allan Poe; nor am I one of your Hollywood-movie ectoplasms. I am a man of substance, of flesh and bone, fiber and liquids -- and I might even be said to possess a mind. I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me."

What is the name of this narrator, who recounts his difficult life dealing with stereotypes of racial prejudice?
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Question 5 of 10
5. "When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it healed, and Jem's fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury."

Who is Jem's little sister, who is narrating the story of their family's 'trial' with her father's trial?
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Question 6 of 10
6. "When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home. I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman--- he looks tough and I don't--- but I guess my own looks aren't so bad."

What is the name of this narrator, a greaser struggling with his own identity?
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Question 7 of 10
7. "You better not never tell nobody but God. It'd kill your mammy.

Dear God,
I am fourteen years old. I am I have always been a good girl. Maybe you can give me a sign letting me know what is happening to me."

What is the name of this girl, who tells her story through a series of letters?
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Question 8 of 10
8. "Let me say this: bein a idiot is no box of chocolates. People laugh, lose patience, treat you shabby. Now they says folks sposed to be kind to the afflicted, but let me tell you- it ain't always that way."

Who is this 'idiot' narrator, who tells of how he became a football star, Ping-Pong champion, soldier, chess champion, astronaut, stunt man, and even a professional wrestler?
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Question 9 of 10
9. "It's hard being left behind. I wait for Henry, not knowing where he is, wondering if he's okay. It's hard to be the one who stays."

Who is this who must always wait for Henry, and never knows how old he will be when he shows up?
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Question 10 of 10
10. "When I wake up, the other side of the bed is cold. My fingers stretch out, seeking Prim's warmth but finding only the rough canvas cover of the mattress. She must have had bad dreams and climbed in with our mother. Of course, she did. This is the day of the reaping."

Who is Prim's sister, who takes her place as Tribute for District 12?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I've been turning over in my mind ever since. 'Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,' he told me, 'just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.'" Who is this narrator, who tells the story of his association with his wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby?

Answer: Nick Carraway

Nick Carraway is the narrator of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", published in 1925. The story is set in the summer of 1922, and Mr. Carroway has rented a house in the fictional Long Island community of West Egg, adjacent to the property of millionaire Jay Gatsby. Their acquaintance begins when Gatsby invites him to one of his weekend parties, and Carroway soon finds himself drawn into the high society life, in spite of his initial disdain for it.

Since its publication, "The Great Gatsby" has been adapted for film numerous times, as well as being given treatments on stage as a musical, a ballet, an opera, and a play.
2. "In the late summer of that year we lived in a house in a village that looked across the river and the plain to the mountains. In the bed of the river there were pebbles and boulders, dry and white in the sun, and the water was clear and swiftly moving and blue in the channels. Troops went by the house and down the road and the dust they raised powdered the leaves of the trees." Who begins his tragic tale of love in the Italian campaign of the Great War in this way?

Answer: 2nd-Lt. Frederic Henry

Second-lieutenant Frederic Henry is the main character and narrator of his own story in Ernest Hemingway's 1929 novel, "A Farewell to Arms". Frederic is an American volunteer with the Italian army's ambulance corps in the First World War. He begins a relationship with nurse Catherine Barkley, whom he meets early in the story through a mutual friend. Although superficial at first, their relationship grows after 2Lt Henry is wounded and is sent to Milan, where they spend a summer together. Eventually Frederic and Catherine flee the fighting, making their way to Switzerland and a tragic ending to the story.

Although not a true autobiography, "A Farewell to Arms" was largely based on Hemingway's own experiences in Italy during World War I. While adapted for the silver screen on more than one occasion, it was the 1932 rendition (starring Gary Cooper and Helen Hayes) that received an Oscar nomination for Best Picture.
3. "If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me..." Who is this, whose story begins with being expelled from Pencey Prep?

Answer: Holden Caulfield

Holden Caulfield narrates his experiences in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye", which was published in 1951. Holden is an angst-filled teenager who finds himself expelled from the prep school in Pennsylvania that he has been attending, effective upon the arrival of the upcoming Christmas vacation. Rather than wait, he leaves and takes the train to New York City, where he spends the weekend on his own, staying in a dilapidated hotel. Part of his soul-searching time is spent struggling with his own sexuality, and he even goes so far as to bring a prostitute to his room, without actually going through with it. It is somewhat of a coming-of-age tale, although in the end it seems as though Holden's attitude about life has not changed much.

With its unabashed portrayal of teenage rebellion, including all the profanity, promiscuity and the challenging of the mores of the day, "The Catcher in the Rye" has often been banned, and has been the subject of much controversy over the years.
4. "I am an invisible man. No, I am not a spook like those who haunted Edgar Allan Poe; nor am I one of your Hollywood-movie ectoplasms. I am a man of substance, of flesh and bone, fiber and liquids -- and I might even be said to possess a mind. I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me." What is the name of this narrator, who recounts his difficult life dealing with stereotypes of racial prejudice?

Answer: He never names himself.

It is appropriate that Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man" (1952) features a narrator who never names himself, given that he feels himself to be a person unseen for who he is, but rather only for the stereotype that a man of color is to the world. He recounts many difficult and even some disturbing experiences over many years, beginning with his youth in the 1920s. Even with his accomplishments (such as getting a scholarship to a prestigious black college) come hardships (being required to fight blindfolded against other black youth to actually receive the scholarship).

By the end of the novel, we learn why our storyteller has retreated to living underground, but we also see that he has decided to once again face the world.
5. "When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow. When it healed, and Jem's fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury." Who is Jem's little sister, who is narrating the story of their family's 'trial' with her father's trial?

Answer: Scout Finch

Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch is the narrator of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (Harper Lee, 1960), which is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama during the Great Depression. Scout recounts the events of small town living in the South over a few summers, a life that makes a sudden and drastic change when her lawyer father takes on a case defending a black man accused of raping a white woman. The Finch family's faith in the justice system is badly shaken when, despite strong evidence for the defendant's innocence, he is still convicted (later events notwithstanding).

The 1962 film adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird" garnered multiple Oscar nominations, winning three of them, including Best Actor for Gregory Peck.
6. "When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home. I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman--- he looks tough and I don't--- but I guess my own looks aren't so bad." What is the name of this narrator, a greaser struggling with his own identity?

Answer: Ponyboy Curtis

Ponyboy (yes, his real name) Curtis is the 14-year-old storyteller in S.E. Hinton's 1967 novel "The Outsiders". The story is set in a midwestern town and revolves around two gangs separated by their socioeconomic status. Ponyboy is a member of the Greasers (along with his two older brothers Darry and Sodapop); the three boys live on their own, their parents having died in a car crash. On the other side are the Socs (Socials), made up of tough yet (comparatively) well-to-do members. Ponyboy's interactions with the Socs lead him to question the stereotyped roles that he has previously taken as a given.

"The Outsiders" was made into a film in 1983 starring many up-and-comers (Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Emilio Estevez, Tom Cruise, and Diane Lane), as well as a short-lived television series in 1990 that picked up where the book ended.
7. "You better not never tell nobody but God. It'd kill your mammy. Dear God, I am fourteen years old. I am I have always been a good girl. Maybe you can give me a sign letting me know what is happening to me." What is the name of this girl, who tells her story through a series of letters?

Answer: Celie

Through her letters to God (and later to her sister Nettie), Celie paints a picture of a very difficult life. Alice Walker published "The Color Purple" in 1982, with the story primarily taking place in 1930s Georgia. Celie's life is anything but easy as she deals with incest, abuse and poverty, trying to make sense of her life as a colored girl (woman) in the South during the Great Depression and the years that follow. She eventually finds strength through strong female role models that she encounters in her life.

Alice Walker earned the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for "The Color Purple", and saw her book made into a 1985 movie directed by Steven Spielberg that received 11 Oscar nominations (but did not win any).
8. "Let me say this: bein a idiot is no box of chocolates. People laugh, lose patience, treat you shabby. Now they says folks sposed to be kind to the afflicted, but let me tell you- it ain't always that way." Who is this 'idiot' narrator, who tells of how he became a football star, Ping-Pong champion, soldier, chess champion, astronaut, stunt man, and even a professional wrestler?

Answer: Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump narrates his own story, with the book carrying the same name ("Forrest Gump", 1986) and author Winston Groom gives him a distinct voice through poor grammar and simple language to indicate his low intelligence (and Southern accent). In spite of his apparent disadvantage (low IQ), Forrest shows a simple wisdom in his approach to life. That, along with physical prowess (6 foot 6 inches tall and 242 pounds) and savant mathematical ability, ends up providing him with many amazing opportunities.

While different from the book, the 1994 movie adaptation was highly successful, winning six Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director (Robert Zemeckis) and Best Actor (Tom Hanks).
9. "It's hard being left behind. I wait for Henry, not knowing where he is, wondering if he's okay. It's hard to be the one who stays." Who is this who must always wait for Henry, and never knows how old he will be when he shows up?

Answer: Clare

"The Time Traveler's Wife" (Audrey Niffenegger's debut novel, 2003) is actually written from the alternatng perspectives of both Clare Abshire and her husband Henry DeTamble. What makes their relationship unique is that Henry has a genetic disorder that makes him jump forward and backward in time, relative to his own timeline (born in 1963, and 28 years old at the time the novel begins in 1991). When they meet for the first time in Henry's timeline, Clare has already known him all her life. The novel tells of their efforts in maintaining a relationship under such bizarre circumstances.

The book was adapted to film in 2009, starring Eric Bana and Rachel McAdam.
10. "When I wake up, the other side of the bed is cold. My fingers stretch out, seeking Prim's warmth but finding only the rough canvas cover of the mattress. She must have had bad dreams and climbed in with our mother. Of course, she did. This is the day of the reaping." Who is Prim's sister, who takes her place as Tribute for District 12?

Answer: Katniss Everdeen

Katniss Everdeen tells her desperate story of survival under the regime of the Capitol in the dystopian world of Suzanne Collins' 2008 novel, "The Hunger Games". It is the America of the future, a land called Panem, and the country has been divided into 12 (formerly 13) districts. These districts are kept poor and downtrodden as they provide resources for the wealthy Capitol. One means of this control is the annual reaping of two tributes (a boy and girl between the ages of 12 and 18) from each district to participate in the Hunger Games - a fight to the death with only one victor.

The popular book was made into a popular film in 2012, starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss.
Source: Author reedy

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