Famous Literary Works and Authors Quiz
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Which of the following authors wrote a novel published in 1852?

  • William Blake
  • James Joyce
  • Henry James
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe (correct)

Which book was published in the year 1898?

  • Treasure Island
  • The World According to Garp
  • Watership Down
  • The Turn of the Screw (correct)

What genre does 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot belong to?

  • Play
  • Poem (correct)
  • Philosophy
  • Novel

Identify the title of the play written by Samuel Beckett.

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Who is the author of 'Wuthering Heights'?

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Which author wrote a work published in the year 1866?

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What genre does 'Coming of Age in Samoa' belong to?

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Which of the following books was published between 1950 and 1956?

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Who is the author of 'The Count of Monte Cristo'?

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In what year was 'Critique of Pure Reason' published?

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Which author wrote both 'Dystopian Girl' and 'Animal Farm'?

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What is the main character of 'The Age of Innocence'?

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In which year was 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' published?

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Which title features the character 'Justice Wargrave'?

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What type of work is 'All Quiet on the Western Front'?

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Which author wrote 'The Old Man and the Sea'?

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What genre is 'Pride and Prejudice' categorized under?

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In what year was 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' published?

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Which literary work is an epic poem?

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Who is the author of 'Richard III'?

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Which of the following books was published first?

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Which work is a poetry collection?

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What genre does 'On The Road' belong to?

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Which of the following plays was published in 1956?

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Which author wrote a novel published in 1888?

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What year was 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson published?

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Which of the following poets published works in 1819?

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Who authored 'Moby Dick', published in 1851?

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Which of the following works was created in the 17th century?

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Which novel was published by James Hilton in 1933?

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What year was 'The Merchant of Venice' completed?

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Which author wrote 'The Road Not Taken'?

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What is the genre of 'The Scarlet Letter'?

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Which play was authored by William Shakespeare?

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What year was 'To Kill a Mockingbird' published?

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Who is the author of 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles'?

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Which genre does 'Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening' belong to?

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In what century was 'The Rubaiyat' written?

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Which of the following novels was published in 1959?

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Which author wrote 'The Great Gatsby'?

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What genre does 'The Gulag Archipelago' belong to?

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Who is the author of 'Hamlet'?

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Which publication year corresponds with 'Great Expectations'?

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What genre is 'How To Win Friends and Influence People' classified under?

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'The Jungle' was written by which author?

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'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' was authored by whom?

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Which of the following was published in the 1930s?

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Flashcards

Publication Year of Lolita

The novel 'Lolita' by Vladimir Nabakov was published in 1955.

Genre of "The Lottery"

Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" is a short story.

Publication Year of Lost Horizon

James Hilton's novel, "Lost Horizon," was published in 1933.

Author of "Lord of the Flies"

William Golding wrote the novel "Lord of the Flies" published in 1954.

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Publication Date of Lyrical Ballads

The poetry collection "Lyrical Ballads" by William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge was published in 1798.

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Genre of "Mein Kampf"

"Mein Kampf" by Adolf Hitler is a manifesto.

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"The Odyssey" Author

"The Odyssey" was written by Homer.

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Publication Year of "Metamorphosis"

Franz Kafka's novel, "Metamorphosis", was published in 1915.

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Publication Year of A Christmas Carol

The year A Christmas Carol was published by Charles Dickens

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Publication range of The Chronicles of Narnia

The publication years of The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis spanned 1950-1956

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Author of The Cider House Rules

John Irving wrote the novel The Cider House Rules.

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Genre of Critique of Pure Reason

Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant is a philosophy book

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Publication Year of Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoevsky published Crime and Punishment in 1866.

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Publication Year of Tobacco Road?

1749

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Genre of Ulysses?

Novel

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Author of The Waste Land?

T.S. Eliot

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Publication Year of Uncle Tom's Cabin?

1852

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Genre of The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus?

Play

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Of Mice and Men

A novella by John Steinbeck published in 1937.

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The Old Man and the Sea

A novel by Ernest Hemingway published in 1957, about a man and a fish.

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Oliver Twist

A novel by Charles Dickens published in 1838, about a troubled youth.

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On the Origin of Species

A science book by Charles Darwin, published around 1859, on evolution.

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

A novel by Gabriel García Márquez published in 1967, focusing on history and a family.

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Othello

A play by William Shakespeare published around 1622, about jealousy and conflict.

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Pride and Prejudice

A novel by Jane Austen published in 1813 which explores themes of love and societal expectations.

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The Prince

A political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli published in 1593, discussing governance.

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What type of work is 'Absalom, Absalom!'?

It is a novel written by William Faulkner and published in 1936.

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Who are the main characters in 'Animal Farm'?

The main characters are Napoleon, Snowball, Boxer, and Old Major. They are all animals who live on a farm and overthrow their human owner.

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When was 'Antigone' published?

'Antigone' is a play by Sophocles that was published in 441 BC.

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What is the main theme of 'All Quiet on the Western Front'?

The novel explores the horrors and futility of war through the experiences of young German soldiers during World War I.

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Who wrote 'Around the World in 80 Days'?

Jules Verne, a French author, wrote this adventure novel and it was published in 1873.

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William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

A play written by William Shakespeare and published around 1593.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter

A novel published in 1850 by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

A work published in 1942, categorized as fiction.

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Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises

A novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1926.

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Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

A novel, published in 1811 by Jane Austen.

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Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird

Published in 1960. Known as an inspiring novel.

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William Faulkner, The Sound and the Fury

A novel published in 1929, part of his literary creation.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tender is the Night

A novel published in 1934.

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What is a novella?

A novella is a short novel, typically shorter than a full-length novel but longer than a short story. It often focuses on a single plot and a limited number of characters.

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What is a play?

A play is a literary work written to be performed by actors on a stage. It consists of dialogue and stage directions, and is often divided into acts and scenes.

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What does 'Self-help' mean as a genre?

Self-help books offer practical advice and strategies to improve personal skills, solve problems, or achieve specific goals.

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What is a series?

A series is a group of related works by the same author, often featuring the same characters or setting.

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What is Narrative?

Narrative refers to a form of writing that tells a story, typically involving characters, events, and a chronological order.

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What is a Novel?

A novel is a long, fictional prose narrative. It typically features a complex plot, multiple characters, and a developed setting.

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Who wrote "Hamlet"?

William Shakespeare wrote "Hamlet", a tragic play about a prince seeking revenge for his murdered father.

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What is a Genre?

A genre is a category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, and content, such as novels, plays, and poetry.

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Study Notes

Literary Works and Authors

  • Various literary works are listed in a table format, including the title of the work, the author, and the type of work.
  • Publication dates are also included.
  • The list includes a diverse range of literary genres, such as novels, plays, poetry, and short stories.
  • Examples of authors include William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Emily Brontë.
  • Examples of works include "Hamlet," "Pride and Prejudice," and "Wuthering Heights."
  • Dates of publication or composition vary significantly, spanning centuries.

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Test your knowledge on famous authors and their iconic works with this engaging quiz. From classic novels to notable plays published across the centuries, explore the literary world and enhance your understanding of genre and publication dates.

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