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.

    <p>Waiting for Godot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of 'Wuthering Heights'?

    <p>Emily Brontë</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author wrote a work published in the year 1866?

    <p>Fyodor Dostoevsky</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nonfiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The Chronicles of Narnia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Alexandre Dumas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1781</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>George Orwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Aeneus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1884</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which title features the character 'Justice Wargrave'?

    <p>Antigone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Novel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ernest Hemingway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre is 'Pride and Prejudice' categorized under?

    <p>Novel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1962</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary work is an epic poem?

    <p>Paradise Lost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of 'Richard III'?

    <p>William Shakespeare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following books was published first?

    <p>Oliver Twist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work is a poetry collection?

    <p>The Prophet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre does 'On The Road' belong to?

    <p>Novel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following plays was published in 1956?

    <p>Long Day's Journey Into Night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author wrote a novel published in 1888?

    <p>Edward Bellamy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1948</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following poets published works in 1819?

    <p>John Keats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who authored 'Moby Dick', published in 1851?

    <p>Herman Melville</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Lysistrata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which novel was published by James Hilton in 1933?

    <p>Lost Horizon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was 'The Merchant of Venice' completed?

    <p>1595</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author wrote 'The Road Not Taken'?

    <p>Robert Frost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the genre of 'The Scarlet Letter'?

    <p>Novel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which play was authored by William Shakespeare?

    <p>Romeo and Juliet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was 'To Kill a Mockingbird' published?

    <p>1962</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Thomas Hardy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what century was 'The Rubaiyat' written?

    <p>11th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following novels was published in 1959?

    <p>Things Fall Apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author wrote 'The Great Gatsby'?

    <p>F. Scott Fitzgerald</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre does 'The Gulag Archipelago' belong to?

    <p>Narrative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of 'Hamlet'?

    <p>William Shakespeare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication year corresponds with 'Great Expectations'?

    <p>1861</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Self-help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The Jungle' was written by which author?

    <p>Upton Sinclair</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Victor Hugo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was published in the 1930s?

    <p>The Grapes of Wrath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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