Literature Quiz Questions

All Literature Quiz Questions

• Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'?

  William Shakespeare

  Charles Dickens

  Jane Austen

  Mark Twain

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  William Shakespeare wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'.
• Who is the author of the famous book "Ulysses"?

  Dante

  Oscar Wilde

  James Joyce

  Seneca

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  Ulysses is a modernist novel by the Irish writer James Joyce.
• Who wrote the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'?

  John Milton

  John Bunyan

  Geoffrey Chaucer

  William Blake

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  'Paradise Lost' is an epic poem by John Milton that explores the biblical story of the Fall of Man.
• What literary device is primarily used in 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka?

  Allegory

  Metaphor

  Symbolism

  Hyperbole

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  'The Metamorphosis' is often interpreted as an allegory for alienation and the human condition, as it depicts a man's transformation into a giant insect.
• Who wrote the novel '1984'?

  George Orwell

  Aldous Huxley

  Ray Bradbury

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  '1984' is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell, which explores themes of totalitarianism and surveillance.
• Who is the author of 'The Phantom of the Opera'?

  Gaston Leroux

  Victor Hugo

  Jules Verne

  Charles Dickens

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  Gaston Leroux wrote 'The Phantom of the Opera', first published as a serialized novel in 1909-1910.
• Who is the primary author of 'The Lord of the Rings'?

  J.R.R. Tolkien

  C.S. Lewis

  George R.R. Martin

  J.K. Rowling

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  J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of 'The Lord of the Rings', a monumental work of fantasy literature. Understanding the authorship is key to appreciating the themes and style of the work, which reflects Tolkien's own experiences and beliefs.
• Marcel Proust is best known for his novel 'In Search of Lost Time,' which explores themes of memory and time.

  True

  False

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  True. Marcel Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time' (À la recherche du temps perdu) is a seminal work that delves deeply into the themes of memory and the passage of time, showcasing his unique style and psychological insight.
• Who was the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature?

  Toni Morrison

  Maya Angelou

  Alice Walker

  Zora Neale Hurston

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  Toni Morrison won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993, becoming the first African American woman to achieve this honor. Her works often explore themes of identity, community, and the African American experience, making her a pivotal figure in American literature.
• Dante's Divine Comedy is divided into three main sections: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso?

  True

  False

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  True. The Divine Comedy consists of three main parts, each representing a different realm of the afterlife. Inferno describes Hell, Purgatorio depicts Purgatory, and Paradiso illustrates Heaven. This tripartite structure is essential to understanding Dante's vision of the moral universe and the soul's journey towards God.
• The term 'didactic' refers to literature that is intended to _____ as well as entertain.

  teach

  confuse

  distract

  criticize

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  Didactic literature aims to impart knowledge or moral lessons, often found in fables and parables, emphasizing the role of storytelling in education.