Quiz: How Well Do You Know Classic Literature?

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    Which of the following is NOT a work by William Shakespeare?

    • Hamlet
    • Macbeth
    • The Divine Comedy
    • Romeo and Juliet
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Embark on a captivating journey through the timeless realm of classic literature with this Classic Literature Quiz. Delve into the pages of literary masterpieces and encounter beloved characters, unforgettable plots, and the brilliance of renowned authors.

From the tragedy of Shakespeare to the romance of Austen, test your knowledge of the greatest works in literary history. Uncover the secrets of the mysterious Thornfield Hall in "Jane Eyre" and sail the seas in pursuit of the elusive White Whale in "Moby-Dick." Immerse yourself in the world of classic literature and see how well you know these iconic tales that have enchanted readers for generations.

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  • 2. 

    1984 is a dystopian novel written by which author?

    • George Orwell

    • Aldous Huxley

    • Ray Bradbury

    • J.K. Rowling

    Correct Answer
    A. George Orwell
    Explanation
    Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale by English writer George Orwell.

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  • 3. 

    In "Pride and Prejudice," who is the male protagonist and love interest of Elizabeth Bennet?

    • Mr. Darcy

    • Mr. Bingley

    • Mr. Rochester

    • Mr. Collins

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. Darcy
  • 4. 

    In "The Picture of Dorian Gray," what does Dorian Gray trade for eternal youth and beauty?

    • His soul

    • His wealth

    • His family

    • His talent

    Correct Answer
    A. His soul
    Explanation
    Although Dorian Gray never contracts with the devil, his sacrifice is similar: he trades his soul for the luxury of eternal youth.

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  • 5. 

    Who wrote the epic poem "Paradise Lost"?

    • William Shakespeare

    • John Milton

    • Jane Austen

    • Leo Tolstoy

    Correct Answer
    A. John Milton
    Explanation
    John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost was first published in 1667.

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  • 6. 

    The Great Gatsby is set during which era in the United States?

    • The Roaring Twenties

    • The Victorian Era

    • The Renaissance

    • The Middle Ages

    Correct Answer
    A. The Roaring Twenties
    Explanation
    "The Great Gatsby" takes place during the 1920s. This time period is known as the Roaring Twenties during the era of Prohibition, in which alcohol was illegal.

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  • 7. 

    The Catcher in the Rye was written by which American author?

    • F. Scott Fitzgerald

    • J.D. Salinger

    • Mark Twain

    • Ernest Hemingway

    Correct Answer
    A. J.D. Salinger
  • 8. 

    What is the title of the classic novel that follows the journey of young Pip as he seeks great expectations?

    • Great Expectations

    • Oliver Twist

    • David Copperfield

    • Hard Times

    Correct Answer
    A. Great Expectations
    Explanation
    Great Expectations is the thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens and his penultimate completed novel. It depicts the education of an orphan nicknamed Pip (the book is a Bildungsroman, a coming-of-age story).

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  • 9. 

    Who is the author of the classic novel "Anna Karenina"?

    • Leo Tolstoy

    • Fyodor Dostoevsky

    • Anton Chekhov

    • Nikolai Gogol

    Correct Answer
    A. Leo Tolstoy
  • 10. 

    Which classic novel begins with the line, "Call me Ishmael"?

    • Little Women

    • Frankenstein

    • Dracula

    • Moby-Dick

    Correct Answer
    A. Moby-Dick
    Explanation
    Ishmael is a character in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick (1851), which opens with the line, "Call me Ishmael." He is the first person narrator in much of the book.

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  • 11. 

    In which classic novel does the character Holden Caulfield appear?

    • To Kill a Mockingbird

    • The Great Gatsby

    • The Catcher in the Rye

    • Pride and Prejudice

    Correct Answer
    A. The Catcher in the Rye
    Explanation
    Holden Caulfield, fictional character, the teenaged protagonist and narrator of J.D. Salinger's novel The Catcher in the Rye (1951).

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  • 12. 

    Who is the author of the classic novel "Wuthering Heights"?

    • Jane Austen

    • Emily Brontë

    • Charlotte Brontë

    • Louisa May Alcott

    Correct Answer
    A. Emily Brontë
  • 13. 

    In "Jane Eyre," who is the mysterious resident of Thornfield Hall?

    • Mr. Rochester

    • Mr. Bingley

    • Mr. Darcy

    • Mr. Collins

    Correct Answer
    A. Mr. Rochester
  • 14. 

    Which Shakespearean play features the characters Rosalind?

    • Romeo and Juliet

    • Macbeth

    • Twelfth Night

    • Hamlet

    Correct Answer
    A. Twelfth Night
    Explanation
    Rosalind is the heroine and protagonist of the play As You Like It (1600) by William Shakespeare. In the play, she disguises herself as a male shepherd named Ganymede.

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  • 15. 

    The novel "Moby-Dick" revolves around the hunt for which sea creature?

    • Giant Squid

    • White Whale

    • White Shark

    • Great White Whale

    Correct Answer
    A. White Whale

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