Ultimate Literature Quiz - 2
Dive into the 'Ultimate Literature Quiz - 2' and test your knowledge on Stephen King's narratives, T. S. Eliot's creations, and iconic works by George Orwell. This quiz assesses understanding of key literary works and characters, enhancing literary comprehension and appreciation.
- 1.
What Stephen King short story from "Nightmares and Dreamscapes" was a flashback from an unpublished novel called "Machine's Way" by George Stark?
- A.
Rainy Season
- B.
It Grows On You
- C.
Popsy
- D.
My Pretty Pony
Correct Answer
D. My Pretty Pony -
- 2.
Which story from "Night Shift" had a serial killer as its narrator?
- A.
Strawberry Spring
- B.
The Man Who Loved Flowers
- C.
Trucks
- D.
Grey Matter
Correct Answer
A. Strawberry Spring -
- 3.
What was the name of the kid Tom Cullen played with, while spying in Las Vegas, in Stephen King's epic novel "The Stand"?
- A.
Danny
- B.
Tom Cullen Didn't Play With Any Kids
- C.
Denny
- D.
Dinny
Correct Answer
D. Dinny -
- 4.
Who created the characters Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer?
- A.
T.S. Eliot
- B.
Lewis Carroll
- C.
J.R.R. Tolkien
- D.
Dr. Seuss
Correct Answer
A. T.S. Eliot -
- 5.
Who wrote "The Road to Wigan Pier"?
- A.
Arthur Miller
- B.
John Steinbeck
- C.
George Orwell
- D.
Robert Frost
Correct Answer
C. George Orwell -
- 6.
What novel uses the term "doubleplusungood"?
- A.
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory
- B.
Catcher In The Rye
- C.
Lord Of The Flies
- D.
1984
Correct Answer
D. 1984 -
- 7.
How many "Canterbury Tales" did Chaucer finish before he died?
- A.
24
- B.
99
- C.
100
- D.
Six
Correct Answer
A. 24 -
- 8.
Who wrote the book that the movie "Mary Reilly" is based upon?
- A.
Anne Tyler
- B.
Louise Erdrich
- C.
Valerie Martin
- D.
Danielle Steele
Correct Answer
C. Valerie Martin -
- 9.
According to Mikal Gilmore's "Shot in the Heart", between which brothers did his mother give birth to a stillborn son?
- A.
Before Gary
- B.
Between Gary And Frank
- C.
Between Gaylen And Mikal
- D.
Between Frank And Gaylen
Correct Answer
C. Between Gaylen And Mikal -
- 10.
Which John Gardner book about a feuding elderly brother and sister contains a book within a book?
- A.
The Sunlight Dialogues
- B.
The Resurrection
- C.
October Light
- D.
Nickel Mountain
Correct Answer
C. October Light -
- 11.
Which character did Stephen King play in the miniseries based on his novel "The Stand"?
- A.
Brad
- B.
Teddy
- C.
Heck
- D.
Dr. Soames
Correct Answer
B. Teddy -
- 12.
Who wrote "Footfalls", "Ohio Impromptu" and "Come and Go"?
- A.
Eugene Ionesco
- B.
Samuel Beckett
- C.
Edward Albee
- D.
Harold Pinter
Correct Answer
B. Samuel Beckett -
- 13.
In "The Great Gatsby", who do Nick and Jordan surprise in Gatsby's library?
- A.
Gatsby
- B.
Klipspringer
- C.
Tom
- D.
Owl Eyes
Correct Answer
D. Owl Eyes -
- 14.
Who is the old woman that Atticus makes Jem read to in "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
- A.
Mrs. Dubose
- B.
Mrs. Radley
- C.
Miss Maudie
- D.
Miss Stephanie
Correct Answer
A. Mrs. Dubose -
- 15.
What Canadian province was Mordecai Richler's birth place?
- A.
New Brunswick
- B.
Quebec
- C.
British Columbia
- D.
Ontario
Correct Answer
B. Quebec -
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