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Classic Literature Quiz

by Bendicty KeefePublished: September 27, 2025

Step into the enchanting world of classic literature, where every page holds a story that has withstood the test of time. This quiz will take you on a journey through the works of legendary authors and unforgettable characters. Sharpen your wits and prepare to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of literary history. Good luck, and may your love for literature guide you to success!
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Classic Literature Quiz
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1. Who wrote the novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’?
Hint: This author is known for her keen social commentary and romantic fiction.

Classic Literature Quiz Questions Overview

1. Who wrote the novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’?

Charlotte Brontë
Jane Austen
Mary Shelley
Emily Brontë

2. Which novel begins with the line, ‘Call me Ishmael’?

Moby-Dick
The Great Gatsby
The Scarlet Letter
The Catcher in the Rye

3. In George Orwell’s ‘1984’, what is the name of the totalitarian regime’s leader?

Big Brother
O’Brien
Goldstein
Winston Smith

4. Who is the author of the epic poem ‘The Odyssey’?

Homer
Virgil
Sophocles
Ovid

5. Which character in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is the lawyer who defends Tom Robinson?

Atticus Finch
Scout Finch
Boo Radley
Dill Harris

6. What is the title of the first book in J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy?

The Two Towers
The Return of the King
The Hobbit
The Fellowship of the Ring

7. Which Russian author wrote ‘War and Peace’?

Fyodor Dostoevsky
Ivan Turgenev
Leo Tolstoy
Anton Chekhov

8. In ‘The Great Gatsby’, what is the name of Gatsby’s love interest?

Jordan Baker
Daisy Buchanan
Myrtle Wilson
Catherine

9. Who wrote ‘Crime and Punishment’?

Leo Tolstoy
Nikolai Gogol
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Alexander Pushkin

10. Which novel features the character of Elizabeth Bennet?

Jane Eyre
Wuthering Heights
Pride and Prejudice
Sense and Sensibility

11. In ‘The Catcher in the Rye’, who is the protagonist and narrator?

Holden Caulfield
Nick Carraway
Huck Finn
Tom Sawyer
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