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English Literature through Classic Texts Quiz

#1

Who is the author of 'Pride and Prejudice'?

Jane Austen
Explanation

Jane Austen wrote 'Pride and Prejudice'.

#2

Which Shakespearean play features the characters of Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo and Juliet
Explanation

The play featuring Romeo and Juliet is 'Romeo and Juliet'.

#3

Who is the author of the novel 'The Great Gatsby'?

F. Scott Fitzgerald
Explanation

F. Scott Fitzgerald authored 'The Great Gatsby'.

#4

Who wrote the play 'Hamlet'?

William Shakespeare
Explanation

William Shakespeare wrote the play 'Hamlet'.

#5

Who is the author of the novel 'Moby-Dick'?

Herman Melville
Explanation

Herman Melville authored 'Moby-Dick'.

#6

Who wrote the novel 'Jane Eyre'?

Charlotte Brontë
Explanation

Charlotte Brontë wrote the novel 'Jane Eyre'.

#7

Who is the author of the novel 'Wuthering Heights'?

Emily Brontë
Explanation

Emily Brontë authored 'Wuthering Heights'.

#8

Who wrote the play 'Romeo and Juliet'?

William Shakespeare
Explanation

William Shakespeare wrote the play 'Romeo and Juliet'.

#9

Who wrote the novel 'Sense and Sensibility'?

Jane Austen
Explanation

Jane Austen wrote the novel 'Sense and Sensibility'.

#10

Who is the author of the play 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?

Oscar Wilde
Explanation

Oscar Wilde authored the play 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.

#11

Who wrote the poem 'The Raven'?

Edgar Allan Poe
Explanation

Edgar Allan Poe wrote the poem 'The Raven'.

#12

In '1984' by George Orwell, what is the oppressive regime called?

The Party
Explanation

The oppressive regime in '1984' is called The Party.

#13

What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Catcher in the Rye'?

Holden Caulfield
Explanation

The protagonist in 'The Catcher in the Rye' is Holden Caulfield.

#14

What is the name of the island in 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding?

Coral Island
Explanation

The island in 'Lord of the Flies' is called Coral Island.

#15

In 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, what is the name of Dr. Frankenstein's creature?

The Monster
Explanation

Dr. Frankenstein's creature is known as The Monster.

#16

Which of the following is NOT one of the Brontë sisters?

Mary Shelley
Explanation

Mary Shelley is not one of the Brontë sisters.

#17

Which of the following poets is known for his/her 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'?

William Blake
Explanation

William Blake is known for 'Songs of Innocence and Experience'.

#18

What is the name of the island in 'Robinson Crusoe' by Daniel Defoe?

Crusoe Island
Explanation

The island in 'Robinson Crusoe' is Crusoe Island.

#19

Which of Shakespeare's plays is often referred to as the 'Scottish play'?

Macbeth
Explanation

The play often referred to as the 'Scottish play' is 'Macbeth'.

#20

In 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde, what does the portrait of Dorian Gray do?

Shows his true self
Explanation

The portrait in 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' shows his true self.

#21

In 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer, what is the occupation of the Wife of Bath?

Weaver
Explanation

The Wife of Bath's occupation is a weaver in 'The Canterbury Tales'.

#22

What is the name of the ship in Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness'?

Nostromo
Explanation

The ship in 'Heart of Darkness' is named Nostromo.

#23

Who wrote the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Harper Lee
Explanation

Harper Lee authored 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.

#24

Who wrote the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'?

John Milton
Explanation

John Milton wrote the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'.

#25

Who wrote the play 'Death of a Salesman'?

Arthur Miller
Explanation

Arthur Miller wrote the play 'Death of a Salesman'.

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