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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 wrote the poem 'The Raven'?

Edgar Allan Poe
Explanation

Edgar Allan Poe wrote the poem 'The Raven'.

#8

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

The Party
Explanation

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

#9

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.

#10

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.

#11

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.

#12

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

Mary Shelley
Explanation

Mary Shelley is not one of the Brontë sisters.

#13

Who wrote the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?

Harper Lee
Explanation

Harper Lee authored 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.

#14

Who wrote the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'?

John Milton
Explanation

John Milton wrote the epic poem 'Paradise Lost'.

#15

Who wrote the play 'Death of a Salesman'?

Arthur Miller
Explanation

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

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