The Classics Quiz

The Classics Quiz

Are you a true bibliophile? Challenge yourself with this ultimate quiz about the classics of literature and find out if you have what it takes to come out on top!

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The Classics Quiz
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Who wrote 'The Old Man and the Sea'?

Who wrote 'The Old Man and the Sea'?
Ernest Hemingway
Herman Melville
John Steinbeck
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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What’s the name of the novel written by Charlotte Bronte which tells a story of love and revenge?

What’s the name of the novel written by Charlotte Bronte which tells a story of love and revenge?
Wuthering Heights
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Eyre
Middlemarch
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Which is NOT a characteristic of the Greek tragedy ‘Antigone’ by Sophocles?

Which is NOT a characteristic of the Greek tragedy ‘Antigone’ by Sophocles?
Throughout, the audience can observe prideful characters go through a series of obstacles and struggles.
In the end, Antigone breaks all the rules set by King Creon and, as punishment, he sentences her to an unfavorable ending.
The plot ends with Antigone becoming the new queen and all conflicts being resolved.
By challenging authority, Antigone ultimately shows what can be accomplished by a single determined individual.
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Who wrote the novel ‘War and Peace’?

Who wrote the novel ‘War and Peace’?
Toni Morrison
John Steinbeck
Alexandre Dumas
Leo Tolstoy
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What is the name of the first book in the Harry Potter series?

What is the name of the first book in the Harry Potter series?
The Sorcerer's Stone
The Philosopher's Stone
The Chamber of Secrets
The Half-Blood Prince
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What is the tragedy written by William Shakespeare about two star-crossed lovers?

What is the tragedy written by William Shakespeare about two star-crossed lovers?
Romeo and Juliet
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Macbeth
Othello
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What is the novel by George Orwell about a dystopian future?

What is the novel by George Orwell about a dystopian future?
1984
The Catcher in the Rye
Animal Farm
Brave New World
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In what century was 'Pride and Prejudice' released?

In what century was 'Pride and Prejudice' released?
17th century
19th century
18th century
20th century
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What is the name of the novel written by Victor Hugo about a cathedral?

What is the name of the novel written by Victor Hugo about a cathedral?
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Les Misérables
To Kill a Mockingbird
Lord of the Flies
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Who wrote 'The Count of Monte Cristo'?

Who wrote 'The Count of Monte Cristo'?
Charles Dickens
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Leo Tolstoy
Alexandre Dumas
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What is the novel by J.K. Rowling which follows Harry, Ron and Hermione at school?

What is the novel by J.K. Rowling which follows Harry, Ron and Hermione at school?
The Goblet of Fire
The Order of the Phoenix
The Chamber of Secrets
The Half-Blood Prince
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How many books make up the Little Women series?

How many books make up the Little Women series?
5
4
7
3