Are you acquainted with literature’s most iconic characters and unforgettable novels? Embark on a journey through the stories that introduced readers to some of the most memorable personalities in fictional history. From the cunning of Sherlock Holmes to the adventures of Harry Potter, this trivia focuses on character-driven narratives that have captivated readers for generations.
Characters often become synonymous with the novels they inhabit, leaving an indelible mark on the psyche of avid readers. As you tackle these questions, you’ll find yourself reminiscing about the adventures, struggles, and triumphs of beloved fictional heroes and villains alike.
Hungry for more literary challenges? Test your wits against our collection of book trivia questions, explore literature’s vast landscape, and continue testing your knowledge across various themes and formats.
Who created ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ novels?
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov
Douglas Adams
Douglas Adams
Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman
Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett
Which classic novel opens with the line ‘You better not never tell nobody but God’?
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Their Eyes Were Watching God
The Bluest Eye
The Bluest Eye
Beloved
Beloved
The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Which was the first story to feature the character Sherlock Holmes?
The Valley of Fear
The Valley of Fear
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Sign of the Four
The Sign of the Four
A Study In Scarlet
A Study In Scarlet
Which former stand-up comedian wrote the best-sellers ‘Dead Famous’ and ‘Chart Throb’?
Jeremy Hardy
Jeremy Hardy
Jo Brand
Jo Brand
Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry
Ben Elton
Ben Elton
In which book did the Babel fish first appear?
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey
Way Station
Way Station
Brave New World
Brave New World
Which writer created ‘The Brentford Trilogy’, a series of novels featuring Jim Pooley and John Omally?
Jasper Fforde
Jasper Fforde
Tom Holt
Tom Holt
Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett
Robert Rankin
Robert Rankin
In which novel did Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson first appear?
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Sign of the Four
The Sign of the Four
The Valley of Fear
The Valley of Fear
A Study in Scarlet
A Study in Scarlet
What was the first James Bond novel?
Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever
Casino Royale
Casino Royale
Live and Let Die
Live and Let Die
Moonraker
Moonraker
Which of these is a detective in three Agatha Christie stories?
Parker Pyne
Parker Pyne
Falcon Forrester
Falcon Forrester
Sally Swan
Sally Swan
Vernon Varrick
Vernon Varrick
Shaun Tan wrote about ‘Tales from Outer …’ where?
Date
Date
Space
Space
Suburbia
Suburbia
Bounds
Bounds
Which classic novel opens with the line ‘A squat grey building of only thirty-four stories’?
Brave New World
Brave New World
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Who wrote the story of Rip van Winkle?
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Washington Irving
Washington Irving
James Fenimore Cooper
James Fenimore Cooper
In which novel do Carruthers and Davies discover a German plan to attack Britain while on a yachting holiday?
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
The Riddle of the Sands
The Riddle of the Sands
Journey to the End of the Night
Journey to the End of the Night
The Charterhouse of Parma
The Charterhouse of Parma
Which of these is the name of a real 19th Century author?
Thomas Love Peacock
Thomas Love Peacock
Thomas Love Bird
Thomas Love Bird
ThomasLove Chicken
ThomasLove Chicken
Thomas Love Hen
Thomas Love Hen
Which author introduced the phrase ‘Beat Generation’ to describe Beatniks?
Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway
James Jones
James Jones
Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley
Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac
Which classic novel opens with the line ‘All this happened, more or less’?
The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye
Slaughterhouse-Five
Slaughterhouse-Five
Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
Catch-22
Catch-22
Which author famously said ‘Golf is a good walk spoiled’?
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
James Joyce
James Joyce
Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens
In which book do we meet the characters Old Major, Squealer and Clover?
Incredible Journey
Incredible Journey
Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
The Sheep Pig
The Sheep Pig
How many books are there in ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ series?
4
4
5
5
2
2
3
3
Which authors final work was ‘The Blue Flower’?
John Le Carre
John Le Carre
Penelope Fitzgerald
Penelope Fitzgerald
Alan Sillitoe
Alan Sillitoe
CS Lewis
CS Lewis
Who wrote the novel ‘A Dirty Job’?
Terry Pratchett
Terry Pratchett
Jasper Fforde
Jasper Fforde
Tom Robbins
Tom Robbins
Christopher Moore
Christopher Moore
At what address did Sherlock Holmes live?
31 Spooner Street
31 Spooner Street
221B Baker Street
221B Baker Street
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
61 Oakley Square
61 Oakley Square
Jem Finch is a character from which novel?
To Kill a Mockingbird
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye
Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Rosemary’s Baby is based on a book of the same name by which author?
Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton
Harper Lee
Harper Lee
Ira Levin
Ira Levin
Minette Walters
Minette Walters
Jo March is a character originally from which novel?
Pride and Prejudice
Pride and Prejudice
Jo’s Boys
Jo’s Boys
Little Men
Little Men
Little Women
Little Women
Bilbo Baggins is a character from which of these books?
Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web
The Hobbit
The Hobbit
The B.F.G.
The B.F.G.
The Borrowers
The Borrowers
You can do better
Not bad
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