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Top 20 most intriguing literature trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Literature is a vast and varied field of study, encompassing some of the world's most beloved stories and authors. It has been around for centuries, and its influence can still be felt in today's culture. It tells us stories of love and loss, adventure and mystery, and it allows us to explore the human experience. Its influence can be seen in almost every genre and every form of media, from film to television to comic books. Whether you're an avid reader or just someone looking for some interesting trivia, this literature trivia template is the perfect place to start. Test your knowledge and see just how well you know your favorite stories and authors.


1) Who wrote Ulysses?

  • James Joyce
  • Ernest Hemingway
  • George Orwell
  • Mark Twain

2) Who wrote The Catcher in the Rye?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Ernest Hemingway

3) Who wrote The Grapes of Wrath?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Ernest Hemingway

4) Who wrote To Kill a Mockingbird?

  • Harper Lee
  • John Steinbeck
  • J.D. Salinger
  • James Joyce

5) Who wrote Great Expectations?

  • Charles Dickens
  • Mark Twain
  • J.D. Salinger
  • Ernest Hemingway

6) Who wrote 1984?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • George Orwell
  • Ernest Hemingway

7) Who wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

  • John Steinbeck
  • Mark Twain
  • J.D. Salinger
  • Ernest Hemingway

8) Who wrote The Picture of Dorian Gray?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Oscar Wilde
  • Ernest Hemingway

9) Who wrote Frankenstein?

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • Mary Shelley
  • George Orwell
  • Ernest Hemingway

10) Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Mark Twain
  • Jane Austen

11) Who wrote The Lord of the Rings?

  • J.R.R. Tolkien
  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Ernest Hemingway

12) Who wrote The Great Gatsby?

  • F. Scott Fitzgerald
  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Ernest Hemingway

13) Who wrote Wuthering Heights?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Emily Bronte
  • Ernest Hemingway

14) Who wrote A Tale of Two Cities?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Charles Dickens
  • Ernest Hemingway

15) Who wrote Animal Farm?

  • George Orwell
  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Ernest Hemingway

16) Who wrote Slaughterhouse-Five?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Kurt Vonnegut
  • Ernest Hemingway

17) Who wrote The Metamorphosis?

  • Franz Kafka
  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Ernest Hemingway

18) Who wrote Brave New World?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • George Orwell
  • Aldous Huxley

19) Who wrote The Old Man and the Sea?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Ernest Hemingway
  • Mark Twain

20) Who wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

  • J.D. Salinger
  • John Steinbeck
  • Douglas Adams
  • Ernest Hemingway

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1) As a fun way to learn about books, authors, and literary works.

2) To foster a spirit of competition among participants and build a strong sense of community.

3) To help test and improve knowledge of literature in a fun and engaging way.