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Literature Trivia

Free literature trivia covering authors, novels, poetry, and famous characters. Read the sample questions below, then play the live Literature arena solo or host a room for your group.

Sample Literature Questions

  1. Who wrote the dystopian novel '1984', featuring the character Big Brother?
    Answer: George Orwell
  2. Who wrote the play 'Romeo and Juliet'?
    Answer: William Shakespeare
  3. Who is the author of the 'Harry Potter' series?
    Answer: J.K. Rowling
  4. Who wrote 'Pride and Prejudice'?
    Answer: Jane Austen
  5. Which Russian author wrote 'War and Peace'?
    Answer: Leo Tolstoy
  6. Who created the detective Sherlock Holmes?
    Answer: Arthur Conan Doyle
  7. In Greek mythology, who flew too close to the Sun with wings of feathers and wax?
    Answer: Icarus
  8. Which Shakespeare play features the line 'To be, or not to be'?
    Answer: Hamlet

Why Play Literature Trivia

Literature trivia works for parties, classrooms, family nights, and team events. Every question includes a fun fact, and you can play in 11 languages or mix Literature with the other 11 categories.