Book Trivia - Susan Quilty

Outside of being a writer, I’m also an avid reader, and I love book trivia! Just for fun, I decided to make up some quizzes based on books I love, books I’ve written, and stories from my Freely Written podcast. Some also explore writing, words, and related topics.

Note: With most of these quizzes, repeat plays may bring up a different set of questions.

Can you take the book trivia crown? Try your luck with these quick quizzes! (More to come!)

Name That Book!
Name MY Book!
Freely Writ ten Trivia

Dystopian Book Trivia
Writing Terms
Words Ending in -Nym

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Name That Book!

Can you match these book descriptions to the correct title? The answers are books that have influenced me both personally and as a writer.

1 / 7

Told through heartfelt letters written by two sisters, this sweeping novel explores the lives of marginalized women as they struggle to find their self-worth, civil rights, and general place in the world.

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

A Walk Across the Sun by Corban Addison

No, but each of these books explores the stories of sisters who are separated while surviving painful lives.

Correct. The raw narration throughout The Color Purple can be hard to handle, but it's also deeply beautiful to follow the story to the end. Learn More

2 / 7

Librarian Henry DeTamble and artist Clare Abshire share a time-tested love as they navigate circumstances beyond their control.

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Love Story by Erich Segal

That's not it, but it is another book I love that is centered around a tragic romance.

You got it! In the early 2000s, The Time Traveler's Wife impressed me with its non-linear storytelling and the idea of a couple experiencing their relationship in a vastly different way. Learn More

3 / 7

In the final seconds before Earth's demise, one man escapes to travel the universe and learn about life on other worlds. He may even hold the key to life's ultimate question..

The Last Starfighter by Alan Dean Foster

Dune by Frank Herbert

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Nope, not even close. Though this is a story of a young man in space, so there's that...

Don't panic, you got it right! I first read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy in the 1980s after playing its text-based game on my Commodore 64. Learn More

4 / 7

When an experiment gives a young man special insight, he must face how his new-found intelligence changes his view of himself and his relationships.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon

Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Sorry, no. Though reading any of these books may change the way you see the world.

Nice! Did you read Flowers for Algernon in school, too? As a child, I was interested because of my pet mice. As an adult, I appreciate the heartbreaking story. Learn More

5 / 7

In an automated world where citizens are divided into engineers and displaced workers, Paul Proteus' discontent leads him into rebellion against the machines.

I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

Player Piano by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham

Sorry, no. Did you guess based on the title? Sometimes that works, but not this time.

Correct! I first read Player Piano as a teenager in the 1990s. The book is surprisingly relevant, though it doesn't get as much attention today. Learn More

6 / 7

In a future where fertility rates have dropped dramatically, women are valued for their ability to bear children. A new class structure places women into categories of wives, housekeepers, or birthing servants.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

The Nightengale by Kristin Hannah

No, this is a completely different story about a young woman surviving an oppressive situation.

Too easy? In the late 1990s, The Handmaid's Tale sent me down a Margaret Atwood spiral, which is a journey I highly recommend! Learn More

7 / 7

A preteen girl moves to a new town, makes new friends, faces puberty, and questions her religious faith.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume

Light a Single Candle by Beverly Butler

Tread Softly by Corinne Gerson

No, but if you can find a copy of this out-of-print book, give it a read. It was a childhood favorite!

Yes! Like most girls in the 1980s, I was obsessed with Judy Blume. Are You There God? It's Me Margaret holds up well, and I love the movie made in 2023. Learn More

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Name MY Book!

Can you match these brief descriptions of my books to the correct title? This simple quiz is a fun, interactive overview of my books.

1 / 7

Wacky hijinks ensue when two friends spend a weekend at a local comic and pop culture con.

Audrey and Esther Geekify Greenville

Freely Written Vol. 1

The Insistence of Memory

Sorry, no. But if that sounds like a story you would like to read, Click Here

Absolutely right! This silly, choose-your-ending style book blends tropes from three genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and RomCom. Learn More

2 / 7

Just before her 15th birthday, Amanda Jones is shocked to discover that the house of her daydreams can open doors to strange new worlds.

Healers and Thieves

Family and Foes

Elders and Aliens

No, but you're so close! All three of these books make up the Psychic Traveler Society trilogy. If you're interesting in contemporary YA fiction with a fantasy twist, Click Here

Yes, indeed! Amanda's initiation with the Psychic Traveler Society begins after she discovers her secret ability to step into a whole new world. Learn More

3 / 7

Between bleary sips of late night bourbon, a school teacher rediscovers her love of art and is drawn back into the events of a traumatic day.

To the Left of Death

The Insistence of Memory

Family and Foes

Sorry, no. But if you like psychological drama and a journey toward recovery, Click Here

Correct. This heartfelt story also explores an unsolved mystery and the hard work of reconnecting with friends after a tragedy. Learn More

4 / 7

A young widow faces a tough decision when she discovers her late husband's invention: a machine that can record memories and play them back in someone else's mind.

To the Left of Death

The Insistence of Memory

Healers and Thieves

That's not it, but if you're intrigued by the idea of watching each other's memories, Click Here

Yes! While Joanne wants to support Jeff's project, she's worried about secrets in her own dark past. Learn More

5 / 7

In this last book of its series, Amanda Jones faces her most personal challenge yet: a journey that will help her find her true place in the world.

Elders and Aliens

Healers and Thieves

Family and Foes

No, but you're so close! All three of these books make up the Psychic Traveler Society trilogy. If you're interesting in contemporary YA fiction with a fantasy twist, Click Here

Correct! Through the three books in the Psychic Traveler Society series, Amanda Jones overcomes challenges that teach her more about herself and the many worlds around her. Learn More

6 / 7

After learning the basics of her new abilities, Amanda Jones finds that her secret world may be in trouble and it's up to her to help--while juggling life as a 'normal' high school student.

Elders and Aliens

Healers and Thieves

Family and Foes

No, but you're so close! All three of these books make up the Psychic Traveler Society trilogy. If you're interesting in contemporary YA fiction with a fantasy twist, Click Here

You got it! Amanda Jones' journey continues in Family and Foes. This YA trilogy begins with book 1: Healers and Thieves. Learn More

7 / 7

This eclectic mix of short stories made their debut in podcast form.

Elders and Aliens

Freely Written Vol. 1

Audrey and Esther Geekify Greenville

Nice try, but no. If you want to find out more about my short story podcast, Click Here

Yes! Too easy? Freely Written is both a podcast and a collection of short stories from that podcast. Learn More

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Freely Written Trivia

Do you listen to my Freely Written podcast? How well do you know the stories? Test your memory with this quick quiz!

1 / 7

What help is being offered in episode 97, No Help?

Sewing on a button

Directions while driving

Solving a crossword puzzle

Great guess, but not this time. No Help is a sweet story where Gramps teaches his granddaughter a little lesson on accepting help. Listen Here

Correct! No Help is a sweet story where Gramps teaches his granddaughter a little lesson on accepting help. Listen Here

2 / 7

What is the central activity in episode 82, Sheet Music?

Making a bed

Making a cake

Making a skating rink

Nice try, but no. This sweet and silly story mostly revolves around empty nesters making a bed for their visiting daughter, while also making up a new song. Listen Here

Yes! This sweet and silly story mostly revolves around empty nesters making a bed for their visiting daughter, while also making up a new song. Listen Here

3 / 7

In episode 4, The Goose in the House, who are Sheryl and Ted worried about?

The writer

The gardner

Sheryl's cousin

Sorry, no... Did you miss The Goose in the House? Add it to your next story break! Listen Here

Yes! I love the existential angst that comes up when Sheryl and Ted decide the writer must have put the goose in their house. Listen Here

4 / 7

What is special about the campers in episode 61 Summer Camp?

They are magical beings learning how to act like humans

They are suburban kids staying in a city for the first time

They are clones preparing to meet their originals

No, but now I want to write that story, too! The campers in Summer Camp are learning how to hide their magic abilities and blend in with humans. Listen Here

Yes! The campers in Summer Camp are learning how to hide their magic abilities and blend in with humans. Listen Here

5 / 7

In episode 66, The Frog and the Lotus, why is the frog looking for the blue lotus flower?

He was sent on a quest by the Queen

It marks the path to get home

It grants wishes

That's a good guess, but no. Maybe use it to write your own story? Or go enjoy a break with The Frog and the Lotus. Listen Here

Correct! While Freely Written stories come in any style, I do love writing the occasional fairytale/fable. Listen Here

6 / 7

What was the first story to air on Freely Written?

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Grocery Store Sushi

Unicorns and Rainbows

Nice try, but no. The first episode, Grocery Store Sushi, aired on March 16, 2021. It's still one of my favorites! Listen Here

Correct! The first episode, Grocery Store Sushi, aired on March 16, 2021. It's still one of my favorites! Listen Here

7 / 7

What's the central story in episode 71, Where Do I Begin?

A rambling story about a real estate conference

A heartfelt apology from a cheating student

A jungle trek with lost treasure hunters

No, but maybe that will show up in another story! This time, a rambling story about an early return from a real estate conference has many twists and turns. Listen Here

Yes! This rambling story about an early return from a real estate conference has many twists and turns. Listen Here

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Dystopian Book Trivia

Do you love dystopia? Try these simple questions about some well-known dystopian fiction, including some of my favorite books!

1 / 7

In Lois Lowry's The Giver, how are families formed within the Community?

Couples must prove their commitment before starting a family

At age 20, couples can mutually request permission to be wed

Spouses are assigned and later given children to raise

Couples are assigned spouses and given children, one boy and one girl, at appropriate intervals. They separate after their children are raised.

2 / 7

In The Giver, by Lois Lowry, children are assigned to their career path at the age of twelve. What unusual job is Jonas given?

Revealer

Releaser

Receiver

Jonas is chosen to become the next Receiver, a special, revered job that only one man holds.

3 / 7

In Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games, who gives Katniss the mockingjay pin that she wears to the games?

Her friend, Gale

Her sister, Prim

The Mayor's daughter, Madge

In the novel, the mayor's daughter gives Katniss the Mockingjay pin. It had belonged to her aunt, Maysilee Donnor, who was a tribute in the 50th Hunger Games.

4 / 7

In Nineteen Eighty-Four, by George Orwell, where does Winston work?

The Ministry of Truth

The Ministry of Love

The Ministry of Peace

Winston works as a clerk in the Ministry of Truth. He updates historical records to match the Party's current propaganda.

5 / 7

In George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, what is the official language of Oceania?

Newspeak

EuroEnglish

Freespeak

Newspeak is a simplified language created by the Party with the idea that limiting language would help limit thought.

6 / 7

In Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley, what mood-altering drug are citizens encouraged to take?

Pax

Soma

Prosac

Soma is a government-issued drug that keeps everyone in a state of comfortable bliss. Higher doses are taken in times of stress.

7 / 7

In The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood, what does Offred ask her Commander for during one of their secret late-night meetings?

Hand lotion

Pizza

A journal

Offred asks for hand lotion because it is forbidden to Handmaids as a cosmetic item. Without lotion, she has been stealing butter from meals to soften her dry skin.

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Writing Terms

This quick quiz includes an eclectic mix of terms describing writing style, structure, and publishing. Can you get them right?

1 / 7

Which plot points are included in Blake Snyder's Save the Cat writing structure?

Break into Two, The Promise of the Premise, Dark Night of the Soul

Zone of Comfort, Pay a Heavy Price, Catastrophe

Refusal of the Call, Approach to the Inmost Cave, Seize the Sword

Save the Cat is a plot structure for screenwriting that was created by Blake Snyder. In features 15 beats, including: Break into Two, The Promise of the Premise, and Dark Night of the Soul.

2 / 7

Which term describes a literary style where words in a phrase begin with the same sound?

Consonance

Assonance

Alliteration

Alliteration is a repeat of sounds at the beginning of words in a phrase; assonance repeats a vowel sound in a word or phrase; consonance repeats a consonant sound in a word or phrase.

3 / 7

Which term describes the final resolution of a story, where loose ends are tied up and mysterious twists are explained?

Denouement

Footnote

Climax

Denouement is the final part of a story where all threads come together; climax is the highest point of tension in a story; a footnote is an explanation or additional information added to the bottom of a page.

4 / 7

What term describes a legal right assigned to the owner of a finished work?

Copy editing

Copy writing

Copyright refers to ownership of a finished work; copy writing is writing text for marketing products or services; copy editing is editing text for basic spelling, grammar, and consistency.

5 / 7

Which term refers to the unique identifier assigned to every published book edition (print, ebook, audiobook)?

ISBN

WIP

SASE

ISBN, or International Standard Book Number, is a 10- or 13-digit number assigned to a published work; SASE is a "self-addressed stamped envelope" which is included with a manuscript submission; WIP means "work in progress."

6 / 7

Which point of view (POV) uses "he, she, they" narration:

Third person

First person

Second person

Second person POV includes "he, she, they" narration, meaning the narrator is telling a story about the characters.

7 / 7

Which of these plot points are part of the Hero's Journey writing structure?

The Ordinary World, Meeting the Mentor, Return with the Elixir

Zone of Comfort, Catalyst, Catastrophe

First Crisis, Dark Night of the Soul, Pre-Climax

The Hero's Journey is a popular writing structure in fiction. It follows 12 phases, including: The Ordinary World, Meeting the Mentor, and Return with the Elixir.

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Words Ending in -nym

English includes a lot of words that end in -nym. Do you know what those words mean? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!

1 / 7

Which term refers to a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning?

Heteronym

Synonym

Homonym

Homonyms are pronounced the same but have different meanings. Some examples: pear and pear; feat and feet; two, to, and too.

2 / 7

Which word refers to a fake name used by an author to conceal their identity?

Mononym

Aptronym

Pseudonym

Also known as a pen name, a pseudonym is a name used by an author instead of their real name. Such as Charles Lutwidge Dodgson writing under the name Lewis Carroll.

3 / 7

Which word is used to described an unnamed or unknown person?

Ananym

Mononym

Anonym

An anonym is used for an anonymous person, such as John Doe or Jane Doe. It can also describe a fake name used to hide an author's identity.

4 / 7

Which word describes the name of a place that is only used outside of that place, not by the people who live there?

Endonym

Tautonym

Exonym

Exonyms are names used for a place by those who do not live there. Examples: Germany for Deutschland, Florence for Firenze, Japan for Nihon or Nippon.

5 / 7

Which word refers to a single name used for a famous person?

Hyponym

Mononym

Anonym

A person who goes by a mononym is known by a single name. Examples include Cher, Madonna, Prince, Adele, Bono, Twiggy, Michelangelo, Plato, Socrates.

6 / 7

Which term refers to a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different pronunciation and meaning?

Homonym

Antonym

Heteronym

Heteronyms share the same spelling but are pronounced differently and have different meanings. Some examples: bass, close, does, lead, wound.

7 / 7

Which word describes a phrase that is made up to match the first initials of a word?

Retronym

Contronym

Backronym

A backronym is a made-up phrase to fit an existing word, like an acronym in reverse. For example, placid existence and calm environment for the word peace.

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