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

Susan Quilty wearing a crown, peeking from behind her laptop as if challenging you to a book trivia quiz

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

Raised mostly in a boarding school, a young woman finds herself walking the line between life and death as she searches for her father in the Old Kingdom.

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

Sabriel by Garth Nix

No, but I do love books with strong women protagonists going on wild adventures!

That's the one! Though I was skeptical of the necromancy angle, I'm so glad I gave Sabriel a chance! The series is phenomenal with an underlying story that comes together unexpectedly well. Learn More

2 / 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 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Last Starfighter by Alan Dean Foster

Dune by Frank Herbert

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

3 / 7

When an 11-year-old orphan is adopted by an elderly brother and sister, her charm and imagination delight and disrupt the residents of Prince Edward Island.

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

Heidi by Johanna Spyri

Good guess, but no. That was a childhood favorite, too, but more for the Shirley Temple movies I would watch with my mom.

Correct! Reading Anne of Green Gables got me through a lonely childhood as Anne is definitely a kindred spirit! Learn More

4 / 7

When a preteen boy is attacked by monsters, he soon discovers his secret parentage and demigod status. The revelation comes with a camp full of new friends... and enemies.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Eragon by Christopher Paolini

The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan

No, but each of these books kicks off a great series about a young boy with a fantastic future.

Correct! The Lightning Thief is the first book in the Percy Jackson series. I love the tone of these books and the Greek mythology woven throughout. Learn More

5 / 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.

The Nightengale by Kristin Hannah

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

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

6 / 7

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

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

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

7 / 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

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

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

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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

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.

Healers and Thieves

Elders and Aliens

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

2 / 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.

Healers and Thieves

The Insistence of Memory

To the Left of Death

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

3 / 7

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

The Insistence of Memory

Freely Written Vol. 1

Audrey and Esther Geekify Greenville

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

4 / 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.

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

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

5 / 7

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

Freely Written Vol. 1

Audrey and Esther Geekify Greenville

Elders and Aliens

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

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

Family and Foes

Healers and Thieves

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

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.

Family and Foes

The Insistence of Memory

To the Left of Death

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

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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

For the 100th episode, I shared a story I wrote in high school, instead of writing a new story from a prompt. What is the name of that story?

The Wash 'N Dryer

Weird Blanket

Cuckoo Catfish

Sorry, no. But these are all titles of other Freely Written episodes! The Wash 'N Dryer is the only one not free-written from a prompt. Listen Here

You got it! The Wash 'N Dryer is a short story I wrote for a creative writing class in high school. It was hard not to edit it now, but I left it as is! Listen Here

2 / 7

In episode 78, Invisible Work, how does Carrie get an invisible elf to help around the house?

She didn't. The elf is an elaborate prank.

She won a raffle at her nephew's special school

She writes a letter to Santa Claus.

Nice try, but she won the elf in a raffle. I love the idea of an invisible elf to help with all of the 'invisible work' around the house! Don't you? Listen Here

Correct! I love the idea of an invisible elf to help with all of the 'invisible work' around the house! Don't you? Listen Here

3 / 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

4 / 7

What was the first story to air on Freely Written?

Grocery Store Sushi

Spaghetti and Meatballs

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

5 / 7

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

It grants wishes

He was sent on a quest by the Queen

It marks the path to get home

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

In episode 62, Goulash, where did Ronny's dad get his recipe for goulash?

From his grandfather's journal

From a popular food blog

From a witch in Budapest

Reasonable guess, but no. When Ronny's father serves goulash it comes with a story of elves, trolls, and magical adventure. Listen Here

Correct! When Ronny's father serves goulash it comes with a story of elves, trolls, and magical adventure. Listen Here

7 / 7

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

The gardner

The writer

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

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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 Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, how does Guy Montag offend his wife's friends?

He reads them poetry

He insults their fashion sense

He shows them pictures of burn victims

The women are offended when Guy reads poetry because all books have been banned, based on the idea that books and learning lead to unhappiness.

2 / 7

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

The Ministry of Love

The Ministry of Truth

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.

3 / 7

In Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale, dress colors show caste: blue for Commander's Wives, red for Handmaids, and green for Marthas (housekeepers). What color do Econowives wear?

Gray

Blue, red, and green striped

Yellow

Econowives are the wives of lower ranking men. They wear stripes to show that they perform all women's roles and are not given Handmaids or Marthas to help them.

4 / 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?

Receiver

Releaser

Revealer

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

5 / 7

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

Pax

Prosac

Soma

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

6 / 7

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

Freespeak

EuroEnglish

Newspeak

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

7 / 7

In George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, Winston becomes interested in joining which rebel group?

The Brotherhood

The Band of Brothers

Big Brother

The Brotherhood is an anti-government group hidden in the shadows of Oceania's totalitarian state, which is ruled by Big Brother.

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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 term describes a word that captures a particular sound? (eg. bam, pow, fizz)

Onomatopeia

Homophone

Euphemism

Onomatopoeia are words that represent sounds; homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently; euphemisms are polite words or phrases for uncomfortable topics.

2 / 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.

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

Which term describes a story or poem that is written to convey a hidden meaning?

Allegory

Anthology

Analogy

Allegory describes fiction with a hidden meaning; analogy compares two things to provide clarity; anthology is a collection of stories, poems, essays, etc. by multiple authors.

5 / 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

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

Zone of Comfort, Catalyst, Catastrophe

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.

6 / 7

Which point of view (POV) uses "I, me, my" narration:

Second person

Third person

First person

First person POV includes "I, me, my" narration, meaning the story is being told from the narrator's perspective.

7 / 7

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

WIP

SASE

ISBN

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."

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

Anonym

Hyponym

Mononym

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

2 / 7

Which term describes a word (often a name) created by spelling another word backward?

Retronym

Contronym

Ananym

An ananym is a name or word made from another name or word spelled backward. Fun Fact: I once had an imaginary friend named Nasus who lived in my mirror.

3 / 7

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

Aptronym

Pseudonym

Mononym

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.

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

Retronym

Backronym

Contronym

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.

6 / 7

Which term describes the name of a place that is used by the people who live there?

Endonym

Exonym

Tautonym

Endonyms are names for a place (or language, people, etc.) that are used by the people who live there. Examples: Deutschland (Germany), Firenze (Florence), Nihon or Nippon (Japan).

7 / 7

Which term describes a word or phrase that has been modified to specify its original meaning after modern inventions have made it ambiguous?

Backronym

Retronym

Ananym

Retronyms specify the original meaning of a word. Some examples: analog clock, snail mail, live music, acoustic guitar, landline.

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