Book Trivia

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!)

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.

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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.

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

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This dystopian novel is set in a superstate called Oceania, which has four governmental departments: the Ministry of Truth, the Ministry of Peace, the Ministry of Love, and the Ministry of Plenty.

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

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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.

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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..

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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!

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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?

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In Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, Guy Montag is a fireman. What does his job entail?

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

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

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In The Hunger Games series, by Suzanne Collins, Katniss' stylist Cinna has a prep team that gets her ready for the games. What are their names?

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In Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, Alphas and Betas are at the top of the caste system. What are the lower three castes called?

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In Oryx and Crake, the first of Margaret Atwood's MaddAddam series, the protagonist is a survivor of what apocalyptic event?

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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?

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Which term refers to the mistaken use of a word for a similar sounding word, typically with amusing results?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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!

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

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What term describes a scientific name that uses the same word for its genus and species?

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Which term refers to a word that has the same general meaning as another word?

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

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Which term refers to a word that is made from the first initials of a title or phrase?

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Which word refers to a place or item named after a person?

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

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Thanks for joining in on some trivia fun! Check back for more quizzes to come. In the meantime, you can explore my blog or the individual pages for each of my books.

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Note: all of the quizzes were created by me, Susan Quilty, for entertainment purposes. I’ve done my best to ensure the information is accurate, but please let me know if you find any factual errors.