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

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

Light a Single Candle by Beverly Butler

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

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

2 / 7

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.

Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

That's not it, but that is a great book, too! I tend to love dystopian novels.

Yes, you are correct! I discovered Nineteen Eighty-Four during high school in the 1990s, and it's still a timely read. Learn More

3 / 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

Love Story by Erich Segal

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

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

4 / 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

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.

Player Piano by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham

I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

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

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

7 / 7

A boy is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle while his brother recovers from measles. When a clock strikes 13, the boy is drawn into a mystical world where friendship and adventure awaits.

Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

That's not it... Have you noticed how many stories are about kids living with aunts and/or uncles?

I first read Tom's Midnight Garden when I was a child in the 1980s. As one of my earliest time travel books, it made a strong impression on me. 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.

Family and Foes

Healers and Thieves

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

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

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

3 / 7

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

Freely Written Vol. 1

Audrey and Esther Geekify Greenville

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

4 / 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

Family and Foes

The Insistence of Memory

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

5 / 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.

Family and Foes

Elders and Aliens

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

6 / 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.

The Insistence of Memory

Healers and Thieves

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

7 / 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

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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

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

She writes a letter to Santa Claus.

She won a raffle at her nephew's special school

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

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

2 / 7

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

Solving a crossword puzzle

Directions while driving

Sewing on a button

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

3 / 7

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

Making a bed

Making a skating rink

Making a cake

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

4 / 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

5 / 7

Who is excited about an upcoming pizza party in episode 72, Pizza Party?

Classroom mice

The owner of a new pizzeria

Gina's grandmother

No, though I can imagine a story around that, too. Can you? Check out Pizza Party to see why the mice are excited. Listen Here

Correct! Growing up, I had pet mice that I adored. I'm surprised they don't creep into more of my stories! I did have fun adding them to Pizza Party. Listen Here

6 / 7

What do subscribers receive monthly in episode 24, Muffin of the Month?

Puppies

People to date

Muffins

Good guess, but no. This is a story where I intentionally kept switching directions while I wrote, just to see where the story might land. Listen Here

Yes! This is a story where I intentionally kept switching directions while I wrote, just to see where the story might land. Listen Here

7 / 7

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

They are clones preparing to meet their originals

They are magical beings learning how to act like humans

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

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

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

EuroEnglish

Freespeak

Newspeak

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

2 / 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.

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?

Blue, red, and green striped

Gray

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 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.

5 / 7

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

The Mayor's daughter, Madge

Her sister, Prim

Her friend, Gale

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.

6 / 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.

7 / 7

In the Hunger Games series, by Suzanne Collins, what does the Capitol do to their Avox servants?

Genetically engineer them to be deaf

Cut their tongues out

Genetically engineer them to be mute

Panem turns captured traitors into Avoxes by cutting out their tongues and sentencing them to a life of servitude in the Capitol.

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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 point of view (POV) uses "you, your" narration:

Third person

First person

Second person

Second person POV includes "you, your" narration, meaning the narrator is talking directly to the reader.

2 / 7

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

Consonance

Alliteration

Assonance

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 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.

4 / 7

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

Gaffe

Spoonerism

Malapropism

Malapropism refers to using a wrong but similar sounding word in a phrase; spoonerism is switching the first sounds of two words; a gaffe is an unintentional or mistaken remark or act that causes embarrassment.

5 / 7

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

Homophone

Euphemism

Onomatopeia

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.

6 / 7

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

Denouement

Climax

Footnote

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.

7 / 7

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

Zone of Comfort, Pay a Heavy Price, Catastrophe

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

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.

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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 place or item named after a person?

Anonym

Aptronym

Eponym

An eponym refers to something named after a person. For example, sandwich comes from James Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich.

2 / 7

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

Ananym

Contronym

Retronym

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

Antonym

Heteronym

Homonym

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

4 / 7

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

Homonym

Synonym

Heteronym

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

5 / 7

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

Tautonym

Endonym

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.

6 / 7

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

Synonym

Aptronym

Homonym

Synonyms are words that have the same general meaning. You can use a thesaurus to find synonyms for a specific word.

7 / 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.

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