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

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

2 / 7

In a world divided into outlying districts, people of each district contribute in their own way, including giving two of their children to an annual ritual.

The Giver by Lois Lowry

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Children of the Corn by Stephen King

No, this is a very different book! Though it does include a coming-of-age ritual and a disturbing approach to childhood.

Yes, a story of bread and circuses. I reluctantly read The Hunger Games but now love this darkly beautiful story that shows a real depiction of trauma, even after the battle is won. Learn More

3 / 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

4 / 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

A Walk Across the Sun by Corban Addison

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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

5 / 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.

Sabriel by Garth Nix

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

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

6 / 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

7 / 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

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The average score is 71%

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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

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

2 / 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

3 / 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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 / 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

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The average score is 79%

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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 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

2 / 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

3 / 7

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

From his grandfather's journal

From a witch in Budapest

From a popular food blog

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

4 / 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?

Cuckoo Catfish

Weird Blanket

The Wash 'N Dryer

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

5 / 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

6 / 7

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

It grants wishes

It marks the path to get home

He was sent on a quest by the Queen

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

7 / 7

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

Muffins

Puppies

People to date

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

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The average score is 71%

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

Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons

Deltas, Thetas, and Omegas

Epsilons, Kappas, Sigmas

Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons are bred and conditioned to perform service jobs, while Alphas and Betas hold more intellectual positions.

2 / 7

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

Her sister, Prim

The Mayor's daughter, Madge

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.

3 / 7

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

Nuclear war

An asteroid hit

A plague

Oryx and Crake kicks off the trilogy with Jimmy's post-plague survival and flashbacks to his experiences leading up to the plague.

4 / 7

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

Burning authors of banned books in the town square

Burning down houses where any books are found

Burning banned books in the town square

As a fireman, Guy Montag is charged with burning down the houses of anyone found to be in possession of books, as all books have been banned.

5 / 7

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

The Brotherhood

Big Brother

The Band of Brothers

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

6 / 7

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

Pizza

A journal

Hand lotion

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.

7 / 7

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

The Ministry of Love

The Ministry of Peace

The Ministry of Truth

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

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The average score is 66%

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

Anthology

Allegory

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.

2 / 7

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

Malapropism

Spoonerism

Gaffe

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.

3 / 7

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

Footnote

Climax

Denouement

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 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.

5 / 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.

6 / 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."

7 / 7

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

Third person

Second person

First person

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

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

Backronym

Ananym

Retronym

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

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 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.

4 / 7

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

Anonym

Eponym

Aptronym

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

5 / 7

Which term describes a word that has two opposite meanings?

Hyponym

Cryptonym

Contronym

Contronyms are words that have opposite meanings. Such as: left, overlook, screen, weather. Also called Janus words.

6 / 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.

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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The average score is 70%

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