Book Challenge: 50 Amazing Bookish Trivia Questions

Are you ready to put your book knowledge to the test? I’ve carefully selected 50 intriguing bookish trivia questions spanning the realms of fantasy, mystery, and romance. These questions mainly focus on the classics and well-known books like Harry Potter, The Notebook, etc. Get ready to dive into the world of literature and challenge yourself with these thought-provoking questions. And don’t worry, I’ve got the answers waiting for you at the end of all 50 questions. Get ready to embark on this exciting journey and unleash the bookworm within you!

Bookish Trivia

Bookish Trivia Part 1: Mystery

1. What is the title of Arthur ConaDoyle’s first SherlocHolmeses novel?
2. iGilliansFlynn’s “gone girl,” what is the name of the missing wife?
3. in the young adult novel “One of Us is Lying,” a group of high school students is suspected of murder. Who wrote this gripping tale?
4. in the mystery novel The Silent Patient” by AleMichaelideses, what is unique about the protagonist Alicia Berenson?
5. The mystery novel Big Little Lieses” bLianene Moriarty explores a school trivia night that turns deadlyWherere is the story set?
6. in the mystery novelSharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn, what profession does the protagonist CamillPreakerer have?
7. in the mystery novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” what is the name of the brilliant hacker who assists MikaeBlomkvistst?
8. in the mystery novel Big Little Lies” Lianne Moriarty, what major event occurs at the school trivia night?
9. in the novel The Silent Patient” what is unique about Alicia berersons occupation?
10. who wrote the mystery novel In the Dark Places” featuring private investigator Susan Wilkins?

Next Bookish Trivia Part 2: Romance

11. In Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice,” what is the name of the proud and initially prejudiced protagonist?

12. Who wrote the classic novel ” Romeo and Juliet”?

13. In NicholaSparksks’ ” The Notebook,” what is the name of the main characters who fall in love during the summer of 1940?

14. What is the title of the bestselling romance novel by E.L. James that explores the unconventional relationship between Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey?

15. in the romantic novel “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon, what is the name of the protagonist who time-travels between 18th-century Scotland and 20th-century England?

16. Who wrote the romance novel “Me Before You”?

17. What classic romance novel by Emily Bronte tells the passionate and tragic love story of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw?

18. In The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green, what health condition do the main characters share?

19. The title of the romance novel by Nicholas Sparks’ that revolves around the love story of Landon Carter and Jamie Sullivan.

20. In “Twilight” by Stephanie Meyer, what is the name of the vampire who falls in love with the human protagonist, Bella Swan?

21. Who is the Arthur of the romantic novel ” eat, pray, love,” where the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery through Italy, India, and Indonesia?

22. in “The Time Traveler Wife” what complicating factor affects the relationship between Henry and Clark?

23. What is the title of the novel written by Rainbow Rowell, where two characters, Cath and Levi, bond over their love for fan fiction and books?

24. Who wrote the classic romance novel ” Jane Eyre,” featuring the enduring love between Jane and Mr. Rochester?

25. In ” The Princess Bride” by William Goldman, what is the name of the farm boy who embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Buttercup?

26. What is the title of the romantic novel by Nicholas Sparks’ that tells the story of Noah and Ally’s love through the letters he wrote to her?

27. Who is the author of the romantic novel “one day”?

28. In the novel ” p.s. I Love You” by Cecelia Ahern, what does Gerry leave behind for his widow, Holly, to help her cope with his loss?

29. What is the title of the romantic novel by Jojo Moyes that explores the relationship between Louisa Clark and Will Traynor?

30. In ”Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman, what unexpected event shakes up Eleanor’s carefully planned life?

Bookish Trivia Part 3: Fantasy/ Sci-Fi

31. In J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series, what is the name of the magical school that Harry attends?

32. Who wrote the epic fantasy series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” which inspired the television series “Game of Thrones”?

33. In J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” what is the powerful and dangerous object that the characters seek to destroy?

34. What is the title of the science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke that explores the discovery of a mysterious monolith on the moon?

35. In the fantasy novel “The Hobbit,” who is the protagonist who embarks on a journey to reclaim treasure guarded by the dragon Smaug?

36. Who wrote “Dune,” which is set in a distant future amidst a complex political landscape?
37. What is the title of the dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood, set in a society where women are oppressed and controlled?

38. In C.S. Lewis’s “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, what wardrobe serves as a portal to the magical land of Narnia?

39. Who is the author of the science fiction novel “Neuromancer,” which is considered a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre?
40. In Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” what is the forbidden act that the protagonist, Guy Montag, commits in a society that bans books?

41. What is the title of the science fiction novel by Mary Shelley that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein and his creation? Answer: Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus”

42. In the dystopian novel “Snowpiercer” by Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette, what is the setting of the story?

43. In Lois Lowry’s “The Giver,” what role does the protagonist Jonas receive in his society?

44. What is the title of the novel by Ray Bradbury that explores a future society where books are banned and “firemen” burn any that are found?

45. Who is the author of the classic science fiction novel “The Time Traveler’s Wife”?

46. Who wrote the fantasy novel “The Magicians,” which follows the protagonist Quentin Coldwater as he discovers a magical land?

47. What is the name of the protagonist in H.G. Wells’ science fiction novel “The Invisible Man” who discovers a way to become invisible?

48. What is the title of the fantasy novel by J.K. Rowling that follows the adventures of a magizoologist named Newt Scamander?
49. What is the title of the fantasy novel by J.K. Rowling that introduces readers to the wizarding world and the character Harry Potter?

50. In C.S. Lewis’s “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” what magical land do the Pevensie siblings discover through the wardrobe?

Bookish Trivia Answers: Mystery

1. What is the title of Arthur Conan Doyle’s first Sherlock Holmes novel?
   • answer: “A Study in Scarlet”
2. in Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl,” what is the name of the missing wife?
   • answer: Amy Dunne
3. in the young adult novel “One of Us is Lying,” a group of high school students is suspected of murder. Who wrote this grippAnswerle?
   • answer: Karen m. McManus
4. in the mystery novel “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides, what is unique about the protagonist Alicia BAnsweron?
   • answer: she stops speaking after being accused of murder.
5. the mystery novel “Big Little Lies” by Liane Moriarty explores a school trivia night that turned Wednesday. where is the sAnwerAnsweret?
   • answer: Pirriwee public school
6. in the mystery novel “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn, what profession does the protagonist Camille Preaker have?
   • answer: journalist
7. in the mystery novel “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” what is the name of the brilliant hacker who assists Mikael BAnswerAnswerst?
   • answer: Lisbeth Salander
8. in the mystery novel “big little lies” by Liane Moriarty, what major event occurs at the school trivAnswerht:
   • answer: a murder tInInes place
9. in the mystery novel “The Silent Patient” what is unique about Alicia Berersons ocAnswerAnsweron?
   • answer: she is an artist
10. who wrote the mystery novel ” In the Dark Places” featuring private investigator Susan Wilkins.
    • answer: Peter Robinson

Romance bookish trivia answers

1. In Jane Austen’s novel “Pride and Prejudice,” what is the name of the proud and initially prejudiced protagonist?
   • answer: Elizabeth Bennet
2. Who wrote the classic novel ” Romeo and JAnswer?
   • answer: William Shakespeare
3. In Nicholas Sparks’ ” The Notebook,” what is the name of the main characters who fall in love during the summer of 1940?
   • answer: Noah Calhoun and Allie Nelson
4. What is the title of the bestselling romance novel by E.L. James that explores the unconventional relationship between Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey?
   • answer: fifty shades of grey
5. in the romantic novel “Outlander” by Diana Gabaldon, what is the name of the protagonist who time-travels between 18th-century Scotland and 20th-century England?
   • answer: Claire Beachamp Randall
6. Who wrote the romance novel “Me BefoAnswer”?
   • answer: Jojo Moyes
7. What classic romance novel by Emily Bronte tells the passionate and tragic love story of Heathcliff and Catherine Answeraw?
   • answer: wuthering heights
8. In The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green, what health condition do the main characters share?
   • answer: cancer
9. The title of the romance novel by Nicholas Sparks’ that revolves around the love story of Landon Carter and Jamie AnswerAnsweran.
   • answer: a walk to remember
10. In “Twilight” by Stephanie Meyer, what is the name of the vampire who falls in love with the human protagonist, Bella Swan?
    • Answer: Edward Cullen
11. Who is the author of the romantic novel ” eat, pray, love,” where the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery through Italy, India, and Indonesia?
    • answer: Henry’s involuntary time-traveling
12. in “The Time Traveler Wife” what complicating factor affects the relationship between Henry and anAnsweAnswerk?
    • answer: Henry’s involuntary time-traveling
13. What is the title of the novel written by Rainbow Rowell, where two characters, Cath and Levi, bond over their love for fan fiction and books?
    • answer: fangirl
14. Who wrote the classic romance novel ” Jane Eyre,” featuring the enduring love between Jane and Mr. RAnswerer?
    • answer: charlotte bronte
15. In ” The Princess Bride” by William Goldman, what is the name of the farm boy who embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Buttercup?
    • answer: Westley
16. What is the title of the romantic novel by Nicholas Sparks’ that tells the story of Noah and Ally’s love through the letters he wrote to her?
    • answer: the notebook
17. Who is the author of the romantic novel “OAnswer”?
    • answer: David Nicholls
18. In the novel ” p.s. I Love You” by Cecelia Ahern, what does Gerry leave behind for his widow, Holly, to help her cope with hAnwerAnswers?
    • answer: a series of letters
19. What is the title of the romantic novel by Jojo Moyes that explores the relationship between Louisa Clark and will TAnsweAnswerr?
    • answer: me before you
20. In ”Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman, what unexpected event shakes up Eleanor’s carefully planned life?
    • answer: a chance encounter with a musician

Fantasy / Sci-fi bookish trivia answers

1. In J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series, what is the name of the magical school that Harry attends?
   • Answer: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
2. Who wrote the epic fantasy series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” which inspired the television series “Game of Thrones”?
   • Answer: George R.R. Martin
3. In J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” what is the powerful and dangerous object that the characters seek to destroy?
   • Answer: The One Ring
4. What is the title of the science fiction novel by Arthur C. Clarke that explores the discovery of a mysterious monolith on the moon?
   • Answer: 2001: A Space Odyssey
5. In the fantasy novel “The Hobbit,” who is the protagonist who embarks on a journey to reclaim treasure guarded by the dragon Smaug?
   • Answer: Bilbo Baggins
6. Who wrote “Dune,” which is set in a distant future amidst a complex political landscape?
   • Answer: Frank Herbert
7. What is the title of the dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood, set in a society where women are oppressed and controlled?
   • Answer: “The Handmaid’s Tale”
8. In C.S. Lewis’s “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, what wardrobe serves as a portal to the magical land of Narnia?
   • Answer: The wardrobe in the professor’s house
9. Who is the author of the science fiction novel “Neuromancer,” which is considered a seminal work in the cyberpunk genre?
   • Answer: William Gibson
10. In Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” what is the forbidden act that the protagonist, Guy Montag, commits in a society that bans books?
    • Answer: Reading books
11. What is the title of the science fiction novel by Mary Shelley that tells the story of Victor Frankenstein and his creation?
    • Answer: Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus”
12. In the dystopian novel “Snowpiercer” by Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette, what is the setting of the story?
    • Answer: A train circling the frozen Earth
13. In Lois Lowry’s “The Giver,” what role does the protagonist Jonas receive in his society?
    • Answer: Receiver of Memory
14. What is the title of the novel by Ray Bradbury that explores a future society where books are banned and “firemen” burn any that are found?
    • Answer: Fahrenheit 451
15. Who is the author of the classic science fiction novel “The Time Traveler’s Wife”? Answer: Audrey Niffenegger
16. Who wrote the fantasy novel “The Magicians,” which follows the protagonist Quentin Coldwater as he discovers a magical land?
    • Answer: Lev Grossman
17. What is the name of the protagonist in H.G. Wells’ science fiction novel “The Invisible Man” who discovers a way to become invisible?
    • Answer: Griffin
18. What is the title of the fantasy novel by J.K. Rowling that follows the adventures of a magizoologist named Newt Scamander?
    • Answer: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
19. What is the title of the fantasy novel by J.K. Rowling that introduces readers to the wizarding world and the character Harry Potter?
    • Answer: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
20. In C.S. Lewis’s “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” what magical land do the Pevensie siblings discover through the wardrobe?
    • Answer: Narnia

Well, that wraps up the 50 bookish trivia questions! If you’ve made it through to the end, how did you fare? If you have any recommendations for specific genre-based bookish trivia questions, feel free to share them in the comments. Keep the bookish fun going! 📚

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