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This author's American classic tells the story of a mysterious millionaire who throws lavish parties in hopes of rekindling a past love with the wealthy Daisy Buchanan.

Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?

100

In this novel, a young boy named Harry discovers he's a wizard and attends a magical school where he learns about friendship, courage, and a dark force threatening the wizarding world.

What is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?

100

This book is the sequel to a popular, BookTok fantasy novel about a young woman who joins the Dragon Riders Quadrant at the Basgiath War College.

What is Iron Flame?

100

This superior movie adaptation of one of Jane Austen's most famous novels starred Kiera Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. (Movie Title and Year)

Pride and Prejudice (2005)

200

This English novelist wrote 6 books which explored themes of economic dependence of women on marriage to achieve social standing. The leading ladies of her books include Elizabeth Bennet, the Dashwood sisters, Emma Woodhouse, and Anne Elliot.

Who is Jane Austen?

200

In this book, a magical wardrobe transports Pevensie children to a mystical land with talking animals and an evil White Witch.

What is The Chronicles of Narnia?

200

This non-fiction book explores the power of storytelling, the role of identity, and the destructive myths that shape our world by taking readers on a journey to Senegal, South Carolina, and Palestine.

What is The Message?

200

This 2011 young adult novel by John Green about two cancer-stricken teenagers was turned into a 2014 film starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort.

What is The Fault in Our Stars?

300

This author wrote a children's novel about a young girl  with extraordinary powers who takes revenge on her abusive family and headmistress of her school.

Who is Roald Dahl?

300

This is what ages and shows the effects of Dorian Gray’s corruption, while he remains physically unchanged in The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.

What is Dorian Gray's portrait?

300

This book by historical fiction author, Kristin Hannah, tells the story of women who served in the Vietnam War.

What is The Women?

300

This female director executed a fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's book Little Women. 

Who is Greta Gerwig?

400

This modern novel begins with the line, "When he was nearly thirteen, my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow"? 

What is To Kill a Mockingbird?

400

In this novel by Gillian Flynn, it is revealed that the wife, Amy, faked her own disappearance to frame her husband, Nick.

What is Gone Girl?

400

Shifting from writing about why good people are divided by politics and religion, this author's most recent book explores the epidemic of teen mental illness.

Who is Jonathan Haidt?

400

This actress made history as the first Indigenous actor to win the SAG award for Best Female Actor in a Leading Role for this film. Name actress AND film.

Who is Lily Gladstone in Killers of the Flower Moon?

500

This dystopian book opens with the chilling phrase, "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen"?

What is 1984?

500

In Fahrenheit 451, this character discovers the oppressive power of book burning and starts questioning society's ban on literature. 

Who is Guy Montag?

500

This children's book by by Beatrice Alemagna, a young girl befriends the scab on her knee, naming it Pepper, and through their relationship, she learns about healing and letting go. 

What is Pepper and Me?

500

This epic tale by Michael Ondaatje, set during World War II, was adapted into a 1996 film that swept the Oscars with 9 wins, including Best Picture.

What is The English Patient?

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