Modern Literature
Who wrote The Hunger Games?
Suzanne Collins
“Big Brother is watching you.” is from what book?
1984 by George Orwell
Who painted the Water Lilies series?
Claude Monet
Which founding father does Lin-Manuel Miranda play in Hamilton?
Alexander Hamilton
What is the name of the school in Stranger Things?
Hawkins Middle School (and Hawkins High School for older characters)
In Fahrenheit 451, what do “firemen” actually do?
They burn books.
In The Picture of Dorian Gray, what unusual thing happens to Dorian instead of his body aging?
His portrait ages and shows corruption, while he remains young.
Which artist cut off part of his ear?
Vincent van Gogh
In The Phantom of the Opera, where does the Phantom live?
In the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House (the Opera Populaire).
Which arcade game, released in 1980, became a global craze with a yellow circular character eating dots?
Pac-Man
What is the name of the map that shows everyone’s location at Hogwarts?
The Marauder’s Map
In Animal Farm, what type of animal is Napoleon?
A pig
Name this famous painting (refer to Image)
The Kiss — by Gustav Klimt
What city is Hamilton primarily set in?
New York City
What song was revived by Stranger Things?
“Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)” – Kate Bush
What did Éowyn say in The Lord of the Rings before killing the Witch‑king?
“I am no man!”
In The Odyssey, what is the name of Odysseus’s wife?
Penelope
Where is this located? (Refer to image)
Sistine Chapel in Vatican City (bonus for who painted the walls)
In Hamilton, what is the name of Eliza and Alexander’s eldest son?
Philip Hamilton
Instead of Spotify on your phone, what did 80s kids use to listen to music?
Cassette players / Walkmans
In The Handmaid’s Tale, what is the name of the totalitarian society?
The Republic of Gilead
“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.” — From what book?
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
In the painting The Persistence of Memory, what is melting?
Clocks/Pocket Watches
Which Swedish pop group wrote the music and lyrics for a famous musical? Name the musical.
ABBA
Musical: Mamma Mia!
Before YouTube, how did 90s teens watch music videos?
On MTV (and also MuchMusic in Canada)