Contemporary Novels
What's a common topic in many modern novels?
a) Knights and princesses
b) Old factories and machines
c) The environment and global warming
d) Farming a long time ago
c) The environment and global warming
Who is the author of the debut novel The Hate U Give, which addresses social issues such as racism and police brutality?
a) John Green
b) Angie Thomas
c) Nicola Yoon
d) Jason Reynolds
b. Angie Thomas
Which novel features the famous quote, "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us"?
a) The Hobbit
b) The Lord of the Rings
c) The Silmarillion
d) The Children of Húrin
b) The Lord of the Rings
A novel focusing on a detective solving a crime belongs to which genre?
Mystery
The 2017 film Call Me by Your Name was based on a novel by which author?
Answer: André Aciman
Modern novels often use what kind of storytelling?
a) Simple, in order
b) All-knowing narrator
c) Jumbled up, out of order
d) Very traditional
c) Jumbled up, out of order
Which emerging author made a significant impact in young adult fantasy literature with the novel The Gilded Ones?
a) Tomi Adeyemi
b) Namina Forna
c) Sabaa Tahir
d) Marie Lu
b) Namina Forna
What is the central theme explored in the quote, "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past," from The Great Gatsby?
a) The triumph of the human spirit.
b) The futility of resisting the past.
c) The importance of living in the present.
d) The power of dreams to shape our future.
b) The futility of resisting the past.
What genre best describes Twilight by Stephenie Meyer?
Answer: Paranormal Romance
Who is the author of the "Harry Potter" series, which has been adapted into a globally successful film franchise?
Answer: J.K. Rowling
What new technology has changed modern novels?
a) Old printing presses
b) Telegrams
c) The internet and social media
d) Telephones
c) The internet and social media
Which author created the fantasy world of Middle-earth in "The Lord of the Rings"?
A. Rick Riordan
B. J.K. Rowling
C. J.R.R. Tolkien
D. Jane Austen
C. J.R.R. Tolkien
In To Kill a Mockingbird, what is the significance of Scout's statement, "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it"?
a) It emphasizes the importance of judging others quickly.
b) It highlights the need for empathy and understanding.
c) It promotes the idea of remaining detached from others' problems.
d) It suggests that understanding others is impossible.
b) It highlights the need for empathy and understanding.
In fantasy novels, what is the term for a long journey or mission that heroes must complete?
Answer: A quest
What is the title of the upcoming 2025 film adaptation starring Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh, based on a bestselling thriller novel by Colleen Hoover?
Answer: "Verity"
"Metafiction" in novels means:
a) The story shows it's a made-up story
b) Mixing magic and reality.
c) Showing real life.
d) The author's own life story.
a) The story shows it's a made-up story
What is the title of Jane Austen’s most famous novel about love and marriage?
A. Pride and Prejudice
B. The Hobbit
C. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
D. The Lightning Thief
A. Pride and Prejudice
In 1984, the Party's slogan "War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength" exemplifies:
a) Logical consistency and clarity.
b) The power of propaganda and doublethink.
c) The importance of critical thinking.
d) The benefits of totalitarian rule.
b) The power of propaganda and doublethink.
When a story intentionally blends horror, humor, and absurdity (like Cabin in the Woods or Good Omens), it is often classified under what genre?
Answer: Dark comedy or horror-comedy
Which 2008 young adult novel by Stephenie Meyer was adapted into a blockbuster film franchise starting in the same year?
Answer: Twilight
How do modern novels show identity?
a) Only one simple identity.
b) Many different and changing identities.
c) Ignoring identity.
d) Only two types of identity.
b) Many different and changing identities.
Who is the author of the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series, which is based on Greek mythology?
A. Rick Riordan
B. J.K. Rowling
C. Jane Austen
D. J.R.R. Tolkien
A. Rick Riordan
Consider the quote, "Always," from The Hunger Games. What is its primary significance within the context of the novel?
a) A simple affirmation of friendship.
b) A symbol of unwavering loyalty and enduring love amidst hardship.
c) A reminder of the games' brutality.
d) A call to action against the Capitol.
b) A symbol of unwavering loyalty and enduring love amidst hardship.
A "bildungsroman" focuses on character development, but if the novel also criticizes society during the character’s journey, it's often considered what?
Answer: Social novel
Name the contemporary novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid that is being adapted into a Netflix film, focusing on the life and secrets of a reclusive Hollywood star.
Answer: "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo"