by Deane Taber
In the vibrant world of contemporary literature, both fiction and nonfiction offer a rich tapestry of stories, insights, and perspectives. This quiz will challenge your understanding of modern literary works and their creators, examining everything from plot intricacies to thematic depth. Whether you’re a casual reader or a literary enthusiast, these questions are designed to engage your mind and expand your literary horizons. Let’s see how well you know the modern literary landscape!
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Modern Fiction and Nonfiction Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the author of the novel ‘The Road’?
Cormac McCarthy
Philip Roth
Don DeLillo
Jonathan Franzen
2. Which nonfiction book explores the impact of climate change on global politics?
The Uninhabitable Earth
The Sixth Extinction
This Changes Everything
The Water Will Come
3. What is the main theme of the novel ‘The Goldfinch’ by Donna Tartt?
Love and loss
Art and identity
War and peace
Friendship and betrayal
4. Which author wrote the memoir ‘Educated’?
Tara Westover
Cheryl Strayed
Jeannette Walls
Elizabeth Gilbert
5. In which book does the character Offred appear?
Brave New World
1984
The Handmaid’s Tale
Fahrenheit 451
6. Which novel by Haruki Murakami features a parallel world and a mysterious cult?
Kafka on the Shore
Norwegian Wood
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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
7. What is the central topic of the book ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’?
The future of technology
The evolution of Homo sapiens
The history of ancient civilizations
The impact of climate change
8. Which novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie addresses themes of race and identity in America?
Half of a Yellow Sun
Purple Hibiscus
Americanah
The Thing Around Your Neck
9. Which book by Michael Pollan explores the relationship between humans and plants?
The Omnivore’s Dilemma
In Defense of Food
Cooked
The Botany of Desire
10. Who is the author of the novel ‘Normal People’?
Sally Rooney
Colm Tóibín
Anne Enright
John Banville
11. Which nonfiction book by Michelle Obama became a bestseller?
Becoming
My Life
Living History
Dreams from My Father
12. What is the primary setting of the novel ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’?
A bustling city
A coastal marsh
A mountain village
A desert town
13. Which author wrote the science fiction novel ‘The Three-Body Problem’?
Liu Cixin
Ken Liu
Hao Jingfang
Qiu Xiaolong
14. Which book by Ta-Nehisi Coates addresses racial issues in America?
The Fire Next Time
Between the World and Me
The Souls of Black Folk
The New Jim Crow
15. Which novel by Zadie Smith explores multiculturalism in London?
On Beauty
White Teeth
Swing Time
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16. Which book by Rebecca Skloot tells the story of Henrietta Lacks?
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Emperor of All Maladies
The Gene
The Double Helix
17. Which novel by George Saunders won the Man Booker Prize in 2017?
Tenth of December
Lincoln in the Bardo
Pastoralia
CivilWarLand in Bad Decline
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