Literature in general means any writing with an artistic manner in any language. It includes stories, plays, poems, song lyrics, etc. The majority of the people are found to be very interested in literature and various literature subjects are also offered overall the world in schools, colleges, and universities. Therefore, in this post, we have tried to give more knowledge of literature in an easy and simple way. These are 60+ Literature trivia questions that can help you to boost your literature knowledge. It includes trivia questions related to American, Canadian, and Philippine literature.
Literature Trivia Questions
1. What does literature generally means?
Show AnswerIt is generally defined as writing with artistic merit.2.What are the main things included in literature?
Show AnswerScreenplays, Non-fiction, Song lyrics etc.3. What are the world’s oldest literatures?
Show AnswerAncient Egyptian Literature and Sumerian Literature4. In how many categories literature courses are divided usually?
Show AnswerFour; British literature, American literature, World literature, and pre 1800 and post 2000.5. When was the first Egyptian writing came?
Show AnswerDuring the Early Dynastic Period6. What are the first three major periods of English literature?
Show AnswerMiddle English Literature, 16th Century Renaissance, and English Literature Restoration.7. Name some famous writers of English literature?
Show AnswerJames Joyce, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain and Dylan Thomas etc.8. From where the famous writer William Shakespeare belongs to?
Show AnswerEngland9. How old English literature is?
Show AnswerAbout five centuries10. What does hieroglyphics means?
Show AnswerSacred carvings
Here are some more exciting facts to know about the literature of various countries such as different time periods of literature, categories of Canadian literature etc.
Literature Trivia Questions and Answers
11. What does the symbols ideogram represents?
Show Answermeaning or sense12. What was the period of Middle Kingdom in literature?
Show Answer1700-2025 BC13. What was the time period of 16th Century Renaissance?
Show Answer1485-160314. Who was the most popular and influential writer of the Middle English literature period?
Show AnswerGeoffrey Chaucer considered as first English poet.15. When the English literature was produced?
Show AnswerDuring the 17th century16. In which wo categories the Canadian literature is divided?
Show AnswerEnglish and French17. How the first writers of Canada recorded their impressions of British North America?
Show AnswerIn charts, diaries, journals and letters18. Who were the initial writers of the country?
Show Answerexplorers, travelers, and British officers and their wives19. Who wrote ‘A Journey from Prince of Wales’s Fort in Hudson’s Bay to the Northern Ocean’?
Show AnswerThe explorer Samuel Hearne20. In which book the explorer ‘Sir Alexander Mackenzie’ described his travels?
Show AnswerVoyages from Montreal…Through the Continent of North America, to the Frozen and Pacific OceansThese literature trivia questions focus on the High school students who especially opt for literature subjects in their curriculum. These can help them to attain better performance in their studies.
Literature Trivia Questions for High Schools
21. What were the earliest poems in Canadian literature includes?
Show AnswerPatriotic songs and hymns22. How the American literature begins in the United States during 17th century?
Show AnswerWith the arrival of English-speaking Europeans in the country.23. Who is credited as the initiation of American literature?
Show AnswerJohn Smith24. On which topic most of the American writers stressed upon?
Show AnswerOn the relationship between church and state25. What aspects were included in the utilitarian writings of the 17th century?
Show AnswerIt includes biographies, treatises, account of voyages, and sermons.26. When the Dominion of Canada was created?
Show AnswerIn 186727. Who was the most famous Canadian poet of 19th century?
Show AnswerIsabella Valancy Crawford28. When did the first important female Canadian poet ‘Isabella Valancy Crawford’ was born?
Show Answer25 December 185029. What was the name of the famous children’s book by Lucy Montgomery in 1908?
Show AnswerAnne of Green Gables30. What was focused in the writings of the famous writer Carol Shield?
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These literature trivia questions and answers will provide some basic information about American literature, its history, writers and poetries etc.
American Literature Trivia Questions and Answers
31. During 1600s what the American literature consist of mostly?
Show AnswerPractical Nonfiction32. When the histories of Virginia written by John Smith was published?
Show AnswerIn 1608 and 162433. What was the earliest poetry collection about America?
Show AnswerThe Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America34. Who wrote the Federalists Papers?
Show AnswerAlexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay35. Who wrote the first African American book ‘Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral?
Show AnswerPhillis Wheatly36. What was the first American novel?
Show AnswerThe Power of Sympathy37. When the book was published?
Show AnswerIn 178938. Who wrote the autobiography ‘The Interesting Narrative’?
Show AnswerOlaudah Equiano39. Who was the most influential political writer during and after the 18th century war?
Show AnswerThomas Jefferson40. Name some poems of the most memorable American poet ‘Philip Freneau’.
Show AnswerRevolutionary War Satires, The Indian Burying Ground, The Wild Honey Suckle etc.Do you know children’s literature is also known as Juvenile literature? These literature trivia questions will provide such type of new information on children’s literature. It emphasis particularly on the stories, poems, books for children.
Children’s Literature Trivia Questions and Answers
41. Who wrote the book for children ‘Where the Wild Things Are’?
Show AnswerMaurice Sendak42. What thing was focused in the successful children’s story ‘The Snowy Day’?
Show AnswerA Black protagonist43. What is the name of the book written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd?
Show AnswerGoodnight Moon44. What does the illustrations by Robert McCloskey shows in ‘Blueberries for Sal’?
Show AnswerIt shows how the families from different species can be similar.45. When the book ”Blueberries for Sal’ was published?
Show AnswerIn 194846. Children’s Literature is also known as what?
Show AnswerJuvenile Literature47. What is ‘Genre’?
Show AnswerIt includes a wide range of works including stories for children, fairy tales, lullabies, fables, and folk songs.48. Who wrote the book ‘Little Bear’?
Show AnswerElse Holmelund Minarek49. In which children’s story the tale of a tree gives its life for a boy?
Show AnswerThe Giving Tree50. Name the writer of the book ‘The Giving Tree’?
Show AnswerShel Silverstein
The Philippines literature is another interesting part of literature to know about. These trivia questions will provide some easy questions and answers about Philippines literature.
Philippines Literature Trivia Questions and Answers
51. How many time frames are there of Philippines literature?
Show AnswerNine including the periods of Re-orientation, Imitation, Self-discovery, Japanese, Rebirth of Freedom, Activism, New society, Third Republic and Contemporary52. Short poems with four lines and seven syllables each are known as what?
Show AnswerTanaga53. Name some religious writings of Philippine’s literature?
Show AnswerMoriones, Panunuluyan, Pangangaluwa, Salubong54. The author Nicanor Sta. Ana Abelardo was known for what?
Show AnswerHis Kundiman songs55. Which famous theater and building housing were named in his honor and memory?
Show AnswerCultural center of the Philippines and the College of Music56. Who wrote the novels ‘Noli Me Tangere’ and ‘El Filibusterismo’?
Show AnswerJose Rizel57. What was the story of book ‘Noli Me Tangere’ about?
Show AnswerIt was about Crisostomo Ibarra dealing with the Spanish authorities and how he prepared for his revenge58. What is ‘Awit’?
Show AnswerIt is a form of poetry with four lines per stanza and 12 syllables per line.59. Who wrote the book ‘Florante At Laura’?
Show AnswerFrancisco Balagtas60. Which Filipino writer was recognized as National Artist of Philippines in 1976?
Show AnswerNick JoaquinWho know art and literature are interlinked as both depends on each other? These art and literature trivia questions will show how they are related and give knowledge about various arts as well.
Art and Literature Quiz Questions
61. How art and literature are linked?
Show AnswerArtwork mostly represents the images of things provided in literature that’s why they are linked closely.62. When and who painted ‘The Folly’?
Show AnswerArlo Mountford in 2008-0963. The painting ‘Merry-Go-Round’ is from which collection?
Show AnswerTate Britain64. What is the goal of an expressionistic writer?
Show AnswerTo express emotions so that the reader could better understand the human condition.65. Which is the most famous artwork by Gertler?
Show AnswerMerry-Go Round66. When did the sculpture ‘The Gates of Hell’ was modelled?
Show AnswerDuring 1880-191767. Who created ‘Ophelia’ the character depicted in Shakespeare’s Hamlet?
Show AnswerSir John Everett Millais68. The painting ‘Procession of Characters from Shakespeare’s Plays’ is from which collection?
Show AnswerYale Center of British Art69. How many Darling children were there in J. M. Barrie’s ‘Peter Pan’?
Show AnswerThree70. Who wrote the novel ‘Gone with the Wind’?
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