Literature quizzes
Shakespeare, the classics and the wizarding world. Authors, characters and opening lines every reader should know.
All literature quizzes
3 quizzes- Harry Potter QuizSpells, Patronuses and Horcruxes: are you a true Potterhead or just a Muggle?15 questionsHarry Potter · Easy
- Shakespeare QuizPlays, characters, sonnets and the man himself: 15 Bard questions with quick explanations.15 questionsShakespeare · Medium
- Classic Literature QuizOpening lines, whaling ships and a green light: 15 questions on the books everyone should know.15 questionsLiterary Classics · Easy
About our literature quizzes
Literature quizzes are for readers who remember first lines and last chapters. This category covers the classic novels on every reading list, the plays and sonnets of Shakespeare, and the Harry Potter series that turned a generation into readers. Questions range from authors and characters to publication history.
Each answer arrives with a short explanation and an extra fact, so you leave with something to say at your next book club. Details such as publication dates and character names are checked against the texts and reliable references.
What will you explore?
Classic novels
Austen, Dickens, Melville and the books that never leave the shelf.
Shakespeare
Plays, sonnets, characters and the quotes we still use every day.
Modern favourites
Harry Potter and the series that define a generation of readers.
How to play
Pick any quiz above. Read the question, choose one of the four answers, and the right answer appears straight away with a short explanation and an extra fact. Work through the whole round at your own pace, then see your score and a review of every question. Play again any time and the questions come back in a fresh order.
Good to know before you play
Do I need to have read the books?
It helps, but most questions are about famous characters, authors and lines that any keen reader will recognise.
Which quiz is the easiest?
Harry Potter is the friendliest round for most players. The Shakespeare quiz is the toughest.
Will more authors be added?
Yes. New literature quizzes are added regularly, and you can suggest an author or book on the feedback page.
More categories to try
Finished with literature? Every category below has its own quizzes with instant explanations.
Or take a bit of everything.
The Daily Mix pulls one question from six different categories.