Literature Quiz 2025

Who is considered the richest children's author in the world?

• Jeff Kinney

• Suzanne Collins

• J.K. Rowling

• Rick Riordan

Which genre does the story of John Henry belong to?

• Science Fiction

• Folklore

• Tall Tale

• Biography

What is the most read book of all time?

• The Bible

• The Quran

• The Lord of the Rings

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Who is the most famous children's writer of all time?

• Dr. Seuss

• J.K. Rowling

• Roald Dahl

• Rick Riordan

The writer of a story is called a:

• Reader

• Author

• Publisher

• Editor

What is the difference between a Biography and an Autobiography?

• A biography is written by someone else, while an autobiography is written by the person themselves.

• A biography is a fictional account, while an autobiography is non-fictional.

• A biography covers the entire life, while an autobiography covers only a specific period.

• A biography is always published posthumously, while an autobiography is published during the person's lifetime.

We use sensory details to make our writing more descriptive. Which of the following is not one of our senses?

• Taste

• Sound

• Sight

• Balance

What is the difference between a nonfiction and expository text?

• Nonfiction texts are based on facts, while expository texts explain or inform about a topic.

• Nonfiction texts are fictional stories, while expository texts are based on facts.

• Nonfiction texts are always biographies, while expository texts are always scientific articles.

• Nonfiction texts are written in first person, while expository texts are written in third person.

In which book do we find a giant who makes dreams for children?

• The Wizard of Oz

• James and the Giant Peach

• The BFG

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

From which country did the fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" originate?

• Germany

• Denmark

• France

• Russia