Literary Characters
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In which novel does the character Atticus Finch appear as a lawyer in Alabama?
About Literary Characters
Literary Characters is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 11 easy, 3 medium, 1 hard questions. How well do you know the most memorable characters from classic literature? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In which novel does the character Atticus Finch appear as a lawyer in Alabama?
Answer: To Kill a Mockingbird
Atticus Finch is the moral center of Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (1960). He defends a Black man falsely accused of a crime in the racially charged South, teaching his children about justice and empathy.
2. Which character lives at 221B Baker Street in London?
Answer: Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle, lives at 221B Baker Street with his friend Dr. Watson. The address has become so iconic that a museum now occupies the site in London.
3. Who is the narrator of Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick'?
Answer: Ishmael
The novel opens with one of literature's most famous lines: 'Call me Ishmael.' He is a young sailor who joins the crew of the Pequod under the obsessed Captain Ahab.
4. Which Dickens character begins as an orphan and discovers he has a mysterious benefactor?
Answer: Pip (from Great Expectations)
Pip, the narrator of 'Great Expectations' (1861), is an orphaned boy who receives financial support from an anonymous benefactor. He moves to London believing he is destined for greatness.
5. In Charlotte Brontë's novel, what secret does Mr. Rochester hide in the attic?
Answer: His first wife, Bertha Mason
In 'Jane Eyre,' Rochester hides his mentally ill first wife Bertha Mason in the attic of Thornfield Hall. Jane discovers the truth on their wedding day, leading to one of literature's most dramatic revelations.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Sydney Carton speaks these words in Dickens's 'A Tale of Two Cities' as he goes to the guillotine in place of Charles Darnay. His sacrifice for love is one of literature's most poignant endings.
- Captain Ahab, driven mad by the white whale that took his leg, leads his crew on a doomed quest for revenge in 'Moby-Dick' (1851). He is one of literature's greatest examples of obsession.
- In Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol' (1843), Scrooge is visited by four ghosts: the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley, followed by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.
Frequently asked questions
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Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Literary Characters fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Literary Characters?
Literary Characters has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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