Famous Short Stories

Description: Test your knowledge on some of the most famous short stories in literature.
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In "The Tell-Tale Heart," what does the narrator ultimately confess to?

  1. Murdering his wife

  2. Stealing from his employer

  3. Spying on his neighbors

  4. Setting fire to his house


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The narrator of "The Tell-Tale Heart" confesses to murdering his wife and hiding her body beneath the floorboards of his house.

Who is the protagonist of "The Gift of the Magi"?

  1. Della Young

  2. Jim Young

  3. Mrs. Johnson

  4. Mr. Johnson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Della Young is the protagonist of "The Gift of the Magi". She is a young wife who sacrifices her most prized possession to buy her husband a Christmas present.

What is the name of the mysterious stranger in "The Monkey's Paw"?

  1. Mr. White

  2. Mr. Morris

  3. Sergeant-Major Morris

  4. Herbert White


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sergeant-Major Morris is the mysterious stranger in "The Monkey's Paw". He gives the White family a monkey's paw that grants three wishes, but each wish comes with a terrible price.

What is the name of the town where "A Rose for Emily" takes place?

  1. Jefferson

  2. Yoknapatawpha County

  3. Oxford

  4. Mississippi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The town where "A Rose for Emily" takes place is Jefferson, Mississippi.

Who is the narrator of "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

  1. Jane

  2. John

  3. Mary

  4. Susan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The narrator of "The Yellow Wallpaper" is Jane, a young woman who is suffering from postpartum depression and is confined to her room by her husband.

What is the name of the protagonist of "The Cask of Amontillado"?

  1. Montresor

  2. Fortunato

  3. Luchesi

  4. Berto


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Cask of Amontillado" is Montresor, a man who seeks revenge on his friend Fortunato for an insult.

What is the name of the young woman who falls in love with a vampire in "Carmilla"?

  1. Laura

  2. Carmilla

  3. Millarca

  4. Mircalla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The young woman who falls in love with a vampire in "Carmilla" is Laura.

What is the name of the protagonist of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"?

  1. Dr. Jekyll

  2. Mr. Hyde

  3. Utterson

  4. Poole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is Dr. Jekyll, a respected doctor who develops a potion that transforms him into the evil Mr. Hyde.

What is the name of the protagonist of "The Lottery"?

  1. Tessie Hutchinson

  2. Old Man Warner

  3. Mr. Summers

  4. Mrs. Delacroix


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Lottery" is Tessie Hutchinson, a woman who is chosen as the sacrifice in the annual lottery.

What is the name of the protagonist of "The Dead"?

  1. Gabriel Conroy

  2. Gretta Conroy

  3. Michael Furey

  4. Aunt Julia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Dead" is Gabriel Conroy, a young man who attends his aunt's annual Epiphany party.

What is the name of the protagonist of "The Metamorphosis"?

  1. Gregor Samsa

  2. Grete Samsa

  3. Mr. Samsa

  4. Mrs. Samsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Metamorphosis" is Gregor Samsa, a young man who wakes up one morning to find that he has transformed into a giant insect.

What is the name of the protagonist of "The Great Gatsby"?

  1. Jay Gatsby

  2. Nick Carraway

  3. Daisy Buchanan

  4. Tom Buchanan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Great Gatsby" is Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man who throws lavish parties in an attempt to win back the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan.

What is the name of the protagonist of "To Kill a Mockingbird"?

  1. Atticus Finch

  2. Scout Finch

  3. Jem Finch

  4. Tom Robinson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Atticus Finch, a lawyer who defends a black man accused of raping a white woman.

What is the name of the protagonist of "The Catcher in the Rye"?

  1. Holden Caulfield

  2. Phoebe Caulfield

  3. D.B. Caulfield

  4. Allie Caulfield


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Catcher in the Rye" is Holden Caulfield, a teenage boy who is expelled from school and goes on a journey of self-discovery.

What is the name of the protagonist of "The Old Man and the Sea"?

  1. Santiago

  2. Manolin

  3. The Old Man

  4. The Sea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The protagonist of "The Old Man and the Sea" is Santiago, an old fisherman who struggles to catch a giant marlin.

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