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Contemporary Literary Fantasy: Creating Enchanting Worlds in Modern Literature

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Which contemporary literary fantasy author is known for creating the "Harry Potter" series?

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien

  2. C.S. Lewis

  3. J.K. Rowling

  4. George R.R. Martin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

J.K. Rowling is the author of the "Harry Potter" series, a highly successful contemporary literary fantasy series.

In Neil Gaiman's novel "Neverwhere", what is the name of the magical city that exists beneath London?

  1. Faerie

  2. Underworld

  3. Narnia

  4. Oz


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In Neil Gaiman's novel "Neverwhere", the magical city beneath London is called London Below.

Which contemporary literary fantasy novel features a protagonist named Kvothe, who is a talented musician and magician?

  1. The Name of the Wind

  2. The Wise Man's Fear

  3. The Doors of Stone

  4. The Slow Regard of Silent Things


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The contemporary literary fantasy novel "The Name of the Wind" features a protagonist named Kvothe, who is a talented musician and magician.

In Susanna Clarke's novel "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell", what is the name of the powerful magician who returns magic to England?

  1. Jonathan Strange

  2. Mr. Norrell

  3. Lady Pole

  4. John Uskglass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Susanna Clarke's novel "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell", Jonathan Strange is the powerful magician who returns magic to England.

What is the name of the magical school that Harry Potter attends in the "Harry Potter" series?

  1. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

  2. Beauxbatons Academy of Magic

  3. Durmstrang Institute

  4. Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is the magical school that Harry Potter attends in the "Harry Potter" series.

In Lev Grossman's novel "The Magicians", what is the name of the magical university that the protagonists attend?

  1. Brakebills University

  2. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry

  3. Beauxbatons Academy of Magic

  4. Durmstrang Institute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brakebills University is the magical university that the protagonists attend in Lev Grossman's novel "The Magicians".

Which contemporary literary fantasy novel features a protagonist named Celaena Sardothien, who is a skilled assassin?

  1. Throne of Glass

  2. Crown of Midnight

  3. Heir of Fire

  4. Queen of Shadows


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The contemporary literary fantasy novel "Throne of Glass" features a protagonist named Celaena Sardothien, who is a skilled assassin.

In Patrick Rothfuss's "Kingkiller Chronicle", what is the name of the inn that Kvothe owns and operates?

  1. The Waystone Inn

  2. The Prancing Pony

  3. The Green Dragon

  4. The Three Broomsticks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Waystone Inn is the name of the inn that Kvothe owns and operates in Patrick Rothfuss's "Kingkiller Chronicle".

Which contemporary literary fantasy novel features a protagonist named Locke Lamora, who is a talented thief?

  1. The Lies of Locke Lamora

  2. Red Seas Under Red Skies

  3. The Republic of Thieves

  4. The Thorn of Emberlain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The contemporary literary fantasy novel "The Lies of Locke Lamora" features a protagonist named Locke Lamora, who is a talented thief.

In Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series, what is the name of the dragon that Captain William Laurence is assigned to?

  1. Temeraire

  2. Granby

  3. Reginald

  4. Lily


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Temeraire is the name of the dragon that Captain William Laurence is assigned to in Naomi Novik's "Temeraire" series.

Which contemporary literary fantasy novel features a protagonist named Vin, who is a Mistborn?

  1. Mistborn: The Final Empire

  2. The Well of Ascension

  3. The Hero of Ages

  4. The Alloy of Law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The contemporary literary fantasy novel "Mistborn: The Final Empire" features a protagonist named Vin, who is a Mistborn.

In Brandon Sanderson's "Stormlight Archive" series, what is the name of the magical order that protects humanity from the Voidbringers?

  1. The Knights Radiant

  2. The Order of Radiants

  3. The Radiant Order

  4. The Radiants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Knights Radiant is the name of the magical order that protects humanity from the Voidbringers in Brandon Sanderson's "Stormlight Archive" series.

Which contemporary literary fantasy novel features a protagonist named Kaz Brekker, who is a skilled thief?

  1. Six of Crows

  2. Crooked Kingdom

  3. King of Scars

  4. Rule of Wolves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The contemporary literary fantasy novel "Six of Crows" features a protagonist named Kaz Brekker, who is a skilled thief.

In N.K. Jemisin's "Broken Earth" trilogy, what is the name of the cataclysmic event that has caused the world to become uninhabitable?

  1. The Fifth Season

  2. The Obelisk Gate

  3. The Stone Sky

  4. The Broken Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fifth Season is the name of the cataclysmic event that has caused the world to become uninhabitable in N.K. Jemisin's "Broken Earth" trilogy.

Which contemporary literary fantasy novel features a protagonist named Lirael, who is a Clayr?

  1. Lirael

  2. Abhorsen

  3. Sabriel

  4. The Old Kingdom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The contemporary literary fantasy novel "Lirael" features a protagonist named Lirael, who is a Clayr.

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