Prose Fiction

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Who wrote the novel "Pride and Prejudice"?

  1. Jane Austen

  2. Charles Dickens

  3. William Shakespeare

  4. Mark Twain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jane Austen is the renowned author of "Pride and Prejudice", a classic novel known for its witty social commentary and intricate character relationships.

In "The Great Gatsby", what is the name of the mysterious millionaire who throws lavish parties?

  1. Jay Gatsby

  2. Tom Buchanan

  3. Nick Carraway

  4. Daisy Buchanan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jay Gatsby, the enigmatic millionaire, hosts extravagant parties in an attempt to win back the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan.

Who is the protagonist of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"?

  1. Huckleberry Finn

  2. Tom Sawyer

  3. Jim

  4. Injun Joe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Huckleberry Finn, the young protagonist, embarks on an adventurous journey down the Mississippi River with an escaped slave named Jim.

In "To Kill a Mockingbird", who is the lawyer defending an innocent black man accused of a crime?

  1. Atticus Finch

  2. Bob Ewell

  3. Tom Robinson

  4. Mayella Ewell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atticus Finch, a noble lawyer, defends Tom Robinson, an innocent black man falsely accused of a crime in the racially charged South.

What is the name of the dystopian society in George Orwell's "1984"?

  1. Oceania

  2. Eurasia

  3. Eastasia

  4. Big Brother


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oceania is the totalitarian society in "1984", where the government exercises complete control over its citizens' thoughts, actions, and language.

Who wrote the short story collection "Dubliners"?

  1. James Joyce

  2. Oscar Wilde

  3. Bram Stoker

  4. W.B. Yeats


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

James Joyce, the renowned Irish writer, is known for his short story collection "Dubliners", which captures the everyday lives of people in Dublin.

What is the name of the protagonist in Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis"?

  1. Gregor Samsa

  2. Mr. Samsa

  3. Mrs. Samsa

  4. Grete Samsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gregor Samsa, the protagonist of "The Metamorphosis", wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect.

In "The Picture of Dorian Gray", what is the name of the artist who paints the portrait of Dorian Gray?

  1. Basil Hallward

  2. Lord Henry Wotton

  3. Dorian Gray

  4. Sybil Vane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basil Hallward, a talented artist, creates a portrait of Dorian Gray that captures his beauty and youth.

Who wrote the novel "Animal Farm"?

  1. George Orwell

  2. Aldous Huxley

  3. Ray Bradbury

  4. Arthur C. Clarke


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Orwell, the renowned author, wrote "Animal Farm", a satirical novel that explores the dangers of totalitarianism.

What is the name of the protagonist in J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye"?

  1. Holden Caulfield

  2. Phoebe Caulfield

  3. D.B. Caulfield

  4. Sally Hayes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Holden Caulfield, the protagonist of "The Catcher in the Rye", is a teenage boy who rebels against society and seeks authenticity.

In "The Lord of the Rings", what is the name of the hobbit who inherits the One Ring?

  1. Frodo Baggins

  2. Bilbo Baggins

  3. Gandalf

  4. Aragorn


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frodo Baggins, a young hobbit, inherits the One Ring and embarks on a quest to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom.

Who wrote the novel "The Great Gatsby"?

  1. F. Scott Fitzgerald

  2. Ernest Hemingway

  3. William Faulkner

  4. John Steinbeck


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

F. Scott Fitzgerald, the renowned American author, wrote "The Great Gatsby", a tragic love story set in the Jazz Age.

What is the name of the protagonist in Charles Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities"?

  1. Sydney Carton

  2. Charles Darnay

  3. Lucie Manette

  4. Dr. Manette


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sydney Carton, a selfless lawyer, sacrifices his life to save Charles Darnay during the French Revolution.

In "Brave New World", what is the name of the society that uses advanced technology to control its citizens?

  1. World State

  2. New World Order

  3. Global Union

  4. Technocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World State, in "Brave New World", is a dystopian society that uses advanced technology and conditioning to maintain social stability and control.

Who wrote the novel "The Color Purple"?

  1. Alice Walker

  2. Toni Morrison

  3. Maya Angelou

  4. Zora Neale Hurston


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alice Walker, the renowned African-American author, wrote "The Color Purple", a powerful novel that explores the lives of black women in the American South.

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