Test Yourself on These Young Adult Novels Adapted Into Films
Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about books that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions, video games and more. This week’s challenge is focused on tween and teen novels that made the leap from the page to the screen — and some of them…
Text Yourself on These Young Adult Novels Adapted Into Films
Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about books that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions, video games and more. This week’s challenge is focused on tween and teen novels that made the leap from the page to the screen — and some of them…
Can You Place These Children’s Books on the World Map?
A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz celebrates popular children’s books and stories from cultures around the world. To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct answer will be…
Try This Quiz on Books That Were Made Into Great Space Movies
Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about books that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions, video games and more. This week’s challenge is focused on fiction and nonfiction works about space exploration that were adapted into popular films.Just tap or click your answers to…
Can You Identify These Books By Their Bad Reviews in The Times?
“The author undoubtedly meant her to be queer, but she is altogether too queer. She was only 11 years old when she reached the house in Prince Edward’s Island that was to be her home, but, in spite of her tender years, and in spite of the fact that, excepting for four months spent in…
Do You Recognize the Locations Described in These Poems?
In 1914, Carl Sandburg published a poem that began:Hog Butcher for the World,Tool Maker, Stacker of Wheat,Player with Railroads and the Nation's Freight Handler;Stormy, husky, brawling,City of the Big Shoulders:What is the name of the city in the poem? (Hint: Despite having sports-team mascots that include Bulls and Bears, this city is not the high-finance…
Can You Identify These Short Stories Based on Their Plots?
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s multiple-choice quiz designed to test your knowledge of literature. This week’s installment asks you to identify the titles and authors of memorable short stories and novellas — based on a simple plot description. The answer section reveals a bit more about the work from articles in the Times…
Can You Match This Text to the Right Book?
There would be a black, six-foot deep gap hacked in the hard ground. That shadow would marry this shadow, and the peculiar, yellowish soil of our locality seal the wound in the whiteness, and yet another snowfall erase the traces of newness in Joan’s grave.I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag…
Can You Find These 14 Hidden Children’s Book Titles?
Because Claudette fell asleep on the train and missed the last stop on Market Street, she was late for the arrival of the witches at their meeting place. Her sisters wouldn’t wonder where she was, but they’d be annoyed. The snowy day was also slowing her down, but she finally made it to the secret…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Books on American Independence?
Welcome to Lit Trivia, the Book Review’s multiple-choice quiz designed to test your knowledge of books and their authors. This week’s challenge highlights nonfiction books about the American Revolution. After the last question, you’ll find a list with links to the titles highlighted in the quiz.The Book Review Quiz Bowl appears on the Books page…
