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Trivia Questions

The literary movement known as "Modernism" typically emerged and flourished in the aftermath of which major global conflict?

Who wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "A Streetcar Named Desire," set in the French Quarter of New Orleans?

In J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy epics "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings," what is the name of the small, peace-loving race to which Bilbo and Frodo Baggins belong?

Which classic American novel famously begins with the iconic opening line: "Call me Ishmael"?

Who is the celebrated Spanish author of the novel "Don Quixote," often considered one of the earliest modern novels?

Which African American Nobel laureate is renowned for her profound novels exploring Black identity and the legacy of slavery, such as "Beloved" and "Song of Solomon"?

The literary term "bildungsroman" describes a novel primarily concerned with what central theme or process?

Which monumental Russian author is known for his complex psychological novels exploring morality, free will, and religion, including "Crime and Punishment" and "The Brothers Karamazov"?

What is the famous pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, author of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"?

Considered one of the earliest surviving works of literature, which ancient Mesopotamian epic poem recounts the adventures of a legendary king's quest for immortality?