+2 Best American Book Trivia and Quizzes in United States

🇺🇸 Welcome to the ultimate US Trivia challenge! Are you a bookworm with a passion for American literature? Do you know your Hemingway from your Harper Lee, your Twain from your Toni Morrison? If so, this quiz is tailor-made for you! In this quiz, we're diving into the rich tapestry of American books that have shaped minds, sparked imaginations, and captured the hearts of readers across the nation. From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, we'll explore the literary landscape of the USA like never before. Get ready to test your knowledge on iconic American authors, unforgettable characters, and the stories that have become ingrained in the fabric of American culture. Whether you're a die-hard book lover or just looking to brush up on your literary facts, this quiz promises to entertain, educate, and maybe even surprise you with some fun tidbits along the way. So, grab your favorite reading nook, pour yourself a cup of coffee (or tea, we don't judge!), and prepare to embark on a literary journey through the heart and soul of American literature. Challenge your friends, family, or take on the quiz solo to see if you truly are a connoisseur of American books. Are you ready to flip through the pages of history, mystery, and everything in between? Let's dive in and celebrate the power of storytelling in the land of the free and the home of the brave!

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  • What is the largest national library in the U.S.?

    The Library of Congress

  • In which NYC borough is the Morgan Library and Museum located?

    Manhattan

  • Which U.S. city is home to the George Peabody Library?

    Baltimore, Maryland

  • What are the stone lions in front of the New York Public Library called?

    Patience and Fortitude

  • Which university has the largest library in the U.S.?

    Harvard University

  • What U.S. state is the only one with three presidential libraries?

    Texas

  • Which university has a library named in honor of Dr. Seuss?

    University of California

  • What iconic 80's movie was nearly titled "Library Revolution"?

    The Breakfast Club

  • In which U.S. city is the Library of Congress located?

    Washington, D.C.

  • In which book can you look for words with similar meanings?

    Thesaurus

  • Approximately how many items are in the Library of Congress' collection?

    164 million

  • Where is the Mary Baker Eddy Library located?

    Boston

  • In 1814, who set fire to the American Library of Congress?

    The British

  • What word is used to refer to a book of maps?

    Atlas

  • On which month is "Dictionary Day" celebrated?

    October

  • Which author published books in 9 of the 10 Dewey Decimal categories?

    Isaac Asimov

  • What US state is home to the largest independent bookstore in the world?

    Oregon

  • Haskell Library and Opera House is on the border of which countries?

    Canada-United States

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  • What is Huckleberry's surname in the books by Mark Twain?

    Finn

  • Which iconic American author wrote the book "Go Tell it on the Mountain"?

    James Baldwin

  • Who wrote "The Grapes of Wrath"?

    John Steinbeck

  • What comes after "Fahrenheit" in the name of a famous novel?

    451

  • In what year was American author Louisa May Alcott born?

    1832

  • What book is the hero Atticus Finch from?

    To Kill a Mockingbird

  • Who is the author of the novel "Of Mice and Men"?

    John Steinbeck

  • "Go Set a Watchman" is the sequel to which classic novel?

    To Kill a Mockingbird

  • In which year was American author Nathaniel Hawthorne born?

    1804

  • What was Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" originally called?

    The Fireman

  • Who was the author of "The Great Gatsby"?

    F. Scott Fitzgerald

  • In which U.S. city was iconic American author James Baldwin born?

    New York City

  • Hester Prynne is the main character in which Hawthorne novel?

    The Scarlet Letter

  • Which of these novels is set during the Great Depression?

    The Grapes of Wrath

  • Where were Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer from?

    Missouri

  • George Milton and Lennie Small are the main characters in which novel?

    Of Mice and Men

  • What did the firemen have to burn in the novel "Fahrenheit 451"?

    Books

  • Who wrote the novel Moby-Dick?

    Herman Melville

  • What's the name of the protagonist of Salinger's Catcher in the Rye?

    Holden Caulfield

  • What happened to the original manuscript of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men?

    Eaten by Steinbeck's dog