Art & Literature50 randomly selected Art & Literature questions for quizmasters. New random selection made weekly. Next update: Monday 8th June 2026 (Please note: Questions are taken from our database of previous quizzes. Some questions and answers may be outdated.) |
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| 1. | The Kiss (Der Kuss) was painted by what Austrian symbolist painter between 1907 and 1908? |
| 2. | What book was published in 1678 by John Bunyan? |
| 3. | Jean Valjean's struggle to lead a normal life after serving a prison sentence for stealing bread is depicted in what 1862 novel? |
| 4. | What American writer is the author of some of the 1970s' biggest sellers, including Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1970) and Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah (1977)? |
| 5. | Professor McGonagall is Head of Gryffindor House in the Harry Potter series. What is her first name? |
| 6. | In theatre terminology, which part of a stage is closest to the audience; upstage or downstage? |
| 7. | Born in Milan in 1571, what painter fled to Naples in 1606 after being outlawed in Rome for murder? |
| 8. | What two types of animal were used as mallets and balls at the Queen's Croquet Ground in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland? |
| 9. | In Charles Dickens' first novel, whose landlady is Mrs. Tamora Bardell? |
| 10. | Dr. Kay Scarpetta is a fictional character and protagonist in a series of crime novels written by what American author? |
| 11. | Fill in the blank in this opening line from a 1955 novel: "______, light of my life, fire of my loins." |
| 12. | First published in March 1830, who wrote the Book of Mormon? |
| 13. | What travel guide was founded in Australia in 1973 by married couple Maureen and Tony Wheeler? |
| 14. | In the 19th century children's nursery rhyme, what did Solomon Grundy do on Wednesday? |
| 15. | What artist's surname was van Rijn? |
| 16. | Gaining international fame as Lawrence of Arabia, what were the first names of archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer T. E. Lawrence? |
| 17. | The leading artist of the Spanish Golden Age, who painted the Rokeby Venus between 1647 and 1651? |
| 18. | What English crime writer disappeared for 10 days in 1926, making front page news around the world? |
| 19. | What British author of thriller novels is best known for his Jack Reacher series? |
| 20. | First published in 1952, who wrote The Old Man and the Sea? |
| 21. | Re-published in 2004, who first published his memoir Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance in 1995? |
| 22. | First appearing in 1919, for what fictional character is New York–based writer Johnston McCulley best known? |
| 23. | What 1940 Ernest Hemingway novel tells the story of American explosives expert Robert Jordan during the Spanish Civil War? |
| 24. | In what 1977 horror novel do the Torrance family encounter difficulties at the Overlook Hotel? |
| 25. | Who wrote the novels Jurassic Park and The Lost World? |
| 26. | With what type of spoon did The Owl and the Pussycat dine on mince and slices of quince? |
| 27. | Richard Bachman is a pen name used occasionally by what horror fiction author? |
| 28. | What British author wrote the Inspector Morse novels? |
| 29. | In what 1987 Stephen King novel does Annie Wilkes punish Paul Sheldon by cutting off his foot with an axe? |
| 30. | What 18th century poet was known as the Bard of Ayrshire? |
| 31. | Who buried the treasure on Treasure Island? |
| 32. | What author is best known for writing the Paddington Bear series of children's books? |
| 33. | Killing Floor (1997), Die Trying (1998), and Tripwire (1999) are the first three novels by Lee Child, starring what protagonist? |
| 34. | What 1928 novel chronicles the affair between an upper-class young woman and her husband's gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors? |
| 35. | What 1851 novel begins, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, ..."? |
| 36. | What famous bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen was unveiled on the 23rd August 1913? |
| 37. | Completed in 1837, what was the name of the first full novel written by Charles Dickens? |
| 38. | The daughter of a judge, what is the name of the schoolmate Tom Sawyer fell in love with from the first moment he sees her? |
| 39. | In literature, what animal faded away leaving only a grin? |
| 40. | The Sound and the Fury (1928), As I Lay Dying (1930), Light in August (1932), and Absalom, Absalom! (1936) are notable novels by what American writer and Nobel Prize laureate? |
| 41. | With sales of around 80 million, what 2003 novel remains the best-selling book of the 21st century to date? |
| 42. | Head I and Head VI are two 20th century paintings by what Irish-born artist? |
| 43. | This is a self-portrait of what well known Italian painter? |
| 44. | About what otter did Henry Williamson write a 1927 novel? |
| 45. | What English author wrote the children's stories Adventures of the Wishing-Chair (1937) and The Wishing-Chair Again (1950)? |
| 46. | Who wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? |
| 47. | In the English comic strip created by Reg Smythe, what is the name of Andy Capp's wife? |
| 48. | What are the last names of the fictional characters Dr. Henry and Mr. Edward? |
| 49. | What well known English author was born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson in 1832? |
| 50. | French designer René Lalique was best known for his creations made from what substance? |
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