The Big Book Quiz: Guess Book Covers & Famous Characters
Test your literary knowledge with this interactive book quiz! Identify famous authors, bestseller titles, and iconic characters from Harry Potter to Percy Jackson.
THE BIG BOOK QUIZ 📚
Book Covers • Famous Characters • Can YOU guess them all?
How many can you get right?
WHAT IS A BOOK?
A book is a collection of written, printed or illustrated pages bound together
Books can be fiction (made-up stories) or non-fiction (real facts & information)
The average novel has around 90,000 words — that's roughly 300 pages!
There are over 130 million books in existence worldwide
📖 Fun Fact: The first printed book was made in China over 1,000 years ago!
📚 BOOK COVER QUIZ
Who WROTE this book?
Q1
Can you name the author of this famous book?
⭐ 1 point
📚 BOOK COVER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
Author: J.K. Rowling
Book: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
J.K. Rowling wrote the idea for Harry Potter on a delayed train in 1990!
1 point
📚 BOOK COVER QUIZ
What is the TITLE of this book?
Q2
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Can you name this bestselling book?
⭐ 1 point
📚 BOOK COVER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
Title:
The Hunger Games
By:
Suzanne Collins
Did you know?
The Hunger Games was rejected by several publishers before becoming one of the best-selling YA series ever!
⭐ 1 point
📚 BOOK COVER QUIZ
Who WROTE this book?
Q3
A classic fantasy adventure — but who wrote it?
⭐ 1 point
📚 BOOK COVER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Book: The Hobbit
Did you know? Tolkien invented entire languages — including Elvish — for his books!
⭐ 1 point
What is the TITLE of this book?
Q4
This funny book series has sold over 250 million copies — do you know its name?
📚 BOOK COVER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
Title:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
By:
Jeff Kinney
Did you know? Jeff Kinney originally published this as a webcomic in 2004 before it became a book!
⭐ 1 point
📚 BOOK COVER QUIZ
Who WROTE this book?
Q5
?
The final book cover question — who's the author of this epic adventure?
⭐ 1 point
📚 BOOK COVER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
Author: Rick Riordan
Book: Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief
Did you know? Rick Riordan created Percy Jackson to help his son, who had dyslexia and ADHD, connect with reading!
1 point
ROUND 2
FAMOUS CHARACTER QUIZ
A famous book character will be described — can you guess WHO they are?
👂 Listen carefully to the clues... then write down your answer!
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ
C1
WHO AM I?
1. I am an orphan who grew up living under the stairs
2. I have a lightning bolt-shaped scar on my forehead
3. On my 11th birthday, I received a very unusual letter
4. I attend a boarding school for witches and wizards
📝 Write down your answer!
⭐ 2 points
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
HARRY POTTER
From: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Orphan • Lives at 4 Privet Drive • Hogwarts student • Gryffindor • Seeker on the Quidditch team
The name 'Harry Potter' was chosen because J.K. Rowling just loved how it sounded!
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ
C2
WHO AM I?
I am a 16-year-old girl who is an expert archer and hunter
I volunteer to take my younger sister's place in a deadly competition
I come from the poorest district in a dystopian future
I become a symbol of rebellion known as 'the Mockingjay'
Write down your answer!
⭐ 2 points
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
KATNISS EVERDEEN
From: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Expert archer • From District 12 • The Mockingjay • Sister: Primrose • Love interests: Peeta & Gale
🏹 <strong>Did you know?</strong> Suzanne Collins got the idea for The Hunger Games while channel-surfing between reality TV and war coverage!
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ
C3
WHO AM I?
I am a small, hairy-footed creature who loves food and comfort
I unexpectedly join a group of 13 dwarves on a dangerous quest
I found a mysterious golden ring in a dark cave
My home is called 'Bag End' in a place called The Shire
📝 Write down your answer!
⭐ 2 points
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
BILBO BAGGINS
From: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Hobbit of The Shire • Bag End • Found the One Ring • Uncle of Frodo • Part of Thorin's company
💍 Did you know? Tolkien wrote The Hobbit as a bedtime story for his children before it became a published novel!
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ
C4
WHO AM I?
I am a middle school boy writing a journal I call a 'diary'
I am always trying to become popular but my plans keep backfiring
My best friend is called Rowley Jefferson
I have an annoying older brother named Rodrick and a younger brother named Manny
📝 Write down your answer!
⭐ 2 points
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
GREG HEFFLEY
From: Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Middle school student • Aspiring popular kid • Best friend: Rowley • Brothers: Rodrick & Manny • Always getting into trouble
📓 Did you know? Greg Heffley's 'Wimpy Kid' style stick-figure drawings were all created by Jeff Kinney himself!
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ
C5
WHO AM I?
I am a 12-year-old boy who discovers my father is a Greek god
I have ADHD and dyslexia, which turn out to be signs of my true nature
I can breathe underwater and control water
I go on a quest to prevent a war between the Olympian gods
📝 Write down your answer!
⭐ 2 points
🔍 CHARACTER QUIZ — ANSWER
✅ ANSWER!
PERCY JACKSON
From: Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Son of Poseidon • Controls water • Camp Half-Blood • Best friends: Grover & Annabeth • Saved Olympus
⚡ Did you know? Rick Riordan created Percy Jackson to be dyslexic and have ADHD — just like his own son — to show these traits can be superpowers!
THAT'S A WRAP! 📚
Time to add up your scores!
📚 Book Cover Round: 5 questions × 1 point = 5 points max
🔍 Character Round: 5 questions × 2 points = 10 points max
⭐ TOTAL: 15 points possible!
0–5:
Just getting started — keep reading! 📖
6–10:
Not bad, bookworm in training! 🐛
11–13:
Impressive! You really know your books! 🌟
14–15:
PERFECT SCORE! You're a reading legend! 🏆
Thanks for playing The Big Book Quiz!
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