Classic Travel Books
Test your knowledge of some of the most iconic travel books ever written, covering diverse destinations, cultures, and historical periods.
Questions
In "The Travels of Marco Polo," what was the name of the Chinese emperor that Marco Polo served under?
- Kublai Khan
- Genghis Khan
- Yongle Emperor
- Qianlong Emperor
Which book by Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan traveler, chronicles his extensive journeys across the Islamic world and beyond?
- The Book of the Marvels of India and China
- The Travels of Ibn Battuta
- The Rihlah
- The Muqaddimah
In "Gulliver's Travels," what is the name of the island where Gulliver encounters the giant race?
- Brobdingnag
- Lilliput
- Laputa
- Houyhnhnmland
Which book by Charles Darwin recounts his voyage on the HMS Beagle, during which he developed his theory of evolution?
- On the Origin of Species
- The Descent of Man
- The Voyage of the Beagle
- The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals
In "Moby-Dick," what is the name of the whaling ship captained by Ahab?
- The Pequod
- The Essex
- The Jeroboam
- The Rachel
Which book by Mark Twain chronicles the adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Jim, a runaway slave, as they travel down the Mississippi River?
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Life on the Mississippi
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
In "Around the World in Eighty Days," what is the name of the protagonist who undertakes a journey around the world in 80 days?
- Phileas Fogg
- Passepartout
- Detective Fix
- Mr. Fogg's Aunt
Which book by Jack Kerouac chronicles the road trip adventures of Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty across America?
- On the Road
- The Dharma Bums
- Big Sur
- Desolation Angels
In "The Sheltering Sky," what is the name of the American couple who travel to North Africa in search of adventure?
- Port and Kit Moresby
- George and Alice Hadley
- Eric and Charlotte Bowles
- Tunner and Isabel Cade
Which book by Bill Bryson chronicles his humorous and insightful journey along the Appalachian Trail?
- A Walk in the Woods
- Notes from a Small Island
- Neither Here Nor There
- In a Sunburned Country
In "Wild," what is the name of the young woman who embarks on a solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail?
- Cheryl Strayed
- Katie Armiger
- Jeannette Walls
- Elizabeth Gilbert
Which book by Pico Iyer explores the concept of travel as a transformative experience?
- Video Night in Kathmandu
- Falling Off the Map
- The Global Soul
- The Art of Stillness
In "The Motorcycle Diaries," what is the name of the young medical student who travels across South America with his friend?
- Ernesto Guevara
- Alberto Granado
- Che Guevara
- Fidel Castro
Which book by Paul Theroux chronicles his train journey across Asia, from London to Tokyo?
- The Great Railway Bazaar
- Riding the Iron Rooster
- The Old Patagonian Express
- Dark Star Safari
In "Eat, Pray, Love," what is the name of the American woman who travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia in search of self-discovery?
- Elizabeth Gilbert
- Julia Roberts
- Javier Bardem
- Billy Crudup