Literary Works About Tennis
Test your knowledge about literary works that revolve around the sport of tennis.
Questions
Which novel by Vladimir Nabokov features a tennis prodigy as its protagonist?
- Lolita
- Pale Fire
- The Gift
- Invitation to a Beheading
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', what is the name of the tennis player who is the object of Daisy Buchanan's affections?
- Tom Buchanan
- Jay Gatsby
- Nick Carraway
- Jordan Baker
Which play by Harold Pinter explores the themes of power and control through the lens of a tennis match?
- The Birthday Party
- The Caretaker
- The Homecoming
- Old Times
In 'The Tennis Players' by Carson McCullers, what is the name of the young tennis prodigy who struggles with his identity and sexuality?
- John Ferris
- June Harding
- Marjorie Morgan
- Joe Hunter
Which novel by J.R. Moehringer tells the story of a young man who becomes a tennis prodigy under the guidance of his eccentric coach?
- The Tender Bar
- Sutton
- The Last Resort
- The Tender Bar
In 'The Prince of Tennis' manga series, what is the name of the young tennis prodigy who dreams of becoming the world's best player?
- Ryoma Echizen
- Kunimitsu Tezuka
- Keigo Atobe
- Shusuke Fuji
Which novel by Jane Smiley explores the lives of four women who meet on a tennis court and form a lifelong friendship?
- A Thousand Acres
- Moo
- The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton
- Horse Heaven
In 'The Art of Fielding' by Chad Harbach, what is the name of the talented shortstop who struggles with his mental health and the pressure of being a star athlete?
- Henry Skrimshander
- Owen Dunne
- Mike Schwartz
- Pella Affenlight
Which play by Tom Stoppard explores the relationship between a tennis player and his coach, and the sacrifices they make in pursuit of success?
- Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
- Jumpers
- Travesties
- The Real Thing
In 'The Tennis Lesson' by August Wilson, what is the name of the African American tennis player who challenges the racial segregation of a tennis club in the 1930s?
- Boy Willie
- Lymon
- Berniece
- Avery
Which novel by David Foster Wallace features a tennis prodigy named Hal Incandenza who struggles with addiction and depression?
- Infinite Jest
- The Broom of the System
- Girl with Curious Hair
- Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
In 'The Match' by John Feinstein, what is the name of the young tennis player who is recruited to play for a prestigious tennis academy?
- Nick Sabatini
- Jill Tanner
- John McEnroe
- Jimmy Connors
Which novel by Julian Barnes explores the life of a former tennis player who reflects on his past and the sacrifices he made for his career?
- The Sense of an Ending
- Flaubert's Parrot
- A History of the World in 10½ Chapters
- Metroland
In 'The Court of Honor' by John Grisham, what is the name of the young tennis player who is accused of murdering his coach?
- Rudy Baylor
- Mitch McDeere
- Jake Brigance
- Teddy Maynard
Which play by Arthur Miller explores the themes of power, ambition, and the American Dream through the lens of a tennis match?
- Death of a Salesman
- The Crucible
- All My Sons
- A View from the Bridge