English Language

Literary Analysis

4,216 Questions

Analyze classic and modernist novels, autobiographies, plays, and graphic novels across various genres. This topic tests your familiarity with prominent authors, literary movements, and thematic elements. Questions appear regularly in the English language sections of SSC, banking, and teaching competency exams.

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Literary Analysis Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a famous Austroasiatic novel?

  1. To Kill a Mockingbird

  2. The Great Gatsby

  3. One Hundred Years of Solitude

  4. The Catcher in the Rye
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

One Hundred Years of Solitude is a novel by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez. It tells the story of the Buendía family over seven generations.

Multiple choice

Which famous novel by Charles Dickens features a poltergeist?

  1. A Tale of Two Cities

  2. Great Expectations

  3. Oliver Twist

  4. The Pickwick Papers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In Charles Dickens' novel 'Great Expectations,' the character Miss Havisham is associated with a poltergeist that haunts her home, Satis House.

Multiple choice

Which famous novel by Henry James features a ghost story?

  1. The Turn of the Screw

  2. The Portrait of a Lady

  3. The Ambassadors

  4. Washington Square
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Henry James' novella 'The Turn of the Screw' tells the story of a governess who is hired to care for two children in a remote country house and becomes convinced that the house is haunted by ghosts.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Malcolm X, co-authored with Alex Haley, was published in 1965 and became a bestseller?

  1. The Autobiography of Malcolm X

  2. Message to the Grassroots

  3. By Any Means Necessary

  4. Malcolm X Speaks
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Autobiography of Malcolm X, co-authored with Alex Haley, was published in 1965 and quickly became a bestseller. It is a powerful and influential account of Malcolm X's life and his experiences as a civil rights activist and leader of the Nation of Islam.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Nelson Mandela, co-authored with Richard Stengel, was published in 1994 and became a global bestseller?

  1. Long Walk to Freedom

  2. No Easy Walk to Freedom

  3. Conversations with Myself

  4. The Struggle Is My Life
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Long Walk to Freedom, co-authored with Richard Stengel, was published in 1994 and became a global bestseller. It is a detailed and inspiring account of Mandela's life, from his childhood in rural South Africa to his imprisonment on Robben Island and his eventual release and election as President of South Africa.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Barack Obama was published in 1995 and became a bestseller?

  1. Dreams from My Father

  2. The Audacity of Hope

  3. A Promised Land

  4. Of Thee I Sing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dreams from My Father, published in 1995, is Barack Obama's first autobiography. It is a moving and personal account of his childhood, his search for identity, and his early political career.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Michelle Obama was published in 2018 and became a bestseller?

  1. Becoming

  2. The Light We Carry

  3. American Grown

  4. A Promised Land
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Becoming, published in 2018, is Michelle Obama's autobiography. It is a powerful and inspiring account of her life, from her childhood in Chicago to her time as First Lady of the United States.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Bill Clinton was published in 2004 and became a bestseller?

  1. My Life

  2. The President Is Missing

  3. A Promised Land

  4. Dreams from My Father
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

My Life, published in 2004, is Bill Clinton's autobiography. It is a detailed and engaging account of his life, from his childhood in Arkansas to his presidency.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Hillary Clinton was published in 2017 and became a bestseller?

  1. Hard Choices

  2. What Happened

  3. Living History

  4. Dreams from My Father
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

What Happened, published in 2017, is Hillary Clinton's autobiography. It is a personal and political account of her life, including her time as Secretary of State and her run for President in 2016.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Oprah Winfrey was published in 2014 and became a bestseller?

  1. What I Know for Sure

  2. The Color Purple

  3. Beloved

  4. The Oprah Winfrey Show
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A Correct answer
Explanation

What I Know for Sure, published in 2014, is Oprah Winfrey's autobiography. It is a collection of personal essays and reflections on her life and career.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Mark Zuckerberg was published in 2010 and became a bestseller?

  1. The Facebook Effect

  2. The Accidental Billionaires

  3. The Social Network

  4. Zucked
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Facebook Effect, published in 2010, is Mark Zuckerberg's autobiography. It is a detailed and engaging account of his life, from his early days as a computer programmer to his founding of Facebook and his eventual rise to prominence as one of the world's richest and most powerful people.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Charlie Munger was published in 2020 and became a bestseller?

  1. Poor Charlie's Almanack

  2. The Psychology of Human Misjudgment

  3. Thinking, Fast and Slow

  4. The Black Swan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Poor Charlie's Almanack, published in 2020, is Charlie Munger's autobiography. It is a collection of essays and speeches on a wide range of topics, including investing, psychology, and philosophy.

Multiple choice

Which autobiography by Ray Dalio was published in 2017 and became a bestseller?

  1. Principles

  2. The Big Short

  3. Moneyball

  4. The Innovators
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Principles, published in 2017, is Ray Dalio's autobiography. It is a detailed and engaging account of his life, from his early days as a stockbroker to his eventual rise to prominence as one of the world's most successful hedge fund managers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a Romantic novel?

  1. Frankenstein

  2. Wuthering Heights

  3. Pride and Prejudice

  4. The Scarlet Letter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pride and Prejudice is a novel by Jane Austen, who is typically associated with the Enlightenment, not Romanticism.

Multiple choice

Which Romantic Novel features a love story between a vampire and a human?

  1. Twilight

  2. Pride and Prejudice

  3. Gone with the Wind

  4. Wuthering Heights
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Twilight is a popular Romantic Novel series that revolves around the love story between a vampire and a human.