Famous German Authors - Quiz
- 1. Germany has produced many renowned authors whose works have had a significant impact on literature. From Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, known for his masterpiece 'Faust', to Thomas Mann, whose novel 'The Magic Mountain' is considered a classic of 20th-century literature, German authors have shaped literary movements and influenced generations of writers. Other notable German authors include Franz Kafka, Hermann Hesse, and Günter Grass, each known for their unique storytelling styles and exploration of deep philosophical and social themes. The rich literary tradition of Germany continues to inspire readers around the world with stories that delve into the complexities of the human experience.
Who wrote the classic novel 'Faust'?
A) Franz Kafka
B) Hermann Hesse
C) Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
D) Heinrich Böll
- 2. Which author is known for the book 'The Trial'?
A) Rainer Maria Rilke
B) Günter Grass
C) Franz Kafka
D) Thomas Mann
- 3. Who wrote 'Steppenwolf'?
A) Ernst Jünger
B) Heinrich Böll
C) Hermann Hesse
D) Günter Grass
- 4. Which author received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1972?
A) Rainer Maria Rilke
B) Günter Grass
C) Thomas Mann
D) Heinrich Böll
- 5. Which author is known for 'All Quiet on the Western Front'?
A) Stefan Zweig
B) Rainer Maria Rilke
C) Erich Maria Remarque
D) Thomas Mann
- 6. Who wrote the play 'Woyzeck'?
A) Günter Grass
B) Thomas Mann
C) Georg Büchner
D) Franz Kafka
- 7. Which author penned 'Effi Briest', a key work of German literary realism?
A) Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
B) Theodor Fontane
C) Heinrich Böll
D) Thomas Mann
- 8. Who created the character of the inquisitive young hero 'Pip' in 'Great Expectations'?
A) Charles Dickens
B) Fyodor Dostoevsky
C) Leo Tolstoy
D) Mark Twain
- 9. Who wrote the play 'Mother Courage and Her Children'?
A) Günter Grass
B) Thomas Mann
C) Bertolt Brecht
D) Heinrich Heine
- 10. Who penned 'Mephisto'?
A) Alfred Döblin
B) Julio Cortázar
C) E.T.A. Hoffmann
D) Klaus Mann
- 11. Which author wrote 'Hopscotch'?
A) Theodor Fontane
B) Franz Kafka
C) Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
D) Julio Cortázar
- 12. Which German writer was known for works such as 'Nathan the Wise' and 'Minna von Barnhelm'?
A) Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
B) Friedrich Schiller
C) Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
D) Heinrich Heine
- 13. Who is the author of 'Perfume: The Story of a Murderer'?
A) E.T.A. Hoffmann
B) Bertolt Brecht
C) Julio Cortázar
D) Patrick Süskind
- 14. Who wrote the novel 'Berlin Alexanderplatz'?
A) Hermann Hesse
B) Alfred Döblin
C) Thomas Mann
D) Franz Kafka
- 15. Which German writer won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1999?
A) Heinrich Böll
B) Thomas Mann
C) Hermann Hesse
D) Günter Grass
- 16. Which author is known for writing 'Buddenbrooks'?
A) Thomas Mann
B) Günter Grass
C) Heinrich Heine
D) Heinrich Böll
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