Question 1

Who is the author of the ancient Greek epic poems 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'?

Accepted Answer

Homer. Homer is traditionally regarded as the greatest of ancient Greek epic poets. His works laid the foundation for Western literature and focused on the Trojan War and Odysseus's journey. These epics were originally part of an oral tradition before being written down.

Question 2

Which novel, written by Miguel de Cervantes, is often cited as the first modern novel?

Accepted Answer

Don Quixote. Don Quixote follows the adventures of a noble who loses his sanity and decides to become a knight-errant. It is a masterpiece of Spanish literature that parodies traditional chivalric romances. The book significantly influenced the development of the literary genre of the novel.

Question 3

The tragedy 'Hamlet' was written by which world-famous playwright?

Accepted Answer

William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet, which is widely considered one of the most powerful and influential tragedies in English literature. The play explores themes of revenge, betrayal, and moral corruption in the Kingdom of Denmark. It contains the iconic soliloquy starting with 'To be, or not to be'.

Question 4

Who authored the classic 19th-century novel 'Pride and Prejudice'?

Accepted Answer

Jane Austen. Jane Austen wrote this novel to critique the British gentry and the social standing of women in the early 19th century. The story focuses on the emotional development of the protagonist Elizabeth Bennet. It remains one of the most popular and adapted books in the English language.

Question 5

Which Russian author wrote the philosophical and psychological masterpiece 'Crime and Punishment'?

Accepted Answer

Fyodor Dostoevsky. Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov in this novel. It is a deep psychological study of a man who attempts to justify a crime through a theory of superiority. The work is a central pillar of Russian and world literature.

World Classics — Set 1