Can You Match the Novel to the British Writer?

Whether you fell asleep during literature class or you sat at the front of the class, if you've learned English, you've heard of these writers. Shakespeare, Austen, Orwell — you know these names like you know who the president is. British novelists are an incredibly popular and prolific bunch, and the novels they produce are often outstanding. The books that come from these writers are steeped in culture and history, and people all over the world crave the words written by inhabitants of the beautiful British Isles. If you fancy yourself a literature expert or an Anglophile, you can prove it by taking this quiz and showing the world how much British literature means to you. 

You don't have to be a literature expert to enjoy these books though! Shakespeare himself threw dirty jokes in every play, and even modern British authors think to add a touch of humor in even their dreariest writing. If you are a casual reader who reads British novelists, you are in good company, and you too have a good chance at acing this quiz. While you might get the Brontës mixed up a bit, you probably are familiar with the famous titles the Bard has produced.

Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of reading British literature is what is betrayed about the English culture. As established and boring as some of these writers are considered today, they were rebels in their time, pushing the minds of their readers forward and challenging the existing cultures. Novelists like George Orwell clearly wanted to contribute to society's understanding of government, but writers like Jane Austen did as well. When you read British literature, you are learning about humanity. And if you paid attention while you were reading, you'll be able to boast and brag about your knowledge! This quiz takes you through the British greats, and tests your attention to their greatest works. By the end of this, you'll have plenty to add to your reading list as well.