You may have read it... you may have heard about it... but can you recognize a book just from a short summary of its plot? Great books often have unforgettable stories, characters, or settings — even if you can’t remember every detail. In this quiz, you’ll be given a brief description of a book’s plot — sometimes just a sentence or two — and you’ll need to pick the correct title from four options. It sounds simple, but it can be trickier than you think!
Plot is the heart of a novel. Whether it’s a sweeping romance, an epic fantasy, a dystopian future, or a subtle character study, every book has a story that pulls readers in. Some are instantly recognizable — the tale of a boy wizard, a journey to destroy a powerful ring, a ship’s hunt for a great white whale. Others might be more subtle, testing your memory and literary knowledge.
This quiz is perfect for book lovers who want to test their recall — or for anyone who loves a good story. You don’t need to be a literature major; many of the books here are well-known classics or popular favorites. Ready to see how well you remember the plots of some famous books? Let’s get started — and happy guessing!
No. 1/10
A young wizard attends a school of magic and must battle a dark lord.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Hobbit
No. 2/10
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An eccentric millionaire hosts lavish parties in pursuit of a lost love.
The Great Gatsby
Pride and Prejudice
Rebecca
Jane Eyre
No. 3/10
A dystopian society where the government watches everyone, all the time.