Storyland Adventure: Easy Literature Quiz for Kids

Jump into a fun quiz about famous characters, fairy tales, and simple book facts—perfect for young readers ages 6+. Test your story smarts and explore new favorites!

  1. Who wrote 'Harry Potter'?
    1. C. S. Lewis
    2. J. R. R. Tolkien
    3. J. K. Rowling
    4. Roald Dahl
  2. Who wrote 'Alice in Wonderland'?
    1. Charles Dickens
    2. Lewis Carroll
    3. Beatrix Potter
    4. Oscar Wilde
  3. Who wrote 'The Cat in the Hat'?
    1. Eric Carle
    2. Shel Silverstein
    3. Maurice Sendak
    4. Dr. Seuss
  4. What kind of story is 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'?
    1. Biography
    2. Science fiction
    3. Fairy tale
    4. Detective story
  5. What is a short story about one idea called?
    1. Short story
    2. Novel
    3. Poem
    4. Essay
  6. Who wrote 'Winnie-the-Pooh'?
    1. E. B. White
    2. Walt Disney
    3. Beatrix Potter
    4. A. A. Milne
  7. What do we call words that rhyme?
    1. Rhymes
    2. Rhythm
    3. Metaphors
    4. Synonyms

Answers and explanations

  1. Question: Who wrote 'Harry Potter'?
    Answer: J. K. Rowling
    Explanation: She created the wizard world that many kids love; her books began as a children's fantasy series. Not to be mixed up with other fantasy authors like Tolkien or C.S. Lewis.
  2. Question: Who wrote 'Alice in Wonderland'?
    Answer: Lewis Carroll
    Explanation: He wrote a playful, strange story full of talking animals and odd characters; it began as a tale told to children friends. People sometimes confuse him with other Victorian writers.
  3. Question: Who wrote 'The Cat in the Hat'?
    Answer: Dr. Seuss
    Explanation: His rhyming, silly books are made for young readers and help teach words and sounds. He's not a cat owner or scientist—it's a pen name.
  4. Question: What kind of story is 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'?
    Answer: Fairy tale
    Explanation: It's a short folk story with a clear lesson about respect and choices; many think it's just a bedtime story, but it's part of oral tradition.
  5. Question: What is a short story about one idea called?
    Answer: Short story
    Explanation: It tells a small, clear tale with few characters and one main event; some confuse it with a chapter of a book, but it's complete on its own.
  6. Question: Who wrote 'Winnie-the-Pooh'?
    Answer: A. A. Milne
    Explanation: He wrote gentle tales about a bear and friends inspired by his son's toys; people sometimes think Disney created the original stories.
  7. Question: What do we call words that rhyme?
    Answer: Rhymes
    Explanation: Rhymes are words that sound the same at the end and make poems and songs fun; some mix them up with rhythm, but rhythm is about beat not end-sounds.