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Stephen King is a master of modern horror and suspense. This Specialist quiz explores his novels, themes and unforgettable characters across page, screen and everything in between.

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Fascinating Fact:

Many of his books have been adapted for film and television, including Carrie, The Shining, The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption.

In Specialist Books, this quiz focuses on Stephen King, a hugely influential author whose stories blend everyday life with the supernatural, psychological tension and powerful character journeys.

Key Terms

Horror fiction: Writing that aims to frighten, disturb or unsettle readers, often using the supernatural or psychological fear.
Suspense: The tense feeling of not knowing what will happen next, used to keep readers turning the pages.
Adaptation: A version of a book retold in another form, such as a film, television series or stage play.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What kind of books does Stephen King usually write?

Stephen King mainly writes horror, supernatural and suspense novels, but he also produces fantasy, crime and drama stories that explore human emotions and everyday fears.

Which Stephen King books have been made into films?

Many Stephen King works have film or TV versions, including Carrie, The Shining, Misery, The Green Mile and The Shawshank Redemption, as well as several adaptations of It.

Why is Stephen King important in modern literature?

Stephen King is important because he brought horror and suspense into mainstream culture, selling millions of books and inspiring other writers, filmmakers and television creators worldwide.

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King's wife is also a novelist. What is her first name?

[ ]	Tabitha
[ ]	Tamara
[ ]	Tamsin
[ ]	Tara

From 1966 until 1971 King studied English at which university?

[ ]	University of Maine
[ ]	University of Michigan
[ ]	University of Missouri
[ ]	University of Montana

In The Shining, what is the name of the hotel in which Jack Torrance takes the job of caretaker?

[ ]	Outlook Hotel
[ ]	Outview Hotel
[ ]	Overlook Hotel
[ ]	Overview Hotel

King is a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox. What sport do they play?

[ ]	American football
[ ]	Baseball
[ ]	Basketball
[ ]	Ice hockey

Who played the title role in the 1976 film version of Carrie?

[ ]	Geena Davis
[ ]	Jodie Foster
[ ]	Susan Sarandon
[ ]	Sissy Spacek

Which fictional ghost town provides the title of King's 1996 novel?

[ ]	Desperation
[ ]	Determination
[ ]	Deviation
[ ]	Domination

What pseudonym did King use in writing the novels The Running Man and Thinner?

[ ]	Richard Bachman
[ ]	Richard Jackman
[ ]	Richard Packman
[ ]	Richard Rachman

What type of car features in the novel Christine?

[ ]	Buick 6
[ ]	Buick 8
[ ]	Ford Mustang
[ ]	Plymouth Fury

What is the name of the small fictional town that features in several of King's novels?

[ ]	Castle Grove
[ ]	Castle Park
[ ]	Castle River
[ ]	Castle Rock

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What is the title of King's novel, originally published in serial form, set in the Cold Mountain Penitentiary?

[ ]	The Dark Mile
[ ]	The Green Mile
[ ]	The Last Mile
[ ]	The Long Mile

Books Quiz - Author - Stephen King (Answers)

King's wife is also a novelist. What is her first name?

[x]	Tabitha
[ ]	Tamara
[ ]	Tamsin
[ ]	Tara

Tabitha King has written novels, short stories, non-fiction and poetry. She is also known for her philanthropic work and her social activism

From 1966 until 1971 King studied English at which university?

[x]	University of Maine
[ ]	University of Michigan
[ ]	University of Missouri
[ ]	University of Montana

King went to Durham Elementary School and Lisbon Falls High School, both in Maine, USA, before he went to university

In The Shining, what is the name of the hotel in which Jack Torrance takes the job of caretaker?

[ ]	Outlook Hotel
[ ]	Outview Hotel
[x]	Overlook Hotel
[ ]	Overview Hotel

The Shining was King's third novel and was published in 1977. It was later made into a film starring Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance

King is a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox. What sport do they play?

[ ]	American football
[x]	Baseball
[ ]	Basketball
[ ]	Ice hockey

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon features former Red Sox pitcher Tom Gordon

Who played the title role in the 1976 film version of Carrie?

[ ]	Geena Davis
[ ]	Jodie Foster
[ ]	Susan Sarandon
[x]	Sissy Spacek

Carrie was King's first novel, published in 1974. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards - one for Sissy Spacek and one for Piper Laurie who played her mother

Which fictional ghost town provides the title of King's 1996 novel?

[x]	Desperation
[ ]	Determination
[ ]	Deviation
[ ]	Domination

King got the idea from a trip he made to the town of Ruth, Nevada in 1991

What pseudonym did King use in writing the novels The Running Man and Thinner?

[x]	Richard Bachman
[ ]	Richard Jackman
[ ]	Richard Packman
[ ]	Richard Rachman

Arnold Schwarzenegger starred in the 1992 film version of The Running Man

What type of car features in the novel Christine?

[ ]	Buick 6
[ ]	Buick 8
[ ]	Ford Mustang
[x]	Plymouth Fury

Christine tells the story of a vintage car which is possessed by supernatural forces